Archive for the ‘Do it yourself’ Category

Homemade cherry lattice pie

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Cherry pie title

I had a lot of fun on the weekend setting up a gorgeous Autumn pie buffet. The first of the projects involved was this scrummy cherry lattice pie.

Click over to get the recipe!

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DIY pocketwatch lipgloss

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Steampunk lipgloss title

Did you like the steampunk cufflinks and buttonhole for grooms and groomsmen? Now here’s one for the ladies.

Try your hand at making this quirky pendant lipgloss for your bridesmaids. It’s easier than it looks!

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DIY steampunk groom’s accessories

Friday, April 19th, 2013

Steampunk groom

If flowers and formality are not your man’s thing, how about these quirky cufflinks and buttonhole made from antique watch parts?

They only take a few minutes to make – seriously!

Steampunk groom

Steampunk groom

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Free printable ‘Precious’ favour bag headers

Friday, April 5th, 2013

Akimbo Precious favour bag title

If you’re a fan of the Precious collection, I have a treat for you today!

I’ve designed a free printable header label for your edible wedding favours.

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DIY egg cup place cards

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Egg cup place card

Egg cup place card

This cute decoupaged egg and colourful table setting is perfect for a wedding or Easter brunch.

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Irish cream & pistachio fudge favours

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Irish cream fudge

Do you or your fiance have an Irish background?  These Bailey’s fudge favours are the perfect nod to your heritage.

Makes a yummy adults’ treat for St Patrick’s Day too!

VIEW THE RECIPE ON POLKA DOT BRIDE.

Homemade lemon curd & free tag

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

Homemade lemon curd favours

Here’s a tasty favour idea for you! Give jam a miss and opt for zesty lemon curd instead.

Head over to Polka Dot Bride for the recipe and free printable tag.

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Photography Mel Boulden Photography

Valentine’s Day breakfast in bed (+ free printable card)

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Valentine's Day breakfast

Since I was not at home for virtually all of January, everything is rolling around so much faster! I mean, Valentine’s Day, really? Where did that come from?

But the 14th is certainly fast approaching so it’s time to get ready. If you’re like us and don’t do fancy dates for V-Day, you’ll love this cosy breakfast in bed, topped off with a free card for your sweetheart.

Click the link below to grab your free printable card and find out how to pull the whole indulgent brekky together for a sweet surprise this Thursday.

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Homemade strawberry sauce

Friday, February 8th, 2013

Valentines strawberry sauce

I designed this yummy strawberry sauce project for a Valentine’s Day treat, but it would be darling as a wedding favour too.

To use as a wedding favour, you’ll just need to make sure you investigate proper canning techniques so that you can make it in advance and so it won’t go bad if your guests don’t consume it immediately. Oh, and you’ll want to lose the ‘sweet & saucy’ tag, unless you fancy an embarrassing moment with your sleazy new uncle-in-law at your reception. Awwwkward.

Head over and grab the recipe and free printable labels now!

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Floral candle tins

Friday, December 14th, 2012

Akimbo candle tins

Ditch the white tealights and go bright and bold with your candle decor! Create your own candle tins using colourful floral pots from Ikea.

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