Wedding Papercrafts - gift bags

I got this book off my Auntie for my birthday. I am going to try out some of the projects!

Templates!

So first I used some tracing paper to draw out the template. Then to make my template easier to use i cut one out of thin card.

 I then made a template out of this white pearl effect card.

 I then bent along the edges before joining them together with double sided tape.

I used a craft knife to add a slit to the centre of the bag so the bag could close. Then I used a hole punch to create some holes to add this ribbon with little roses. you could also just use more cardboard for the handle but i thought ribbon would look more effective!

I bought these bows from the range as I thought they would match the ribbon quite well.

So here it is! Not bad for my first try!

What do you think?

First attempt at a sweet tree

Bucket - Hobbycraft £2.99

Polystyrene Ball - Hobbycraft £1.99

Wooden Dowel - B&Q 78p

First i filled my bucket with rice so the wooden dowel would stay in place.

Then i used some glue to attach the ball to the dowel. I then waited for this to dry before adding my sweets.

I used cocktail sticks to stick the marshmallows to the polystyrene ball. I tried placing them as closely together to prevent gaps.

I only bought 1 bag of marshmallows so unfortunately i ran out but for my first attempt and for as I was only testing it out I think this looks quite good!

I wrapped white ribbon around the dowel to see how much I would need to cover the whole dowel.

I am going to have a go at making a few more of these sweet trees using dolly mix, lollies, liquorice all-sorts, bon bons and ferrero rochers.

Harts + Crosses Competition Win

Harts + Crosses is an online Jewellery store, you can find them at http://hartsncrosses.bigcartel.com/ They sell handmade and wholesale goods.

I recently entered a competition on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hartsncrosses to win my favourite item off there website and I won!

The item that I received is good wood. 3 Wooden stretchy bead bracelets. 1 with all beads, 1 with howlite cross bead and 1 with big and small beads.

Check out the offer that they have running until Sunday!

DISCOUNT TREAT! 15% off your order total (excludes P+P) just enter discount code WINNER at the checkout ♥

Valid until Sunday 12th August at 11.00pm.

http://hartsncrosses.bigcartel.com/ 

Pinterest!

I have recently created a pinterest account after waiting months for them to send me an invite, they have finally opened it to the public!

Check out my profile! 

http://pinterest.com/xbekky/

Customized Studded iPhone4s Phone Case

I bought this silicone iphone 4s case in the sale and decided to revamp it with some studs that i bought off ebay!

What do you think?

Refurbished Jewellery Box - Cath kidston!

I bought this Jewellery box from a charity shop.

I painted the box in cream paint and covered the glass panel in Cath Kidston Rosali Material which I bought from Ikea. I am really pleased with the way it has turned out.This is completely unique and would make a lovely gift! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=350673085007201&set=a.316235758450934.70499.316193398455170&type=3&theater What do you think? :)

Mini Cath Kidston and Olympic bunting

For this 5 flag bunting i used the Cath Kidston fabric from Ikea. I cut triangles from the fabric and white felt and then used bonda web to give the flags a neat finish. I then sewed the tops of the flags using blanket stitch and embroidery thread to a piece of twine. 

I also made some Olympic bunting using the same method!

What do you think?