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Thursday, 7 November 2013

Gingerbread House Workshop


 

 
Gingerbread House Workshop
Saturday 7th December
10.30-12.30
££££25.00
includes all materials
 recipe and templates

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Christmas Cracker!



 
I love the idea of making your own Christmas crackers! The gifts can be easily chosen for every guest at your dinner table...what could be better than a Christmas cracker crafted especially for you!
 

The Christmas cracker kit from Stix2 has everything you need to make your very own personalised crackers and they are so easy to put together.
 

 
It's great fun to decorate them to fit in with your Christmas theme...you could even personalise them for your guests. I personally think you can beat a bit of ribbon, bakers twine...and of course buttons!
 
Thanks for stopping by
Cate
xx

Saturday, 5 October 2013

Vintage Card Suitcase


 
I recently rescued this gorgeous suitcase that was destined for the skip! The suitcase belonged to my Mother In Laws Great Aunt and it has certainly travelled and seen a good deal of life!
 
 
 
I coloured some wooden letters with a Promarker and glued them to luggage labels. Lace was attached to the suitcase pocket and the tags pegged to the suitcase with wooden pegs decorated with pearls.
 
I can't wait for the suitcase to be used!
 
I would love to know what you think..
Thanks for popping by
 
Cate
x

Sunday, 25 August 2013

Velvet Ribbon, Lace and Kraft card...a winning combination!


It all began as a result of a consultation with a bride for her wedding favour boxes. I always create samples during a consultation and loved the combination of lilac velvet ribbon and lace so much that it inspired me to create the rest!
 

I finished the box with one of my favourite pearl and diamante embellishments. The doily has been printed to act as a place setting, and lace tied around the Champagne class for a bit of extra luxury!
 

A Kraft DL card has been printed to create the menu and finished with the lace, ribbon and embellishment to complement the favour box.
 

I adore our birdcages which are hired out to brides and have been dressed in so many different ways. I used large paper roses to create this stunning display and once again finished with the ribbon, lace and embellishment to match.
 
Thanks for stopping by...
I would love to know what you think
Cate
x




Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Win 50 Classic White Wedding Invitations handcrafted especially for you!

 
Enter our fab competition using the giveaway tab on our Facebook page or clicking here http://bit.ly/14Zn9Y2 from your mobile to win 50 Classic White Silver embossed Wedding invitations handcrafted especially for you! The prize includes printed inserts and matching envelopes and is worth over £50.

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Precious Heart

I really enjoy turning a plain wooden object into something pretty! Wooden hearts are my favourite and are so versatile. This pretty heart could be adapted to suit a number of occasions...a gift for the blushing bride, décor for the wedding venue, a christening or birthday gift...
 
 


I painted the wooden heart blank using Opal Jo Sonja acrylic paint and a sponge to avoid brushstrokes.
 
 


When the paint was dry I applied self adhesive pearls and a Kaisercraft rub-on.  The sentiment can be adapted to suit, you could also try stamping your own sentiment or maybe the bride and grooms initials using individual letter stamps.
 
 


 
I finished the heart with some paper roses (attached with a glue gun) and some rustic garden twine.
 
A quick and easy project with results you can be proud of every time!
 
I would love to know what you think...
 
Thanks for stopping by
 
Cate
x
 
Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Embossed White Linen Invitation

I love the way an embossing folder simply changes the look of card and paper, and was recently inspired to make this simple and elegant Wedding invitation.
 
 

 
The invitation details were printed on crisp white linen card using font Baroque Script in grey. I prefer to print wedding stationery in grey as it looks more delicate than black ink.
 
 

 
I then embossed the card with a pretty rose and lace embossing folder and tied a simple white organza ribbon around it, before mounting the invitation onto Silver card.
 
 
 
A few self adhesive pearls finish the invitation perfectly!
 
Thanks for stopping by
Cate
x