Bride to Be

Last night, I stayed up 'til about 2:30 in the morning letting my creativity run free! For this particular reason, I was putting together a gift for a bride to be for her tea party bridal shower!! Oh how I love tea parties! The floral dresses, the big floppy hats, the aroma of fresh flowers, the delicious flavors of tea in quaint little tea cups, the very feminine atmosphere...it's all too familiar from the days of dress up as a little girl :)
To add to the essence of the tea party, I put together a little something as a gift to the new bride.



I had bought a set of tea cups which originally had silver/gray design on the set but of course I had to change it to make it girlier :) So, I painted in hot pink over the silver detail as well as hand painted the word--"Bride" on a tag which I tied to the handle with ivory ribbon.


The most time spent was in creating a hairpiece which was very detailed yet simple and classic! As a bride, the traditional colors are white/ivory so I wanted to keep the hairpiece in that color palette using different textures including several different lace patterns, chiffon, satin, I also included pearls and feathers! :) Although, I put a lot of detail into it, I made it small enough to wear it casually, yet definitely added plenty of embellishments so it can be worn with something more elegant!





So, that's where my imagination was put into last night! Sometimes, the creative "itch" can lead to something worth falling in love with...I know I did!! :D

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Progress!

Just got back from a vacation in Vegas and I started on Chanelle's ruffled skirt :) Here is the progress so far.


I love the sparkles in the cheetah print chiffon fabric :)
Ruffles!!!
& Lace!!
I still have another cheetah print ruffle on the bottom to do as well as sew in elastic around the waist and a couple other details...but this shall be complete in the next couple days :)

Have a lovely day <3

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A NEW project

A couple days ago, I went to the mall with a friend to go on a bit of a shopping spree. I wore my lace skirt that I made about a month back. Little did I know, that decision would guide me into a new creation :)

A girl, by the name of Chanelle, stopped me and after complimenting on my skirt, she asked if I could make her one {of course I would! :) } she gave me her ideas on a skirt and we decided on the fabric (which I have to pick the rest up tomorrow)!

This project will be a layered lace and cheetah print ruffled skirt :) There is a bit of sparkle to the chiffon cheetah print fabric as well which makes it even girlier! Once I start this skirt, I will be posting pictures of its progress so check back soon...


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DIY Placemat Clutch

I found this really cool and EASY tutorial from Blue-Eyed Freckle to make a cute and simple clutch out of a placemat!!! How cool!! It's very inexpensive as well and can be accessorized with any colors, fabric, and adornments you want! Click here for the full tutorial & enjoy :)


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Handmade accessories {love}

Etsy is one of my favorite sites to browse and I have found some accessories that I {LOVE} and wanted to share :)

So cute! For a tea party?

{From CM VISION Jewlery Etsy Shop}

Pretty Locket!!

{From Botanical Birds Etsy Shop}

I love this filigree flower ring!!!

{From Luxe Adornments Etsy Shop}

Pearls+Pretty Pink Ribbon=LOVE! So feminine :)

{From Erin Keys Etsy Shop

Reminds me of Sex and the City :)

{From Cheap and Chic Land Etsy Shop}


{From Sweet Simple Etsy Shop}

The following accessories are from Lonkoosh and I absolutely adore them!! They are so girly and beautiful!! :)



{From Lonkoosh Etsy Shop}

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Tea Time!!

Despite the cold windy and rainy weather here in Southern California--Spring is on it's way and bringing blue skies, blooming colorful flowers and sunshine! It's perfect weather for any outdoor event and my favorite--TEA PARTIES! :)
From beautiful floral tea cups, to adorable fabric, a plethora of flowers, feminine stationary, cutesy dresses, and big floppy hats--it's an event to share with the gals that mean the most in your life! A Tea Party could be a perfect way to celebrate a joyous occasion whether it be a bridal shower, baby shower, engagement, birthday, or just an event to make new memories! I have compiled different ideas for this theme and hope this brings some inspiration to your next event!


Invitations-So girly and lacey! I love it!


{From Once Wed}


{From UMAMA 142}


{From Tie That Binds Parties' Etsy Shop}

Love the serving tray chalkboard! :)
{From AZ Creative Studio Etsy Shop}

Pretty calligraphy, floral fabric, and lovely tea cup--perfect seat for a bride-to-be :)



{From Once Wed}

The fabric bow around the silverware is such a good idea!

{From The Sweetest Occasion}

In love with the colorful designs!!!! It's so fun!! You can make the table clothes and chair covers quite easily too!

The bright colors are SOOO PRETTY :)


{From Design Dazzle}

Cute idea for name tags/table seating!!!

Love the pastels and the eiffel tower to add some french romance :)


Pink champagne!!

{From The Sweetest Occasion}

So Alice in Wonderland and so fun!


{From FireFly 1505 Etsy Shop}



Dessert Tables!!!! YUUMMM!!!

{From The Sweetest Occasion}

{From At Home with Kim Vallee}



DIY tea bag favors!!! Love this idea! Send your guests home with delicious tea that was created by YOU--or even create a "tea bar" where guests can assemble their own tea bags :)



{From Merriment Design <--DIY instructions INCLUDED!!!}

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A BIG BREAK--& not a good one :(

School is officially back in session and with a full load this semester consisting of college algebra, ASL II, Basic Arrythmia, and Medical Terminology---while working---& finishing my nursing applications---as well as starting my volunteer work next month at a pregnany center, I don't know where I will find any time to finish projects that I have started or create anything new :-/ So, blogging as well as using my creativity (except with new study habits) won't be as frequent as I would like, if at all. ::Sigh:: Wish me good luck this semester--until June 8th!! I will need it!!!!

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