We might be in the business of party supplies, but here at Amols’ we never tire of seeing creative decor and crafts. We absolutely love seeing how our customers personalize some of our products, and we always appreciate when they show us the photos of their events or projects. We’ve already shared with you this fantastic Fiesta Wedding, which gave us some ideas we’d never even thought of!

Another customer just posted this photo on her Instagram account, and we’re so happy to see it. She’s planning a Fiesta-style birthday party for her 1-year-old daughter, and we can already tell it’s going to be a hit. Though we look at those those maraca keychains and paper flowers in the store everyday, we don’t always envision them in action like this. It definitely helps get our own creative juices flowing when we see a unique party come together like this.

Want to share your own party photos with us? Want the chance to earn store credit while you do it? Be sure to follow us on Facebook and keep an eye out for our upcoming Photo Contest! We’ll be asking our always-creative customers to share their Fiesta and Cinco de Mayo celebration pictures with us, and the lucky winner will get the chance to plan yet another stylish party with some Amols’ store credit.

We can’t wait to see what else you guys have up your sleeves!

We couldn’t discuss every Fiesta event if we tried, but a few of them certainly need mentioning — like the Flambeau Night Parade. This large parade moves through the heart of San Antonio during the second Saturday of Fiesta, and it’s one of the largest illuminated parades in the country. To help San Antonians get into the spirit and stay safe during this large, nighttime event, we’ve got a huge selection of light up accessories and party favors.

Though we have plenty of classic glow sticks and necklaces, Fiesta is the perfect time to go big, and our Flashing Margarita Sunglasses certainly fit the bill. These festive sunglasses, garnished with a lime on each frame, are the perfect way to stick out in the crowd (in the best way possible). These sunglasses are a fantastic way to show off your San Antonio pride.

Want to make some noise during the celebration? Our Flashing Super Air Horn Blaster is the perfect solution. Wear this around your neck for a fun, flashing accessory, and then use it as a loud noisemaker when you need to make yourself heard.

And whether you’re going to our Flambeau Parade or just hosting your own nighttime event, our Flashing Glass makes a terrific touch for any celebration. Everyone will love this vibrant and fun plastic glass.

Hope everyone’s ready for the parade! Viva Fiesta!

Though we’ve been talking a lot about our city’s local Fiesta, we haven’t forgotten that Cinco de Mayo is just a few weeks away! In San Antonio, all these festivities nearly blend together and we end up with almost a month long of celebrating (not that we’re complaining!). Even if you can’t partake in Fiesta this year, Cinco de Mayo is a fantastic reason to throw your own event — with a little help from Amols’, of course.

One of our must-have decorations is our Cinco de Mayo Plastic Picado Banner. These Papel Picado Banners are handcrafted in Mexico, making them an authentic and festive touch for your party. Hang this plastic banner indoors, or check out our paper version for indoor use.

A red, white, and green color scheme is another great way to get into the Cinco de Mayo spirit. We have a great selection of decor in these colors, along with a number of Mexican Flags in different sizes and styles. Complete the look with our great solid color tableware!

And of course, don’t forget the Cascarones! If your guests aren’t familiar with these confetti-filled eggs, they’ll be in for a great treat. These vibrant Cascarones are always the hit of any Cinco de Mayo celebration.

We’ll share some of our favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes and crafts soon — be sure to let us know about your own!

If you’re from San Antonio, you probably know (and love) Fiesta Wreaths. If you’re not, well, you need to. These handcrafted wreaths are a must-have decoration during our Fiesta season, but they also make a terrific and unique touch for a Cinco de Mayo party or other Mexican-inspired celebration.

During the vibrant and exciting time of Fiesta, San Antonio residents and business owners decorate their doors with these beautiful wreaths. It’s just another way everyone gets into the spirit and shows off their San Antonio pride.

The great thing about Fiesta Wreaths is their variety. They’re all ultra-colorful, but can be embellished with many different types of faux flowers, ribbons, and other trinkets. We have a great variety here at Amols’, and we even create many of our own in-store so we can always be sure we’ve got what everyone is looking for.

Though Fiesta Wreaths have sprung out of a San Antonio tradition, they’re not just for our city’s 10-day long festival. Complete with things like cornhusk flowers and traditional maracas, these wreaths will make an impressive addition to any Fiesta, Cinco de Mayo party, or colorful celebration. Decorate your door or venue with one of our popular wreaths, and be sure to tell your guests about the origin when they ask about this unique touch.

We like to consider ourselves experts in the area of Fiesta, which means we’re always searching for the best Fiesta ideas and planning tips. Luckily for you, we also file all those away on our Pinterest board. We’re constantly finding new things and adding to it, but we figured we’d highlight a few of our recent inspirations.

First things first: a Fiesta board is basically useless without a number of mouthwatering recipes. From tasty appetizers to inventive desserts, there are countless ideas for the perfect Fiesta menu. Right now, we’re craving this Margarita Lime Cheesecake most of all. Complete with cream cheese, tequila, and Grand Marnier, this sounds like an indulgent but still refreshingly light dessert. Best of all, the recipe can be split between miniature pans, for an easy and cute handheld cheesecake!

Pinners are also a fantastic source of inspiration. We love seeing how people transform their own venues and personalize each event. This festive table setting is a perfect example. We love the use of lemons and limes as table decorations, miniature pinatas as part of the centerpiece, and the idea of a small maraca waiting for each guest on their plate.

We could go on and on, but we think our Pinterest board mostly speaks for itself. Check it out, and be sure to pin your party plans and photos!

We love when our customers share their event photos with us! And we especially love when they’re as creative as this. Our customer, Flor, had a Fiesta-themed wedding, and her entire celebration was a colorful, unique affair. Whether you’re planning a regular ol’ Fiesta, or your own Mexican-inspired wedding, we’re sure her pictures will inspire you.

This Candy Bar is fantastic, and we’re not just saying that because it’s, well, a candy bar. The serape, or Mexican blanket, makes an easy and festive tablecover. And the colorful paper flowers almost steal the show from the tasty looking treats.  Flor used paper flowers all throughout the reception for a lovely and inexpensive decor theme. Here, you can see our Terecitas, Carnations, and flower swags lining the candy table.

Flor decorated other tables with more paper flowers and of course, our maracas! We especially love the use of recycled cans as vases; it’s  such a unique and fitting touch for this theme. Our traditional maracas are always popular for weddings; they make great decorations for any  table or centerpiece. Of course, they’re also terrific party favors and noisemakers — many brides tie tags on the handles to turn these into  festive keepsakes for the guests. The table numbers are the perfect finishing touch; these colorful cards feature traditional papel picado  banners — a must for a Fiesta wedding!

Of course, we have to talk about the cake. Flor took a classic tiered cake and jazzed it up by wrapping it with more paper flowers for an easy, but totally impressive, final product. Our paper flowers have long, flexible stems, making them perfect to insert into a cake. That being said, we can’t believe we haven’t thought of this until now! We’ll probably be adding paper flowers to every cake from now on.

We hope you enjoyed the photos as much as we did! And as always, be sure to share your own event photos with us!

It already feels like Spring in San Antonio, but it starts officially in just a week! If you’re looking for a fun way to welcome the warmer weather, or decorate for a Spring party, our new batch of beautiful paper Spring flowers will probably do just the trick.

Our new Bella Flower is a large, vibrant paper flower that comes in a variety of fantastic colors. With a long, flexible stem, you can do just about anything with this flower: use it in a centerpiece, bouquet, arts and crafts projects, or anywhere else. Buy several for a stunning assortment that will immediately brighten up any room or venue.

Looking for something a little more durable? Our new cornhusk flowers are especially unique, and they come in a number of styles. We’re especially partial to this Cornhusk Poppy Flower, but we’ve also just received lilies, foxtails, and many others. These large cornhusk flowers are handcrafted by our skilled artisans in Mexico, and they’re a perfect way to ring in Spring or celebrate Easter.

If you live in San Antonio, paper flowers are a must for Fiesta season. Whether you’re making a Fiesta wreath, creating a flower crown, or just wearing a flower in your hair for the festivities, we’ve got what you’re looking for.

No matter the occasion, our new paper flowers are a great way to decorate this Spring. Be sure to let us know how you use them!

After a quick look at our website, it’s probably obvious that we have a serious affinity for Fiesta goods. But what you might not know, unless you’re also from our great city, is why. You see, for us in San Antonio Fiesta isn’t about one night or one party — it’s about a ten-day-long festival and our city’s cultural heritage.

Fiesta San Antonio began as a single event to honor our well-known battles: San Jacinto and The Alamo. Local women met at The Alamo and decorated bicycles and carriages with live flowers, creating the Battle of Flowers Parade. The celebration quickly grew, and other events sprung up, from parties to balls to local coronations. Today, it is a huge annual event that occurs all over San Antonio in April, where guests can take part in over 100 events.

Here at Amols’ we work hard to supply the city and residents with enough Fiesta supplies for this huge and popular event. We bring in cascarones, or confetti eggs, by the truckload to make sure everyone can crack them over their friends’ heads and line the streets with colorful confetti. We commission beautiful, hand-cut papel picado to commemorate Fiesta and celebrate San Antonio. And we create lovely Fiesta wreaths to get the whole city in the spirit.

Best of all, we keep our Fiesta supplies in-stock year-round and we ship all over the world, so you can always bring a little of our fun to your event. If you can’t make it to Fiesta this year, at least be sure to buy some cascarones (and make plans for 2014)!

Is your venue awash in shades of green? Do you have your favorite Irish recipes bookmarked? If you’re not quite ready for an impressive St. Patrick’s Day celebration, don’t worry — just check out our St. Pat’s Pinterest board for some inspiring planning ideas!

For an easy and memorable decoration, we suggest our brand-new St. Patrick’s Day Plastic Picado Banner.  This hand-cut green banner is in the style of our popular Mexican Papel Picado, but features only festive St. Patrick’s Day designs. This banner is long enough that it will instantly spruce up any venue, and original enough that it’s sure to set your event apart from any other.

We love the idea of serving a favorite party food, Chex Mix, with an Irish twist. Mix in some Lucky Charms for a fun and delicious snack. Hand out individual servings in gold cupcake papers for the perfect finishing touch.

For the grown-ups, turn a tasty dessert into a St. Patrick’s Day drink. This Stout and Ice Cream Float sounds like the perfect way to celebrate the holiday and indulge (twice over) all at once. Choose your favorite beer, or provide several options so guests can select their favorites.

We can’t wait to try some of these recipes and ideas this St. Patrick’s Day! We’d love to see some of your own ideas and plans for a terrific celebration.

Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? With a little help from Amols’ party experts, it can be easy being green. Check out some of our favorite St. Pat’s products and ideas, and plan a nearly effortless celebration.

Start with some easy but perfectly festive decorations, like our Metallic St. Patrick’s Day Fringe Banner. Keep it going with some shamrocks hanging from the ceiling, and decorate the walls with our popular (and adorable) leprechaun cutouts. Whether you’re throwing a large event or just decorating the classroom or office, we’ve got the St. Pat’s decor answer for you.

Make sure all your guests get in on the action, too; our green party wear is a must for a true celebration. Hand out a hat to every guest as they enter the party, or send everyone home with some St. Patrick’s Day beads for the perfect party favor.

Still feeling a little overwhelmed? Head on over to our Pinterest board for some easy recipes and inspiring party ideas. We’ll be adding to it for the next month and sharing some of our absolute favorite pins on the blog. Between those and a little luck of the Irish, we’re sure your St. Patrick’s Day celebration will come together perfectly.