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04/15/2010
  
White Bridal Flowers
Just Listed On My Etsy!

I have listed two new bridal flowers in a soft white. One is a Peony style flower and the other is a Rose style flower. They both have a stunning pearl & rhinestone jewels centers with gorgeous feathers and pearls sprays!

CrepePaperCreations.Etsy.com
04/01/2010
Shape Ups
Shape Ups
Shape Ups
  
Sketcher's Shape-Ups
Do they REALY work???

Hello Ladies!!!!

I was just wondering if anyone has purchased these work out shoes? If so do they work? Are they worth the price?

I have been contemplating about getting these...Any or all input would be greatly appreciated?

Is any one keeping a blog on their progress with these shoes? I'd love to read it.

Thank you ladies!
03/25/2010
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White Bridal Flower
Hair Clips...

that I've created in various styles...new centers and feathers for a friend of mine for her up coming beach wedding. I dod take custom orders, just contact me.

Crêpe Paper Creations

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03/15/2010
Mine
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Matching Ring Finger Tattos
Our Wedding Date...

in roman numerals. It wasn't as painful as I thought it would be. We are so happy we got them done.
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Just Finished An Ivory Bridal Flower Hair Clip
for a Bride...

She chose an ivory pointy gardenia petaled flower with a gorgeous rhinestone & pearl center along with gorgeous ostrich feathers and pearl sprays.

Crêpe Paper Creations

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12/20/2009
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Sarahdarling's Bridal Flower Hair Clip
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It's Been A While...
Keeping Busy With My Etsy

Thankfully I have been keeping busy with my Etsy shop so I haven't been on here in a long while...sorry ladies if I have not gotten back to you if you have left comments or questions.

If you need to reach me with any questions I will be more than happy to help you with anything. Just contact me directly so I don't miss your messages or questions.

P.S. Aside from the hair clips...I've also started making baby headbands with smaller crepe paper flowers, feathers and jewels.

I even had the privilage of creating a flower hair clip for our WBC Bride Sarahdarling....can't wait to see her pics!

CrepePaperCreations.Etsy.com
10/21/2009
  
Large White Peony Hair Clip
with vintage stamens…

Here is my newly added item to my etsy shop. A handcrafted flower, using a soft white crêpe paper. This flower features vintage stamens that are light yellow with red tips in the center. Backing is a round piece of white felt adhered to the flower with permanent adhesive “Fabri-Tac”. The silver single prong alligator clip (measures 1 ¾”) is securely sown on to felt.

Etsy Shop?CrepePaperCreations
10/15/2009
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More Crepe Paper Flowers Done
on my Etsy shop! ^_^

I just listed more flower hair clips on my etsy shop. Just wanted to share theses with you ladies! ^_^

If you have the chance please stop by! Thanks all my WBC ladies for your FABULOUS support!!!!!!!

Etsy Shop?CrepePaperCreations

10/13/2009
tiffany blue gardenia
purple gardenia
tiffany blue gardenia
ivory gardenia w/rhinestone brooch center
ivory pomander
ivory tulip center piece
2 tone(pink & dusty rose) rose floral arrangment
white gardenia
white gardenia w/white felt backing
white gardenia w/black ostrich feathers, white pearl sprays
other gardenia style petal in red
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dusty rose gardenia
dusty rose gardenia w/feather center
ivory peony wristlett corsage w/ivory ostrich feathers, ivory pearl sprays
purple gardeniatiffany blue gardeniaivory gardenia w/rhinestone brooch centerivory pomanderivory tulip center piece2 tone(pink & dusty rose) rose floral arrangmentwhite gardeniawhite gardenia w/white felt backingwhite gardenia w/black ostrich feathers, white pearl spraysother gardenia style petal in redIMG_0015dusty rose gardeniadusty rose gardenia w/feather centerivory peony wristlett corsage w/ivory ostrich feathers, ivory pearl sprays
  
Etsy Shop Up & Running
Crêpe Paper Creations

So after a couple weeks of preparation I finally have my Etsy shop up and running! Plus I have I already have 3 orders requested! Thanks to my sis promoting me! Luv ya SIS!

If you have the chance please stop by! Thank you to all my WBC ladies for their encouragingly FABULOUS support!!!!!!!

Etsy Shop?CrepePaperCreations



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I will continue to add more flowers and other flower creations to my etsy shop on a regular basis...for now though I've added some more pics here of what I will be posting on etsy soon.
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I also need to send a shout out to the rest of my family and friends for supporting me and helping me along the way!
09/26/2009
  
My 1st Floral Arrangement
Pink & Fuchsia Crepe Paper Roses

Here is the first of my floral arrangements…I made this one for my brother-in-law’s grandmother. She recently had surgery to prepare for dialysis and thank God she pulled through, so my sis asked if I would make her a floral arrangement and of course I said it would be my pleasure! She wanted to pay for them but absolutely refused to…I know his grandmother too and she is such a sweetie! Like family! Flowers brighten up anyone’s day and I’m glad I could do just that!
09/26/2009
anemone petal template
anemone petal template
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OMG…oops I forgot the
Anemone Petal Template…sorry ladies

I completely forgot to add the template for the Anemone petal on my previous post. I have set it up as a picture. I actually scanned the petals I created from a photograph. If you’d ladies like I can email you the file instead, just contact me and let me know. I will be more than happy to send it your way.
09/25/2009
spread the stamins evenly
shapped petals
stamins folded in half
wrap floral tape around wire
floral tape wrapped tightly
applying glue to petal
applying 1st petal
1st petal done
applying 2nd petal
5 small petals done
inside view
side view
applying 1st large petal
5 large petals done
inside view (large petals)
stem wrapped with floral tape
glue applied to center for pom pom
spread the stamins evenly
crepe paper anemone
supplies
anemone petal template
shapped petalsstamins folded in halfwrap floral tape around wirefloral tape wrapped tightlyapplying glue to petalapplying 1st petal1st petal doneapplying 2nd petal5 small petals doneinside viewside viewapplying 1st large petal5 large petals doneinside view (large petals)stem wrapped with floral tapeglue applied to center for pom pomspread the stamins evenlycrepe paper anemonesuppliesanemone petal template
  
DIY Crepe Paper Anemone
Here’s How To Make It

:::::Supplies:::::
-22 gauge wire: cut to your desired length (3-5 inches)
-dark stamens: 20 pieces
-floral tape: either white or green, which ever you’d like to use is fine
-tacky glue
-1” black fuzzy pom poms
-crepe paper: any color (doubled sided works best for this type of flower, see older post for directions)

:::::Directions:::::

-Cut 5 small anemone petals and 5 large anemone petals using the templates.
-Shape petals by stretching them out gently.
-Fold the stamens in half, using a 1 ½” piece of floral tape place round the stamens.
-Wrap the floral tape around the wire until nice and tight.
-Starting with the smaller petals, place a small amount of tacky glue at the base of the
petal and adhere to the wire, gently twisting the base of the petal.
-Continue with the rest of the small petals and let them set for a few minutes. (3-5mins)
-Repeat the same process with the large petals and let them set once again.
-Once the base of the flower is dry, wrap a 4” piece of floral tape starting at the base working your way down until tight.
-Lastly place a fair amount of glue in the center of the flower and stamens and place the pom pom in the center, push down gently to secure.
-Before the glue is set, evenly spread the stamens around the pom-pom and voila you have an anemone!

Plz let me know if you have any questions! ^_^
09/24/2009
  
:::Latisse:::Lash-Growth Serum
Would you try it?

I recently picked up the 15th anniversary edition of InStyle magazine and came across their article “Does It Really Work?” (on page 305) in which they test products themselves and let the readers know how they did. One of the items they tested was Latisse, although it’s a bit pricy could it really be worth trying?

InStyle testers wrote…”Love it! By Week 3, our lashes were so long, they almost touched our brows. Everyone asked if we were wearing falsies.”

So I am curious about trying it out….no more falsies, no extensions which I’ve tried before and were very uncomfortable, itchy and quite expensive. Actually it cost more than this Latisse product…..

The question is….would any of you ladies try this stuff? They have more info on their website Latisse.com. If I could afford to buy this product I will definitely give it a chance and post a blog about this too!
09/22/2009
Crepe Paper Folds
Crepe Paper Folds
glue spray
Crepe Paper Foldsglue spray
  
How To Make Double Sided Thick Crepe Paper
It’s really easy…wanted to share.

• Cut two pieces of evenly-sized crepe paper, making sure that the grain of the paper runs in the same direction on both pieces.

• Smaller pieces work best, especially if you are a beginner. A standard-size piece of paper (8½" x 11") is about the largest size that's easy to spray glue together without the crepe paper wrinkling, but you can always use larger pieces to suit any craft project.

• An Important Tip: two thin-to-medium coats of spray glue are much better than one thick coat! Spray each piece of crepe paper twice, but let the crepe paper pieces "rest" about 20 seconds in between each sprayed coat.

• Immediately after spraying both sheets, lay one sheet over the other, pressing down with your palm to smooth the crepe paper and make sure both layers are tightly bonded together.

With this thicker crepe paper the petals seem to hold their much shape better and it’s less expensive than if you bought double-sided crepe paper. Just wanted to share this information I stumbled upon on my search for thick crepe paper. Enjoy! ^_^
09/21/2009
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Anemone Crepe Paper Flower
1st try making an anemone....

Ladies please I need your opinions....what do you think? Close enough to the real thing. I am open for any suggestions on making it better.

I used home made duplex crepe paper out of a canary yellow crepe and a white crepe paper, sprayed to together with glue spray. It's a lot cheaper than buying. ^_^
09/18/2009
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Various Crepe Paper Flowers
created different flowers for my Etsy shop

Just thought I 'd share some pics of the crepe paper flowers I recently created. They do take a while to make so my Etsy shop is quite up and running...I'm just trying and experimenting with new flowers. I've been collecting flower faves from all the ladies here...so I know which ones are in.

:::::My flowers have my own personal twist on them....so they don't look exactly like the real ones:::::

Orange: Poppies
Dark Pink: roses
Pink: Lilies
Fucshia: Peonies
Purple: Violets

In the last pics I just mixed them up.....

One of the ones I am still working on are the anemones....they are very beautiful flowers and I will post pics of them soon.

Please let me know if there is a particular flower you would like me to try to make...I will do my best. As Always thank you sooooo much ladies for your continuing support and AWSOME comments! ^_^
09/13/2009
  
:::Weight Loss:::
has anyone tried alli?

I actually purchased the alli starter kit about a couple of weeks ago...read through all the little bookletts and so far everything sounds like a fairly good program. Then I remembered hearing on the news that people were having bad reactions/ side affects that were some what alarming...so I have been putting it off until I see my doctor.

So I was just wondering if any of you ladies out there have ever tried this product? If so...did it help? Side affects....bad?

I want to loose a couple of pounds...it's really wierd because I have seemed to gain more weight now after the wedding is done. Has this happened to other married ladies here?

I'd really love to hear your stories.... Thanks ladies! ^_^
09/10/2009
English Memorial Poem
English Memorial Poem
  
Spanish Memorial Poem
for any bride in need...


I wanted to share this beautiful poem that my AWSOME mom wrote in Spanish for our loved ones who passed. We had it displayed on a memorial table at our wedding reception. It's short but very beautifully written. ^_^ Please feel free to use it if you'd like.

La vida es un sueño
un abrir y cerrar de ojos,
Dios al nacer nos entrega
la vida y al morir nos
da la mejor vida.
La vida es reir, llorar
y asta disfrutar y aceptar
cuando Dios dice ven
a mi que yo te are descansar.


09/05/2009
  
Gorgeous Bridal Shower Themes
thought I'd share with you ladies this fabulous website!

I came across this site from one of my tweeps on twitter and just thought I'd share it with you ladies. It's a really great website with pictures and awsome instructions on how to create the theme. The cool thing about this website is that it caters to other special occasions too. And they have yummy drink and food recipes too! Here is just one of them....trust me you won't be disappointed with this site. ^_^

:::::::::: PUMPKIN MARTINI ::::::::::


::::Ingredients::::
1/2 oz Sylk Cream Liqueur
2 oz vanilla vodka
1/2 oz pumpkin liqueur or pumpkin spice syrup
1 tsp whipped cream
cinnamon stick for garnish

::::Directions::::
Pour the Sylk Liqueur and vodka into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Add the pumpkin liqueur or syrup. Shake again. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Top with a teaspoon of whipped cream. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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08/23/2009
Center Piece with Crepe Paper Flowers
Crepe Paper Flower Corsage
Crepe Paper Flower Pomander
ring bearer pillow
Center Piece with Crepe Paper Flowers
Corsage
Bride's Bouquet
Bride's Bouquet 2
Bride's Bouquet 3
Bouquet for toss & buttonnieres
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Thinking About Starting A Wedding Business
Creating Crepe Paper Flowers, Birdcage Veils...

Maybe other wedding related items on Etsy. I enjoyed and loved creating all my wedding items but now that its over, I'm sooooo bored so I figured that I would use my time and imagination to create more wonderful wedding stuff!

Some of the things that I will definitely be working on will be crepe paper flowers, bouquets, boutinierres, corsages and maybe different types of birdcage veils, pillows...pretty much anything that I can create I will sell on Etsy.

I will let you ladies know asap when I have my Etsy shop set up and running. Wish me luck! ^_^

::::::::::P.S. If you have any flowers and or colors that you would like to see created please, please let me know!::::::::::
08/19/2009
Twitter
Twitter
  
::::So whos on Twitter here?::::
just wondering...

I was just curious to know if any WBC ladies are twittering on TWITTER? I signed up for it and its pretty fun! I have a lot of people on there that I follow which are wedding related and I've come across a lot of great ideas that people have posted.

You can really get great inspiration there on just about everything! I LOVE it! So whos on twitter? Follow me and I'll follow you! ^_^

Can't wait to hear from you ladies!

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08/18/2009
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::::Professional Wedding Pics::::
a few more we just purchased

There are still a lot more pictures that we need to purchase but unfortunately they are sooooooo expensive...so little by little we'll buy the rest of them but here are a few for now. ^_^
08/18/2009
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::::More Non-Pro Wedding Pics::::
so SLOW to upload...

I'm still trying to upload more of the pics but its going so slow....sorry!
08/18/2009
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sorry so late...

So I finally had the chance to get the pictures that my MIL took at the wedding....I am so thankful too because there were alot of shots that I wanted but the pros did not get.



oldhollywoodbride

1 year since wedding
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May 09, 2009
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