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DIY: Easy No-Sew Lavender Bags
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Thrilled about seeing one of my custom bridal bouquets featured in a magazine!! Thanks so much Szene Hamburg Stadtmagazin
Our Wedding Album - The Cover
Our wedding album is almost finished and i can finally start sharing some photos.
To match the style of our wedding, I kept the design clean and simple on most pages, moreover i did not want to end up with an ultra-fat album, so i tried to avoid adding too much dimensional stuff, such as stickers and embellishments.
The album base is made from used packaging material such as cereal boxes and similar, and for every page i share i will try to give credit to the paper designers, as far as i remember.
So, let's start with the album cover:
Entirely created from Melissa Frances "Fifth Avenue" as well as a DIY clay starfish, Baker's Twine from The Twinery, Divine Twine from Whisker Graphics, and jute twine.
To match the style of our wedding, I kept the design clean and simple on most pages, moreover i did not want to end up with an ultra-fat album, so i tried to avoid adding too much dimensional stuff, such as stickers and embellishments.
The album base is made from used packaging material such as cereal boxes and similar, and for every page i share i will try to give credit to the paper designers, as far as i remember.
So, let's start with the album cover:
Entirely created from Melissa Frances "Fifth Avenue" as well as a DIY clay starfish, Baker's Twine from The Twinery, Divine Twine from Whisker Graphics, and jute twine.
Sketch Challenge: Eco-friendly Wedding Album Page
I have been working on my DIY wedding scrapbook album for a while now, and the pages are slowly beginning to look nice. A few days ago i stumbled upon Scrap 365 and decided to participate in their monthly sketch challenge. I have never created a page based on a sketch, but it was fun and i think it is fascinating how everyone ends up with a completely different result based on the same layout. It's like Ikea furniture: everyone buys the same items, but no two rooms look the same.
This is the sketch:
And this is my result:
It is one of my "Getting Ready" pages. The zipper of my dress did not close in the first place, and in my best hysterical voice i yelled something like "Oh my God, it DOES.NOT.FIT!!!!" But of course it did, and these photos show my relief-after-panic laughter.
The layout looks a bit cramped because i'm trying to craft as eco-friendly as possible and prefer to cut my pages from used food packaging ( cereal boxes and such). Moreover, i really like that imperfect look.
So the size is only A5 instead of 12x12 ( 30x30).
I did not take photos while creating the page, as it was already late in the evening and dark outside, and nobody wants to see crappy pictures taken under artificial light ( nobody wants to see photos of my messy craft table aka our dinner table either). But this is what i did:
Although i have a huge stash of pretty, gorgeous, to-die-for scrapbook paper i rarely use it because it is too pretty and precious and i rather keep it for that one perfect occasion one day ( sounds familiar?). So for this layout i used pieces from my "junk paper" stash. Yes, i am of of those people who keep the wrapping paper from gifts they receive, because you know, it can be ironed and reused.
Those of you who have been following my blog for a while already know that turquoise is my favorite color and that we had a destination beach wedding in Florida; choosing our wedding color was an easy and given task. Therefore the album pages will mainly be in shades of turquoise and white.
So, at first i covered the piece of cardboard with Sparkle Mod Podge and a white paper napkin. Once it was dry i covered the napkin with turquoise crepe paper. Crepe paper is awesome because it is not color-fast, and applying a mixture of Mod-Podge and water creates a wonderful crinkled water-color effect.
The brown paper is baking paper and the turquoise paper is said used gift wrapping paper, both ripped into pieces. The white paper is actually paper twine that i untwisted.
The dots are punched from those papers too, and i included a few dots punched from an old craft catalog. I wanted to punch the baking paper as well, but it did not work and almost destroyed the punch. So, don't try that! Also, baking paper does not stick well because of its non-adhesive surface, so you have to sand it first with a rough sandpaper.
The "i do" sticker is one of the first things i cut with my new Cameo from a recycled piece of vinyl ( a leftover from a wall decal sheet). The dimensional effect is created with a transparent pearl pen.
I also included bits of burlap. Those are from a cake topper i tried to make for my Etsy shop, but it was a fail.
By the way, Sparkle Mod Podge is awesome! At first i had no idea what to do with it, but now i LOVE it, especially in combination with turquoise!
So, that is my first sketch layout ever. What do you think?
I know it's not perfect and i could have done much better, but sticking to a determined layout is completely different from scrapping freestyle and it is actually much more difficult than i thought. But i like it anyway, and after all, scrapping is not about perfection but about the process and having a great time while crafting.
I will be sharing more pages once the album is finished. Next year or so.
This is the sketch:
And this is my result:
It is one of my "Getting Ready" pages. The zipper of my dress did not close in the first place, and in my best hysterical voice i yelled something like "Oh my God, it DOES.NOT.FIT!!!!" But of course it did, and these photos show my relief-after-panic laughter.
The layout looks a bit cramped because i'm trying to craft as eco-friendly as possible and prefer to cut my pages from used food packaging ( cereal boxes and such). Moreover, i really like that imperfect look.
So the size is only A5 instead of 12x12 ( 30x30).
I did not take photos while creating the page, as it was already late in the evening and dark outside, and nobody wants to see crappy pictures taken under artificial light ( nobody wants to see photos of my messy craft table aka our dinner table either). But this is what i did:
Although i have a huge stash of pretty, gorgeous, to-die-for scrapbook paper i rarely use it because it is too pretty and precious and i rather keep it for that one perfect occasion one day ( sounds familiar?). So for this layout i used pieces from my "junk paper" stash. Yes, i am of of those people who keep the wrapping paper from gifts they receive, because you know, it can be ironed and reused.
Those of you who have been following my blog for a while already know that turquoise is my favorite color and that we had a destination beach wedding in Florida; choosing our wedding color was an easy and given task. Therefore the album pages will mainly be in shades of turquoise and white.
So, at first i covered the piece of cardboard with Sparkle Mod Podge and a white paper napkin. Once it was dry i covered the napkin with turquoise crepe paper. Crepe paper is awesome because it is not color-fast, and applying a mixture of Mod-Podge and water creates a wonderful crinkled water-color effect.
The brown paper is baking paper and the turquoise paper is said used gift wrapping paper, both ripped into pieces. The white paper is actually paper twine that i untwisted.
The dots are punched from those papers too, and i included a few dots punched from an old craft catalog. I wanted to punch the baking paper as well, but it did not work and almost destroyed the punch. So, don't try that! Also, baking paper does not stick well because of its non-adhesive surface, so you have to sand it first with a rough sandpaper.
The "i do" sticker is one of the first things i cut with my new Cameo from a recycled piece of vinyl ( a leftover from a wall decal sheet). The dimensional effect is created with a transparent pearl pen.
I also included bits of burlap. Those are from a cake topper i tried to make for my Etsy shop, but it was a fail.
By the way, Sparkle Mod Podge is awesome! At first i had no idea what to do with it, but now i LOVE it, especially in combination with turquoise!
So, that is my first sketch layout ever. What do you think?
I know it's not perfect and i could have done much better, but sticking to a determined layout is completely different from scrapping freestyle and it is actually much more difficult than i thought. But i like it anyway, and after all, scrapping is not about perfection but about the process and having a great time while crafting.
I will be sharing more pages once the album is finished. Next year or so.
Our wedding in a magazine!
Our wedding is featured in the most recent issue of the WeddingStyle magazine!!
It's been one year and three months since we got married and i am still so in love with our beautiful photos ( taken by Kristen Wynn), my aqua shoes and my wonderful husband, of course!
It's been one year and three months since we got married and i am still so in love with our beautiful photos ( taken by Kristen Wynn), my aqua shoes and my wonderful husband, of course!
11 Groom Gifts
1. "The Everything Groom Book: A survival guide for men" by Shelly Hagan.
Back then I bought the book as a gift for my fiance; it's a well-written, detailed and humorous guide for the husband-to-be but also an entertaining read for the bride.
5. A fine bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label. Make it personal and unique by using the custom engraving service.
Back then I bought the book as a gift for my fiance; it's a well-written, detailed and humorous guide for the husband-to-be but also an entertaining read for the bride.
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| via Amazon |
2. Handmade Mustache Men Slippers
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| by Etsy Seller MoJosCozyToes |
3. Embroidered Mustache Cufflinks
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| by Etsy seller MaMagasin |
4. How fun is this spoon?
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| by Etsy seller ForSuchATimeDesigns |
5. A fine bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label. Make it personal and unique by using the custom engraving service.
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| Image courtesy of Johnnie Walker® |
6. Groom socks
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| via Oriental Trading Company |
7. Custom Licence Plate Name Sign made from reclaimed barn wood and old license plates
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| by Etsy seller OldWorldRestoration |
8. "Kiss in a bottle"
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| Photo by Kristen Wynn Photography Image and Bottle by Dommie |
9. "Your Actual Kiss Image in Fine Silver" Keychain
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| by Etsy seller surfingsilver |
10. "always and forever" definition cufflinks
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| by Etsy seller whitetruffle |
11. Eco Friendly Shaving Kit with Beer Shaving Soap
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| by Etsy seller Orangefuzz |
Custom Order: Felt& Paper Bridal Bouquet
Finished and Shipped! ( The matching hair flowers and boutonnieres are not pictured)
Inspiration: Brides ( and Grooms) with Glasses
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| Photography by Todd Pellowe |
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| Photography by Micah&Megan |
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| Photography by Clary Photo |
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| Photography by Athena Bludé |
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| Photography by Heather DiPiazza Photography |
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| Photography by Tracie Ann Photography |
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| Photography by Amelia + Dan |
Happy...
... 1st Anniversary to me and MisterT!
And Happy Easter to everyone else!
This has been such a hard year career-wise and as a consequence financially. This was in fact the worst year we ever experienced as a couple. Some people say the first year of a marriage is the hardest, some say the seventh year is cursed.
Both sayings are probably true and in our case the first year of marriage happened to overlap the seventh year of our relationship. With both being left behind now, i am confident that things will be better real soon. We still struggle tremendously, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel and guess what happened this week?
MisterT won two flight tickets to France!! Well, technically i won ( um, again...) because the contest submission form was filled out on my laptop. But no need to nit-pick.
So now we can enjoy two city trips as soon as our monetary situation gets better. I told my parents to sign up too, because obviously not a lot of people are participating in that monthly contest and chances are good they will be selected in one of the next drawings. Too funny!
We're off to celebrate and I'll leave you with a few wedding impressions. I can't share the pro pics yet, so these are some non-professional snapshots ( quite obviously).
Obtaining the marriage license:
A fun gift. Somehow we got into collecting rubber ducks during the years.
Taking informal formals:
A fabulous self-portrait as the first photo on the first day of our marriage ( note to myself: backlit shots don't make much sense):
Waking up to the sound of the waves and a gorgeous ocean view.
Married!
P.S. I have prewritten this post because i don't want to sit in front of the computer on our actual anniversary. So let's pretend today is already Sunday.
And Happy Easter to everyone else!
This has been such a hard year career-wise and as a consequence financially. This was in fact the worst year we ever experienced as a couple. Some people say the first year of a marriage is the hardest, some say the seventh year is cursed.
Both sayings are probably true and in our case the first year of marriage happened to overlap the seventh year of our relationship. With both being left behind now, i am confident that things will be better real soon. We still struggle tremendously, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel and guess what happened this week?
MisterT won two flight tickets to France!! Well, technically i won ( um, again...) because the contest submission form was filled out on my laptop. But no need to nit-pick.
So now we can enjoy two city trips as soon as our monetary situation gets better. I told my parents to sign up too, because obviously not a lot of people are participating in that monthly contest and chances are good they will be selected in one of the next drawings. Too funny!
We're off to celebrate and I'll leave you with a few wedding impressions. I can't share the pro pics yet, so these are some non-professional snapshots ( quite obviously).
Obtaining the marriage license:
A fun gift. Somehow we got into collecting rubber ducks during the years.
Taking informal formals:
A fabulous self-portrait as the first photo on the first day of our marriage ( note to myself: backlit shots don't make much sense):
Waking up to the sound of the waves and a gorgeous ocean view.
Married!
P.S. I have prewritten this post because i don't want to sit in front of the computer on our actual anniversary. So let's pretend today is already Sunday.
Working on...
This week i am working on a custom order of 100 fabric flowers. The bride wants to attach them to her wedding gown to create a unique and vintage inspired one-of-a-kind style.
I adore this idea!
I adore this idea!
Party Preparations
Ha, I exceeded myself organizing and stowing the christmas decoration! I managed to pack it into two boxes instead of four, plus a small one for the ornaments. The living room looks so much brighter and bigger now without all that junk and the massive tree.
I wish i had more time for blogging at the moment but there isn't much to write about anyway, as i am busy, busy, busy preparing the wedding anniversary. Right now MisterT is scanning old photos of my parents while i'm in the process of making giant paper flowers from old newspaper as wall decor. But i have no idea how and when and where to spray-paint them, as there is a heavy storm and rain going on, which prevents me from working outside on the balcony.
Time is running out and i am not so sure if i will be able to put all my ideas into action. I have tons of ideas and gathered every silver item i could find, so in the end this party probably won't cost anything except the costs for champagne and some food.
So excited and looking forward to seeing my parents' reaction!
I wish i had more time for blogging at the moment but there isn't much to write about anyway, as i am busy, busy, busy preparing the wedding anniversary. Right now MisterT is scanning old photos of my parents while i'm in the process of making giant paper flowers from old newspaper as wall decor. But i have no idea how and when and where to spray-paint them, as there is a heavy storm and rain going on, which prevents me from working outside on the balcony.
Time is running out and i am not so sure if i will be able to put all my ideas into action. I have tons of ideas and gathered every silver item i could find, so in the end this party probably won't cost anything except the costs for champagne and some food.
So excited and looking forward to seeing my parents' reaction!
Wedding ExpoTips & Impressions
I had the honor of being invited by the kind organizers of a local wedding exhibition this weekend, and of course i took my camera with me to share a few impressions with my dear readers.
A few words and tips beforehand:
- First off, a wedding expo is not the New York Bridal Market showing the latest trends, so don't set up your expectations to high. However, expositions are a fantastic opportunity to meet and get an overview of all the local wedding vendors in your area, and most of them offer discount coupons, giveaways and contests.
- Don't expect to find your dream gown as the limited space makes it impossible for bridal salons and designers to show the full range of their collection. Look around to get an idea of the different styles and touch the fabrics, but wait for your appointment at the bridal store, where you can try on dresses in a calm and relaxed atmosphere and where you are the focus of attention.
- It is helpful to write a little list of your must-see favorite vendors before you go to make sure you don't forget to visit them
- Try to have a conversation with the business owners themselves whenever possible, instead of just taking the brochures handed by their hostesses. This is a great way to find out if you and the vendor are on the same page, and it's always nice to chat with friendly people, isn't it?
- Avoid the peak times. I went on a Saturday morning because i know that most people are still busy with their grocery shopping at this particular time and the crowds would show up later that day or on sunday.
Fashion shows attract many visitors and you can make use of that time to visit booths that otherwise are hopelessly crowded ( unless you want to see the show)
- Don't waste your time or get caught up in small talk with pushy vendors if you are not interested in their business. Say a friendly but decisive "No thanks" and move along. Or just say you're already married and enjoy their funny facial expressions.
- Same with brochures, skip the ones you do not need, even if they look pretty. Carrying dozens of heavy bags full of useless magazines is exhausting and will ruin the fun
- Some contests require your email adress. Sign up with a side account or even create a "wedding spam" email adress before you go to the Expo, otherwise your regular email adress will be flooded with newsletters. Do not give out your phone number.
- Carry a small camera with you and take inspiration pictures of nicely decorated tablescapes, floral arrangements, pretty dresses or booths of vendors you like. And bring your own pen to take notes on brochures or business cards about vendors and ideas; all those new impressions can be overwhelming and it's impossible to remember everything and everyone.
A few words and tips beforehand:
- First off, a wedding expo is not the New York Bridal Market showing the latest trends, so don't set up your expectations to high. However, expositions are a fantastic opportunity to meet and get an overview of all the local wedding vendors in your area, and most of them offer discount coupons, giveaways and contests.
- Don't expect to find your dream gown as the limited space makes it impossible for bridal salons and designers to show the full range of their collection. Look around to get an idea of the different styles and touch the fabrics, but wait for your appointment at the bridal store, where you can try on dresses in a calm and relaxed atmosphere and where you are the focus of attention.
- It is helpful to write a little list of your must-see favorite vendors before you go to make sure you don't forget to visit them
- Try to have a conversation with the business owners themselves whenever possible, instead of just taking the brochures handed by their hostesses. This is a great way to find out if you and the vendor are on the same page, and it's always nice to chat with friendly people, isn't it?
- Avoid the peak times. I went on a Saturday morning because i know that most people are still busy with their grocery shopping at this particular time and the crowds would show up later that day or on sunday.
Fashion shows attract many visitors and you can make use of that time to visit booths that otherwise are hopelessly crowded ( unless you want to see the show)
- Don't waste your time or get caught up in small talk with pushy vendors if you are not interested in their business. Say a friendly but decisive "No thanks" and move along. Or just say you're already married and enjoy their funny facial expressions.
- Same with brochures, skip the ones you do not need, even if they look pretty. Carrying dozens of heavy bags full of useless magazines is exhausting and will ruin the fun
- Some contests require your email adress. Sign up with a side account or even create a "wedding spam" email adress before you go to the Expo, otherwise your regular email adress will be flooded with newsletters. Do not give out your phone number.
- Carry a small camera with you and take inspiration pictures of nicely decorated tablescapes, floral arrangements, pretty dresses or booths of vendors you like. And bring your own pen to take notes on brochures or business cards about vendors and ideas; all those new impressions can be overwhelming and it's impossible to remember everything and everyone.
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