19 March 2012

The actual reason for weddings

To the bride,

Congratulations once again! You have the groom, you have the date, you have the place, you have the flowers, you have picked your dress, and the other dresses, so all that remains is the cake. Yummy!

No doubt, the cake is central to the celebration, the very reason that guests attend. You get presents, everyone else settles for food. As it is such an important part of the joy and happiness of all, no need to rush a decision or feel pressure. Check these out when you have a few minutes to sit back and take it in a bit at a time.

So what are the options?  Thankfully, with a peacock feather theme, there are many, including some very ugly ones, but you are the judge.

For starters, we have cupcakes, small, portable, individual servings of goodness. (But maybe minus the rhinestones.) Or, if you like individual feathers, this might be a quirky option.

Want something a little more sophisticated? Here are a few options of feathers mixed with fancy design, or other design. Or even feathers mixed with no design. But maybe you want color, all over or just a splash.

Or do you prefer a modern, artsy look? These ideas range from nice to fun to fancy, to really fancy, and all can be adjusted to match your colors and style.

If you would like to get closer to nature, cascading feathers look magnificent. Your choice to go ornate design or simply elegant and to axe the bird or keep it.

Haven’t had enough or can’t quite decide?  These other options might spark your interest.

Your faithful baker, decorator, and cake taster

P.S.  You may have all the outfits picked out, but have you considered hats?

13 March 2012

Now boarding...

We're off to the land of the tulips. Yay! And the Fatherland and the Garden State. Time to pack yet?

09 March 2012

Left it in my other pants

Unemployment, or minimal employment, has sometimes brought out my quirky creative side...  not that it isn't always there, it just doesn't have as much attention. But what else are you suppose to do with worn out pants?

Let me explain: a few years ago, while searching for a new job, I wanted a new purse, but lacked funding and lacked the desire to shop. However, I didn't lack an extra pair of pants.  (The usefulness of said pants you have seen previously).  So, brain met brawn and a purse came to life, complete with two inside pockets and an adjustable strap. Don't imagine that it jumped together without a struggle. Sure, pants are meant to carry keys, wallet, or phone, but these pants wanted to remain in the original configuration.


Last Christmas, a friend of mine offered a fresh pair of holey jeans and I couldn't resist.  She had shown enough interest in my last creation that I decided to make her one too. This version submitted more easily, but not without several needle fatalities. It features two inside pockets, an adjustable strap, a space divider, and a belt loop for hanging keys, if she wants. I Left It In My Other Pants II complete!
 

What I learned:
  • Jean is stiff material
  • Making stuff is fun
What do you think?