5 Common "Pinterest Fails" (And How to Avoid Them)

We’ve all been there. You see a photo on Pinterest of a "Simple DIY Balloon Arch" or "Easy Cookie Monster Cupcakes." You think, I can do that.

Six hours later, you are covered in frosting, crying on the kitchen floor, looking at something that resembles a melted blob rather than a monster.

Here are the top 5 Party Fails parents face, and how to avoid them.

1. The "Expectation vs. Reality" Cake

The Fail: Trying to recreate a professional fondant cake at home.

The Fix: Buy a simple, smooth buttercream cake from a bakery. Use Festi Cupcake Toppers. The personalized topper draws the eye, and the cake tastes just as good.

2. The Color Match Disaster

The Fail: Buying napkins at one store, plates at another, and balloons online, only to realize none of the "blues" match.

The Fix: Buy a Kit. Our designers have already color-matched every item in the box, so the favor boxes match the banner which matches the hats. 

3. The "Easy" DIY Banner

The Fail: Cutting out individual letters from construction paper. It takes forever, and your hand will cramp.

The Fix: A printed, personalized banner. It looks sharper, includes your child's name, and arrives ready to hang.

4. The Shipping Panic

The Fail: Ordering custom decor from a seller overseas to save money, only to have it stuck in customs on the day of the party.

The Fix: Made in the USA. Festi ships from within the US, so our turnaround is days, not weeks.

5. The Over-Complication

The Fail: Trying to do too much.

The Fix: With Festi, you can do all that and save time. You get over 15 different types of products in one kit—in a single swoop—so you still have time to care for all the other party organization tasks.

Skip the fails. Get the win. Order Your Kit!