tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82178838745364246372024-03-05T00:44:06.752-05:00We Love Offbeat Etsy WeddingsNon traditional alternatives for an original weddingKrissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-24494636402678709542011-05-31T19:30:00.002-04:002011-05-31T19:30:31.614-04:00We Are Moving<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Come see our new home:</span></b><br />
<a href="http://wedeclectic.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">http://wedeclectic.com/</span></b></a>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-31303483350697021112011-05-28T07:43:00.001-04:002011-05-28T07:46:46.542-04:00Keep It Bright!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yellow is the color of summer. It is easy to keep your wedding bright with pops of yellow in unexpected places. <a href="http://etsyweddingteam.com/">The Etsy Wedding Team</a> (our sweet sister) provides classic and sometimes untraditional options. Here are a few of my favorites!!!!</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_546089845"><img alt="Couture Clay - Custom Order Deposit for Clay Wedding Bouquet" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.235075324.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="265" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51166759/shoes-bridal-and-matching-clutch">Painted Bridal Shoes and Bag by Nora Karen</a></td></tr>
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Krissy Cartwright</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Make Believe'N Wedding Alternatives LLC</span></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/makebelieven"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">www.facebook.com/makebelieven</span></a></div>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-74157753376206995442011-05-27T10:50:00.013-04:002011-05-27T13:49:35.044-04:00Carnival Themed Weddings - A Break from the Traditional<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57525538/victorian-bride-and-groom-seat-signs"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_7XzMn2aMd5yDXVYWJ9VQiw9JM1PoAMYowbd4LJZhRopCZUHjioExaJz_InZ-wAtzCQHayhoj1srbr61aHkCZ0PBpP4C0r4etjw1seft8IA7FTdLX4S8hr_yvYB7K8en-LuCdCe0whqm/s320/il_570xN.178481219.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611412569964693106" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57525538/victorian-bride-and-groom-seat-signs">Earmark Invitations</a><br /></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" >It’s summer time and you know what that means!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" >The carnival is coming to town and you have a wedding to plan :)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" >Themed weddings can be a break from the traditional church going crowd. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Imagine having a Pie-in-your-Face stand instead of the traditional smearing of the cake all over your significant other. Or how about fresh popped popcorn as a welcome munchie? We know the birdies lik</span><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" >e it better than rice.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >From the invitations to the person who pronounces you husband and wife (or ring</span><span style=";font-size:85%;" >mas</span><span style=";font-size:85%;" >ter and ringmistress) you can have a themed wedding to fill your carny desires!</span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style=" text-align: center;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Fabulous Hair from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59469930/set-of-two-braided-chignon-wig-up-do-bun">PuppyCatMeow</a></span><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59469930/set-of-two-braided-chignon-wig-up-do-bun"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ScxKp4nNSHoa2hfTuM3onTCsRJiwvY-PZpMENBjahJ93EvnRaoBxKHTK5eat3vhPc3uecEa0ZSWpfWyMrszv30nDQcf_u8MuSiriOxMAScYkvFrIeWNHa7u6Id77qLOKU917fvf1UL4p/s320/il_570xN.184986084.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611412635850104578" border="0" /></a></p><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-family: arial; text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal">Carny Masque from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74475444/fairy-rebel-papier-mache-beaded-gothic">ArtisanMaskers</a><br /></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74475444/fairy-rebel-papier-mache-beaded-gothic"><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" ></span></a><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGV6uSrzhftGIFitLH_dag13yEbkJAvR-eVZZqAYUl_iNADC_CfcbCnox5g9Q0qnD0sDkmK_6x7bnF0WaNiRTnUSPR-jc2H3lBmTTXq1bLChLji9awIHjODmNbKuhAvAUitW0MPrGHPsM/s320/il_570xN.245615682.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611412691701019522" border="0" /></a></span></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Exotic Snake Charmer/Queen from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69220438/raphaella-ruby-red-gold-autumn-feather">MoonshineBaby</a></span><br /></div><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69220438/raphaella-ruby-red-gold-autumn-feather"><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" ></span></a><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NMGe-pLSr2qtLdtdnwgk_9rqMm8Vz9iWF4AwA8FvYnxdoSfdedfVBimoS34R4y-UvlWDX0Bk2yGcd_Msdo8pS8X7_uR82z5NMPSsvPsO4pN15QamLr3H4ytFhrF3gDH619czlvSimM0t/s320/il_570xN.223725679.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611412767272331794" border="0" /></a></span></p><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Tiny Topper for the Ring from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73540478/tiny-perched-topper">DelightWorthy</a></span><br /></div><br /><p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73540478/tiny-perched-topper"><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" ></span></a><span style="sans-serif";font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbleqRpdASX01Sy0tfUhkaerurTCbi-OPtbSM0JyUmtySVi4EyGloJlBiWfhGfpryxucgrzgDWOyblLTrkeokqiH-elIKMrkbumZ3H_Xw-W80cjERlIGvMXl-dH9fqU_Mw94283elHJV7B/s320/il_570xN.241723676.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611412808846913298" border="0" /></a></span></p><br /><br />Stephanie Farley<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lacocorouge">www.LaCocoRouge.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/LaCocoRouge">www.facebook.com/lacocorouge</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-82413670776092836612011-05-26T10:00:00.002-04:002011-05-26T10:00:09.255-04:00Inspired Offbeat Etsy Wedding Ideas - Team Challenge<script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=1&l=4dc562753a318eef6d1aeae3&r=18899&t=s&m=0&u=11087470&"></script><br /><br />Enjoy this treasury of Offbeat Etsy Wedding Team members as they strut their stuff for our latest challenge :)<br /><br />Each inspired creation is a live, clickable link to each featured shop.<br /><br />Stephanie Farley<br />www.LaCocoRouge.com<br />www.facebook/LaCocoRouge<br />La Coco Rouge, LLCUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-7516166586249633482011-05-24T17:23:00.001-04:002011-05-24T19:05:02.838-04:00DIY Photo Props<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1898649268"><img alt="Carnival Printable PHOTO BOOTH PROPS Customizable - printable download pdf" height="640" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.195134320.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="425" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62493783/carnival-printable-photo-booth-props">Carnival Printable Package by Paper and Cake</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Okay so you can go out an buy amazing top of the line, high quality photo props for your special day or.....save a ton of moola by buying 'printable' props. I mean come on!! Are you really going to remember them anyway? More than likely the person in charge of collecting the props will have had one too many and will not remember. Save yourself the embarrassing conversation later and just do these DIY props :)</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="UNG DRILL Frame black Width: 23 ¼ " Height: 33 ½ " Picture, width: 15 ¾ " Picture, height: 19 ¾ " Width: 59 cm Height: 85 cm Picture, width: 40 cm Picture, height: 50 cm " height="400" src="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/ung-drill-frame-black-oval__49617_PE145488_S4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00091967">Ikea Mirror</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1898649289"><img alt="Deep Thoughts - Rectangle" height="266" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.193430647.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinkinkstudios.com/store/product.php?productid=1285&cat=25&page=2">Pink Ink Studios</a></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All of those are great DIY printable props but just in case your printer sucks or you just don't have time for DIY these are a cute and still reasonable alternative!!!!</span></div><span id="goog_1898649285"></span><span id="goog_1898649286"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
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</div>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-11532283290844537752011-05-24T14:51:00.000-04:002011-05-24T14:51:38.750-04:00Gold and Silver Hour - A Collection<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dda7e75d7eb8eefc8ffd87a" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;">'Gold & Silver Hour' </a>by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonshineBaby" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;">MoonshineBaby </a></h2><h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">Pretty shiny things for the magpie in us all! Spend that special day feeling treasured in resplendent in gifts of silver & gold! For more unique wedding ideas, visit the Offbeat Etsy Weddings Team blog: http://offbeatetsyweddings.blogspot.com/ </h2><table style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 8px; line-height: 19px; width: auto;"><tbody>
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Aranwen" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">Aranwen </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$230.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68063335" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.237473856.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68063335" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">giant Hood silver L... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrudeThings" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">CrudeThings </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$68.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55654375" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.172488665.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55654375" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">Shoes,Bridal,Fall W... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/norakaren" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">norakaren </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$225.00 </div></td></tr>
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KRISSY167" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">KRISSY167 </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$185.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37379088" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.112162305.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37379088" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">grey corset overbus... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/labellefairy" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">labellefairy </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$375.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61948365" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.193311334.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61948365" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">Oh Honey. Silkscree... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/toybreaker" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">toybreaker </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$30.00 </div></td></tr>
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/msformaldehyde" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">msformaldehyde </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$8.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/15406418" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.243377973.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/15406418" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">Confucius - Orienta... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/artisanmaskers" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">artisanmaskers </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$28.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66011130" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.208591239.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66011130" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">Steampunk brooch bo... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EdenGallery" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">EdenGallery </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$33.00 </div></td></tr>
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rtisan" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">rtisan </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$49.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63503608" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.198788037.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63503608" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">Gold Dust Falls CUS... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/battyazac" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">battyazac </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$525.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65407624" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.206172645.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65407624" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">Custom Flower Girl ... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MelinaMejiaStock" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">MelinaMejiaSto... </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$30.00 </div></td></tr>
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VespertineHollow" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">VespertineHoll... </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$18.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71138980" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.231725972.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71138980" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">The Dillon Boutonni... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBoutonniery" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">TheBoutonniery </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$12.00 </div></td><td height="110" style="border-bottom: #ececec 1px solid; border-left: #ececec 1px solid; border-right: #ececec 1px solid; border-top: #ececec 1px solid; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61678390" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.192399422.jpg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="110" /> </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61678390" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px;">Hip Steampunk Mens ... </span></a><br />
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<div style="float: left; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrudeThings" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;">CrudeThings </a></div><div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 7px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$110.00 </div></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Wedding Reception. </b>First dance as a couple, toast, groom removing and throwing the bride’s garter, brides throwing a bouquet, etc.etc…You can still have traditional wedding reception just add a little something special to it. You can make your reception a celebration to remember by using unique, fun signs and banners!<br />
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</span>BiteMeCouturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07397938464154219858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-47439534340352307152011-05-17T17:55:00.004-04:002011-05-17T18:25:16.367-04:00Getting down with the groove!<a href="http://www.iamengaged.co.uk/Planning/images/Wedding_March_Ceremony_Music.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.iamengaged.co.uk/Planning/images/Wedding_March_Ceremony_Music.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />So you are Mr and Mrs xxxxxx and it is time to celebrate. <div><br /></div><div>Your reception is decorated and the food is served so what is left apart from the evening entertainment?</div><div><br /></div><div>Now most venues will have a list of DJ that they recommend but if you are feeling a little bit more adventures then why consider the following.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Karaoke</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u></u></b>Brought to us by the Japanese, this craze has sweeped the world for good and bad reasons. For all you good singers out there, there is nothing better then belting out your favourite song to all your friends to hear. Unfortunately you will get the occasional embarrassing moment but those are the moments you will remember. </div><div><br /></div><div>So if you have brave friends and family who love to be centre stage then this is perfect. And rather then having a first dance how about a first duet?</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Friend's Band</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone know (or heard) of a friend who is in a band so why not support them by inviting them to your wedding? This was an idea I got off a friend who got married over a year ago and got his own band to play at this reception. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Technology</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>We all have them and it is a notebook (or laptop for you oldies) with your entire music collection. This is a collection of music that you love so if the venue has the facilities why not just hook up your hardware to the system and put it on random play. </div><div><br /></div><div>Of course if you are a fan of Apple products then an Ipod can be used in the same way.</div>Kitty Kanzashihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073221716668884453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-517985798296800992011-05-17T07:12:00.003-04:002011-05-17T07:12:00.258-04:00Meet Kitty of KittyKanzashi<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tsumami Hana Kanzashi - Folded Fabric Flower Hair Ornaments</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Aren't you always looking for something unique? The one little touch that expresses who you are while being beautiful and unexpected. Kanzashi ornaments are the perfect touch for anyone that has a love of Japanese culture and artwork. Kitty designs and creates some of the most spectacular pieces I have ever seen!!! Feel confident that if you love it even a little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi?ref=seller_info">Kitty</a> has put a tone of love into making the piece. I think this is a good luck charm.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Each hair clip and/or ornament can be created in any color or combination of colors. Kitty loves creating works of Kanzashi art for any reason!!!</span><br />
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</tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">From Kitty:</span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm a struggling trainee accountant who is making ends meet with her kanzashi. </span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My life (and my flat) is full of all things Japanese and as an avid collector and wearer of kimono one can not complete an outfit without a kanzashi. However I just couldn't find the kanzashi I wanted so I began to make them and soon they began to fill every space I had remaining. </span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After giving a few of my kanzashi away as gifts to my friends and being made redundant from my work, I decided that rather then waiting for the right job to turn up, I would turn my hobby into my work. Thus <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittykanzashi?ref=seller_info">Kitty Kanzashi</a> was born.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Apart from day dreaming about kanzashi and kimono, I enjoy cooking! Whether it is cakes or stews, there is nothing more relaxing then taking your frustrations out on some food especially if I am making bread which is my mini food project at the moment.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And for my geeky side, I play computer games on my PS3 and watch anime.</span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well Kitty I personally love your work and look forward to what you have up your beautiful Kimono sleeve!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Find Kitty here:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><div>Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kittykanzashi">http://www.facebook.com/kittykanzashi</a></div><div>Twitter - <a href="http://twitter.com/kittykanzashi">http://twitter.com/kittykanzashi</a></div><div>Blogger - <a href="http://kittykanzashi.blogspot.com/">http://kittykanzashi.blogspot.com/</a></div></span></div><div><br />
</div>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-66710644968383592362011-05-13T20:17:00.002-04:002011-05-13T20:19:05.670-04:00Give Your Champagne a Punch!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love all fruity sweet drinks. The discerning palate passed me completely by. We joke that if it has a screw top or the word Mad in the name I will probably love it. Classy huh? Well if you are like me (feel free to admit it here) but might not want the entire wedding reception sporting Boons Farm, try giving Champagne or white wine a punch with frozen fruit cubes. Here are my favorites :)</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Krissy </span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Make Believe'N Wedding Alternatives LLC</span></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/makebelieven"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">www.facebook.com/makebelieven</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">@makebelieven</span></div>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-60466839186841030242011-05-11T17:43:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:32:41.865-04:00Hollywood Style Accessories<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hollywood is the place of dreams and glitz. Accessories adorned with feathers seem to add that little something extra that Hollywood pulls of too well. Here is a little sampling of Hollywood styled accessories.</span></div><div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_936931507"><img alt="Black Mini Top Hat with Chocolate Rose Organza with Gold Accents, Feathers and Velvet - LA COCO-LATTE" height="266" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.237504818.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_936931496"><img alt="Bridal White Hackle Coque Feather Fascinator Comb" height="400" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.168166631.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1063161998"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="Hollywood Glam, Peacock feather bridal fascinator, 1920s flapper girl, pearl accent, OOAK, Wedding Feather fascinator" height="400" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.237229705.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="260" /></span></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Krissy Cartwright</div></div><div>Make Believe'N Wedding Alternatives LLC</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167">www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167</a></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/makebelieven">www.facebook.com/makebelieven</a></div>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-23708729988487825892011-05-10T07:12:00.000-04:002011-05-10T07:12:00.099-04:00Meet Clay Bouquet Shop<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1926067871"><span id="goog_1926067859"></span><span id="goog_1926067864"></span></a><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1926067858"><img alt="Michelle - Large Vintage style Jeweled Ribbon Headband - Gothic - Black and Purple" height="319" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.202831647.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.claybouquetshop.com/">ClaybouquetShop</a> is your one stop shop for amazing clay bouquets, jeweled ribbon headbands, bespoke brooch bouquets, and one of a kind clay accessories. </span><span id="goog_1926067865"></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I asked Jennifer of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.claybouquetshop.com/">ClayBouquetShop</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to tell me a little about herself. Here is her charming description:</span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I started crafting for my own wedding, as I didn't want to spend a trillion dollars (okay, that's a bit of an exaggeration), and I've always loved "creating." I was encouraged by family, friends, and wedding vendors to continue making bridal items, and here I am. </span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I'm a data analyst by day, working for a health insurance company. So I really enjoy coming home and creating beautiful things after running code and reports all day. </span></i><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i> My husband and I live with our three cats, and hope to move to a sustainable home in the next year or so, with a solar/wind hybrid system, a fruit orchard and an organic garden in the plans. (If I can sneak a few alpacas, goats and chickens into the barn while my husband is sleeping, all will be right with the world. That's when I'll replace my VW, whichs run on either diesel or vegetable oil, with an EV (electric vehicle). Yep, I am pretty passionate about this. </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>You go girl!</b></span><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How to find ClayBouquetShop:</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ClayBouquetShop">www.facebook.com/ClayBouquetShop</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/ClayBouquetShop">www.twitter.com/ClayBouquetShop</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.claybouquetshop.com/">www.ClayBouquetShop.com</a></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><br />
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</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Krissy Cartwright</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Make Believe'N Wedding Alternatives LLC</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">www.makebelieven.com</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">www.facebook.com/makebelieven</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">@makebelieven</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-83199043751666025182011-05-09T18:14:00.003-04:002011-05-09T21:40:27.402-04:00May's Giveaway - $30 Gift Certificate<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Do you want something whimsical and light hearted for your special day?<br />
Perhaps a conversation piece?<br />
Or what about something that signifies your role as bride & groom or Mr & Mrs?<br />
LOOK NO FURTHER!!!<br />
Here it is AND you can win a $30.00 gift certificate to the Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ourhobbytoyourhome">OurHobbyToYourHome</a>, which creates these personalized signs for your wedding!!<br />
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Shelley, at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ourhobbytoyourhome">Our Hobby To Your Home</a>, absolutely loves weddings and wants each bride and groom to have a unique and specialized sign they can use for their wedding or hang in their house. Each sign Shelley creates is personalized by font, color and size. She would love to create a sign just for you!!<br />
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Shelley says that she loves offbeat wedding as much as traditional. She is decorating for a couple that will be engaged this summer and has included a photo of them. She is honored to be a little part of their special day.<br />
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Also, Shelley loves to do custom signs for the home and Typography signs. They make amazing gifts and many couples who use them at their weddings have a special memento for years to come.<br />
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Here is Shelley's facebook page:<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurHobbytoYourHomeandWedding#!/OurHobbytoYourHomeandWedding" style="color: #0192b5; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/OurHobbytoYourHomeandWedding#!/OurHobbytoYourHomeandWed</a></span><br />
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Enter to win this giveaway by leaving a comment below, on our <a href="http://offbeatetsyweddings.blogspot.com/p/giveaways_01.html">giveaway page</a> or emailing me at vintagefrocksoffancy@gmail.com. The winner will be announced on June 1st here on the blog. Please check back then.<br />
(If I have no other means of getting in touch with you - email address, etsy account, etc... - the only other place that I can notify you is here on the blog. So be sure to check back to see if you are the winner!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Simple, fresh ingredients.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Vibrant colors.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Delicious fun.</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drink up!</span><br />
And don't forget to invite me to the party! ;)Miss Swankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10954068765424593116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-6265447946721348132011-05-06T10:00:00.000-04:002011-05-06T10:00:00.381-04:00Dress Up Your Sexy Shoes!...and Hair...and Belts...and...<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71111698/fabric-flower-red-shoe-clips-with-sweet?ga_search_query=shoe&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5901905">ManoBello</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71111698/fabric-flower-red-shoe-clips-with-sweet?ga_search_query=shoe&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5901905"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7Pu4B6CUWN40hm76oGssZLGOLua51d8JYX_n7ShMYU6vOgHq2hOro2nJqw5m9DgsF1zgBmr_DLZjPppXNMcITXzeR5WYAXi91WauWPHxQm0Bf7m7qSRr2zhWxixVWKi3sPez3yD6dzga/s320/il_fullxfull.232724002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603435101627730946" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Back in the 1950's and 60's shoe clips were a popular accessory for spiffing up a regular ol' pair of shoes. Today shoe clips are enjoying a revival of sorts and being enjoyed from weddings to daily wear.<br /><br />As hemlines become shorter or as the bride daintily, or daringly, lifts up her dress to have her shoes poke coquettishly from beneath, her shoes are on display for all to see.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72075831/fuchsia-rose-shoe-clip-set-2-by?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=shoe+clips+wedding&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Sofisticata</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72075831/fuchsia-rose-shoe-clip-set-2-by?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=shoe+clips+wedding&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkOJ6cB1WM5CcXGRmRIaPonwQfvp8aPzRzNvCG5hvZS7KjCcdlNGXSGlU57ueZTH1lkPcYbi-LMUQi-FRjXzOZ99Cd7xKM9f7CDN3bgpPO31jMb4QOhl_zg3m4Uw8fSDvSvtlI_LYQFpv/s320/il_fullxfull.235638376.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603401161381869970" border="0" /></a><br />Accessories can make or break an outfit and oftentimes are the focal point for what the outfit is built around.<br /><br />Thrifty brides will love that after the wedding their shoe clips can also be worn as lapel brooches or hair accessories. The creative bride will discover that the clips can pretty much be worn anywhere from boot toppers, to belts, pant tops, etc.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71007518/bridesmaid-rosette-clips-set-of-2-you?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=shoe+clips+wedding&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">CocoRoseCouture</a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71007518/bridesmaid-rosette-clips-set-of-2-you?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=shoe+clips+wedding&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5wMveQOKvHKyBNQxgDwGHZobU1K-0vj-Y4n39VvG1posNha6wb7MA7i-RHXrkJgRfxTitoczqOxBAo1CrYqKmCWmctdTJp3lKTTT204t62s54roTZntx6bTDBcLHCnPPWxhf2PS2qg58h/s320/il_fullxfull.231181632.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603402625260716914" border="0" /></a><br />Check out these wonderful selections from fellow Etsy sellers and remember...just because an item is being sold as one thing, it doesn't mean it can't be worn as something else!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72646889/sparkling-crystal-shoe-clips?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=shoe+clips+wedding&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Parisxox</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72646889/sparkling-crystal-shoe-clips?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=shoe+clips+wedding&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTAtLSN9kFdY4e4fAt8ykpZg8U_8xeykeUEzZcQbthBPVIhKAmzM6uMEKAcHftOv2c-9k_Q-F5goRUSUL_DTt90a-3xWb5eA76QeGT5MXwKKFpWCo2bpQ2kGiUggKZ3_gvCzUHbspZuwv/s320/il_fullxfull.238017433.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603432769795535938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71111698/fabric-flower-red-shoe-clips-with-sweet?ga_search_query=shoe&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5901905">Krissy167</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71111698/fabric-flower-red-shoe-clips-with-sweet?ga_search_query=shoe&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5901905"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZXdUd9r0Hs-m5W9VwQPP4euVYFKmhSgOaQGUxaQ2KQ1biGSPu-C9jXKfAW-KJcK8xqGRI7xXtRipB2HEG97pXtZPEhI7s_BCRZPKPGnM7CgNy_SBkLGRox5Ms64iQf9aDiHLQi1Bnu0S/s320/il_fullxfull.231625685.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603434425721165538" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXPqIevWq0qt_4LE2MMb2OtzupsJOx176NlGIx906_EPMmHXhHRFW0ehu_CWAqEC9iUP0LInv6Xr4lKf8BrbgnJ5J3zJB33DvZAZxjrR2tHfwl336zsVsCFeu9rWLZEdTZb_b6DKHw57P/s1600/il_570xN.235955425.jpg">EllieWren</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXPqIevWq0qt_4LE2MMb2OtzupsJOx176NlGIx906_EPMmHXhHRFW0ehu_CWAqEC9iUP0LInv6Xr4lKf8BrbgnJ5J3zJB33DvZAZxjrR2tHfwl336zsVsCFeu9rWLZEdTZb_b6DKHw57P/s1600/il_570xN.235955425.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXPqIevWq0qt_4LE2MMb2OtzupsJOx176NlGIx906_EPMmHXhHRFW0ehu_CWAqEC9iUP0LInv6Xr4lKf8BrbgnJ5J3zJB33DvZAZxjrR2tHfwl336zsVsCFeu9rWLZEdTZb_b6DKHw57P/s320/il_570xN.235955425.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603436385743502546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Stephanie Farley<br />La Coco Rouge, LLC<br />www.lacocorouge.com<br />www.facebook.com/lacocorougeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-64724514121267600832011-05-04T07:12:00.003-04:002011-05-04T07:12:00.236-04:00Meet The Edens<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meet Deanna and Jon Eden of Eden Gallery! This husband and wife team create amazing Steampunk wedding accessories, vintage styled head wear, and Surrealist original artwork. </span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1063339336"><img alt="Steampunk Brooch Boutonniere or Pin" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.208585200.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EdenGallery">Steampunk Gear Boutonniere</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">If Steampunk is not your thing these sweet and romantic Art Deco/1930s style head pieces surely are.</div></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1063339346"><img alt="Vintage Style Beaded Headpiece" height="400" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.208613734.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Not in the market for wearable awesomeness? Buy your wall something to show off.</div></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1063339352"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img alt="Surrealistic Oil Painting - The Philosopher" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.148668884.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="323" /></span></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-55938738552648785682011-05-04T04:00:00.000-04:002011-05-04T04:00:01.991-04:00Member Feature: Robot In Bloom<div><br />Like any bride, you have an idea how you want your wedding to look- especially the <i>flowers</i>. Today's feature is on Offbeat Etsy Weddings Team Member <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/robotinbloom">RobotinBloom</a>, whose specialty (and we mean <i>SPECIALTY)</i> is handmade paper flowers. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now, paper flowers have a HUGE benefit over flowers from a florist:</div><div><ol><li>They don't have to be kept in water (or cooled), and will not wilt</li><li>You can keep them forever</li><li>Many look so realistic, nobody would ever know (unless you wanted them to)</li><li>All the stress of working with a florist is completely gone- you can have full control over how it looks, and availability</li><li>You're no longer limited to the range of typical flower colors</li><li>You don't have to worry about your favorite flower being in season, or the prices for them!</li></ol><div><br /></div><div>I think in situations like this, a picture is worth a thousand words:</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMV7sOnH_Bp2uapyLclOPJRJ5gDNdHz7M7_DODQ7WVOFBoFPxKP9vcM86eeXjGBwujZ2ynwkA9sGDSH5KXy9o4beHtClMDpWPwH7gcDXOxwpC_dHBcuQqy0r5fVkgDpviC81pUlSl90c/s320/il_570xN.225352351.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602651959845482946" />This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69608108/custom-paper-flower-bridesmaid-bouquet">Pink Swan</a> bouquet is lively and bright- just the thing for a summer bride, or your bridesmaids!<div><br /></div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQolwVR0i8CnPTgxU5YPUnInTOCQaPktKb7t_eOD4cdvRN5fsOFlCaFL2lSv-3t2Iq6lXZ7M9S3cnz5xKw95LqjmF-8jDeNkRCF92GL72hF4m1px1jm_N8s0T9sX51h9Fe6hJtLCTDeQ/s320/il_570xN.222175194.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602651954662082434" />And this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68848842/custom-paper-peony-daisy-bridal-bouquet">Peony Daisy</a> bouquet has a gorgeous, bright cascade of flowers down the front- it's hard to believe it's paper!</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8N90A084_CEx17gCgBiVWAItc5LPtovhUNYoFf22oHOZaTgqZ70TVeVCK1VOOJ4WzYzbMG1qXktQxQDpil_SEJrkmMvv4zWMp3ZpAEAM9zqRHQAGlB7osulRLaz1MxzBB0PPeY_TAx9E/s320/il_570xN.194612641.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602651953493483410" />This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62338951/offbeat-custom-paper-flower-bridesmaid?ref=v1_other_2">Custom Paper Flower</a> bouquet has such a retro feel, it would go well at any offbeat bride's event.</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoDIPj1yeSxsApLC69lrxdHt4edhbq9SLc2yBzporlTDCVztgcTQkJqMl2PP2nDcomP53DXHiv7u4Q_yIB4usQKxI612vErtfmxC7yqt4ZeovpQH39dnQwOogxeJ8s6yl8PwPuqddV2g/s320/il_570xN.194370462.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602651948305463074" />This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62266149/custom-paper-flower-bridesmaid-bouquet">Bridesmaid Bouquet</a> has just the right colors for a summer or fall wedding. </div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">She does gorgeous custom work, and comes highly recommended by her previous customers! Swing by her shop today, and try not to drool all over the flowers- remember, they're paper!</div>Northwyke Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10875090496462614863noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-45906167123949267592011-05-03T10:21:00.006-04:002011-05-05T03:43:07.037-04:00Prying through the veil<div style="text-align: left;">The history of the veil stretches back many years and it is used to symbolise many things.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the Roman times, the bride would wear a brightly colourful veil to ward off evil spirits whereas nowadays it is used to show modesty especially in religious ceremony.</div><div><br /></div><div>Whatever are your reasons for wearing one, just make sure it reflects your personality. </div><div><br /></div><div>For those of you who want a long flowing veil clearly you are after something dramatic. This beautiful veil by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/delightworthyn?ref=seller_info">delightworthyn</a> is full of theatrical styling.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/22465191/edna-stvincent-millay-wedding-veil"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.112295401.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 285px; " /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>However maybe you are a bride who is looking for something mysterious? What about this masquerade inspired veil by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SEAMS?ref=pr_shop">SEAMS</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51764830/venice-black-lace-mask-veil"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.159212403.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 385px; " /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>And finally, for those of you who just want a hint of veil then this birdcage veil by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rtisan?ref=pr_shop">rtisan</a> will add a touch of glamour effortlessly.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48692835/bridal-bandeau-birdcage-veil-with"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.163447607.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 292px; " /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div>Kitty Kanzashihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12073221716668884453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-67473646403895463772011-05-03T08:05:00.000-04:002011-05-03T08:05:11.360-04:00Practical Tips for Offbeat Brides<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIeJ1ym0_mXD03ImqNyROaQmdWVL92E0HHCBXxhihPg7RikpJvOWq27SeREe2Zqn2fIqlcCjGx6fbiHTcbiGOYU2nQlgHdCrPT1mUlyFzgEb7HIZe1ec9hyphenhyphenCVpmwH7Eb0s0zRzwPfPic/s1600/here+comes+the+bride.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIeJ1ym0_mXD03ImqNyROaQmdWVL92E0HHCBXxhihPg7RikpJvOWq27SeREe2Zqn2fIqlcCjGx6fbiHTcbiGOYU2nQlgHdCrPT1mUlyFzgEb7HIZe1ec9hyphenhyphenCVpmwH7Eb0s0zRzwPfPic/s200/here+comes+the+bride.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>B</b></span>rides are easily daunted by the entire wedding planning process. Long ‘to do’ list for your wedding can be really overwhelming. Although offbeat wedding is lot easier to plan than a traditional one, you still cannot have your dream offbeat wedding without planning. So it’s really important that you know how to organise and proritise. Here are some of the handy tips that can help you in planning your big day.<br />
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<b>Plan ahead of time.</b> This is easier said than done. As mentioned, planning a wedding can be overwhelming so it’s easy to try and put things off until a later date. Do not postpone anything, especially if you have less than a year to prepare. Planning ahead of time can be such a benefit in so many ways. It will enable you to pick the perfect date, have a well-thought-out theme and much less stressful wedding preparations.<br />
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<b>Know what you want. </b>This is very important. You cannot move forward without you knowing how your wedding should be. Discuss with your groom the essential things, theme, number of guests and etc. Make sure that you agree on how your wedding should be. Once you know what you really want, then you can move on with the planning process. You can now start choosing your wedding dress, wedding and reception venue, flower and other important details on your special day. <br />
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<b>Stick to your budget.</b> Your wedding day is as important as the rest of your married life. It’s necessary that you stick to your budget so you can spend on some other important things. Know when to cut back, learn what to let go and keep. You want to start budgeting for ‘important things’ first like your dress, ceremony, reception venue and decorations. It will help you stick to your budget if you keep a record of what you spend (in a spreadsheet) so you’d know where how much of your budget is left and will pinpoint if you’re overspending.<br />
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<b>Have a “to do” list</b>. Having a “to do list” will help you manage your time and money well. It will guide you step-by-step. It will make your planning process faster and easier. Plus it would make you feel good when you see the list of the things you have accomplished.<br />
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<b>Delegate. </b> Don’t be afraid to ask for help from close friends and relatives. People may even volunteer their help. Don’t be afraid to accept help or ask for it – try asking for help and see what the reaction is. You’ll be able to quickly determine if someone is not so keen, but if it’s a good friend they’ll probably be overjoyed that you asked them to get more involved in your special day. <br />
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</div>BiteMeCouturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07397938464154219858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-41123634808700288052011-05-03T07:12:00.006-04:002011-05-03T07:12:00.347-04:00Rainbow of Dresses by Wedding Dress Fantasy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We are huge fans of <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy.com</a> and alternative wedding products. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/weddingdressfantasy">WeddingDressFantasy</a> fits into our idea of perfect very well! Dresses made by Wedding Dress Fantasy in New Jersey are couture creations just for you. Sized range from 0-40! Perfect for my curvy lovelies! Dresses come in 50 (yep 50!) colors but I chose to feature a rainbow to show you the available alternatives.</span></div><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do you YouTube? If so go check out Wedding Dress Fantasy gowns <a href="http://www.youtube.com/weddingdressfantasy">here</a>.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_10085232"><img alt="Red Gothic Wedding Dress CP221" height="400" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.179917172.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="324" /></a></td></tr>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Krissy Cartwright</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.makebelieven.com/">Make Believe'N Wedding Alternatives LLC</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167">www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/makebelieven">www.facebook.com/makebelieven</a></span></div>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-65805232273381657332011-05-02T11:37:00.000-04:002011-05-02T11:37:41.139-04:00Etsy Treasury Giveaway WinnerDuring April the Offbeat Etsy Wedding Team hosted a huge giveaway. This treasury was curated with 16 wedding items from members of our team.<br />
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We asked that each person who entered pick their favorite shop in the treasury. Nonlinear chose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/artisanmaskers">Artisanmaskers </a>as her favorite. Amanda and her family and friends at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/artisanmaskers">Artisanmaskers </a>create beautiful one of a kind hand-made masks for your special occasion.<br />
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A great big THANK YOU to all who entered. Visit our blog regularly for month giveaway's and unique ideas for your offbeat wedding!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFrocksOfFancy">VintageFrocksOfFancy</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-41223923733290708822011-05-01T02:52:00.040-04:002011-05-01T18:59:19.257-04:00Want Candles at Your Wedding? Plan Ahead!Historically, candles have always played an important role in wedding ceremonies and their celebrations afterward.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63115587/medium-glass-tapered-candle-holder-hand?ref=pr_sh"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 168px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.197346122.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Whether today's wedding couples want to use candles for meaningful cultural rituals, personal symbolism, or simply to create an enchanting and romantic atmosphere, the desire for their use remains strong.<br /><br />As a candle artist who provides candles for weddings all over the country, here's some critical planning advice: Ask the venue if they allow "open flame" candles! If they do, be sure to ask: Are there any restrictions on types of candles or how many are on each table? Is a city fire permit required and who is responsible for applying for it?<br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.186079915.jpg"><br /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72530566/peacock-feathers-pillar-candle-holder"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 241px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.237538059.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Just so you know, none of this is difficult to do, you just want to be sure you've done your homework ahead of time. When it comes to candles at weddings, early preparation = less stress + more fun!<br /><br />Because of the risk of fire with open flames amongst lots of people partying, many cities require venues to comply with local fire dept regulations about candle use in public gatherings. You don't want to buy 5o pillar candles, only to find out as they're being placed on the reception tables that they have to be in hurricane holders or you can't light them!<br /><br /><br />Many locations allow any type of candles as long as they are in glass or other type holders that completely shield the flame from coming into contact with flammable items (the holder usually needs to extend 1-2" above the flame).<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67984810/lantern-hurricane-lamp-stained-glass"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 157px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.216687724.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59453530/illuminera-luminary-in-ivory-white-and"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 151px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.186079915.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Shown throughout this post are some excellent candle holder choices from artists on Etsy. Just click on a photo (linked to their shop) to see the variety each artist offers.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52762535/mysterious-moss-and-lichen-covered-glass"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 131px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.162551801.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69639290/votive-candle-holder-hand-blown-art"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 133px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.225480187.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In future posts I'll give more wedding candle tips and advice.<br /><br />I'll share info on candles for your ceremony, reception, gifts to your attendants and family, and in decorating your new home.<br /><br />Help me plan my articles to readers' needs! Please tell me your personal experiences or send me questions you'd like answers to. You can do that by commenting here, via convo to ForestCandleStudio on Etsy, or via email to ForestCandleStudio [!at] gmail.com<br /><br />Best Wedding Wishes!<br />Marcie Forest<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.forestcandlestudio.com">www.etsy.com/shop/forestcandlestudio</a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.facebook.com/ForestCandleStudio">www.facebook.com/ForestCandleStudio</a>Marcie Forest of Forest Candle Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05129956646547784569noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-80244653179508826762011-04-29T08:00:00.000-04:002011-04-29T08:00:14.447-04:00Etsy Wedding Team Royalty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our not so twisted sister <a href="http://etsyweddingteam.com/">Etsy Weddings Team</a> has the traditional royal accouterments for a super classy yet stunning wedding. 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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51448036/grey-diamond-engagement-ring-designer">Grey Diamond Bow engagement ring by Laurie Sarah</a></td></tr>
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</div></div>Krissy167 Make Believe'Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900042074496576925noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8217883874536424637.post-74727646134406618122011-04-29T05:00:00.002-04:002011-04-29T11:09:06.657-04:00Pie Is the New Cupcake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perhaps by now you have heard that the ever popular cupcake is trending out and making way for PIE!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of our Offbeat team members, Dionne, from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dionnesimone">Dionnesimone</a>, made a great chocolate pecan pie for her daughter's reception. The pies were star shaped. She says pecan pie lasts well and freezes great. You could make them well ahead of time to save yourself the stress of last minute preparation.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 bag of chocolate chips<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />2 tbs butter<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 c corn syrup<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/3 c granulated sugar<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />3 eggs<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 tsp vanilla<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/8 tsp fresh grated nutmeg (optional)<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 1/2 cup pecan halves<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />prepared graham cracker pie crust<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Heat oven to 350<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Microwave chocolate and butter in a large bowl (using short intervals - you don't want to scorch the chocolate) Stir.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Stir in corn syrup, sugar, vanilla and eggs (make sure that eggs are last - you want the corn syrup and sugar mixture to cool the chocolate a little so you don't cook them on contact) <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Stir in pecans & nutmeg. <br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Pour into pie shell.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Bake for 55 min or until knife inserted 1 inch from center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />For mini pies simply use the mini pie crusts and cook for aprox 40 min or until the knife comes out clean.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />This recipe doubles and triples beautifully.<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />Package each mini pie in celophane bags purchased at craft store. Add a pretty thank you tag to the top. Use your imagination and accent with ribbon, stamps or flowers. The mini scrapbooking brads make wonderful attachments for the flower petals.</span></span><br />
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1. <b> It’s unique.</b> Perhaps some women chose an offbeat wedding because it offers them the chance to express their style and personalities. You can choose a theme in a traditional wedding but it limits you because you have to comply with certain tradition. When you choose an offbeat wedding you can express yourself better. You can have a theme of your choice. You can choose an eccentric veil, gothic fascinators and accessories, even a black wedding dress, or whatever unusual theme you want! <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rtisan"> Purple Birdcage Veil Bandeau by Rtisan </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. <b>It’s affordable</b>. An offbeat kind of wedding gives you more freedom to choose what to or not to include in your wedding celebration. It’s up to you if you want to have an expensive long white gown or an affordable funky vintage dress. You can also choose not to have an entourage so you do not need to rent their dresses. You can also skip the fancy big reception and choose a private intimate dinner with your loved ones instead. You can even use recycled materials for your wedding. If you really take a look at it, an offbeat wedding can better help you cost-cut than a traditional one. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/delightworthyn?ref=pr_shop_more">Recycled headpiece by Delightworthyn</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amandarosebridal?ref=pr_shop_more"> Vintage wedding dress by Amanda Rose Bridal </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>3. It’s fun. </b>Offbeat wedding is really cool! It’s something you will enjoy planning and having. It will be less stressful than a traditional wedding where you need to plan so many things. In offbeat wedding YOU choose everything. It will ignite your creativity and allow you to do your own thing on your special day. </span>BiteMeCouturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07397938464154219858noreply@blogger.com0