A few weeks ago I told you I was finally putting the finishing touches on Studio DIY HQ, thanks to the help of the recently revamped Room Essentials collection at Target. To go along with my fancy new fridge, I decided to get a kitchen cart so I had some prep space for lunches during the day, and for any food-related shoots. I tried out this one from Target and it’s perfect! Just the space I need. But then I thought, well shoot… this piece could be a heck of a lot more than a kitchen cart. And BAM! The Party Cart was born. It’s all about re-purposing folks, and for those of you that live in small spaces and need multipurpose pieces… well by golly, here’s one of ’em! This cart could be a kitchen cart or a bar cart most days, but for those special days… I’ve got three ways to help it put on it’s party pants!
First, the birthday party. We all have ’em, we all love ’em. (Well, if you don’t count the age at least, I suppose…) Birthday Party Cart Essentials: balloons (have your guest fill ’em up at a balloon bar!), party hats, and gifts! It makes an excellent gift station. Take a party hat, leave a present. Simple as that! Put A Handle On It: Tie mini honeycombs to the handles to jazz ’em up!
Take taco night to the next level and call it a taco party! The cart is the perfect app station. Repeat after me: chips and guac. Taco Party Cart Essentials: Chips, guacamole, a drawer of limes (for the wow factor, people!), Mexican sodas, mini piñatas as favors and a giant taco piñata because you can! Put A Handle On It: Revamp the handles with some crepe paper tassels. Cut a strip of crepe about 4″ tall, fringe one end, roll and attach to the cart with temporary adhesive.
The Sugar Rush cart fits for any party because every party needs sugar! (DUH!) Of course, you could just have a Sugar Rush party and call it a day. Just be sure to hand out pillows and blankets as favors for the post sugar-rush crash. Sugar Rush Essentials: Donuts (or cupcakes… or cake…), Ice Cream, Sprinkles + Candy (Display ’em in the drawer!), straws for floats and cups for sundaes. Put a Handle On It: Use an ice cream cone cookie cutter to cut a cone out of clay. Let dry and paint it. Use temporary adhesive to adhere to the handles!
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So what would you turn your kitchen cart into when it’s time for a party!? I think a pool party cart could also be a total blast, especially as we reluctantly say farewell to summer! Now that I know it’s possibilities, this cart may be getting more action than anticipated!
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EM-K | Rethink Design Studio says
The Sugar Crush cart is so sweet! Way to get creative with an otherwise basic piece of furniture.
sina says
I LOVE these ideas! SO great!
Can I ask where you got the confetti from the sugar rush cart from (or what brand it is?)? I want to use some at my wedding, and I am having a heck of a time finding come good stuff!
Kelly says
Thanks! And yes! I bought it at Joker Party Supply in downtown Los Angeles. Though, that’s probably only helpful if you live in LA. The package is un-branded so I’m not sure of a brand.Just did this quick search and found this on ebay!? Similar! http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291001670342?lpid=82
Kelly
sina says
OMG!!! You are even MORE of my favorite person that you were before if that is even possible!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
Brittni says
So fun! I think I’m partial to the taco party cart. Just because I love that piñata you made so much…and those tassel handles on the cart. Cute!
Claireabellemakes says
Love the sugar rush cart! I think I’d have to have one dedicated entirely to macarons.
Marifer de la Borbolla says
I thnik I’m gonna faint for so much awesomeness!!!! omgggggg (running to get my own party cart asap!!) thanks!!
Heather says
This is adorable! Tacos and Donuts … you’ve got my number!!! Where’d you get the donut plate? 🙂
Kelly says
The donut plate is from my collection with Pencil Shavings Studio! https://www.etsy.com/listing/170646517/studio-diy-pencil-shavings-donut
Jamie G says
I love the taco party cart! hahaha
xo
Jamie @ SnapGinger
Mandy says
I know this must seem so sudden… but I love you.
Patricia says
I don’t have a party cart but I do have a potting bench that has a secret life as a party bench. It’s one part wine bar and the rest of the way Margarita Ville! I have a power outlet and the blender moves outside along with a bunch of limes and tequilla and everything else needed… just bring chips and salsa!
Ela says
Hi! i was wondering were you got the Large paper ice cream from the sugar rush cart!
Kelly says
Hi Ela! I got it from Target actually! In the party section.
Ela says
hello its Ela’s sister just wondering were you got all those cute spoons
lucy
Kelly says
The spoons are from Sucre Shop!
Anna Joslin says
Where did you get the little cups and the little rock candy?? Love the idea!!!
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