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Edible Favors

Edible favors are all the rage right now. They are the one thing that, when given at a wedding as a favor, doesn't get left behind when guests leave. We had the lovely pleasure of attending a beautiful wedding in Pittsburgh this past weekend for Lauren and Matt. Not only did this wonderful couple have a box of chocolatey goodness at each table setting but they also had a cookie buffet!

I'm not sure if this is a new favor trend or not but this is the first time that I had seen it done. And let me tell you, if you want your guests to get up and mingle around, this buffet will do it. I have never seen so many adults migrate to one spot so quickly...well except for an open bar. :)

What a great way to show off your favorite family recipes. Not sure what to use, well here are a few of our favorites made by some sinfully sweet etsians.

Source Maria Elena Events (click on picture to be linked to shop)

Source Fortune Cookie Cafe (click on picture for link to shop)

Source Sugar and Flour (click on picture to be linked to shop)

Source Vintage Confections (click on picture to be linked to shop)

Raspberry Beret

As I lay here trying to recover from a nasty tetanus shot I decided to give you a little eye candy. Hope you enjoy!!

Fashionistas Wanted

Alright, my oh so in style freinds, I need an opinion about a dress I purchased for a wedding.

Sorry I can't a bigger picture but it is an Evan Picone Dancing Daisy dress. We have a wedding to go to in 2 weeks that is semi-formal and I want to make sure that I am not underdressed. I am planning on making some jewelry to dress it up a bit. Opinions, please?!

Featured Artist and Giveaway!!!!

Featured Artist- Paper Cakes by Rachel

When we first saw these yummy paper cakes we knew we had to feature Rachel! I mean why wouldn't we?! It's all the decadence and none of the guilt! Rachel is a stay at home Mom of two small children. She loves doing crafts because it allows her to be creative. She also loves ALL handmade items because they have such a personal touch to them.

We asked Rachel how she got started in crafting, "I started making paper cakes when I was asked to be in charge of the party favors and centerpieces for my Father-in-laws surprise birthday party. It just really blossomed out from there because after the party I was getting calls asking for cakes. I really enjoy making them because there are so many possibilities!"
What is your favorite material to work with and why? "Ribbon is my favorite because I just think that it is soooo beautiful and there are so many different kinds! It can really dress-up just about anything and is so easy to work with!!! :)"
Where is your business based? "My business is based out of my house. It is starting taking over more and more space!" Do you have a dedicated work space, and what do you love about it? "I do have a dedicated space and what I love the most it is the ribbon holder that my husband had made for me!"
What inspires you? "Oh my gosh.... so much inspires me! Just a couple are my children, my customers, real cakes, and the design and color combination of clothing."
What is your favorite crafting tip? "Less is more when using a hot glue gun." What is your favorite supply store and why? "I love Hobby Lobby! Just so much to choose from at really good sale prices!

Rachel is giving away a $10 gift certificate to one lucky winner to use for any cake your heart desires. Entries must be received by May 31st 2009 at 12pm EST to be considered. We will choose a winner at random on June 1st. Please leave a comment below if you would like to be entered telling us what you would use one of these delicious cakes for - bridal shower, baby shower, wedding favor, birthday party, etc. You can also enter for a second chance to win by blogging, twittering, or facebooking about this giveaway. Just be sure to leave a second comment with a link to your post.

Check out more cakes at Rachels Etsy shop or her website www.papercakesbyrachel.com


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Want to be featured as our next artist? Drop us a line at ellascottjewels@hotmail.com

Coming Soon....

New Earrings and a Featured Artist with Giveaway!!! Stay tuned, we have been very busy, potty training x2, and sick. Hopefully I can catch up this weekend. Hope everyone is doing great!!

Creativity Challenge

At the beginning of the month I responded to a creativity challenge thread on etsy and received 3 vintage pharmacy labels from TinkersShop to create whatever my heart desired. Well, I think that maybe my creativity fell a little short from some of the other shops participating.

Epherma Earrings from DesignsByTwilight

Little Brown Jug from WhatOnceWas

and my designs

Sweet Tea and Sorbet

Our newest additions......Sweet Tea Earrings

Green Tea and Honey Earrings

Spring is in the Air Earrings

Orange Raspberry Sorbet Earrings

Simply MAUVElous Earrings

Seafoam Serenade Earrings


Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

2009 Wedding Pledge

I've taken the pledge to write about a person in the wedding industry I admire. This pledge was brought about by http://www.bridetide.com/ and as soon as I heard about it I knew that I had to do it. So without further ado, today I give you Kristin from iDoOriginals.

Kristin launched iDoOriginals in 2006 as an affordable avenue for brides to completely personalize every aspect of their own special day. She actually started her business after making her own wedding personal with great monograms and carried that over to other brides she met on the knot. Today she offers monograms, aisle runners, table runners, banners, parasols, candles and embroidery, even corporate logos. She has been featured in the knots Best of Weddings 2009, Northern Virginia Bridal Planner, and Wedding Style Magazine and buzzed about on many different online publications. Kristin truly has a knack for creating the beautiful and breathtaking pieces guests will rave about at weddings.

Here are just a few of my favorite pieces she has done recently:

Thanks Kristin for helping make weddings more personal and beautiful!!

Remembering

This week weighs heavy on my heart. Thursday April 16th marks the second anniversary of the horrible events that took place at Virginia Tech. While I am not an official Hokie, I graduated from Radford, my blood will always run maroon and orange. I lived in Blacksburg, VA for six years and VT was a huge part of my life. My husband actually attended VT for the first part of his college career and was actually a VT cheerleader...no laughing. :)

While life continues to go on I don't want anyone to forget the special people that were lost that day. If you would like to learn more about the individuals on the list below you can read about them here. Please keep the family and friends of these individuals in your thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult week.

We Remember

Ross A. Alameddine
Christopher James Bishop
Brian R. Bluhm
Ryan Christopher Clark
Austin Michelle Cloyd
Jocelyne Couture-Nowak
Kevin P. Granata
Matthew Gregory Gwaltney
Caitlin Millar Hammaren
Jeremy Michael Herbstritt
Rachael Elizabeth Hill
Emily Jane Hilscher
Jarrett Lee Lane
Matthew Joseph La Porte
Henry J. Lee
Liviu Librescu
G.V. Loganathan
Partahi Mamora Halomoan Lumbantoruan
Lauren Ashley McCain
Daniel Patrick O'Neil
Juan Ramon Ortiz-Ortiz
Minal Hiralal Panchal
Daniel Alejandro Perez
Erin Nicole Peterson
Michael Steven Pohle, Jr.
Julia Kathleen Pryde
Mary Karen Read
Reema Joseph Samaha
Waleed Mohamed Shaalan
Leslie Geraldine Sherman
Maxine Shelly Turner
Nicole Regina White