Category — Inspirations & Ideas

DIY Garden Rose Bouquet

by Luzel

A $12-bouquet gorgeousness made from supermarket flowers?? Um yes, please.

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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

by Luzel

Here you go, folks…Part 4 of 4!

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

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

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Stripey black & white envelope seals
from Hello Handmade

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Stitched-on “bunting” invites by Mermag

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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

by Luzel

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 )

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

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Boxing and ribbon ideas
from the MT Gallery

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

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Taped cans from PicnicBlog

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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?)

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Cupcake flags as seen here

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Next up, the last installment…

See also: Part 1 / Part 2

March 4, 2010 10 Comments

Japanese Masking Tape Craftiness: Part 2

by Luzel

As promised, here’s more crafty washi tape goodness. Have fun and let your imagination run free!

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Garland and little flags for place settings
from Project Wedding

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Glass bottle or vase wraps via Flickr 1 / 2

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Love the criss-crossing of tape patterns!

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DIY borders for frames
from Decor8

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Pretty packaging with glassine
via Happy Tape

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

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DIY magnetic note holders (with tutorial)
by Whisker Graphics

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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.

Japanese Masking Tape Craftiness: Part 1

by Luzel

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

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