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Happy Halloween! DIY come together

Monday, October 31, 2011

happy halloween

diy. chic. elegant. spook-tacular.

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Halloween DIY Weekend!

Saturday, October 29, 2011

getting ready for Halloween Parties, one d.i.y. trick a day...

saturday's halloween d.i.y.
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{chic, halloween lamp shade}

supplies:

there are two ways you can do this! the easy, easy way or the the easy way. if you have a lampshade chandelier, then all you need is the 1st item. if you want to make your own to hang anywhere, you need the rest of the supplies as well.

-black petticoat (children's or adult, depending on the size of your lampshade)

-lampshade

-removable hook

-battery operated tea lights

-ribbon to hang

directions:

1. lay the petticoat over your lampshade.

2. slide down until it fits perfectly over top.
{if you are doing this on an existing chandalier...congrats! you are done! marvel at the cuteness}

3. tie ribbon to center of lampshade to hang. I used a strand pearls

4. use removable hook to hang anywhere you like

5. for light, hang tea lights in the shade.
{ & now it's your turn to marvel in the cuteness...}

tip: for a fluffier version, attach one inside the shade AND one outside.

tip: if using tea lights inside the shade for light, attach cutely and/or in tea light hangers...or add a 2nd petticoat inside so no can see.

Ok, I know what you are thinking...how do you get those cute halloween pillows??? next post!

Ruffle Pom Pom how-to

Sunday, August 7, 2011

I love love love Ruffles! I think I have these at every event hanging from the ceiling, tossed on the floor, mini ones on napkins, filling in bouquets or vases...why? because they are too darn cute! You can use them at bridal showers, birthday parties & especially weddings! Imagine a hundred of them flowing with hanging ribbon from the ceiling of the tent. Mmmm....anyway! At first they are are a little tricky, but once you get the hang of it, you can make 10 in an hour.

Pom Pom how-to by elleDESIGNS

1. & 2. Start with tissue paper, layer the patterns how you like and trim so they are the exact same width and height. I use 16 sheets if I want them very big and puffy. 8 sheets will do for smaller ones.
3. Fold the sheets together like a fan and tie a string around the middle, long enough to be able to stick out after pom pom is made,for hanging.
4. Round the edges with scissors. 16 sheets will be hard, make sure you have sharpened scissors and break into parts if you need to. Round, to a point, experiment!
5. & 6. Start, carefully, pulling the tissue apart. Be careful, tissue paper is easily wripped!Make sure your hands are dry!

How pretty! As you can see, blend different patterns and shades of th color for pretty effect!

Tie-the-Knot Tip: Wedding Cake...

Friday, April 8, 2011

ooh la la ruffle cake by elleDESIGNS

You know how much I love ruffles, so when the happy couple asked for a black and white Paris meets Shabby Chic wedding cake...I jumped at the chance. 100% edible, including the ribbons!

Tie-the-Knot Tip: ...pssst: A great tip for budget savvy brides instead of adding a 3rd tier! They asked for seperate 2 cupcakes to be displayed with little toppers to freeze for their 1st anniversary

Top & Bottom Tier: Strawberry Cream Cheese filling in Golden Butter Cake for 75 guests.

Happy Wedding!