歓迎 Hello Kitty To ChefTools.com!

Hello Kitty Large Paper Plates

We’re always excited to launch a new product line on ChefTools.com, but I think the addition of a line of Hello Kitty party supplies by Meri Meri deserves special recognition. Why? Because Hello Kitty (her real name is Kitty White) might be the most iconic brand available on our site – only products with the Mona Lisa or that Barack Obama image by Shepherd Fairy could rival Hello Kitty’s iconography. 

Briefly, these are the Hello Kitty party supplies we just added: paper plates (small and large), an invite and thank you card set, napkins (small and large), paper cups, party hats, cupcake picks, cupcake cups (mini and standard sizes), garland, a cupcake kit, cupcake boxes (large and small), and an absolutely awesome stationary set (it has notepads, stickers, envelopes … a ton of cute stuff). 

Hello Kitty Invite & Thank You Set

What’s interesting about Hello Kitty is how she went from the brain of Japanese designer Yuko Shimizu to 20 years later being a 1 billion per-year powerhouse.  It was in 1992 that Shintaro Tsuji founded Sanrio and noticed how lucrative cute could be – he started out selling sandals with pretty little flowers on them. Sanrio began merchandising Hello Kitty in 1994, and she and her friends (Chococat, Deery-lou, My Melody, among many others) exploded in popularity – Hello Kitty has appeared on almost any consumer product you can think of, even on the side of an jet liner. 

I’m pleased to say that Meri Meri has done – as usual – an exceptional job creating this line of Hello Kitty goods. They’ve perfectly captured the aesthetic of Hello Kitty, with broad color fields, Kitty’s love of bright colors and soft lines – and her love of cupcakes. Whether you’re a longtime fan, throwing a birthday party, or just love art, check out these party supplies. (I have a feeling that this line of Meri Meri is going to be particularly popular and sell out fast!)

Hello Kitty Party Hats

Choose Meri Meri V&A collection for your next holiday party

V&A Reindeer Place Card

It’s never too early to start thinking about decorating for holiday parties and dinners. November and December are the best months of winter because we get to spend so much time with friends and family – best of all, most of that time is spent in our homes, around a dinner table packed with scrumptious food.

For sure, food is a main attraction. But what about the rest of the table, the rest of the house? Are there elegant ornaments hanging from the ceiling? Are your cocktail napkins in the spirit of the season? Are your cupcakes shrouded in beautiful silver and gold wrappers?

New this year from Meri Meri, one of the world’s leading party decoration makers, is the Victoria and Albert collection. These pieces were inspired by textiles from the famous Victoria and Albert Museum of design in London, and are appropriate for any holiday party between now and New Year’s.

V&A Cocktail Napkins

Meri Meri’s V&A collection has all the items you’d expect: from cocktail napkins to ornaments, place cards, luminaries, plates and centerpieces. Each piece features an intricate silver and gold pattern; like what you’d imagine the Queen of England’s wallpaper must be like.

Browse the V&A collection and buy a few pieces to make your next holiday party more wonderful and more beautiful. String the snowflake garland around the living room, place the cocktail napkins next to the appetizers, put the place cards around the table, and enjoy the warmth of a holiday party with loved ones.

Meri Meri Party Kits

Triceratopses and stegosauruses go together like pirates and galleon ships just like flower fairies and princesses go together like the Eiffel Tower and the Arch de Triumph. 

Of course, I’m talking about Meri Meri party supplies. 

A couple of weeks ago, we here at Chef Tools started noticing that party throwers were buying three or four pieces in one line by Meri Meri. For example, the napkins, plates and centerpiece from the Meri Meri Peter Rabbit line. So we thought, “Why not combine those items into one kit?”

So, we did. And now Meri Meri party kits are available for an introductory period at our Amazon.com store; eventually we’ll put them up on ChefTools.com. These kits will help you save money, and shorten the amount of time you have to spend clicking around on the Internet.

The Flower Fairies party kit

We put together the kits – depending on the line – in several different sizes. We have large kits that include cake stands, napkins, party hats, invitations, plates, cups, garland and cupcake kits. The small kits include cups napkins and plates – enough for up to 12 guests. Some of the Meri Meri lines we kitted-up include Flower Fairies, Peter Rabbit, Cowboy, Big Rig, Roarrrr! Dinosaur, Parisian, Space Cadet and Animal Parade. 

So check out the kits and throw an awesome party. Just be careful which ones you order – pirates and cowboys don’t typically get along …

100+ New Party Supplies

Trick or Treat Halloween Mermaids Invite & Thank You Set

If you love baking and/or parties you have to check out Meri Meri. Originally, we put Meri Meri's cupcake kits up on our website just to see what you all thought about them. They were a new company to us, but we instantly noticed their product's unique style and high quality. Needless to say, the cupcake kits were a huge success. You all loved them and it was hard to keep enough in stock. Now, we have over 100 more party supplies from Meri Meri! There are a few new cupcake kits, but in addition to that there are things like bags & boxes, stationary, wine & gift tags, and much more. Meri Meri gift bags & boxes are the ideal vessels for your homemade treats. The Trick or Treat Halloween Gift Bag (pictured top left) is a perfect example. What would look better than this gift bag filled with delicious Halloween-inspired treats? If you're throwing a birthday party, consider offering your guests a Pirate, Roarrrrr Dinosaur or Twinkle Toes gift bag to take home with them. There are plenty of different varieties for any occasion. Shop all gift bags & boxes HERE. Meri Meri stationary is another great new line of products. With the Mermaids Invite & Thank You Set (pictured left) your guests will start feeling the warmth of your party the day they get their invitation. Then, when Christmas comes around, there can be less stress as your guests take their seats for dinner. The Santa & Reindeer Place Cards let you assign seats ahead of time and they are sure to put a smile on the face of even the grumpiest scrooge. Shop all Meri Meri stationary HERE. To see all of Meri Meri's wonderful party supplies and more, visit our Meri Meri department HERE.

Autumn is right around the corner!

This year feels like it has flown by so far and now that Fall is coming up quickly it's time to start thinking about baking. If you're into cupcakes, Meri Meri has a great Thanksgiving Cupcake Kit (pictured left). It includes 24 cupcake liners in 2 designs and 24 toppers in 2 designs. Pumpkin cupcakes would be the perfect fit for this kit and will delight any recipient. If you want to avoid thinking about Thanksgiving right now and focus on something more present tense, take a look at Lucks' School Assortment Dec-Ons. You can throw a back to school party for your kids and their friends and use these dec-ons on top of your cupcakes or cake. Maybe you'll get the chance to pass a slice of cake or a cupcake along to a teacher as well. For all the wonderful Fall Cake Decorations available at Chef Tools, click HERE. For decorating ideas click HERE.

Party Time!

Flip Flop Cakes

Want to throw a great party? A party with a fun and festive cake or beautiful cupcakes? At Chef Tools, we've got everything you'll ever need to throw a memorable party. Meri Meri has the perfect collection of plates, napkins and cupcake kits and Lucks, the leader in edible decorations, has an edible image or dec-on for every occasion. The hardest part about your next party will be finding the perfect gift. And don't forget, if you're ever looking for decorating ideas or detailed instruction visit our Decorating Center.

A New Way To Decorate Cupcakes!

Meri Meri Circus Clowns Cupcake Kit Meri Meri Roarrrrr! Dinosaur Paper Napkins Meri Meri Pirate Paper Plates

Meri Meri is a manufacturer of cupcake kits, paper plates and napkins that perfectly complement the theme of your birthday party of special occasion. When we were introduced to this product line we were instantly impressed with its quality and wide range of party themes. Some of their coolest products are the complete cupcake kits, which include 24 cupcake liners and 24 cupcake toppers/picks. These cupcake kits make turning plain old cupcakes into festive party cupcakes as simple as adding frosting and a topper! We've added over 40 Meri Meri products for all your party supply needs. Check them out HERE.