White Lace / Doily Bunting

For my mum's big birthday I had my family around to my apartment and we had a little party. The night before they arrived I quickly made some bunting out of white paper doilies, which looked like incredibly tasteful white lace trim bunting! It was unbelievably quick to run out with my sewing machine. I could have made a few more lengths – I got a pack of 60 for just £1!

Peer Art Group Open Submission Exhibition

16 Feb 2013, 12 noon – 10 p.m. (P.V. from 6 p.m.), at STEW Gallery, Norwich.

  

I exhibited several paper cuts and photographs.
My 'Do More of What Makes You Happy' paper cut was sold.

 

 

Sadly, not all of my work could be displayed. The public missed out on seeing my 'Apple Tree' cut and my 'Berlin' prints. However, since the exhibition my 'Berlin' prints were also sold.

  

Also exhibiting work was Nikki Simmons, a fellow paper cutter and graphic designer. You can find her blog here.

The private view was fun, with live music and alcohol.

  

One of my closest friends, Catherine, came along. She is an illustrator in her spare time and you can see her work here.

Also making an appearance were Bret & Tim, the duo behind one of my favourite pod casts, Bros & Cons.

Baby bunting

A DaWanda commission to make two sets of bunting for two new-born babies.
Available to order here.

Lauren & Lawrence's big day

Congratulations to Lauren & Lawrence, who tied the knot 
in fabulous style in Reutlingen, Germany, on 25 May 2012.

As a wedding gift I made table bunting and other decorations for their marquee.

The colours were taken from the dresses of each of the seven bridesmaids. 

The decorations got many compliments and were well suited to the personalities of the happy couple.

        

More photos of the Mr&Mrs banner are here.

The table bunting was a real success and really added to the party atmosphere. 
I also made extra bunting for the entrance, bar, cake table, etc.

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I made table numbers from a simple paper cylinder design, displaying an elaborate 

cut-out number. Although the 13 table stands took about 5 hours to complete, it was worth the effort as they looked really great.

Inspired by the Tatty Devine Señorita Fan idea, I made paper fans to hang in the windows. They also made fun dancing props for guests later in the night.

 

I made colourful tags for a 'Wish Tree', where guests could write a wish for the newly weds (in English or German) and tie it to the tree. 

Some really lovely messages were passed on.

And finally, after making all this bunting, I couldn't resist buying the Tatty Devine Brights bunting necklace for Lauren. Perfect gift to round off the theme. 

Thanks to Lou May for the professional photographs!

Finishing touches…

On the 8:15 train from Stuttgart to Reutlingen, just hours before the wedding service, I was sewing blue bows on my shoes to complete my outfit. The finishing touch for myself, along side my DIY table decorations.
Check out their big day here!

Preparation for Lauren & Lawrence's wedding

I've made table decorations for my friend's wedding.
Check out their big day here!