![Rocks used as guest book Rocks used as guest book](http://img4.realsimple.com/images/New_Uses/2006/rocks02_300.jpg)
Create an unique guestbook for a party by having each guest sign the surface of a flat stone with a colored marker. The stones can then be displayed in a tall vase at the party and can serve as a nice keepsake for the guest of honor after the party.
![Bundt pan as an ice mold Bundt pan as an ice mold](http://img4.realsimple.com/images/1003/bundt_300.jpg)
Freeze water//juice/punch in a bundt pan, remove the ice from the pan, and then
float the ice sculpture in your bowl of punch.
![Candles perched on champagne flutes Candles perched on champagne flutes](http://img4.realsimple.com/images/home-organizing/new-uses/0607/lighted-candles_300.jpg)
Use upturned champagne flutes or wine glasses as elegant candle holders.
![Table runner and candles Table runner and candles](http://img4.realsimple.com/images/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/0308/0308-wrapping-paper_300.jpg)
Here's one I've done before.
A roll of wrapping paper can make an inexpensive and colorful table runner.
Pick paper to match any theme and use a simple, neutral colored table cloth underneath.
![Cupcake liners added to tree lights Cupcake liners added to tree lights](http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0912/cup-light_300.jpg)
Attach foil cupcake liners to add sparkle to your Christmas lights.
![Name tags used to identify cheese Name tags used to identify cheese](http://img4.realsimple.com/images/New_Uses/celebrations/name-tags01_300.jpg)
I absolutely LOVE this idea!
Glue name tags on toothpicks and use them to identify the cheeses at your next wine and cheese party.
Have each cheese tell your guests a little bit about himself/herself too! How cute!
![Toothpick used to protect cake Toothpick used to protect cake](http://img4.realsimple.com/images/New_Uses/new_uses/tooth-picks_300.jpg)
Here's another idea that I often use when transporting cakes to the party location.
Toothpicks inserted into a cake can be used to "tent" cling film over the cake, so the film doesn't stick to the icing.
![Lollipop in cocktail Lollipop in cocktail](http://img4.realsimple.com/images/holidays-entertaining/gifts/0409/glasses-lollipops_300.jpg)
Lollipops can double as drink stirrers that add a twist of flavor to your cocktail.
Choose colors that match your theme.
(Just don't let your kids get hold of them!)
This post is making me want to throw a party ASAP! These tips are great, I especially love the champagne flute candle holders, cheese name tags, and the lollipop drink stirrers (lime lollipops would be great in mojitos!).
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