B&B Heart This #2

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1. A simple and sweet carnation centerpiece, here via Project Wedding.
   
2. Cupcake toppers made from paper punch, from Martha Stewart Weddings.
   
3. A modern twist of round paper lanterns, on a heritage of Malay wedding dais, by ADL Weddings.
   
4. Avant Garde concept, chic and sublime, by Zaifie Zainal Creations Bridal Gallery.

DIY : Guestbook Cards

This entry is a response to fuchsia, who asked me to elaborate more on the guestbook cards that I made for my friend last October.

To be honest, it was not so complicated, but it does require some patience. Anyway, if you do it bit by bit I am sure it’s going to be fun ;)

First things first, the materials:

Cards and papers

My friend and I was actually looking up and down for the right material to use for the cards, until we finally decided to purchase one set of pink hued 12x12 inches card stock from a craft shop in The Curve, Mutiara Damansara. I think the shop name is Papier Love. One thing I like about card stocks is that it is thicker, and the one we bought has small polka dots texture on it. It was imported, so it was costly, around RM50 per packet (there was around 16 pieces of cards inside). These card stocks can easily be found in craft stores.

So, depending on your budget, you may use these imported stock cards, or just resort to normal A4 size cards, available in most stationery shop. It's a lot cheaper and I think if you keep searching you could find good ones. Like for example, in a big stationery shop like Czip Lee (KL).

Next, for the pretty prints, we bought 2 pieces of AEIOU brand card papers (it is intended for card making), something similar to the one I want to use for my scrapbook. We chose the one with a wedding theme, and my plan was to cut the prints out in smaller pieces and stick on the cards. It’s an A3 size, so we had plenty. Besides the card papers, I also cut out motifs and prints from extra wrapping papers which I have in my collection. I think most of all know that AEIOU has a lot of nice designs, and it is Malaysian made, so you can find it easily :)

For the tools, these are helpful:

Scissors
Paper puncher (I used a flora motif, which I bought for my wedding)
Glue
Paper cutter
Long ruler
Double sided tape (thick type)

Next, the methods:

1) Since the card stock is 12x12 inches, cut it out into smaller size, namely 6x3 inches. I used a paper cutter to achieve a neat cut.

2) Meanwhile, some help will be great, to cut out the cute prints from the card papers. How many, is up to you and how many cards you have.

3) Now its time to let your creative juices flow. Glue the cute prints on the card, or punch it with your paper puncher. The card punched out can also be reused on another card. Make sure you make enough space for writing.

Tips: To create a floating effect of the cute prints, use a thick double sided tape instead of glue. I used this method for larger prints. 4) Done! :)

As for the display idea, it was inspired from the image below, from Martha Stewart Weddings.

I bought a shallow vase from Hinode Shop (RM5), fill it with some faux petals (bride’s own) and made some gerbera flower arrangements to decorate the table. I bought a mason jar from Giant (RM4.90), tie it with a ribbon and it became the penholder.

After the wedding, perhaps you can stick the cards into a sticky album, or you may punch the corners and bind it together.

So, that’s about it. Selamat mencuba :)

Starting Scrapbooking

I have been eyeing scrapbooks lately, but honestly i have not found the right time to start doing it.Plus the materials for the project is quite expensive, because most of it are imported from overseas. For hardcores, there are a few techniques to master, but personally i think its only a matter of creativity.

I have found a few websites regarding this hobby, which of course related to Malaysia. I also found a few online shops selling the materials.You can find it in my Craft Connections links on the right hand side of this blog.

A few weeks ago, i was out with my girlfriend Mira to search for her guestbook materials. It ended up not her buying, but me. We went to Czip Lee Plus in Jalan Telawi,Bangsar to look at the products from Smida Paper (a Malaysian online shop for crafts). Because i was so in love with the cute stickers and whatnots, i bought myself a set of Wedding Stickers for my own wedding scrapbook ;) It costs me RM15.90 for a set.Huhu.

After that, we went to Midvalley, again, i bought myself two pieces of cute papers from Moof (also Malaysian).Moof has not yet produced scrapbooking materials, but they are more to card making. I hope they can start producing malaysian made scrapbook materials, so that we do not have to burn holes in our pockets anymore.

After giving a thought, i think for the mo' i can improvise the materials for my wedding scrapbook. There are a lot of leftover ribbons, embellishments,etc from my wedding preparation last time, so i think i can make use of it.

I hope this project completes, eventhough it may take a while :)

If you are interested in scrapbooking too, don't forget to browse to the sites i linked ok? Seriously, it will make you jumping to start making your own!

Birdcage Veils Anyone?

Yes,its called birdcage veils. I just came to know that today.But, i was in love with this veil long before.

Never found it being worn in Malaysian weddings yet (maybe i havent came across it), but i think it is beautiful to try.

Image sourced from here

If you are having a modern theme for your reception, maybe you can explore on having this kind of veil. Or if you are bold enough, you can even wear it with a traditional-contemporary dress that most brides prefer nowadays.The most important thing is, discuss your preference with your tailor/wedding dress consultant thoroughly.

I have not found any of these on sale in Malaysian market. Anyone knows?

Alternatively, go for DIY. I found one here in Once Wed. If you are really into this veils, you should give it a try! I think you can find the veil material from a fabric store.

Good luck! :)

Some updates on my guestbook project

Mira's wedding is coming up soon (in like 2 months plus) and i am now finalizing the guestbook concept for her reception.

I suggested to her of having a card-based guestbook station,instead of having the normal "book" for her guests to drop some lines. She agreed :)

So of course my all time reference is Martha Stewart (pics below are from the site), and we are most likely going for this concept:

All the cards will be compiled in the end of the day, and will definitely make a cute and valuable (not to mention space-saving) keepsake.

Can't wait to go shopping for the cardstocks. Mira bila ko free nih? Heheh.

Rubber Stamps Wedding Signature

Thinking of DIY-ing your paperbag?I found this simple and easy way of doing it from this blog by Laydiefa.

Besides using a fancy or patterned papers, how about doing it with a plain one, and personalize it with your own wedding signature? Rubberstamps or stamp-pads are a great way of having your own wedding signature. Head to your local stationery rubber stamping shop and have them do one for you. You can use monograms, floral designs, wedding images,practically anything to your liking. Once you are done with your paperbag, you can just stamp it on and voila, a personalized wedding favour for your guests to remember.

from Martha Stewart Weddings

Don't limit its use on paperbags only, try to incorporate it other wedding items (e.g invitations,guestbook,napkins,table seats) to create a unique wedding worth remembering ;)

Some ideas for your rubberstamps :

from Oriental Trading

from Etsy

from Create and Craft