Happy Sunday and tutorial for DIY Original Invitations

I'm happy to be in Full Halloween mode now!! I am working on some ideas for 2 upcoming parties and putting an inspiration board for an upcoming Bridal Shower… but I am all about Halloween now.. Hooray for Halloween… 

Also I am doing some changes in my little design studio… and planning to add some new things.  I want to hear some of your thoughts about my blog, the changes are coming in the next few months but I prefer to hear what people says also I want to thank you in advance for taking the time to give me some feedback. I really truly appreciate it!!! 

Also make sure to check my giveaway post!!

But today lets talk about invitations... I just love to send invitations in a diferent and original ways... 

This tutorial is for an adorable Cherry Party Invitations. 

Supplies required: 

• Size 3x3x2 Kraft Brown Boixes (you can find them online  here)
•  red/white bakers twine
• red cardstock
•  lollipops
•  one sheet green card stock to match the lollipop "stem"

Using a paper cutter,  cut 3 large strips from one piece of card stock.  using the paper cut, score the edges for easy folding. Then you can put the info information there or print it in the computer.

After the cutting, scoring and writing is complete, adhered the accordian card inside to the bottom of the box with white adhesive squares. Then  close the lid. Now wrap the box with twine and attach the lollipop and add the little leaves. To make the leaves  fold the piece of green paper and cut out leaves freehand on the fold. Then wrap the two-sided leaf around the lollipop, placing another adhesive square in between to secure.

Well... Isn't it beautiful?? I always wanted to RSVP  to a party like this... 

Hope you all have a GREAT sunday

via stephmodo

DIY Paper Pumpkins

When I saw this tutorial from Whiperberry, I absolutely love this…. and I think.. another project to add to my list…

You will need some pretty paper, Mod Podge, hot glue gun, wire cutter and wire pliers, floral wire… then  throw on some good twist music and you have your paper pumpkins!

Cut coordinating papers into one inch strips. In this one is Basic Grey Paper Pack in Capella. Dip a strip into Mod Podge to cover completely, and remove excess. Twist the piece into a tight stick, taking care not to rip the paper, or leave it hollow. Place onto non stick surface to dry. Repeat with more paper strips.

When mostly dry (as early as 20 minutes) bend each paper stick into a “C” shape and hot glue onto the stem starting about an inch down from the top, and ending by slightly overlapping the bottom. Attach paper strips one by one, shaping them as you go. Eventually the paper sticks will completely cover the bottom of the stem, and accumulate several layers to add dimension to the project. Continue until your pumpkin is the size and shape you want.

Cut paper into very thin strips (about ⅛ in.) and cover with Mod Podge. Wind paper around floral wire to fully cover, and allow to dry. Use round nose pliers to bend into tendrils. You can also coil the wire around a pencil, but I find this to make the curls a bit too perfect. I like to keep things a little messy and inconsistent. Glue the tendrils close to the stem, and arrange them as you wish.

If you make it.. Have fun but not forget to wrap your phone and tv remote before beginning… and wear latex gloves :)