DIY - Jeweled Cake Stand

Here each tier displays a different method for hanging the beads, all of which combine satin ribbon and double-sided tape for easy application. Use the embellished stands to display treats at a wedding or shower.

For each band shown here, you'll need double-sided tape and single-faced satin ribbon, both cut to the circumference of the stand. Lay the crystals out beforehand to determine a spacing that works for your stand.

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DIY - Pom Poms

pom poms were something i had admired from afar, not even thinking to make them, because they looked 

a) so hard to do & b) time consuming.

But when the time came to make them they turned out to be neither. actually there rather simple once you get the hang of it..

Here's what you'll need, choose any colour of tissue paper you like, plus scissors, and string, i used string, but you can get floral wire that you cant see. great for giving the illusion that they are hanging mid air

Now lay 8 sheets of paper out flat,  i just halved the sheets that were in the packet, as i wanted quite large pom poms, but you can go with what ever size you like, say 20 by 30 inch will give you mediums sized ones

next step is to start to make accordion folds about 1 1/2 inch wide, remember to crease at each fold, till you end up like this.

next you need to add your string to the middle, ( u can also tie it will wire first then add string,) , how much string/wire/ribbon will depends on how high or low you want it to be hanging so cut according to that, you also need to snip the ends, either round or with a point like i have here, both will give a different effects.

next open up the folds like this, then start to pull the tissue paper, one layer at a time, pulling away from the centre, i did one half of the layers one way and flipped it and did the other side, puffing it up, till it starts to take shape, this part is a little scary as it feels you'll just rip the paper, and you might, but do it slowly and gently and you'll be fine. 

ta da you end up with something that looks like this!! once you have done this you'll see how it easy  it is to change the size of the pom pom as you please. 

you can hang these bursts of colour anywhere you like, indoor/ outdoors, i love them for a mendhi/dolki/sangeet, in really vibrant colours..

DIY - Cotton Candy Stand

Just doing this post makes me want some cotton candy, you could to really cheat and get the already made stuff from the supermarket and pop it on sticks.

HOW TO -

1. Cut strips of striped wallpaper to fit around 4-, 8-, and 12-inch-diameter Styrofoam cake dummies, with an extra inch sticking up at top to create a rim. For a decorative edge, trim top edges with a pinking blade. Affix paper with spray adhesive, then hot-glue the tiers together.

2. Wrap lollipop sticks with 1/8-inch-wide black tape to create stripes. Make your own cotton candy using a rented machine and the sticks.
3. Poke finished sticks into Styrofoam. Fill the areas inside the paper rims with sanding sugar.
The Wallpaper Company black-and-white striped wallpaper, homedepot.com. Taylor Foam round cake-foam set, taylorfoam.com. Confectionery House 8-inch sucker sticks, confectioneryhouse.com. Chartpak Pickett Graphic 1/8-inch tape, officedepot.com

via http://www.marthastewartweddings.com

"Make your own Sundaes" Buffet Concept for a Wedding or Party

You scream I scream we all scream for ice cream, oh and put a sundae in the mix and I'm there, a sundae is my go to when I don't know what to make for dessert. Must be the  mixture of ice cream, toppings, cream and sauce, it's just to die for.


This concept is just made for summer, you could either allow guest to help themselves or you could get someone to serve up,  I love the old-fashioned Ice-cream Parlour style that Amy Moss from eat drink chic has used below, the colour palette is so soft and dreamy! 

the cherry on top, the best bit! 

Once you have grasped the ideas you could go wild with it. different colours, toppings what ever you like. you can get almost anything you need from the Internet, and major department stores. 


Find out how Amy did it, and how you can re-create it here. You'll also get free printable to go with..sweet!


all work and images copyright of amy moss @ eat drink chic 

DIY Quick and easy hanging flower balls...for mendhi, sangeets, dolki...

Rajee Sood is an Interior Designer based in Gurgaon , India, her blog is full of Styling and Interior Designing Ideas. This idea is not only visually stunning but so easy to do, and would look great in any party room!

What to do - "String some flowers together and pull them real close ... if they fall off the string...well! string them in again ... as simple as that and ... taadaa ... what do we have cutsey lil' balls of flowers".

All images and DIY via http://rajeesood.blogspot.com

DIY - Pom-Pom Car Decoration

Guests will cheer you on when you zip away after the ceremony in a car covered with pom-pom garlands. These decorations are easy to make with tissue paper and twine, and they stay on the car with suction cups, which won't damage the auto's exterior.

Garland How-ToTo create the pom-poms, use a pom-pom-making tool or craft them yourself. For one pom-pom, you'll need four 6-by-9-1/2-inch pieces of tissue paper. (If you'd like a multihued pom-pom, use patterned paper or sheets in different colors.) Stack paper; fold accordion-style, making 3/4-inch folds. Snip ends into points; tie middle with twine. To make a garland, tie the flat pom-poms together with colorful twine. Tie on suction cups where needed and affix cups to car. When you're ready to decorate the car, fluff out each pom-pom.




Via Martha Stewart Weddings

DIY Tissue Pom Pom's and Napkin Rings

How gorgeous are these dahlia like pom-poms which appear to float in the air; in reality they are hung from the ceiling with monofilament. (fishing wire)  Echoing the vibrant hanging puffs, pom-pom napkin rings adorn each place setting. 

Add a bursts of colour . These tissue paper pom-poms can be made in the size and color of your choice.

Napkin Rings

To make the Pom-Poms you'll need tissue paper and 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire. sizes will vary depending on what you want, napkins or hanging pom poms

1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inch wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

2. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

4. Tie a length of monofilament to floral wire for hanging for the napkins Bend wire into a loop to fit around napkin, and twist end around loop to secure.

or how about buying them if you don't have the time or army like family to make them

buy @  martha stewart crafts  if your in the uk try amoretti  

all images and DIY from martha stewart weddings