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uniquely crafted
october 2010
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CONTENTS
6 beautiful in bloom
Like love, this centerpiece will live on long past your wedding day.
10 branching out A save the date with a surprising substrate.
20 rustic romance
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a very sweet welcome
issue 06 resource list
Two edible spins on the escort card will make your guests hungry for more.
Don't know where to find some of the supplies in this issue? Start your search here.
36 the centerpiece of attention A standout candle holder table decor design.
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sweet details A wedding with a perfect Appease your countryside feel guests' sweet teeth gets a little with details that extra charm thanks taste as great as to a new take on they look. staple details.
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issue 06 contributors
shauna younge
emily steffen
elena dweck & lesley weiner
shauna younge dessert tables
emily steffen photography
melangerie, inc
lauren hawkins
penny stankiewicz
paperdoll design
sugar couture
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jennifer young
sana keefer
labor of love projects
labor of love projects
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jen huang
heather kimble
alison conklin
jen huang photography
memorable   celebrations
alison conklin photography
new york
Chic styling for the city bride
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BEAUTIFUL IN
BLOOM STYLING AND PROJECT BY SHAUNA YOUNGE OF SHAUNA YOUNGE DESSERT TABLES ADDITIONAL STYLING BY MADDY HAGUE OF THE INSPIRED BRIDE PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY STEFFEN
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WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT IF your centerpieces were as
everlasting as love? Unfortunately, flowers have a limited lifespan, but with a little bit of effort, some fabric, a need and thread, you can create a delightful centerpiece that can be enjoyed for ages.
MATERIALS
7" floral foam ball, cut in half solid or patterned fabric and ric rac color coordinated pearl head pins color coordinated thread needle
STEP ONE
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Wrap the Styrofoam ball with one of your fabrics. Secure the fabric underneath the ball with straight pins inserted directly into the ball. Cut away excess fabric and set aside.
While the fabric or ric rac is still scrunched, bring both ends together. Your strip should now be in an "O" shape. Sew the two ends together by running a few hand-stitches along the ends. Knot end, and snip thread.
STEP TWO
Cut several 1" strips from each your fabrics. Cut each strip to 8" lengths. These don't have to be perfectly straight. In fact, a little raggedness will create a more interesting flower. STEP THREE
Knot the end of thread after threading your needle. Using the matching thread, hand-stitch along the long edge of a fabric strip. For ric rack, cut an 8" strip, and stitch through the points along one side. Once you've reached the end of the fabric strip or ric rac, gather the fabric along the thread scrunching it up. Essentially, you're creating a drawstring.
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STEP FIVE
Using a matching pearl head pin, secure the flower to the Styrofoam ball. Build around this first flower with others by over- and under-lapping petals. The fabric covering your ball will camouflage any gaps between flowers. You can also cut a few teardrop-shaped petals to pin and cover larger gaps.
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CONCEPT, DESIGN AND STYLING BY MÉLANGERIE INC. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEN HUANG PHOTOGRAPHY
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MATERIALS
5” x 7” wood rounds 4” x 6” custom rubber stamp 5” x 7” stamp pad with waterproof re-inker 9” x 9” x 2” kraft mailing boxes moss pine cones or acorns for decoration full sheet label paper ruler craft knife cutting mat bone folder plain white paper pencil fine point black permanent marker
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STEP ONE: CREATE CUSTOM STAMP
Using a pencil, make a template by tracing around one wood round onto a piece of plain white paper. Now measure out a 4” x 6” rectangle inside the traced oval to act as the “live” area for your Save the Date copy. Using your Sharpie, hand-write copy inside the 4” x 6” rectangle you have created. Scan this 4” x 6” image of handwritten copy into the computer and save it as a black and white, 300 DPI jpg file. You can then upload this file to a website like simonstamp.com to have your custom wood-block mounted stamp made. STEP TWO: STAMP WOOD ROUNDS
To ink your custom stamp, press it with medium weight down onto the ink pad. Make sure that all parts of the stamp are inked. Practice first on plain paper, and then stamp wood rounds with your image. You will have to reink every couple impressions and clean off any excess ink gathered on non-impressionable areas of stamp with a paper towel. Let impressions dry for 24 hours before packaging Save the Dates.
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STEP THREE: CREATE MAILING LABELS
Using the PDF document we have provided, type your return address into the editable fields (labels are 2-up on the sheet, so make sure to enter your address onto both labels). Now print this edited file in full-color onto full-sheet 8.5” x 11” label paper (select border-less printing if available, or scale the page image to fit onto 8.5” x 11” sheet size). Once printed, align your ruler with the red guide lines on each label and make a straight score with a bone folder or the back of a pen. Once both labels on the sheet have been scored, use a craft knife to trim labels out along black lines. Hand-write your mailing addresses onto labels in the provided area with a black pen and then fold labels along the score lines to prep for assembly onto mailer boxes.
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STEP FOUR: PACKAGE AND SEND
Fill the inside of mailer boxes with moss so wood rounds fit snugly. Place a wood round Save the Date on top of moss in each box along with an acorns or pine cones for decoration. Close the mailer box and position mailing label by placing fold over the box’s closure seam. Press lip of box closed tightly and adhere label down so it lays flat and seals the box closed. Add postage and send!
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this project has downloadable templates click here to download.
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Rustic Romance PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISON CONKLIN OF ALISON CONKIN PHOTOGRAPHY
TEXT AND TABLE DESIGN BY HEATHER KIMBLE OF MEMORABLE CELEBRATIONS
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Just about every bride aspires to have a memorable and unique event. This can be hard to do, especially without blowing the budget. One of the biggest obstacles in making a memorable event is having the vision and finding a way to tie it all together. One way to make a design work is to break it down and focus on the details. Once you pick out a design or theme that you want to use then find a starting point to make the vision a reality. For example when using nature as an inspiration, start with the location then work your way through the details.
THE LOCATION
The location is a key element that sets the tone for the whole event. In this case, an outdoor location is perfect to set the mood. Most people have a local park available for rent for an event. After picking a pristine location, picnic tables can be set up to complete the lay out and tie in the design.
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THE TABLE DESIGN
This table design utilizes many elements from nature and has a great outdoor, rustic style. By taking preserved caspia and placing it in mason jars, the standard fresh flowers can be replaced with a unique alternative. Then taking branches with faux birds' nests in them were then placed around on either side of the jars. From here natural quail eggs were placed in the nests. These add a tough of color and authenticity to the design. Another element that can be used to accent the design would be the charger plates. Instead of using traditional charger plates, large slate tiles were used here. The tiles are great because they come in a variety of colors and patterns and can be obtained relatively inexpensively at your local home improvements store. Depending on your style choice, these tiles can cost less then the average cost to rent a charger plate.
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One final element that was used here to help add to the style and uniqueness of the design is the use of mason jars instead of glassware. This is reminiscent of a simpler time when people often used mason jars to drink. These too can be found very inexpensively both online and at many craft stores. They make great glasses and look the part for the design. THE STATIONERY
In place of practical stationery, there are a few DIY ideas that can be done to not only fit in with nature, but can also help conserve nature by offering a green alternative to the use of paper and paper products. CALLIGRAPHED ROCK PLACE CARDS
Collect a variety of rounded and polished rocks. With a fine paint pen or permanent marker, carefully and cleanly write the name of your guest (and the table number if applicable). Clean the rock with soap and water quickly if you make a mistake. Set aside to dry in an area where they can be well-spaced so they don't rub against each other and smudge.
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COTTON SACHET MENUS
In place of menu cards, the use of cotton sachets can accomplish the same goal. In order to make this easy and stylish menu card, all you need is some cotton fabric, either some heat bond seam mender or thread, a fine point sharpie marker, and some bird seed. The first step is to cut two equal size pieces of fabric. Allow a half an each on each side, as well as the top and bottom to allow for the seams to be bonded. Iron both pieces of fabric folding over a half an inch on each side and the top and bottom. Next, cut three lengths of heat bond and secure three sides of the sachet, leaving the top open. Alternatively, you can sew the three sides depending on your skill level. Now take the fine point sharpie marker and write the menu on one side of the sachet. Once this is done you can fill the sachet with just about any filler one might desire. Potpourri, birdseed, or lavender are all just a few examples. In this case birdseed was used. Once the sachet is filled, seal the top with the heat bond or standard sewing and your menu card is now ready to go.
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sweet A VERY
WELCOME
PROJECT AND STYLING BY SHAUNA YOUNGE OF SHAUNA YOUNGE DESSERT TABLES PROJECT, STYLING AND PRINTABLES BY MADDY HAGUE OF THE INSPIRED BRIDE PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY STEFFEN
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stained glass cookie EDIBLE ESCORT CARDS
SUPPLIES
STEP FOUR
homemade or store bought sugar cookie dough 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter mini number cookie cutters Jolly Ranchers or other hard candies parchment paper glassine bags white printer paper glue stick
Carefully sprinkle a single layer of crushed candies (one color per cookie) into the number cutout. Keep candies away from edges of cutout, but if any gets on the surface of the dough, they can be gently brushed off as long as the dough remains cold and firm.
STEP ONE
Roll it 1/4 inch thick on a well-floured surface. Place rolled out dough on a baking sheet, and stick the dough into your freezer for fifteen to thirty minutes, or until firm but not frozen.
STEP FIVE
Bake the cookies per your recipe or dough packaging. The candy should melt and pool within the number cutout. Check candies about halfway through baking. Pop any air bubbles that may have formed by pricking them with a toothpick. Remove from oven when the cookies have baked thoroughly but have not begun to brown. STEP SIX
STEP TWO
Remove dough from freezer. Cut dough with round cutters and center numeral cutter inside the round to cut out each number. Repeat as necessary to create as many numbers for each table as needed. Gently transfer cut outs to a parchment lined baking tray, spacing them 2 inches apart and stick the dough in the freezer for an additional fifteen to thirty minutes. STEP THREE
While the cookies are chilling, preheat your oven to the temperature specified by your recipe or dough packaging. Put each color of hard candy into separate zip-top plastic bag. Crush candies to a course texture.
Bake the cookies per your recipe or dough packaging. The candy should melt and pool within the number cutout. Check candies about halfway through baking. Pop any air bubbles that may have formed by pricking them with a toothpick. Remove from oven when the cookies have baked thoroughly but have not begun to brown. STEP SEVEN
While cookies cool, print out the provided labels and cut to size. Glue and affix labels as desired, then fill bags with correct cookie numbers for guests shown on each label.
this project has downloadable templates click here to download.
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soda pop shoppe EDIBLE ESCORT CARDS
SUPPLIES
soda in glass bottles white printer paper craft knife double stick tape
STEP ONE
STEP THREE
Customize and print files for the bottle labels and top labels. The bottle top templates should be customized with table numbers, and the bottle fronts should be customized with your guests' names. Print and cut out.
Apply double stick tape to the back of the bottle label, covering as much as you can to ensure it will cling to the bottle. Attach the label to the front of bottle, ensuring no air bubbles or lumps appear on the surface.
STEP TWO
STEP FOUR
Remove any labels that may be on the surface of your bottle. We recommend using retail chain Target's Archer Farms brand sodas because their bottles have a flat surface and do not have screen printing on them. Other varieties can be used, but they may show through the custom labels or may not allow them to sit flush to the bottle.
Match the correctly numbered bottle top labels to each guest's name. Apply a small bit of double stick tape to the back of each coin sized label and press firmly onto bottle cap to affix.
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THE
Centerpiece Attention OF
PRODUCTION AN D ST YLING BY SANA HARRIS KEEFER LABOR OF LOVE PROJ ECTS PAPER GOODS AN D GRAPHIC DESIGN BY J EN NIFER YOU NG WHITE LABOR OF LOVE PROJ ECTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY CH RISTOPH ER WARRICK TAB LE LIN EN & VINTAGE WARES COU RTESY OF PIP & ESTELLA DECOR
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In just a few steps, you can create a functional, re-usable centerpiece suitable indoors and out. We've also provided a printable napkin wrap to gussy up your place settings. Our inspiration was heavily influenced by the texture and color found in nature, specifically, calm desert scenery and the neutrals found within it. Soft hues were infused into the tablescape, while our printable design was conceptualized by the texture of cacti. This wedding celebration is decorated with patterned and organic shapes that are as free-spirited as the music and dancing that come with it. Pure white milk glass vases are tinted by flickering light and a beautiful sunset.
Cholla Branch Centerpiece INSTRUCTIONS
SU PPLIES
Over cutting board, use a chopping knife to cut two household candles to four inches in length. Cut the third candle to five inches in length. Using scissors, trim the lower half of the wooden hors d'oeuvre picks to approximately one and a half inches. Gently push the pointed end of each hors d' oeuvre pick into the bottom of your candle. The pick is now a stand for your candle. Position the two four inch candles into the natural openings at opposite ends of the cholla branch. Add your final five inch candle close to the center the branch. Use a small amount of hot glue to secure the pick in branch if needed.
cholla branch stick of hot glue (optional) hot glue gun (optional) wooden hors d'oeuvre picks household candles scissors chopping knife cutting board
SAFETY & CARE
An oblong plate should be used beneath the branch if you plan to display on a flammable surface. If you will be traveling with your centerpiece, hold off on adding your candles until you have reached your destination.
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Printable Napkin Rings INSTRUCTIONS
Print on desired 8.5 x 11" paper and cut along the straight black line to yield 4 strips per sheet. You may use a straight edge cutter for this. You may also use craft scissors to cut out the top, adding a little more texture. Next, wrap the strip around a napkin and on the reverse add a piece of double stick tape where the ends meet to keep it in place. You may trim to an adjusted size or further embellish your napkins by tying a piece of twine or ribbon over your printable wrap. Enjoy!
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Sweet Details PROJECT BY PENNY STANKIEWICZ OF SUGAR COUTURE TEXTILES AND GRAPHICS BY LAUREN HAWKINS OF PAPERDOLL DESIGN With so many wonderful ideas for creative wedding favors, it’s a shame that most end up tossed in a drawer and quickly forgotten. Edible treats, though, are always appreciated and the best way to send your guests home with a gracious thank you. Of course truffles and cookies are a great way to go, but why not find a way to make them yummy and functional? What a surprise for your guests when they notice that their seating cards are also delicious cookies! Combine these with edible cookie menus, and they will be nibbling on them for days after your wedding, remembering the sweet, delicious, lovely time they had on your special day. To complete the edible landscape, consider table cakes, one for each, as a stunning centerpiece, and top them with these easy to make glittered table numbers.
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GLITTER TABLE NUMBER CAKE TOPPERS
SUPPLIES
craft knife thin foam core glue paintbrush disposable container cutting surface glitter wooden skewers parchment or craft paper
CENTERPIECE SUPPLIES
visible platter under plate floral foam roses cake plate
STEP ONE
Download and print out the number templates. The fonts match the cookie’s numbers. STEP TWO
Cut out the numbers and trace them onto thin foam core. Using a craft knife on a suitable cutting surface cut out the numbers from the foamcore. Insert a skewer in the bottom of the number.
STEP ONE
Start with the platters that you’ll see. Match an under plate to it that will be slightly smaller than the top one. Cut florists foam into bars and soak them in water. Place them on the under plate, and place the visible platter on top. You may need to set the height properly by adding a take out cup of some kind in there to hold them steady. STEP TWO
STEP THREE
Pour some glue into a disposable cup. Thin it out just a bit with some water. With a paintbrush, paint one side of the numbers with the thinned glue. Over a piece of craft paper, cover the wet glue surface with the glitter. Allow one side to dry and then repeat the process on the second side. Excess glitter can be picked up with the paper and poured back into the container for reuse. If you miss any areas, you can repeat the process once they have dried.
Cut roses down so the stems are three inches long and spread the petals a bit for full effect. Insert them into the soaked flower foam between the plates. STEP THREE
Place cake platter on top of the visible platter and scatter with rose petals. Two roses per table will make more than enough petals.
STEP FOUR
Leaving the skewer inside the number, cut it to leave about two inches of length. Insert this into the table cake or any other centerpiece you may have.
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COOKIE SEATING CHARTS AND MENUS
These cookie menus and seating charts can be made with most Canon and Epson printers with just a few simple adjustments. The cookies can be made earlier and frozen, iced and packaged the week before. SUPPLIES
ingredients rolling pin cookie sheets pizza cutter or paring knife stand or hand mixer parchment or wax paper frosting sheets edible inks craft knife straight edge cutting surface compatible Canon or Epson ink jet printer alphabetical guest list with table numbers lock seal sandwich bags piping bags piping tips, sizes 2 and 3
STEP THREE
Load the edible ink cartridges into your printer. With a normal sheet of paper, print a nozzle test. This will discharge any remaining non-edible ink and start fresh with the edible. (Not to worry though, even the standard inks are non-toxic.) Set the preferences to high quality output on matte photo or presentation style paper. Print a test page of something on regular paper to make sure it’s running well. If you see spaces in the printout, you may need to clean the printer heads. Be aware that cleaning the print heads consumes ink. STEP FOUR
Using the pdf templates for the seating chart cookies, add your guest’s names and table numbers in the spaces provided. Print them page-by-page as you go. For the menus, add your own menu text in each copy and print as many as you need. Its always a good idea to print a few extra just in case. These printouts can be allowed to dry for a couple of minutes and then should be immediately stored in a sandwich bag until you’re ready to ice the cookies. STEP FIVE
STEP ONE
Follow the recipe to prepare the cookies for either the seating chart, menu or both.
Cut the edible sheets to size on a cutting surface with a craft knife. To prevent them from drying out, keep them under plastic wrap until ready to apply to the cookies.
STEP TWO
STEP SIX
Prepare the printouts. The printouts are made using edible inks in most Canon or Epson printers, and are printed on frosting sheets. On the Nonpareil Blog, we provide a list of compatible printers and the proper inks to purchase. Kopykake makes both the inks in compatible tanks and 8x10” frosting sheets you’ll need to make these.
Prepare the royal icing. Fill a piping bag fitted with a number 2 or 3 size tip, with thick flood consistency icing. Pipe an outline of icing around the cookie as a border, then go back and fill in the center with the royal icing. Let the cookie dry for about 5 minutes, then using the corners as the guide, place the cut out frosting sheet on top. Let them dry overnight. You may wish to go back and pipe a detail border on top of the edges of the frosting sheet for a more finished look.
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NEED RECIPES?
A cookie and royal icing recipe is available to you on the Nonpareil Magazine blog. Time to get baking!
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resources
BR ANCHING OUT
wood rounds Walnut Hallow walnuthollow.com
moss filler Save On Crafts save-on-crafts.com
custom rubber stamp Simon's Stamps simonstamp.com
decorative acorns Acorns by the Pound acornsbythepound.com
stamp pad with waterproof re-inker The Stampin' Place stampin.com
full sheet label paper Avery avery.com
kraft literature mailer Uline uline.com
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vintage stamps The Paper Nickel thepapernickel.com
SWEET DETAILS
edible ink KopyKake kopykake.com
cake platter Fishs Eddy fishseddy.com
icing sheets KopyKake kopykake.com
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