An owl motif is a bit unusual for wedding lanterns, but I think you’ll agree that these are so fun! You’ll find a step by step tutorial for making your own at Rock and Roll Bride.
A Site Devoted to Edible Color Palettes
If one could run across a meadow of wild flowers in the golden sun, arms outstretched to a web site, for me, I think it might be Design Seeds. Filled with page after page of palettes for edible color. … Read More...
7 Creative Cocktails {Weddings}
Treat your guests to a delicious signature beverage with these recipes from The Bridal Guide!
Stephanie’s Sewn Felt Slippers
These Sewn Felt Slippers look easy enough to make and what a charming Christmas gift these would make for your entire family. You will find the template and instructions on the Martha Stewart web site. Enjoy!
Inspiration: Jennifer Andrews
This work by Jennifer Andrews, featured on the Hand Embroidery Network blog, is touching to me. Pristinely white with script that would be at home on a wedding invitation, it invokes marriage. And the bitterness of the words … Read More...
DIY: Fade to Grey
Grey is such a versatile color! It can look modern or vintage, industrial or elegant, and it pairs beautifully with just about any other color. Grey has been popular color for weddings for a while now and the trend is … Read More...
Inspiration: Fantaisies Crazy
Garden of Eden by Evy of Fantaisies Crazy. So delicious, you’ll want to see it from every angle. Luckily, Evy provides abundant photos. Enjoy her creation.
Bride’s Receipt Keeper/Notepad
Staying organized is the key to a successful, low-stress wedding! This sweet little receipt keeper/notepad is the perfect place to park all those purchase receipts,business cards, swatches, notes, and other bits and pieces accumulated while planning a wedding. You can … Read More...
{Inspiration Board} Modern Cobalt
Colbalt blue and pure white make the perfect duo for a wedding color palette! This beautiful board is featured at Glamour & Grace. Click this link for more details.
Birds in silk
Hannah of enbrouderie shares a close-up look at a Chinese silk embroidery of 100 birds from her personal collection. Go feast your eyes.
A yummy little quilt
Deb of More Whiffs, Glimmers & Left Oeuvres calls these applique/embroidery/quilt pieces bonbons. She says,
much like eating expensive chocolate truffles..but so much better for me.
Yum! Go to Deb’s blog.
50’s Inspired Wedding Shoot
Nothing says 1950 like a pair of cat-eye glasses! These iconic beauties are just one of the many 50’s inspired details you’ll see in this wedding shoot featured at The Bride’s Cafe. The shoot was styled by Enamor Events… Read More...
Transferring a drawing onto a stocking using felt
Cassandra of “Sleeping or Sewing” has this clever idea of using one of her daughter’s drawings and transferring it onto a Christmas stocking using felt pieces. This is something any child would adore, having their drawing forever on a stocking. … Read More...
5 Lovely Lighted Garland Tutorials {Weddings}
Lighted garlands add magic and sparkle to your wedding day, reception, or other events! I’ve rounded up 5 fabulous tutorials for a variety of garlands {including one I created myself!} for the perfect finishing touch to your decor. Be sure … Read More...
Reader creates stunning recycled wool mittens
Back is 2009 I posted a tutorial on making mittens from recycled wool sweaters and the people that tried the tutorial were not pleased. The posting was “Recycled Sweater Wool Mittens (HOW TOs”)! I set about looking for a better … Read More...
{Pretty Palette} Chartreuse & Gray
I just love the sophisticated feel of this color combo featured at Postcards & Pretties! The bright pop of chartreuse paired with modern gray creates the perfect starting point for an elegant wedding.
Unconventional Wedding Invitation Ideas
Poptastic Bride pushes the envelope with alternative ideas for wedding invites! Love the retro vibe of the viewmaster invitations from Melangerie pictured here. For more out of the box suggestions click this link.
Glass Casting Plaster
As those of you that read this here blog occasionally know, I’ve been casting glass. And I really enjoy it. So every once and awhile I need to share information about great products that help me do what I do … Read More...
Last Call for Emerge at Bullseye
The deadline is approaching! I know I’m getting my act together to get my application in. But Bullseye is sending out a reminder since the deadline is December 7th. Hurry!! What am I talking about? Emerge…Bullseye’s glass competition for emerging … Read More...
DIY Tassel Garland
Learn how to DIY your own festive tassel garland with a step by step tutorial created by Chelsea of Lovely Indeed. The tutorial is featured at The Sweetest Occasion. So fun for bridal showers, weddings, and more!