Category — Inspirations & Ideas
DIY Garden Rose Bouquet
A $12-bouquet gorgeousness made from supermarket flowers?? Um yes, please.

Chelsea at {Frolic!} shares the deets here on how you could get the look of an antique garden rose bouquet for less, using only inexpensive spray roses from the grocery store. How inspiring!

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March 9, 2010 3 Comments
Japanese Masking Tape Craftiness: Part 4
Here you go, folks…Part 4 of 4!

Cool stationery, postcard and gift tag ideas
via A Spoonful of Sugar ( 1 / 2 / 3 )


DIY Wallpaper by Little Green Notebook
(think decor for your party/photobooth backdrops)

Stripey black & white envelope seals
from Hello Handmade


Stitched-on “bunting” invites by Mermag


For online shopping, you could try here , here and here. Also, don’t forget Etsy. There’s a bunch that offer them here and here. Have fun!
Series: Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3
March 5, 2010 8 Comments
Japanese Masking Tape Craftiness: Part 3
I’m on a roll!
If you’ve just joined us, I’m having a small washi tape obsession at the moment kids…
Handmade Origami notecard by Origamisan
(using washi tape for the borders and the cutout hearts )

Colorful collage of patterns from Origamisan
(the sky is the limit for combos it seems!)

Boxing and ribbon ideas
from the MT Gallery

Washi tape + Doily/Kraft paper+ Baker’s twine = ♥
via Carina’s Craftblog
Taped cans from PicnicBlog

Taped shipping tags!
Photo by Haystack Needle; From a NY Gift Show booth display
(for arranging your escort cards or for your favor tags perhaps?)

Cupcake flags as seen here

Next up, the last installment…
March 4, 2010 10 Comments
Japanese Masking Tape Craftiness: Part 2
As promised, here’s more crafty washi tape goodness. Have fun and let your imagination run free!

Garland and little flags for place settings
from Project Wedding

Glass bottle or vase wraps via Flickr 1 / 2

Love the criss-crossing of tape patterns!

DIY borders for frames
from Decor8


Pretty packaging with glassine
via Happy Tape

Business cards from Mint
(also a neat idea for your place cards/escort cards and gift tags)

DIY magnetic note holders (with tutorial)
by Whisker Graphics

Taped jar lids by Kelly Wilkinson;
DIY instructions over at Hearthandmade Blog

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And for the hardcore collectors, thought you might also drool enjoy seeing this. It’s okay. You can thank me later, he he.
See also: Part 1
More goodies coming…
March 3, 2010 5 Comments
Japanese Masking Tape Craftiness: Part 1
Aaand my Japanese masking tape obsession continues! If you have been visiting us for a while now, you know my love of yummy washi paper tapes in all sorts of beautiful colors and patterns.

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I blogged about them a while back and have since then taken note of the endless creative ideas and variety of uses (even if you’re not getting married!) around blogland. Boy-oh-boy, do I have a list for you, my dears! From decorating boxes, packaging and invites — inspiration abounds. Here is 1 of 4 installments. Enjoy!
Packaging and label ideas
From Nothing Elegant on Etsy


Vintage postcard place cards from Project Wedding

Stay tuned for Part 2!
March 2, 2010 12 Comments











