Working Tuesday: Garters. The reveal!

A couple weeks ago I showed you some of the garters in process and I wanted to follow up with the big reveal! Here's my current crop of garters for the bride looking to fulfill the "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue" tradition.

I use vintage and antique ribbons, trims and buttons and combine them with new lace, beads and some newer buttons to create these beauties.

I've tried to be conscious of a range of sizes - because not all of us are a size zero!! Sometimes the size is also determined by the amount of lace I have to play with - like the third from the bottom in the picture to the left. That's a gorgeous old collar that has raised roses on it.

Anyway, it's off to add these to the ones currently in the shop (a couple of which are included in this picture). Do you know a bride who needs a garter? Remember I do custom orders!

Inspiration Thursday! DIY Wedding Invitations

I've done many, many weddings in my life. I seem to be the go-to person when a bride needs an idea for pretty much any part of the wedding. I imagine that's why when my friends see cool wedding ideas, they send them to me.

This week, a friend sent me a link to a very cool Martha Stewart Weddings project: wedding stationary. There are rose, tulip and ranunculus versions of save the date cards, invitation and reception cards and even little RSVP cards. What a wonderful way to cut costs without cutting quality. Today, this is my inspiration!

Etsy Treasury: Country Wedding

This treasury was inspired by my friend E who gave me the inspiration.

Working Tuesday: Wedding Bells Are Ringing!

Well, June is a comin' fast and furious. And you know what June means... June brides! I've been working up a batch of new garters in several different sizes - petite to plus. Usually the size depends on the amount of antique lace I have on hand. I'm busy dreaming up flowers made with rhinestone buttons and something blue beads. I've even managed to go a little non-traditional. I know, those of you who know me are gasping in shock... but I am!

So stay tuned to see the finished products. For now, you'll have to make due with bits and pieces!