Archive for the ‘neat stuff’ Category

Vintage Wedding – How to Make Cupcake Wraps

Monday, March 8th, 2010

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.

2010 package exchange

Monday, March 1st, 2010

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.

Pantone color matching for weddings

Friday, February 26th, 2010

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!

Pantone Wedding

summer lingers

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

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!

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Etsy Pick of the Week :: Gems by Em

Friday, August 28th, 2009

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.

Gems by Em

Susy Jack* :: 2 Day Sale

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

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!

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back 2 school :: notebooks

Friday, August 21st, 2009

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

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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?

back 2 school :: lunch boxes

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

I absolutely love lunch boxes. I’m a big fan of bringing my lunch to school/work. It’s usually healthier and cheaper to BYO lunch. And with this season’s lunch box selections, what’s not to love? Below are my favorites. It was hard just to pick a few!

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1. RuMe JR! Reusable Bags available at Delight.
2. Gypsy Girl Soft Kit from Thermos.
3. ClassMate StudyHaul Lunch Box from Land’s End.
4. Built NY Munchlers Insulated Lunch Bag from Built NY available at Delight.
5. Jane Jenni – custom fit lunch bags by jane jenni available at Unica Home.
6. Printed Lunch Box from L.L. Bean.
7. Fugu Lunch Tote from Built NY. I have this one and I absolutely love it! It keeps food hot/cold for up to 4 hours.
8. Extra Relish Lunch Tote from Built NY.
9. The Lunch Box by Oots available at Delight.

back 2 school :: book bags

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Were you the kid that wanted a new book bag every school year? Or did you used the same one for several years? Either way, here are my picks for book bags this season.

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1.  Timbuk2 build you own Swig. So many fabric choices! Has built in laptop protection too.
2. Jansport illustrator pack. Comes with markers so you can color in the pattern. Reminds me very much of Mike Perry’s work.
3. Jansport cosmic bubbles superbreak backpack exclusively at the Container Store.
4. Timbuk2 Q backpack. Built in laptop protection and side accessibility.
5. InCase nylon compact backpack. Houses a 15″ MacbookPro nicely. Available in several neutral colors.

Note: I was disappointed to find out that my favorite book bag that I used throughout high school and college is no longer in production. It was a Clive book bag that I purchased at the Container Store. Super durable and comfortable. It was one of the first bags with an iPod holder.

back 2 school :: three by three

Monday, August 17th, 2009

I have long been a fan of Seattle’s Three by Three. Their super strong hooks and magnetic boards are stylish and functional. They are perfect around the home and a great solution in dorm rooms or small apartments. Below are my favorite three by three pics for back to school. All can be purchased via their online shop.

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