Swatch Book

hooray! I got my swatch book!

now i know which shade of chocolate and champagne gold i'll get my dresses in. and also which type of fabric! so exciting!

Now decisions decisions.

Oh and i've picked the going away dress! I did ask them to make another one but i think its safer to stick to a pattern that they have. Otherwise theyll invent something.

They dont have the style of bridesmaid dress i have been thinking off. but fingers crossed theyll agree to something for me.

A Pearl of an idea

With the leftover pearls, from making the bridesmaid's necklaces and earrings.

I'll make a bunch of earrings drops for the Aunties and close girlfriends

Cake Dolls

They're done!

Pretty cute! I am rather pleased with them.

Most of the ones I've seen on the web were made with fimo, which is a bit heavy for a cake, so I've used paper mache and polystyrene balls and shapes to make the couple.

The paper mache is a bit textourous. but overall its pretty cute.

I bought some paper flowers at the $2 shop. (favourite craft shop), The veil is made from an old organza bag, and the little bride will be carrying a single red rose.

But why stop at one??? I got a bit carried away and now I have 3 pairs to play with.

I did a chinese couple, using red and gold japanese paper. She looks just as pretty as she did in white and Steph? Well doesn't he look as pleased as punch!

From Cake Dolls

The last couple are the big ones, using the same head size, this is the full bell, the minis use half an Easter Egg as their body and the Chinese couple use a bell with the bottom cut off. Eva also has her hair up in a bun, which her veil is pinned to, using a jewellery pin head.

Since taking the photo, I've updated the veil and added diamante sequins. I'm thinking about trimming the base of the bride with lace.

Photo Album

Anyway tell me what you guys think?
Should I make more?
What about the texture? I think if I use plaster of paris, I might be able to smooth out the texture.

Ribbon Fish

Its been AGES since ive made these, and I have to admit even now its a bit of hit and miss!
Theres 2 parts to the making the fish, first half is the first 4 squares. the 2nd half (still stuffing up) involves fleshing out the fish into a longish body. If i find some translucent red and gold ribbon, I'll stick some led and batteries in these so there's a bit of light.


Instructions
Ribbon Fish 4 (Base) - Best description of first step
Ribbon Fish 1 - Complete instructions
Ribbon Fish 2 - Complete instructions
Ribbon Fish 3 - Best description of 2nd step

Funny Memories

Its funny when memories spring back... A conversation I had with a Greek cabbie. The conversation turned to nationality, and I answered that my fianacee was a Gwai Loh...

"Bah! you need to find yourself a nice European!"

Which popped a lid on an old memory. Of a time when I was first going out with Steph, Dad's good friend Taki had popped by and was chatting with Dad, when the topic of my dating came up. Taki said to me "Go to Greece, you will meet a nice Greek Boy"

I remember frowning and thinking "What am I going to do with one of those????"

Well Taki I'm glad to say I've found my boy - there's not a spot of Greek in him, but he's lovely and very "nice". He looks after me, laughs with me, and shares with me.

And I love him as he is.

Bridal Bling

I picked up these earrings at the Treasury Room in Sky Garden. According to the owner, these are very Marie Antionette! They were on sale (ie less that the cost of the wedding dress) @ $150.00

The brooch came from a side shop in Wynard Tunnel, a lovely korean lady served me and gave me a discount too! Bonus!

This is going on my dress. there's a sash that goes under my bodice, and the mishap sparklies that have been stitched on.

The brooch will hide all of that and be something lovely to remember the wedding by much later on!

And I have enough so i wont have to bother with a necklace!

Its time to decide...

Which Earrings?

Both are made with Swakovski crystals and freshwater pearls.

Ornate or simple drops?