Studio Tour

Recently, I did a long overdue craft room overhaul. The supplies had really accumulated over the past year and it was getting really difficult to find enough space to work in there. After I was done, I took a few pictures of the tidy space. My goal is to keep it organized. We'll see how long that lasts...

Bird Cage Lanterns

Here's a little peek at my most recent post for Janie over at The Brides Cafe. Ez over at Creature Comforts was kind enough to share it on her blog too!

I encourage you all to give this one a try. They really are fun to make, and most likely you'll everything you need at home so you won't have to make a run to the craft store.

Click here to get the complete instructions and templates.

Somerset Life

One of the projects I originally designed for Once Wed, Hanging Handkerchief Vases, is featured in the current issue of Somerset Life magazine. It's a really lovely issue, filled with lots of great ideas and oodles of inspiration. You can pick up the magazine at any major book store. It's also available online here.

A big thanks goes to former Editor in Chief, Jenny Doh, who asked me to be a part of their lovely publication. It's a thrill to be included!

Winter Wedding Wreath

I designed this project for a wedding, but it could easily adapted for your own home holiday decor. The base is a birch, and it's adorned with tufts of Juniper and Bay Berry Branches. The Poinsettia blooms are made of felt.

For complete instructions and a template for the flowers, please visit The Brides Cafe.

A Fall Family Tree

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For complete instructions, visit The Bride's Cafe.

Wedding Cake Chandelier

I've started contributing DIY posts to Janie Medley's beautiful blog, The Brides Cafe. Janie is lovely gal, and I'm thrilled to be working with her.

For this project, I created a "Wedding Cake Chandelier" out of inxpensive acetate ribbon. The project isn't difficult to make, but it does require a little bit a time to construct.

For complete in structions, visit The Bride's Cafe

My, Oh My, It's Martha !!

A few months back, I got an email from Katie, style director over at Martha Stewart Weddings. They were putting together a feature on hand made wedding elements, and she asked me if I would want to contribute to it. Of course, I jumped at the chance. I've been a fan of the magazine since day one, and I have bought literally every single issue. To be asked to be a part of it all was such a huge thrill, an honor and a complete dream come true.


After a few emails and phone calls, we figured out the color direction for the bouquet I would be making. I went shopping for ribbon, fabric and paper in whites, creams, and yellow tones, then shared my samples with Katie


Next, I did a little experimenting with some new flower ideas. I worked with linens and cottons, both patterned and plain. I also worked with crepe paper.


I made hundreds of fabric and paper leaves and petals. The flowers were constructed and arranged into a bouquet. The bouquet was carefully packed, then shipped of to New York for the photo shoot.



The issue hits the stands today. You'll find my bouquet on page 138.





A coordinating boutonniere is also featured in "A Note From Darcy" on page 20.



A huge thanks to Katie, Shira and all the fine folks at MS Weddings who made my dream a reality.

Woodsy Little Wedding

Here are a few pics of a recent custom order I made for a lovely Portland bride.

Bouquet with Birds

Tree Pedestal Cakestand

They hardly cost a thing to make, and only take a little time. You can stack them high and display cupcakes, or cluster them together and display cakes and pies.
For complete instructions, visit Once Wed.

Art in the Woods

A long time ago, I can't even remember exactly what year it was, I collaborated with my friend Eileen Ward on this outdoor installation.

We both made a car-load of furry blue balls of various sizes, and with our husbands' help, decorated a cluster of trees. It was in the woods near Duvall, Washington, and part of a big outdoor art and music festival.

I have this fantasy that all of the balls have stayed perfectly in place and are now covered in inch-thick moss. Maybe a few bits of blue fur got picked off by birds, then worked into their nests in the surrounding trees.

I would love to return to this spot and see what remains.

Tacoma is for Lovers

Tomorrow (April 26th) from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM , I'll be setting up shop at the Tacoma is for Lovers artist craft sale at the Blackwater Cafe. I'll be selling my crafty things and kitty cards too.

There are lots of great vendors participating, so please come on by. My fingers are crossed for a beautiful day.

Hope to see you there!

The Weekly Volcano did a little write-up on the sale. Pick up a copy or visit their website to see a list of all the participating artists and crafty folks.

Tacoma is for Lovers
at the Blackwater Cafe
743 St Helens Ave
Sunday, April 26th 11 AM - 4 PM

Bird and Flower Garland

For this week's DIY post on OnceWed, I created this little garland of Baby's Breath and Birds. Please visit OnceWed for complete instructions and a template for the birds.

Flutter Bye!

Thanks to all who stopped by Flutter this past Saturday. It was a pleasure to meet all of you! A HUGE thanks goes to Cindy (dear friend and Flutter's proprietress) who worked so hard to make it all happen.
I left a few corsages and bouttonieres at Flutter, so if you couldn't make it to the show on Saturday, you can still pick up a piece.

Flutterload!

I'm packing up the goods, and heading down to Portland today. I've got oodles of new things to share, please swing by Flutter and say hello.

Saturday, April 4th from 11 AM to 6 PM

xo Laurie