Folksy Bead Soup

Today I received my beads from Kraftybuttons today as part of Folksy Bead Soup. I'm going to keep a diary on how I get on making with something completely different... The theme for the Bead Soup is Pink and the proceeds of what we all make is going to Breast Cancer Charity

 Beads Arrive!

Kraftybuttons selection

My first thoughts of what to add to the beads

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Purchasing The Suitable Pearl Necklace For Your Partner

Pearls are a symbol of virtue, modesty, as well as wholesomeness. Becoming one of the most popular natural stones on the planet, pearl jewelry happens to be incredibly well-liked amongst high as well as medium class females as well. They are also less expensive compared to the official girls best friend, the diamond. Technically, pearls [...]

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Vendors We Heart: Urban Poppy

Urban Poppy is a wonderful southern floral design boutique dedicated to providing couples with the ultimate floral designs for their wedding day. Anissa, owner of Urban Poppy, works with couples to create floral decor that is completely customized for their event. From soft and sweet to bright and bold, Anissa does it all, giving each [...]

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Summer Wedding Trends

Some people like a cold autumn and winter. Others feel the warmth of spring and summer fun. If you are one of the people who love weather and the warmer tie knot this year, we have to consider some major trends in summer wedding for you. Summer is a great season to get married, because [...]

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Recommended: - SPA DAY before the BIG DAY!

My birthday was in February and FH gave me a gift certificate for a day at the spa, including a full body massage and facial. I've been saving it to use closer to the wedding and I decided that today was the day.

It was soo relaxing and I smell soo good now! I feel fantastic and relaxed and my skin is plump and literally glowing! And the best part is that when I came home FH had cleaned the entire apartment. He's such a sweetheart!! (xoxo) Anyways, as your big day approaches I highly recommend taking some time out and pampering yourself. After all this stress of planning you totally deserve it!


***Also, if you haven't yet, please, please please please go HERE and leave a comment voting for entry #1 (my diy robot cake topper)! Thank you so much!!!***
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Cootie Catchers! - Contest & Giveaway!

Ladies, ladies, ladies...at your advice I opened my Etsy shop a little less than a month ago and so far have had 7 sales (happy dance!). I'm looking to expand and thought, "who would benefit *most* from a new promotion?" WBC of course!

So here's the deal...I *just* started on Twitter and have made a Facebook page for my Etsy shop. And here is how you enter. You can either:

1. "Follow" me on Twitter: DarlinGirlPaper
2. "Like/Become a Fan" for my page on Facebook: Darling Girl Paper Goods
3. "Heart" my shop on Etsy: Darling Girl Paper (add to favourite seller list)

Do all 3 and you get 3 entries into the contest for a FREE 100% customized cootie catcher design. If you refer a friend who does any of the above (send me an email letting me know their name and which site they followed/liked/hearted) and get an EXTRA entry! Tweet about my shop and get ANOTHER entry! All entries will be placed into a random draw from which I'll get my hubby to pick the winner.

Contest closes next Monday, May 10 at 5pm so get going!

Also, thank you so much for all the support you've given during my new business venture. I definitely would not be here today without you girls!

ps. let me know if you have any questions!

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Final countdown to Kim Kardashian?s wedding

Tick, tick! Kim Kardashian is soon to be a married woman. her wedding will be held Saturday at ex Google chairman Eric Schmidt’s $20 million mansion in Montecito, Calif., according to the New York Post (it used to be owned by Ellen Degeneres). Other deets: Still under wraps is what color the bridesmaids’ gowns will [...]

The best insurance quotes is from here:Final countdown to Kim Kardashian’s wedding

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Commission Piece: Forrester Blue Pearl Bracelet

Another commission! This is the work in progress for a pearl bracelet based on the colours on the Forrester Clan. The colours are black, blue, green and red however for this piece the red is replaced with purple to match the outfit. 

 Starting out- organised for a while
 Forrester Clan ribbon and the beads:
pearls in various sizes and lots of
Swarovski 4mm bicone beads
 The Greens
 Blue crystals and the pearls
The 4 pearl strands now made in
4, 6, 8 and 10mm blue pearls
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the first one in blue and greens

 and the second strand with blue and purples


 Both strands together. I love all these colours-
this would make a lovely bracelet on it's own
 All the elements combined-
just need to get the ribbon now

Publish Post

How the bracelet looks in daylight
(ignore the bike tyre in the corner)

I will take some more photos when I've got the ribbon but I'm really happy with how it's turned out. Hopefully the buyer will be too

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