I started preparing a couple days in advance for the party. My drink contribution was Jolly Rancher Vodka test tube shots. I found this amazing tutorial on how to make Jolly Rancher flavored vodka. The steps are very simple! I didn't soak the jolly ranchers in the vodka as long as the tutorial says to, I let them soak for about 48 hours. Not all of the jolly ranchers dissolved, but the vodka tasted exactly like jolly ranchers. Instead of putting them in the glass flasks I just soaked my vodka in mason jars. We had some extra vodka, so I also experimented with gummy bears. We soaked two bags of gummy bears in vodka for 4 days. They turned out amazing as well!
I had ordered the test tubes and holders online, so about an hour before the party I poured the flavored vodka into the tubes and set up the drinking stations.
The test tube shots turned out to be a great success! Especially because a friend of ours bought a booze-luge! I had never heard of one of these before, but it was pretty cool! From the top, there are two spiral trails that lead down to spout. You pour the beverage of your choice from the top, and the drink comes out the end nice and cold from the ice sculpture!
For the party I set a pretty low decorating budget. I did find some amazing Hollywood plates and napkins, star appetizer picks, and some sparkly silver table decor. I strung white Christmas lights all around our living room and turned down the lights to create the right ambiance. I created a gold Hollywood star for our front door stating "VIP ONLY". Once you walked in the front door the hallway floor was lined with red wrapping paper creating a red carpet for my guests to strut down. This created a lot of fun pictures as people arrived!
I did create a New Years count down table center piece using scrapbook paper, glitter glue, toothpicks, and corkscrews. This was a fun little project that took me about 20 minutes. I wish I would have spent some more time on it to make it more unique, but I had a house full of house guests while trying to plan this party. :)
The party turned out amazing! Not only was my best friend in town from Montana, but my sister came into town from Nevada the night before and surprised me! It was a fantastic night with the bestest friends a girl could ask for. I'm already very excited about planning my next big party! (I've found I love it!)
