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Gift wrapping idea of the week: Fun bunting

There’s something cheerful and festive about bunting that can put a smile on anyone’s face. This miniature bunting used as part of this gift wrap is no exception when it comes to fun gift wrapping… 

Bunting from acottagelife Etsy shop


Why we love it:
1. It’s bright, fun and festive
2. It would suit any recipient – male, female, young or older. 
3. It’s a great way of using up fabric scraps if you make it yourself. Simply cut your fabric into little triangles and use a sew together with a sewing machine. Or you could purchase it from Etsy shop, acottagelife 
4. You can play around with the theme and colours. You could just use one type of fabric, plain or printed fabric, alternate fabric colours and prints, or use a contrasting coloured or metallic thread.  
5. The bright colours of this bunting look great set against the natural kraft paper used here. 
6. The handwritten message and haphazard way the bunting is wrapped around the gift all add to the handmade charm! 

Check out our other gift wrapping ideas here…

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Today is…Wife Appreciation Day

Listen up Hubbies, today is Wife Appreciation Day! What does this mean, you ask? 
This is a chance to show your lovely wife how much she means to you, by (fill in the blank with any of the below):

1. Treating her to a romantic mini-break
2. Shouting her a meal at her favourite restaurant
3. Letting her sleep in (mothers will love this one!)
4. Making her unlimited cups of tea/coffee all day
5. Buying her flowers

Ladies, what else would you add to this list? 
We’d love your thoughts – please comment below…

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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