Month: September 2015

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Handmade Wedding Gift of the week: Bride and Groom clothes peg

Who would have thought an unassuming wooden clothes peg could be turned into such a cute little wedding gift…

Why we love it:
1. Ok, so while you probably wouldn’t give this peg as a gift on its own, it would made a gorgeous decoration on a card or as part of your present gift-wrapping. 
2. Some people have even used this decoration as a topper on their wedding cake. We think these would also look cute on cupcakes too. 
3. They’re easy and inexpensive to make – wooden clothes pegs are easy and cheap to source, and paint colours required are limited. We would recommend getting a good fine paint brush for a neat paint job. 
4. Glue a magnet on the back so the bride and groom can keep this little gift on their fridge, or attach a little stand to the bottom of the peg and you can “clip” and display photos with the peg. 
5. You could also use these on wedding invitations, or attach them to the top of wedding party favour/gift bags. 
Where would you use this cute little bride and groom? 
We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…
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Handmade wedding card of the week: Two Hearts

This simple little collage would make a great handmade wedding card or framed picture for the happy couple…

Image from Emmaline Bride

Why we love it:

  • The beauty of this collage lies in its simplicity – minimal colours and simple elements such newsprint. 
  • The red hearts stand out against the white background and we love the coordinating stripy string used. You could also use the couple’s full name in the hearts, or write a special message in the hearts. 
  • This idea could be applied to a gift card or framed as a picture to give as a gift. 
  • This would also be a cute idea for a Valentine’s Day card. 
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Gift wrapping idea of the week: Message for the Bride and Groom

This gift wrapping is sure to make your present stand out from the other gifts on the gift table…

Why we love it:

  1. This is a great way to share one of your favourite poems, quotes of advice for the happy couple. 
  2. It’s simple to make – you could print the words from a computer or simply hand-write them. 
  3. If your message is longer you could simple wrap them words around the side of the gift. 
  4. The brightly coloured hearts used here are fun, but you could also opt for gold or silver or red and white, which would give a completely different look. 
What message would you give to the bride and groom? 
We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…
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Ten romantic quotes to write in a card

If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words to say to express your love for someone, help is at hand! 

Thankfully, there are plenty of skilled writers and people who have a knack with the written word who can help you out. We’ve collected ten of our favourite romantic quotes that are perfect to use in a wedding card, anniversary card, birthday card, or even a Valentine’s Day card when the right words escape you… 

1. “For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.” — Judy Garland

2. “When you look for the right person, you always end up with the wrong one. But when you just sit by the corner and wait, he comes along and shares the corner with you.” —Unknown Author

3. “You know when you have found your prince because you not only have a smile on your face, but in your heart as well.” —Unknown Author



4.  “For you see, each day I love you more
 today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.” —Rosemonde Gerard

5.  “I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you, not only for what you have made of yourself but for what you are making of me.” Roy Croft

6. “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” Wuthering Heights

7. “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” David Viscott

8.  “You know you’re in love when you don’t want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” Dr. Seuss 

9. “Love is like a friendship caught on fire.” Jeremy Taylor

10. “True love stories never have endings.” Richard Bach

What’s your favourite romantic quote? 
We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…
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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Metal Storage Box with Chalk Panel

A boring topic like “storage” can be made pretty and exciting with a gorgeous box like this…

Why we love it:

  1. This is the type of box don’t mind having on display (and you’d probably buy it even if you had nothing to put in it!)
  2. The chalk panel label is handy for labelling what’s in the box and save time when you don’t have to lift if off the shelf or out of the cupboard to check what’s in it. 
  3. The neutral colour would blend with most interior decor. 
  4. The high quality metal will stand the test of time
  5. Great for storing cleaning supplies, sewing bits and bobs, pegs, tools and hardware
  6. Pop some homemade biscuits, lollies, nuts or other treat inside for a thoughtful housewarming gift. Fill with helpful household items for a practical wedding or engagement gift

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Handmade Wedding Gift of the week: A Year of Firsts Gift Basket

The first year of being married is an exciting one. It is fun to enjoy special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, holidays and New Year’s Eve together as a married couple. We thought this gift basket was a great way of celebrating these “firsts” together, with things such as a special bottle of wine for your first dinner party as a married couple… 
Image from Pinterest

Why we love it:
1. You can completely personalise this based on what the couple are into. For example, if they like to party and entertain, then things like a bottle of wine or some nibbles would probably go down well. 
2. A great deal of thought and care has been put into the labels of each item. An explanation for each item has been typed and printed on paper and then mounted on cards that have been cut out with pinking sheers (so they have a zig-zag edge). You could also hand-write a message on gift tags and attach them to the items. 
3. We love the neutral colours of this basket, as they make the products in the basket stand out, but you could opt for any colours you like. 
4. You could use a box or plastic crate instead of a basket – anything that could be used again when empty would be handy. 
5. You could apply this gift idea to a baby gift basket and include lots of interesting gift ideas that could be used for a newborn in their first year. 


What would you include or love to receive in a basket like this? We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…

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Handmade wedding card of the week: Clothes peg bride and groom

It turns out that clothes pegs make a gorgeous bride and groom (check out Handmade gift of the week: Bride and groom clothes peg for a another variation of this idea)
Why we love it:
1. It’s the attention to the little details that make this card – the lace veil and bouquet made from little balls of scrunched up paper are adorable. 
2. The ‘Mr. and Mrs.” text cut with a zig-zag edge has a lovely handmade quality – like a page from a treasured scrapbook. 
3. The blue card background is a good choice. If the card was black or white, certain elements would not stand out as well. Red, pink, green, yellow, silver, or gold would be other good choices. 

Check out our other handmade gifts here…