Today I have an an extra special post for you. A couple weeks ago Shannon of SNS photography and I did a vintage, handmade wedding shoot. We had tons of fun styling and creating all the little handmade details. We were also lucky enough to have Jamie of Work Your Closet and her husband as our models!

I sugared fruits and made vanilla cupcakes for the centerpiece. We used vintage glassware and linens to compliment the handmade theme. I created the menu using the lovely Repro Depot’s folk and flora pattern books. They are a great resource for the DIY bride or anyone wanting to make fun paper projects.

I also hand painted chalkboards to use as table numbers and photo props.

I made a banner that read, “Sew in Love” that we used the decorate the space. I absolutely love how this can be personalized for the couple and how you can use it in so many locations. For even more eye candy from this shoot, visit Shannon’s blog.

Today I would like to share how I made the patterned cupcake wraps. The details are below.

You will need:
- Letter size cardstock paper (patterned or solids)
- scissors
- Clear tape or glue dots
Download the printable template

Print out this file on your favorite patterned paper to create lovely cupcake wraps. You can also print out this file on cardstock and cut out the shapes to create a template. Lay the template on colored / patterened paper and trace along the edges then cut the shapes out. Wrap the paper around a cupcake and secure with clear tape or a glue dot. For a custom look, cut the top edge with pinking shears or scalloped scissors.

March 08, 2010 – 12:03 pm | by admin | Posted in good food, handmade love, neat stuff, wedding things

I so excited about this! Danni over at the lovely blog Oh Hello Friend just posted the specs for the 2010 package exchange. Similar to a holiday swap, you create a fun package full of pretty things (valued from $25-$30) and you swap it with a new friend! Please visit her blog for info and the requirements.

March 01, 2010 – 1:18 pm | by admin | Posted in events and openings, handmade love, neat stuff

Pantone, the world authority on color, recently partnered with Dessy, a great bridal fashion house to help brides color match their wedding. I absolutely love this idea since I use the Pantone matching system to create all my printed pieces. The Pantone wedding color fan allows brides to chose from 194 Pantone colors and it’s tiny enough to keep in your purse.  You can even order swatch sheets and tear off a swatch for each of your vendors. Now your lovely wedding colors can be perfectly color matched!  I only only wish this was available when I got married!

February 26, 2010 – 12:37 pm | by admin | Posted in do-it-yourself, neat stuff, wedding things

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! You still have time to make a sweet, handmade card for your friends and family. I put together a little printable and video to guide you though the process. Here is the valentine printable you will need and below is the video with instructions.
You will need to following supplies:

- 8.5″ x 11″ cardstock in whatever color you like
- Valentine printable downloaded
- Printer
- Blank notecards and envelopes
- Needle
- Embroidery floss or thin ribbon
- Clear tape
- Glue stick
Enjoy and have a happy, handmade, Valentine’s Day!

February 10, 2010 – 8:00 pm | by admin | Posted in do-it-yourself, holidays

Yesterday my invitation suite for Sean and Kelly was featured on the lovely paper blog, Oh So Beautiful Paper. Nole features pretty paper daily on her blog. I was delighted to see if featured yesterday! Please stop by and see all the photos here.

September 09, 2009 – 11:47 am | by admin | Posted in i'm sarah hearts, wedding things

It may be cooling off where you are, but here in central Florida summer is still in full effect. I’m in the mood to sew something today so I browsed through Built by Wendy’s lovely patterns. While there, I found a few great dresses and skirts that would be perfect for this warm, humid weather. A lot are on sale too!

 

September 03, 2009 – 9:52 am | by admin | Posted in neat stuff

My Etsy pick of the week is the beautiful sterling silver and copper necklaces by Gems by Em. Each pendant is customizable. You can order a necklace with a quote, initials, or names. I think they would be a perfect bridesmaid gift, a great gift for mom, or a nice treat for yourself. I love the copper heart necklace featured below.

August 28, 2009 – 10:37 am | by admin | Posted in handmade love, neat stuff

I have long been a fan of Ale Paul’s typography. Their new Adios Script is pulling at my heart strings. I love it. Do you?

August 27, 2009 – 6:30 pm | by admin | Posted in great typography

Susy Jack*, one of the beautiful paper companies I mentioned in this post is having a 2-day sale today through Friday. Hurry over there and stock up on paper!

August 26, 2009 – 11:14 am | by admin | Posted in neat stuff

There are so many options when it comes to school stationery. I’ve rounded up a few favorites below.

1. The Non-Planner Datebook available at Supermarket.
2. Oh Joy! Notebooks. Available in an array of prints and patterns.
3. Russell + Hazel 8-tab index dividers.
4. Bird booklet from Orange Beautiful available at Supermarket.
5. Susy Jack* day of the week clip set and pencil cup and pencils.
6.  Russell + Hazel signature pattern binders.
7. Raval page flags from Paper Source. These are amazing for students and teachers. Great for marking pages/note taking in books!
8. Russell + Hazel daily adhesive notes. Who can live without sticky notes?

August 21, 2009 – 9:31 am | by admin | Posted in get organized, neat stuff