Showing posts with label Craft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Craft. Show all posts

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

More hearts

A few days ago my jar of confetti hearts was looking decidedly sad ...
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... but after two days of almost non-stop punching (and two heart punches down - it seems they are not made for intensive punching!), isn't it looking much happier?
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I adore the delightful blues and whites.
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Do you want a close-up?
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Bliss!  A happy sight for the eyes, and unspeakably satisfying to stick your hand in and have a good old rummage (now that does sound strange!). 

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Tiny little hearts

A lovely evening spent making some teeny tiny confetti hearts out of some lovely pale blue paper.  How these make my own heart sing to think that in a few short weeks they will be showering their sweetness over myself and my new (and only) husband!
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And don't the cut-out rows look pretty too.
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Although I fear it will take a few more hours until I make enough to fill these cones (and these are only half the number of cones we will have!).
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Typically, despite having over a year and a half, I am only just properly starting now.  I can see many more evening making these little hearts.  And honestly, I don't think I mind one bit!

Monday, 8 April 2013

A perfect weekend

I adore simple things.  A day spent quietly at home is more precious to me than any number of adventures.  To be surrounded by the things I love, doing the things I love alongside the person I love.  Perfect.  And this weekend was perfect.

Shopping for some beautiful broderie anglaise trim at a local market.



Look how delicate and intricate it is!



Just perfect to make these dainty little blooms, which will adorn the heirloom bouquet I am making for my wedding.


And look at these.  Is there anything more delightful than simple glass jars decorated with lace?


Another craft for my wedding.  I can't wait to see these scattered around our wedding and reception venue, lit up by tiny tealight candles or holding a posy of simple flowers.


A quiet weekend.  An unremarkable weekendA perfect weekend!