I was instantly a fan when I spotted these adorable garlands made of cupcake liners on 100 Layer Cake, a fabulous blog full of gorgeous wedding inspiration. Really, I love just about anything related to cakes or cupcakes. And this is such a clever use of cupcake wrappers… I want to throw a party just so I have an excuse to make these!
I love how they incorporated various printed fabrics to add some nice textural elements. You can learn how to make your very own garland
here on
100 Layer Cake. While you’re there, be sure to check out their other great
DIY wedding tips.
Valentine’s Day came and went, leaving behind lots of unpurchased chocolate in frilly heart boxes. Chocolate bars in red flowery wrappers. Sadly enough, there is no demand for this chocolate now… merchants slash the prices and it sits in clearance bins. But that chocolate still tastes as good as it did on Feb. 14th! It will still taste delicious for several months to come. What should we do with all of that chocolate?
Though all brides wish they had an unlimited wedding budget, that is most often not the case. The key is to cut corners but still appear lavish. Lightbulb: Clearance Valentine’s Chocolate! Go buy it before it’s all gone! Stash it away for a few months until your big day is here (be sure not to open it too soon… no reason to tempt yourself – you have a dress to fit into!). Put small chocolates into cute little boxes and finish with a bow or monogram. A fabulous favor that no one will know came from the clearance bin! It will be our little secret.
(photo credit: Rebecca Thuss)
After featuring Janelle and Alex’s wedding full of cake, cupcakes, sweets and lots of fun, I thought it was only appropriate to end this week on a playful note. I absolutely love this poster! I’ve been using this saying for years (thanks 50 Cent) even though my husband cringes every time I say it. Little does he know, that only makes me love it more! And now, it’s in poster form, ready to be framed and hung on the wall.
Even better, this poster was custom made for a bride to give to her groom! She had the poster framed and displayed beside their wedding cake at the reception. See more from the artist, Erin Jang, on her
blog.
Happy Friday everyone! Be sure to enter our Cupcake Note Card Giveaway and check back next week for more sweet fun. We have several real parties coming up that you won’t want to miss!
Throwing a holiday party can take a significant amount of time and planning. As guests, we simply show up, relax and enjoy a fun filled night with our friends. So how can we show our host that we appreciate their effort? A simple hostess gift will do the trick. Here are some great ideas so that you don’t show up to the party empty handed.
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- Dress up your bottle of wine with this cozy DIY wine wrap made from an old sweater. Find the instructions here on Grey Likes Weddings.
- Spruce up your Christmas cookies by packaging them in beautfiful boxes. Learn how to create your own cookie boxes here on Martha Stewart.
- Whip up this Real Simple hot fudge sauce, bottle it in a glass jar and tie with a festive ribbon for a sweet treat.
- Short on time, then pick up these Chocolate-Filled Peppermint Snaps from Williams-Sonoma.
No matter what you bring, your host will be touched by your thoughtfulness. Do you have a perfect hostess gift idea? Have you ever received a special hostess gift yourself? Tell us!
