I've got a couple of projects for you - in fact, one for every day this week! Stay tuned for the perfect homemade bits for your loved ones!
Aren't these just the most darling barrettes you've ever seen? It makes me want to be a kid again, just so I can get away with wearing them! I came across this great tutorial on Purl Bee with all of the step-by-step directions and photos you'll need to whip them up for all of your Valentines. Happy Crafting!
She's Here...
Editor's Pick - Washingtonian Bride and Groom
Haute Papier was excited to once again be chosen as "Editor's Pick" in the latest issue of Washingtonian Bride and Groom. We love the look of WBG - now in it's third edition! Make sure you pick up a copy today, or better yet, stop by our offices for a complimentary copy during your consultation! You'll be sure to find the latest trends and helpful vendors in our area.
We also wanted to congratulate friend and wonderful photographer, Matt Mendelsohn, for once again taking the awesome shot that's on the cover!
Taggie Wreath Craft Project
Take a peak at the quick craft project I completed in preparation for Haute Papier's youngest member - due any day now!
To get started, I picked up about 35 yards of different ribbons. I had a bit left over, but I wanted a really filled in look. My vision was funky yet girly so variety was really important to me. I also used a 12 inch wreath ring.
My ribbons we're different widths but all were approximately the same length - right around 13 inches each when cut. I went ahead and cut each ribbon (with GOOD fabric scissors) and laid them out for easy access. I started by tying the cut strips around the ring starting in one area and just picking my strips at random. I just made a basic tight knot so the ribbons stayed in place - nothing too fancy at all. And really I just eyed the variety at the beginning.
As the ring started to get filled in and my ribbon variety decreased I went ahead and spread out the ribbons I had less of around the remaining open section of the ring. I then proceeded to fill in from there with the ribbon I had much more of.
The wreath will be placed on my front door. The little tag reads, "Shhh ... don't wake the baby! Please knock quietly."
I think if I made another wreath (perhaps for my first nephew due in April) I would probably use fabric and cut each piece a bit wider - maybe about 1 inch. That way, the different designs might not get lost as much as my more delicate ribbon did. It would also be cool to just rip the fabric into strips instead of making clean cuts and just use rounded pinking shears on the ends to complete the look.
Help for Haiti
There are a couple of fundraisers going on tonight that I wanted to share...
First up, come by the upstairs of Lululemon on M Street for Georgetown for Haiti. $10 donations at the door, donate more and get a gift certificate from one of many fabulous retailers, including Haute Papier with a generous donation. All proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders.
Or head over to Local 16 for Friday for Haiti - an evening of free food and drinks with a $25 donation to Oxfam.
Or be a really good Samaritan and hit up both - I'm going to be trying to flit from one to the other.