Looking for a super easy Valentine’s Day decoration that you can whip up with things you probably already have around the house? If so, you are in luck because today we have a sweet + petite DIY heart garland for you from Smitten on Paper!
Supplies:
Twine
Cardstock Paper
Heart Hole Puncher
Glue Gun
Steps:
1. Using the heart hole puncher, hole punch your paper about 10-15 times.
2. After I’ve hold punched the red paper, I continue on hole punching the rest of my paper colors.
3. Taking the first hole punched heart, apply a dot of glue.
4. Adhere the heart to your twine. My twine measure about 150 inches, I wanted a long garland, but it all depends on your desire length.
5. Start adhering the rest of your hearts, making sure that they are about 2 inches apart.
6. Tada! once you have applied all your hearts, your left with a romantic looking garland.
Smitten on Paper is running a promotion right now for 10% off your wedding invitation suite using the code ‘HOORAY10′!
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I am loving the rich berry tones used throughout this boho woodland shoot sent over by Ashley Hoover + Nicole Kelley of Blue Birch Photography! Berry tones work year round, but I particularly adore them in winter weddings. Paired with the soft grey green of succulents or eucalyptus and crisp whites, they make the most beautiful palette!
Here is a bit more from Ashley about the shoot:
“We designed the shoot with a dreamy feel in mind. Our models, real-life couple Heather Jones and Kevin Kage, embodied our whole vibe. Heather, a glamorous fashion and entertainment writer, who’s very rocker chic, along with Kevin a mixed martial arts professional, were perfect muses. We styled the shoot ourselves in a wild, do-it-yourself craze. Nicole and I loved the idea of a naked cake in the forest decorated with succulents and berries. A majority of the accent pieces are antiques. The ring is my own, a smoky quarts designed by a silver-smith artist from Manitou Springs, Colo., which is where our invitation designer, Sixpence Paperhouse, also hails from. I came upon the location while hiking through a conservation area on Lake Alice in Gainesville, Fla., and fell in love. The cascading leaves and light were just enchanting.”
Vendors:
Photographer: Ashley Hoover
Photographer: Nicole Kelley of Blue Birch Photography
Hair + Makeup: Ashleigh Marie Allen
Models: Heather Jones and Kevin Kage
Florist: Valerie Raymo Kelley Bold Blooms
Invitations: Sixpence Paperhouse
Dress: Lulu’s
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I can’t believe Thanksgiving is next week! Is it just me, or is the holiday season absolutely flying by this year? Well, before it turns from fall to winter, I have another awesome fall appropriate DIY for you from Smitten on Paper! These sweet twine wrapped table numbers would be great for a wedding any time of the year, but there is a rustic appeal about them that I think makes them especially perfect for fall.
Supplies:
Fresh Cut flowers
Twine/cording
Glue stick
Glue Gun
X-acto
Thick cardboard
Table number print out
Steps:
-Print out your desired table numbers, making sure they are the perfect desired size.
-Using a glue stick, lightly coat the back of the printed sheet and place over the cardboard. This is to ensure the sheet will not move when tracing and cutting over the cardboard. Then let dry.
-Using an X-acto, trace over the number, cutting through the cardboard.
-When your number is finally all cut out, peel back the sheet of paper.
-If your table number has any paper residue left over, not to worry, this will be covered up by twine and will not show through. So now, at the top, tie a knot. This will be your starting point when wrapping.
-Wrap, Wrap, Wrap!
-TADA. Your table number is now ready for beautification.
-Using a glue gun, carefully apply the flowers where you feel they are suited best. And done!
Smitten on Paper is currently offering 30% off all their holiday cards. I got mine from them this year and they are super cute, so don’t miss out on this great deal!
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As we are all planning our upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations, I thought this beautiful rustic fall styled shoot, sent over by my friend Annie of Marry You Me, would provide some awesome inspiration! I love how easily wedding inspiration can translate to any event or party. Those pendelton wool blankets used as table linens and caramel dipped pears are definitely going into my Thanksgiving idea file!
Here’s more from Annie about this lovely shoot…
“Fall is a short but beautiful season in Central Oregon, and we wanted to celebrate the gorgeousness of fall and its colors and the best that Bend has to offer – sunny weather, local beers, the outdoors and of course, dogs. We chose historic Hollinshead Park for our shoot because of its orchards, old barns, and the fact that it has a great event barn perfect for weddings.
Working with a team of talented local vendors we wanted something that felt very Bend with a laid-back, natural yet beautiful and memorable feel. The beer bar of all local brews was a must – Bend has the nickname Beer Town USA because of our 14 (and counting) local breweries, and the beer growler filling phenomenon is booming here. Oregon is also known for its fruits and crops so incorporating fresh local fruits like pears, pomegranates and apples into the centerpieces and bouquet by Marry You Me and all of the desserts by Foxtail Bakeshop was important. Using non-floral centerpieces can be a great budget idea and the fruit can double as favors for the guests!
Pendelton wool plaid blankets (also made in Oregon!) adorned the dessert table and served as a table runner, as did Oregon brand fruit cans used for vases and Bend beer pint glasses. Locally made wood tables and benches from O’Brien Events were the perfect rustic touch for seating and have a great handmade feel to them. Fall leaves made for amazing natural decorations all over the ground at the park as well as in the bouquet for a nod to the season. The fall inspired invitations and calligraphed leaf place cards were designed by our model, Nikki Wilkinson of the The Wilkinson Loft. Fall in Central Oregon can be brisk, so a yellow sweater made the perfect and practical accent over the lace Mori Lee dress.”
Vendors:
Photography: Byron Roe Photography
Event Design: Marry You Me
Cake + Desserts: Foxtail Bakeshop
Floral Design: Marry You Me
Rentals: O’Brien Events
Invitations: The Wilkinson Loft
Location: Hollinshead Barn
Wedding Dress: Mori Lee from Bella Brides
Hair + Makeup: Lori for Weddings by Edge Salon
Hair Accessory: Buttons n’ Blossoms
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Merry Christmas (well technically Christmas Eve), friends! I wanted to wish you all the happiest day, and also leave you with one quick last minute gift wrap inspiration for any presents you have left to wrap up! I spotted this project on Papermash, and love how sweet and simple this paper straw + bakers twine gift topper is!
Photo from Papermash
For full instructions on how to make this topper, head over to Papermash!
This will be our first time hosting Christmas in our new home, and I am VERY excited! I plan to spend lots of quality time with loved ones, and I hope you all do the same:)
I will see you back here after the New Year!
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As they say, April showers bring May flowers, but April showers may also force a change of scenery for your Spring wedding from outdoors to indoors. This vintage inspired wedding shoot from a talented team of Colorado vendors plays on the idea of “plan b”. As a nod to the ever changing Colorado climate they created and then recreated an organic vintage tablescape in both an indoor and outdoor setting. The indoor look is more formal with shades of gold, merlot, lavender and green, surrounded by the warm glow of flickering candles. The outdoor look brings in an industrial element with the exposed brick that pairs beautifully with the weathered farm table, fresh fruit, and vintage decor. A big thanks to Flourish Photography + Bridalize Eventsfor sending this over! For a full list of vendors, scroll down after the images.
If you’d like to see more, check out this video of the shoot by Elevation Events…
Vendors:
Photographer: Flourish Photography
Hair Stylist: Salon Misha
Event Planner: Bridalize
Floral Designer: Delilah’s of Denver
Cinema and Video: Elevation Events
Dress Store: Little White Dress Bridal Shop
Cake Designer: Cakes By Lacey
Makeup Artist: Kelsey Zabawa Makeup Artistry
Linens and Coverings: Chair Covers and Linens
Equipment Rentals: A Vintage Affair Rentals
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Ted’s Clothiers
Photo Booth Equipment: Flourish Photography
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I’ve got a little old Hollywood glamour for you today, courtesy of Kimbry Studios! A team of local Idaho Falls vendors put this shoot together, inspired by Hollywood in the 1930s. They used a color palette of deep red, ivory and gold, and found a beautiful old theater to shoot in. I love all the lights they used, it really added a dramatic feel to the whole thing. Check it out!
Vendors:
Photography: Kimbry Studios
Styling: Kimbry Studios
Cake: Ashley’s Cakes by Design
Paper Goods: Courthouse Basement Design
Flowers: Lemon Blossom Design
Venue: Colonial Theater
Decor + Rentals: Signature Party Rental
Dress: Treasures Bridal
Hairpieces, Jewelry + Shoes: The Glass Slipper
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