Jacqueline Wilson inspired birthday card

Another hand made card post. My cousin is a huge fan of the author Jacqueline Wilson in particular the children's book 'candyfloss'. After researching the book cover design by Nick Sharratt, I got to work on her birthday card. I tried to use aspects of the book cover but created my own character version of my cousin, which she loved!

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Robot Valentines

I'm not the biggest fan of Valentine's and all the money it costs (also it shouldn't all be about one day). So this year, I decided to save some money and make my card. My boyfriend is a big fan of robots and online I've seen examples of a chocolate robot, where the body is made of a bar of chocolate so I got some Bournville (my boyfriends favourite) wrapped it in normal kitchen foil and made it into the robot I normally draw for him (plus a love heart to make it seem a little romantic). To keep with the theme, I had some old tags laying around, which I stuck a miniature version of the robot onto. I kept the colours the same and since I had some time I made a little pattern to place inside the envelope. All in all I'm happy with the outcome. I think I'll do this from now on. Not only did it save me money but I wouldn't have found a card I liked better. I apologise in advance for the rushed photographs, but I had to get it done before he came home!

Happy Valentine's! 

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DIY Wedding

So my friend from university is getting married and has her mum is making her invitations, so I started looking for inspiration for her. Weddings are so much more personal and creative than they used to be. They aren't all about frills and flowers. So many creative, unique ideas that will get them saving the date in no time. I've listed a few of the best one's I found. If planning your own wedding check out bespoke bride. Some great idea's on there!

 

 For the film buff. Pull out negative invite.

Pencil us in instead of Save the date

Party Poppers save the date created by ohhappyday. 

Instructions and free template can be found here.

 

 

 Blow up balloon Invite

Also I've heard from various people about these alternative creative wedding bouquets. No flowers needed and these bouquets are guaranteed to last.

 

 

Brooch Bouquets

Could be something borrowed and something old.

 

 

And something new.

 

 

Button and felt bouquets

 

 

There is loads of tutorials online on how to make these, considering that some of the ones I have seen have been priced at £150 plus. Also on various sites including Favor Fairy, Wedding Star and I've seen really cute wedding favors, no more almonds thank goodness.

Pun wedding matches

  A personal fave - Gum ball machine favors

 

 

 Personalised Jones fizzy juice bottles

Origami Wedding Favors from Kats Krafts

 

 

Doodles

Since I'm in the middle of fixing my scanner I had to photograph some recent doodles instead.

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The last one ended up becoming the front of my Graduation Dinner invites. Sums up my life in University pretty well.

DIY Valentine

So with February approaching I thought I'd post a sample of some lovely DIY ideas I found. Even though I think Valentines is over rated, I do like the idea of making your own card. If you can, it can be more personal and creative. But hay it doesn't have to be just for Valentine's day.

First off is the pop up pixel love heart card. Clever idea and perfect for any gamer. All credit to Minieco for this one and the tutorial can be found here.

 

 

by Minieco

This next one is a Valentines gift box, but could easily be adapted for something else. The free printable template is available here. 

by ohhappyday

For all tech/robot lovers, this next one is great. This Robot is made from a mini chocolate bar. Awesome! Instructions here.

Rainbow Food

from www.raspberricupcakes.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First off, I came across a colourful spin on Rice Krispy classic by Sydney baker Steph. Great website that not only shows her amazing food but shes nice enough to share her recipes too. The recipe is pretty easy to make and can be found here.

from www.tablespoon.com

 Secondly, I came across rainbow cheesecake. Cheesecake and bright colours, whats not to like? Easy to make but maybe prepare in advance as it takes a good few hours in the fridge. Best making it the day before. Anyway the recipe can be found here.

Some other rainbow foods to check out:

from www.tablespoon.com

from www.tablespoon.com

 

Spring Forward

How nice is it to see such lovely flowers and colours starting to bloom. I love taking photographs at this time of year.

 

 

Vivienne Westwood

I recently took a series of photographs for Make Up artist Susan Mootassem. Pretty much knowing nothing about make up and watching her at work was inspirational. Her looks are inspired by Vivienne Westwood and I think they look amazing. The detail was great and the models were lovely. Had such fun working on this project! :)