We found this cute tutorial on how to make your own fabric tape that we thought you all might like to see.
Hop over to Natalie Jost’s blog to see the full post. Who is purely by coincidence also the lady behind Olive Manna! Maker of extraordinarily cute things. Remember you’ll receive 10% off if you use the code CAKE when you check out.
We’re, like, REALLY excited about this post. REALLY. Amanda stumbled upon this last week and we’ve been practically bursting to share. Dana Tanamachi’s work is nothing short of frickin’ AMAZING. Can you imagine having her do an installation at your reception venue? Dana is available for custom lettering on chalkboards, chalk walls– basically anything covered in chalkboard paint!
Hire her! Do it. Doitdoitdoit.
Her specialty is large scale installation pieces, things make a statement and that people can really interact with and enjoy. Um, we’re sold.
And a bit about Dana’s work, from the artiste herself:
“A big inspiration behind my work is the idea of community. It brings me great joy to see people dancing, eating, and laughing with my chalk pieces as the backdrop. Even the idea of creating these pieces was birthed out of my community of friends here in Brooklyn. I find that I am continually inspired by so many of the creative people that I live life with—it’s those friends who initially saw my love of letterforms and encouraged me to explore that passion even further.
What I love about chalk is that it is such an ephemeral medium. We use it to scribble or doodle with, but rarely do we consider carefully crafting something with it. Maybe it goes against our practical nature—why spend time on something that will be gone in a day, week or month? But that’s why it’s the perfect medium— because for me it’s about the process. I love starting out on a clean wall, climbing up on a ladder, sketching with broad strokes, refining the letterforms, adding little details, etc. It’s a chance for me to take a break from the computer and create something purely by hand. I’m such a crafter at heart!”
SRSLY. Her way with lettering is truly awe inspiring. Must have decor element for 2011 weddings – A Dana Tanamachi installation!
And check out a time lapse video of Dana working her typographic magic:
Desiron Chalk Art from Dana Tanamachi on Vimeo.
Thank you Dana!
Wedding mini chalkboards shot by Kelsey Foster. Brooklyn photo shot by Eric Ryan Anderson
Super super cute alert-sie! Chronicle Books’ Handmade Weddings, from the ladies of Hello Lucky plus Shana Faust, is out and ready for purchase. We get to give away a copy to 5 lucky readers, and those of you who don’t win can buy the book at a discount. Sweet!
And we even have their extra cute trailer for the book, premiering right here!
Don’t you want? It seems sort of essential for those of you crafting your way through the wedding planning process.
Leave a comment to enter the giveaway and use the code 100layer and get 25% off your purchase now!
For a little send off into the holiday weekend, we have the last installment in Jillan’s Flowers + Favors series. Yay! Doesn’t the idea of spiced fig jam get you in the mood for big wintery celebrations?
The jam jar toppers were created by tearing out pages from an old book, and tying them with vintage ribbon.
The flowers are amazing, the jam looks divine, and the recipe cards are a super cute addition! We have two downloads for you too:
Jam jar labels
Fig Jam recipe cards
And we’ll announce our Paper + Craft giveaway winners on Friday. See you then!
photos: Scott Clark Photo
Favor packaging + styling: Jillian Event Design
Flowers: Cocorosie
This is so super exciting you guys. You all have heard about Paper+Cup‘s new book, Paper+Craft, yes? It’s amazing. Really. So many beautiful, crafty paper creations.
Here’s a little sampling of what you’ll find in their book, which is a collaboration between Randi Brookman Harris (heart her!), Paper+Cup Design, and Johnny Miller. (A dream team, don’t you think?)
There are some painfully cute crafty ideas for all you brides tackling your wedding with paper. Minhee has been so kind to do a tutorial on her super cute silhouette escort cards.
AND, we’ll be giving away 3 books to 3 lucky readers!!! Please leave a comment below and we’ll pick winners at random.
Materials:
Silo template (Download it here!)
Black construction paper
mini glue dot
Drink glasses
Exacto cutting knife
Scissors
Cutting mat
Thin black pen
White ink pen
Small jewelry tags
or
Rub off decals or number stickers
Instruction/how to:
1. Download and print template on plain white paper
2. Choose the size you need and cut it out and lightly tape on to the black construction paper.
3. Using your exacto and scissor, cut out the silouhette shape. You can cut about 3 sheets at a time.
4. Write names with the white ink pen and attach it to the glass using a double stick tape or mini glue dot.
If using mini tags:
5. write with the black pen, the table numbers on the mini tags
6. loop around the base of the glass. Works best for wine or champagne glasses.
7. attach the silhouette towards the rim.
If using the decal/stickers:
5. place the number centered on the glass
6. attach the silhouette head towards the rim using a mini glue dot.
Cute, no? These would make such excellent additions to a holiday celebration too!
Don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered into the book giveaway! You want this one, we promise.
This contest is now closed. We’ll be announcing the winner on Friday. Thanks for entering!
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