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Discover :: Handmade Weddings

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seen via Ruffled, photography by Sheena Jibson

Perhaps it is the looming anniversary. I am even more sensitive to weddings (how on earth is this even possible?!), especially those done the handmade way. For my own, we did our own church invites, programme sheets, redpacket box, bridal car decor and bouquets, church decor and sign in sheets. Some look a little dated now but then, in a sense, it feels so long ago now. Hah.

Enjoy these though. All done with style for a very special day.

via Once Wed by Jim McGinley

by leanimal

by tessakim

by palomasnest

via Cassandra Dyane

by Bellapuzzlestoo

via Wedding Tweets by Ruffled

via WeddingBeePro by Wedding Style Guide

crafting — just because!

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Here in Singapore, we celebrate Chinese New Year. And for parents’ who are busy entertaining restless kids that have just come home from school, here’s a fun lil origami craft. Courtesy of Yoke Bakery.

Sparkle Thots Jewellery :: Key To The Future (Necklace)

Sparkle Thots Jewellery :: (Earrings)

Have fun! I’m off try with the kids after having spent the morning buzzing around. New Valentine themed goodies are trickling in! YAY! And don’t forget about our gift exchange. Sign up pretty please?

Shoppity Shop!

DIY Weekends :: Happy Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is tomorrow. Have you got anything planned?

Nothing? Well, maybe you could fold a couple of napkins or (money) notes. Keep the kids occupied and spruce up the table a little. :D

Tutorial and image from How About Orange.

DIY Weekends :: Easter Celebrations

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Perfect timing. Lace dyed eggs for Easter.

I actually managed to watch the episode these eggs were featured in. I remember sitting there in amazement and thinking it would be wonderful if I could get them done. With the Easter season approaching, I googled for the how-to and was pleased to find it still archived on Martha Stewart.

However, it does seem like a ‘hit and run’ with this craft. There are quite a few negative comments about how the results are nothing like these while others have gotten the same amazing results. So, use with caution.

Instructions and image from Martha Stewart.

I, probably will have to keep the craft aside for another weekend. Jayden’s down with a fever. All weekend activities planned have been thrown out of the window. I hate the viral bug!

Quotable Quotes :: I Love You

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Image from How About Orange

Today’s post is late. But I have a good reason to be. At least I think its good. More details on that coming up soon. Meantime, don’t you love latte art? This one can be DIY-ed too! See the details over at How About Orange.

DIY Weekends :: Faux Porcelain

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The look for less. A pretty neat trick I must say. Talk about a creative use of puffy paint. Make your own faux porcelain vases from ordinary glass bottles. I’d love to see your end results for this one!

DIY Weekends :: Rainbow Cakes

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I guess this would be a good time to bake something. After the delish looking cupcakes from earlier this week. How about trying your hand at a rainbow cake?

Recipe and image from Whisk Kid.

DIY Weekends :: Lunch(bags) Anyone?

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Spent copious amount of time at Daiso, the local (ok, more like imported from Japan) version of a dollar store where everything retails at $2. Lots of fun! I spent an insane amount of time at the kitchen section with bento boxes, sets and the like. So when I spotted this lunch bag tutorial on Lilac Silhouette, I just had to share.

Like she mentioned, it looks easy enough. Maybe I can motivate myself to do it … when the kids go to school? Tutorial is part of a freebie from Make Good Books.