Hello Everyone!

I'm sooooo sorry I haven't posted in a while. There is so much going on and lots to update you on but some of that will be a surprise! Right now I've been working on a new website which will be coming soon and lots of information as well. Good news is that being busy means parties and events are getting pretty! I've been really working hard with late nights, early morning, workshops, brainstorming sessions and working meetings with fellow side hustlers and it's all been really helpful. Keeps the motivation going when you have some people around you that you have to be accountable to. It's also lead to some great designing opportunities I'm currently working on as well and as soon as those pictures come in, I will be sharing them with you! I can't wait for some of these dates!

In other news I wanted to share with you all that I will be a vendor at the upcoming ReBash Show in May! Yaaaaaaaay! I'm very excited to be part of this show. If you remember one of the first posts I had here on the blog was about the show when I attended as a guest here. It was such a nice show, very inspiring and had me pushing towards starting my little side hustle of my own and get myself into the show... and here I am! I will be showcasing many items I could design and create for your wedding and can't wait to talk to all you brides to be about your special day! There will be lots in store and a new launch coming just in time for the my big day so I can help you all with your big day too!



Right now they're having a sale (and you know how much I love sales!) $2 off your tickets when you use the promo code REBASHFLASH. Hurry because this promo is only available until April 4th! Get your tickets and come down and visit! I can't wait to showcase all the new things I've been working on and meet all you lovely brides and grooms to be :) Keep posted for changes happening, more behind the scenes work, and a bigger a better look into all the changes.
Seating charts have been an amazing way to showcase some special flare at your wedding and these days, people are getting really creative. So with Valentines in mind, I've created a new seating chart that I think Cupid would approve of and I wanted to showcase it all to you! Your guests will know exactly where they will be going with these adorable Arrow seating charts



The beauty with these is that they can be used either by table number or by name. Whatever suits your needs!




I love creating new seating charts and displays for weddings and events. Got an idea?? Let me know and we'll get something special created just for you and your theme :)

wink ;)
It's definitely an understatement that I love paper... I would love to make everything out of paper if I could. Another odd thing I really like is lighting. Well, maybe that's not so odd, but every time I see a new lamp I want it, and of course don't have enough places to put them all, or enough things needed to be lit up really. But I figure it would be kind of nice to put both together. Making a light out of paper! Now I know heat and paper really shouldn't go hand in hand, but the beautiful thing these days are energy saving and LED light bulbs! They don't get hot, and can be put in almost anything!

I thought I'd share with you all a simple light you could make yourself with a few pieces of paper and a little bulb.



What you need:
. 12 pieces of paper
. Light Source

First you need to build the paper octahedron. I made a giant one which was NOT easy... plus the paper I used was pretty flimsy which make it even harder, but the result was pretty nice.

Each paper needs to be a square. To do so fold one corner of your paper diagonally across to make a triangle and tear off the bottom portion.


Next, fold your page in half and open it again making a crease down the middle for reference






After you open it back up, fold one side up to the middle like and then do the same on the other side


Now flip your paper over so the folds are on the bottom. Take the right corner of your paper and fold it to the opposite side of your paper, and do the same on the left side


Now those little extra pieces you can fold over to follow the diagonal line of the shape




Take the right point and fold it down the middle and so the same with the left point


Now you have the shape you need to start making your octahedron! all you have to do is make... 11 more! that's right, you need 12 of these pieces to make this shape. But trust me it's totally worth it! So get yourself back up to the top of this post and go through the instructions 11 more times and the move on :)

Having 12 of these separate pieces, you must be wondering how they all go together to make the shape. Well it is a little tricky with flimsy paper like I said, but it isn't that hard. Below I have linked a video from a little one that can help you put together the pieces:

HERE!!!
Once your pieces are together, simply separate (carefully) an area where 4 sides meet and slip in your light then turn it on!



You've made your own beautiful lamp :)

Making one of these makes me think of so many variations you could do and I'm sure I'll get a chance to make them and when I do, of course I'll share them with you all! Have fun making your own pretty lamps!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I can't believe it is already 2016. That means a whole new year of opportunities, a whole new year of challenges and a whole new year of adventures, and I for one can't wait to see what's in store. I LOVE decorating for new years and really enjoy all the glitter, shiny and fancy things you can do with it. It really gives you the chance to get a little more out there with designs. But what if you're not much of a decorator... and you're having a simple night in with just a few friends or your family, watching the local New Years Event on TV, or the ball drop at Time Square?? You can still have a little fancy evening for yourself. A little sparkle without the whole sparkle by using some sparklers! Here's a little celebration set up you can use for any celebration really that is just simple, low key and anyone could put together.

Items:
Mini Mason Jars
Gold Curling Ribbon
Paper Straws
Mini Boa
Mini Banner

And then TAH DAH!



Cute little Count down set up! All you need to do is wrap small cut pieces of the mini boa and glue them around the top of your paper straws, tie some gold curling ribbon around your mason jars and give them a little curl, fill your cup with your favourite drink of choice and ring in the new year with a little cheers of your own!




I'd also add some sparklers to the mix as well because... i love sparklers... a lot... So at about 15 seconds to midnight, get everyone around some candles to light the sparklers and they will light just in time for the New Year!






Have fun, and ring in the new year with the perfect little cheers :)

wink ;)