Innholdsfortegnelse for 2016 i Handmade Weddings

Every bride-to-be dreams of a wedding filled with unique and memorable touches, designed to leave friends, family and, of course, the happy couple buzzing from the warmth of the day. And there are plenty of easy ways to do this with Handmade Wedding showing you how. Bursting with gorgeous, easy-to-do DIY ideas, here’s all the inspiration you need for a wedding day with a real difference. Grouped together in on-trend themes such as classic vintage, rustic botanical, festival and colour pop, there are beautiful, simple projects with step-by-step instructions. Check out the hessian ‘Mr & Mrs’ bunting (p10), vintage teacup candles (p30), stunning bridal hairband (p62) and show-stopping paper rose bouquet (p53). We also have real-life weddings, packed full of imagination, individuality and character – a wonderful taster of all…

YOU WILL NEED 16 X 16MM (3/4 X 3/4IN) SQUARE CUFFLINK BLANKS – BLACK 16 X 16MM (3/4X 3/4IN) SQUARE, CLEAR EPOXY STICKERS E6000 GLUE 1MM GREY BOARD OLD BOOK CUFFLINK BOX TO DISPLAY YOUR ITEMS Cufflinks make a great thank you gift for the men in your wedding party and these attractive designs with little snippets of literature can be adapted to suit the recipient. Browse your local charity shops and find text from a romantic novel or poem – these cufflinks are created from a love poem by John Donne. They are really easy to make as you can buy self-adhesive epoxy resin squares that simply stick onto the text. This is much easier than trying to keep the cufflinks flat while you wait for liquid resin mix…

Making your own wedding day jewellery might seem a daunting idea, but hopefully this project has shown that it's simple - and lots of fun too. If you're tempted to whip up more accessories for your big day - for you, your bridesmaids, or perhaps as gifts for friends and family who've helped you out - then take a look at Jewellery Maker. You can visit Jewellery Maker online at www.jewellerymaker.com, where you'll find tutorials and expert tips, as well as a store selling everything from starter kits to gemstones. There's even a new 'Get started' area of the site (www.jewellerymaker.com/ getting-started) designed especially for jewellery-making newcomers, where you'll find information on basic techniques. You can also see the Jewellery Maker team in action every day on Jewellery Maker TV…

YOU WILL NEED 1M (40IN) COTTON GINGHAM 1M (40IN) COTTON WOODLAND PRINT 5M (161/2FT) GREEN BIAS BINDING 2M (80IN) COLOURED RIBBON GREEN COTTON THREAD TEMPLATE (SEE PAGE 125) SEWING MACHINE TAPE MEASURE SCISSORS PINS IRON AND IRONING BOARD Bunting is a great way to easily and quickly decorate your wedding venue, and instantly gives a vintage-style vibe. While Jane has used a cute woodland theme fabric backed with gingham checks, the possibilities are endless and you can mix and match as many different prints as you wish. Best of all, this is one wedding decoration that can definitely be reused for parties or to brighten up your garden, and when you see it again it’s sure to bring back a host of happy memories of your big day! Use offcuts…

YOU WILL NEED THIN A4 WHITE AND RED CARD HEART-SHAPED PUNCH SMALL CELLOPHANE BAGS COMPUTER AND PRINTER If music be the food of love, play on! Throwing confetti on the happy couple is an Italian tradition that has become a firm fixture at weddings, and these music-themed cones are a lovely way of presenting it to guests. If you plan to throw confetti after the ceremony, we advise checking with your venue first to make sure that it allows it, as not all do. If this card-type of confetti isn’t permitted, then you can fill your cones with rose petals instead, or forgo throwing it and sprinkle it over the tables. The cones would also make great favours for your guests, as you can fill them with sweets or sugared…

YOU WILL NEED CASCADE ULTRA PIMA COTTON (100% COTTON, 100G/200M), 1 SKEIN OF EACH: CHARTREUSE (3746), BUTTERCUP (3748), DELPHINIUM (3706), REGAL (3708), PERIWINKLE (3726) A 3.5MM (US E/4) HOOK TWINE MEASUREMENTS 5.5CM (21/4IN) DIAMETER Forget napkin rings – these soft yarn pansies and garden twine ties are the perfect way to add rustic loveliness to your table settings. Enjoy an afternoon of crochet with your crafty friends and watch the pansies pile up! We love the cool blues and lilacs, but you can adapt the design to any colours you choose and use satin ribbon rather than twine if you like. Pair with a plain napkin to let these cheerful little flowers take centre stage. NOTES Make 1 Pansy for each napkin ring, using the following choice of shades: Yarn…

YOU WILL NEED VINTAGE-STYLE TEA CUPS AND SAUCERS WITH A 10CM (4IN) DIAMETER AT THE TOP POTTING COMPOST ACTIVATED CHARCOAL A VARIETY OF SUCCULENTS AND CACTI IN DIFFERENT COLOURS AND SHAPES GRAVEL Combining pretty succulents and cacti with delicate china is a match made in wedding heaven! Scour charity shops and car boot sales to find teacups and saucers – choose a colour palette of three or four shades, or go for an eclectic mix and match feel. Your teacup garden can be made in advance of the big day, and then kept fresh with occasional watering and lots of light. On the day, it won’t take long to group them in clusters on the tables as centrepieces that will set your botanical tone beautifully. You could also plant individual…

YOU WILL NEED 11CM X 40CM (4¼ X 15¾IN) OF IVORY THICK MATTE SATIN 11CM X 40CM (4¼ X 15¾IN) OF IVORY THICK SHINY SATIN OR SILK 6 VINTAGE-STYLE PEARL BEADS IN VARIOUS SIZES 18 X 2.5CM (7 X 1IN) PALE BLUE VINTAGE RIBBON SCRAP OF VINTAGE LACE FOR LEAF BLANK SILVER HAIR CLIP 5CM (2IN) CIRCLE OF WHITE FELT HOT GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICKS NEEDLE AND THREAD SCISSORS PINS Stand out from the crowd in this striking, luxurious hair flower which will give any wedding outfit a unique, individual flair. We love the understated super-chic ivory, but if you’re after a eclectic look assemble your flower from colourful fabrics, beads and even sequins! It’s really easy to make, just follow our instructions below and if you’re in the…

YOU WILL NEED FOR THE SPONGES 2 X 350G (12 ½OZ) SELF-RAISING FLOUR 2 X 350G (12½OZ) CASTER SUGAR 2 X 350G (12½OZ) BUTTER, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 12 EGGS 4 TSP BAKING POWDER 4 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT PINK FOOD COLOURING GREASEPROOF PAPER FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM 700G (1LB 9OZ) ICING SUGAR, SIFTED 300G (10½OZ) BUTTER, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT 200G (7OZ) WHITE CHOCOLATE JAM JARS, BAKERS TWINE AND DISPOSABLE WOODEN FORKS TO SERVE MAKES: 14 “Delicate sponge intesspessed with plump layers of butterscream – these cakes will definitely taste as good as they look!” These delicate little cakes are a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds – we defy anyone to resist their charm! Ombre cakes are a big trend in the world…

Who doesn’t love bunting? The sight of it is enough to turn your thoughts towards a party, so what better way to get your guests as excited as you are about your special day than with this oh-so jolly wedding stationery? We’ve chosen complementary papers from the range available at Imagine DIY. However, bunting is so versatile you can mix and match any offcuts that you have to hand. Choose particular patterns and textures to suit your wedding theme or give each guest their own unique invitation, using papers that you know they’ll love. We’ve shown designs here for an invitation and order of service, but you can easily adapt them to create savethe-date cards, thank you notes or even place names. INVITE YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH INVITATION ½…

YOU WILL NEED STRAIGHT PIECE OF WOOD FINE SANDPAPER 38MM HOLE CUTTER 35MM FORSNER DRILL BIT CHISEL HAMMER TEALIGHTS PENCIL NATURAL BEESWAX AND CLOTH Set the scene for your wedding feast with this magnificent tealight table centre. Let your imagination run riot with how to dress it – pretty coloured glasswear, votives, flowers and shells will all look fabulous. Or, go all-out kitsch with retro figurines, found curios or ornaments from your childhood! Position your tealights randomly as we have, or in a straight line if you prefer. HOW TO MAKE THE WOODEN TEALIGHT TABLE CENTRE Step 1 Tidy up your piece of wood by sawing the ends straight and sanding down any rough areas. Keep in mind whether you want a rustic look or a neat finish to decide…

Assemble these low maintenance displays in advance! YOU WILL NEED FOR THE TIN POTS COLLECTION OF TIN CANS WITH APPEALING DESIGNS PRINTED ONTO THE METAL MASKING TAPE ELECTRIC DRILL AND DRILL BITS HYDROLECA OR GRAVEL JOHN INNES NO. 2 POTTING COMPOST HORTICULTURAL GRIT DIBBER, CHOPSTICK OR PENCIL DECORATIVE GRAVEL PLANT LIST ALOE ARISTATA ALOE BREVIFOLIA CHAMAELOBIVIA ‘KAWINAI’ CHAMAELOBIVIA ‘ROSE QUARTZ’ ECHEVERIA AGAVOIDES ‘RED EDGE’ HAWORTHIA GLAUCA VAR. HERREI F. JACOBSENIANA PACHYPHYTUM HOOKERI REBUTIA SPECIES SEDUM ‘SPIRAL STAIRCASE’ STENOCEREUS DUMORTIERI Give your wedding an instant fiesta feel with a collection of blooming desert plants in super-colourful tin cans. They’ll look stunning when grouped together as a centrepiece on each table, as well as being great to decorate other areas of the venue such as the cake table and gift area. These…

Your wedding is the ideal opportunity to take the glue gun out and get creative, filling both the run up to the event and the day itself with a host of unique, handcrafted items. The good thing about a handmade wedding is that you can take on as many projects as you’re comfortable with, as it will look equally good whether you have just a few crafty touches or indulge in an all-out DIY fest. Not that we think you need any more convincing (you’re reading this magazine, after all), but we’ve put together our top ten reasons to embrace a handmade wedding. 1 YOU CAN PERSONALISE YOUR DAY AND MAKE IT UNIQUE There are some elements of a wedding that have to be included – the vows, the food,…

YOU WILL NEED A4 MEDIUM-WEIGHT CARD A4 PATTERNED PAPER (DOWNLOAD THIS TSURU PAPER FROM ALLFULLOFLOVE ON ETSY.COM) GLUE AND SPRAY ADHESIVE CALLIGRAPHY PEN…

YOU WILL NEED 2M (78¾IN) OF GREY DOUBLE SATIN RIBBON 4CM (1½IN) WIDE 75CM (29½IN) OF GREY DOUBLE SATIN RIBBON 5CM (2IN) WIDE 120CM (47¼IN) OF GREY ORGANZA RIBBON 4CM (1½IN) WIDE 1M (39½IN) OF CREAM DOUBLE SATIN RIBBON 2.5CM (1IN) WIDE 1M (39½IN) OF CREAM TULLE RIBBON 3CM (1¼IN) WIDE GREY SEWING THREAD AND NEEDLE SCISSORS 5 X 10CM (2 X 4IN) OF CREAM FELT 2 X 12MM RHINESTONE EMBELLISHMENTS 3 X 10MM SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL SEW-ON FLAT BACKS IN SILVER SHADOW (3204) 4 X 4MM IVORY PEARLS 20CM (8IN) OF IVORY GUIPURE LACE EDGING If you’re a crafty bride, then this gorgeous sash will be right up your street! It’s a beautifully stylish way to customise a hand-sewn wedding dress, or a plain one bought from the high street.…

YOU WILL NEED VINTAGE CUPS CONTAINER CANDLE WAX WICK METAL WICK TAB COLOURED DYE SAUCEPAN DOUBLE BOILER INSERT OR A HEATPROOF BOWL SCALES OLD SPOON FOR STIRRING WAX SCISSORS PLIERS MEASURING JUG PENCIL BLU-TACK “Love brousing through charity shops? Schedule in a fun day with a friend to hunt far the prettiest vintage treasures!” Add touches of vintage magic to your wedding space with these simple-tomake tealights that will dazzle your guests. They make such beautiful table decorations and can be personalised with a special scent. If you’re making a lot, it might be worth a small investment in a double boiler and don’t forget to ask friends and family if they have any old teacups hidden away – hairline cracks or minor chips are fine! You might find a…

YOU WILL NEED FOR THE ORANGE MACARON SHELLS 110G (3¾OZ) GROUND ALMONDS 200G (7OZ) ICING SUGAR 25G (¼OZ) GRANULATED SUGAR ¼ TSP SALT 3 LARGE EGG WHITES ORANGE FOOD COLOURING FOR THE CHOCOLATE MACARON SHELLS 110G (3¾OZ) GROUND ALMONDS 200G (7OZ) ICING SUGAR 25G (¼OZ) GRANULATED SUGAR ¼ TSP SALT 3 LARGE EGG WHITES 1 TBSP COCOA BROWN FOOD COLOURING FOR THE ORANGE BUTTERCREAM 75G (2½OZ) UNSALTED BUTTER, AT ROOM TEMP 150G (5OZ) ICING SUGAR A FEW DROPS OF ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER 1-2 TBSP MILK ORANGE FOOD COLOURING FOR THE CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BUTTERCREAM 75G (2½OZ) UNSALTED BUTTER, AT ROOM TEMP 150G (5OZ) ICING SUGAR 75G (2½OZ) DARK CHOCOLATE A FEW DROPS OF ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER MAKES: 15 MACARONS Top tip! Macaron-mad? Try coconut, pistachio, vanilla and raspberry fillings and experiment with…

YOU WILL NEED OASIS FLORAL FOAM MOSS WAX FLOWER VIBURNUM BERRIES TWINE OR RIBBON FOR TYING MOSS PINS OR PEGS FLORISTS’ WIRE “Add a touch of woodland enchantment to your wedding day by bringing the outdoors inside!” Top tip! You’ll keep the moss green by making sure it stays damp, so lightly mist it with water using a spray bottle. The giving of rings is an important and sacrosanct part of the wedding ceremony, and this beautiful soft moss ring pillow will appeal if you want something a little different on your big day. Simply made, the moss is fixed to a circle of Oasis with a small sprig of flowers and berries and a delicate ribbon. Its pretty simplicity is an ideal background for the star of the show,…

Add paper roses to wreaths, garlands and table centres YOU WILL NEED FLORIST CREPE PAPER 18-GAUGE FLORAL WIRE FLORIST TAPE SCISSORS HOT GLUE GUN WIRE CUTTERS “Layer pink ombre paper petals far a beautiful, realtistic use, which is bith effartessly elegant and timelessly natural – just like the bride!” Handmade paper flowers are enjoying the limelight right now and these showstopping crepe roses are perfect for styling all-out romantic, natureinspired weddings. They’re sure to wow your guests, plus they’re a real joy to make as florist crepe paper has lots of body that holds its shape well, perfect for forming the rose petals. We adore the girly pink shades, but if this doesn’t fit your wedding theme, just pick a different colour, vamp it up with black flowers, or dye…

Make in an afternoon using a favourite piece of lace YOU WILL NEED LACE MATCHING THREAD SMALL BUGLE BEADS LONG BUGLE BEADS SEED BEADS WATER-BASED FABRIC STIFFENER PAINTBRUSH FABRIC ALICE BAND SMALL EMBROIDERY SCISSORS Turn heads in this utterly romantic, nature-inspired lace crown, made by milliner Ann-Marie Faulkner in conjunction with Most Curious Wedding Fair. Choose lace with big floral motifs that are easy to cut out, then all you need are some basic sewing skills to create this wonderfully lightweight accessory, perfect for a bridal starlet on her special day! As the headpiece is too beautiful to keep hidden away after the wedding, you could still carry this off at your next bash – just dye it or add some embellishments to give it a refresh. HOW MAKE THE…

YOU WILL NEED CASCADE ULTRA PIMA COTTON (100% COTTON, 100G/200M), 1 SKEIN OF EACH: SPROUT (3740), BUTTERCUP (3748), NATURAL (3718) A 3.5MM (US E/4) HOOK SILVER RIBBON (1M/39IN) MEASUREMENTS FLOWER AND LEAVES SECTION: 28CM (11IN) LONG WILD DAISY: 6CM (2¼IN) DIAMETER Indulge your wild and free side and create this stunning floral crown – it’s just the ticket for a natural goddess on her special day. You’ll have it finished in no time – just crochet the daisies and leaves then sew them to a length of silver ribbon. Bare feet optional… WILD DAISY (MAKE 4) With Buttercup, ch5, ss to first ch to join into a ring. Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st), 8dc into ring, ss to first dc to join, change to Natural. Round…

YOU WILL NEED CASCADE ULTRA PIMA COTTON (100% COTTON, 100G/200M), 1 SKEIN OF EACH: PINK SAPPHIRE (3702), DELPHINIUM (3706), PERIWINKLE (3726), CHARTREUSE (3746), LIPSTICK RED (3755), BUTTERCUP (3748), NATURAL (3718), REGAL (3708), SPROUT (3740) A 3.5MM (US E/4) HOOK HALF A POLYSTYRENE SPHERE GREEN FELT PEARL-HEADED PINS GREEN PIPE CLEANERS TWINE MEASUREMENTS ROUNDED LEAF: 4.5CM (1¾IN) LONG DOGWOOD: 7CM (2¾IN) DIAMETER SMALL ROUNDED LEAF: 2.5CM (1IN) LONG CLEMATIS: 6CM (2¼IN) DIAMETER FORGET-ME-NOT: 4CM (1½IN) DIAMETER LARGE DAISY: 8CM (3IN) DIAMETER PANSY: 5.5CM (2¼IN) DIAMETER VIOLET: 4.5CM (1¾IN) DIAMETER A crocheted posy makes a beautiful handmade wedding extra personal, and, of course, it won’t wither or fade! It’s the details that make this gorgeous bouquet really stand out – you’ll create dogwood, clematis, forget-me-nots, pansies, violets, daisies and foliage. We love…

YOU WILL NEED CASCADE ULTRA PIMA COTTON (100% COTTON, 100G/200M), 1 SKEIN OF EACH: PINK SAPPHIRE (3702), CHARTREUSE (3746), LIPSTICK RED (3755), SPROUT (3740) A 3.5MM (US E/4) HOOK MEASUREMENTS SMALL ROSEBUDS: APPROX 3.5CM (1¼IN) TALL LARGE ROSEBUDS: APPROX 4CM (1½IN) TALL SMALL PEONY: 3.5CM (1¼IN) DIAMETER LARGE PEONY: 4.5CM (1¾IN) DIAMETER The cake topper is a lovely way to show your love of handmade, and these sweet crochet rosebuds and peonies not only look fabulous but are easy to create. Why not make extra to scatter over the tables? Give them to guests at the end of the evening to take away as a happy memory of the special day. "Handmade crochet flowesr in pretty colours and shapes add as natural charm to yous wedding." NOTES Make a selection…

YOU WILL NEED 100G (3½OZ) AMARETTI BISCUITS, LIGHTLY CRUSHED 1 TBSP FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRY POWDER FOR THE STRAWBERRY COMPOTE 350G (12¼OZ) STRAWBERRIES, HULLED 100G (3½OZ) REDCURRANTS 100G (3½OZ) CASTER SUGAR 1–2 TSP ORANGE BLOSSOM WATER (OPTIONAL) FOR THE SHERRY CRÈME PÂTISSIÈRE 350ML (12¼ FL OZ) WHOLE MILK ½ VANILLA POD 3 EGG YOLKS 75G (2½OZ) CASTER SUGAR 2 TBSP CORNFLOUR 5 TBSP SWEET SHERRY FOR THE CARAMELISED ALMONDS 50G (1¾OZ) CASTER SUGAR 75G (2½OZ) FLAKED ALMONDS FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM 300ML (10½ FL OZ) DOUBLE CREAM 1 TBSP ICING SUGAR 1 TSP VANILLA BEAN PASTE 2 PIPING BAGS FITTED WITH A PLAIN 1CM (3/8IN) NOZZLE AND A MEDIUM STAR NOZZLE SERVES 4–6 A colourful wedding needs a vibrant pudding, so complete your wedding breakfast with these yummy trifles where a flurry…

Paper roses Page 53 Trace these shapes onto your crepe paper to make the parts of your roses PHOTOCOPY @ 100% Flower girl headband Page 76 Trace these templates onto the relevant colour felt to make your headband PHOTOCOPY @ 100% Hair corsage Page 68 Copy these three templates onto paper or card and use them to cut your petals and base PHOTOCOPY @ 100% Bird place names Page 15 Enlarge these shapes and draw round them onto card PHOTOCOPY @ 125%…

YOU WILL NEED + MEDIUM WEIGHT HESSIAN (11 SQUARES PER IN) + THREADS AS SHOWN IN KEY NEEDLE + LENGTH OF RIBBON (TO HANG) MR & MRS KEY MAX. STITCH COUNT 15 HIGH X 13 WIDE 11 HPI (22-COUNT EVENWEAVE) – 3.5 X 3CM (11/4 X 11/4 IN) THIS DESIGN WAS STITCHED USING DMC STRANDED COTTON ON 22-COUNT HESSIAN OVER TWO THREADS OF THE FABRIC This beautifully simple bunting uses squares of hessian and a pared-down colour palette to create a folksy banner that’s perfect for a laidback wedding theme. The cute bride and groom ladybird at either end of the letters are a sweet touch if you’re nature lovers who might be planning a woodland wedding or an outdoor day! If you’re want something other than hessian, try stitching…

YOU WILL NEED 90 X 3MM AND 30 X 4MM ROUND IVORY PEARLS (BEAD-WORKSHOP.CO.UK) 810 X SIZE 11 CLEAR AB SEED BEADS FROM ONE HANK 8M (83/4YD) OF 0.4MM GOLD-PLATED WIRE 2M (2YD 6IN) OF 8MM IVORY SILK RIBBON Ethereal hair vines are such simple, understated bridal accessories and will really come into their own for summer weddings. The pretty combination of wire and beads creates a delicate headdress that can be worn with or without a veil. The twisting technique used to make the vine has three levels of difficulty so if you’re a beginner, then just add beads and pearls as single strands or learn the more advanced, three-leaf motif to create the fabulous design you see here. To make adding the beads as easy as possible, buy…

YOU WILL NEED A SELECTION OF DIFFERENT SCRAPS OF FABRIC: PINK AND CREAM SATIN AND CHIFFON, LACE AND HESSIAN. USE SOME SYNTHETIC FABRICS THAT WILL MELT, AND SOME NATURAL FABRICS THAT WILL FRAY HEAT TOOL (SUCH AS THE SORT USED FOR HEAT EMBOSSING) PEARL BEADS OR BUTTONS CREAM THREAD FELT This sweet wrist corsage has been lovingly made out of fabric scraps, hessian and pearl beads. Incredibly simple and great fun to make, you can be really creative with the colours, textures and the beads you choose, as well as adapting the size for your requirements. Best of all, there’s no pattern needed. We’ve given it a rustic feel by using a heat tool to gently melt the fabric and crunching and ruffling up the edges. It would look beautiful…

YOU WILL NEED FOR THE JELLIES 100G CASTER SUGAR 2 LARGE SPRIGS OF FRESH MINT PEEL OF TWO LIMES 7 SHEETS OF PLATINUM-GRADE LEAF GELATIN 750ML BOTTLE OF PROSECCO, LIGHTLY CHILLED FOR THE LIME AND MINT FOAM JUICE OF TWO LIMES 75G CASTER SUGAR 2 SPRIGS OF FRESH MINT 2 SHEETS OF PLATINUM-GRADE LEAF GELATIN SERVES 6–8 “These jellies add a deliciously playful note to the wnd of the celebration meal as the bubbles will bizz in your month!” What could be more appropriate for a wedding than a dessert that’s flavoured with Prosecco? You can serve these delicious jellies in flutes as pictured or give your sweet treats a vintage twist by putting them in mismatched teacups. The secret to keeping the bubbles is to give the mixture a…

Decorate your cake stand with a scattering of glossy cherries YOU WILL NEED FOR THE FANCIES 150G (5¼OZ) BUTTER, SOFTENED 100G (3½OZ) CASTER SUGAR 100G (3½OZ) SOFT LIGHT BROWN SUGAR 3 EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN 1 TSP VANILLA EXTRACT 200G (7OZ) PLAIN FLOUR ½ TSP BICARBONATE OF SODA 1 TSP BAKING POWDER A PINCH OF SALT 40G (1½OZ) COCOA POWDER 3 TBSP WHOLE MILK 5 TBSP CHERRY JAM 100G (3½OZ) MARZIPAN 50G (1¾OZ) WHITE CHOCOLATE, MELTED, TO DECORATE FOR THE VANILLA AND KIRSCH BUTTERCREAM 125G (4½OZ) BUTTER, SOFTENED 150G (5¼OZ) ICING SUGAR 1 TBSP KIRSCH 1 TSP VANILLA BEAN PASTE FOR THE CHOCOLATE FONDANT 500G (17½OZ) FONDANT ICING SUGAR 3 TBSP COCOA POWDER A 20CM (8IN) SQUARE CAKE PAN, GREASED AND LINED WITH BUTTERED BAKING PARCHMENT 1–2 DISPOSABLE PIPING BAGS If…

YOU WILL NEED 12 X 11.5IN OASIS HEART 5 STEMS OF PINK HYDRANGEA THREE PINK ROSES RIBBON MOSS PINS Use the same colour roses that you have in your bouquet Combining the soft, pink-tipped flower heads of hydrangea with three roses in complementary shades is a match made in floral heaven! This heart-shaped hanging is super easy to make, and you can easily have one finished in an afternoon, even if you’re new to floristry. We think it would look gorgeous when hung over the ceremony table, so there’s a heart above you as you say your vows. You could also craft several and use them to adorn the ceremony or reception space. Best of all, this is a floral decoration that can keep on being used, as hydrangeas still…

Go on a hunt for fresh garden or wild flowers and greenery YOU WILL NEED EMPTY JARS WASHI TAPE GLUE DOTS BUTTONS RIBBONS FRESH BLOOMS “Making your own rases means you can choose your own coloue themes as go far a bright and fun mismatched look.” DIY jam jar wedding decorations look fantastic, cost pennies and are quick. So raid your stash and get started! Step 1 Wrap the washi tape around the jar slowly, keeping it even all the way round. Step 2 You can keep it simple like we have or go to town and cover the whole jar. For a ‘confetti’ effect cut tape into small pieces. You can also add buttons, using handy glue dots or a glue gun, or you could just use a piece…

YOU WILL NEED OLIVE GREEN FELT MEASURING 20 X 30CM (8 X 11 ¾IN) BABY PINK, DUSKY PINK, BURGUNDY, PURPLE AND LILAC FELT: THREE PIECES IN EACH COLOUR MEASURING 20 X 10CM (8 X 4IN) 1 METRE OF BABY PINK SATIN RIBBON 1 METRE OF OLIVE GREEN SHIMMER ORGANZA RIBBON 1 METRE OF BURGUNDY GROSGRAIN RIBBON OLIVE GREEN SEWING THREAD PEARL BEAD BRANCH (OPTIONAL) SEWING NEEDLE AND SCISSORS You can’t go wrong with felt for a handmade wedding. It’s easy to work with, is super thrifty and comes in gorgeous colours. With just a few snips we show you how to transform pink, red and lilac felt into stunning roses, pom-pom blooms and spiky flowers. Fix to a hairband and ta-dah! A little girl magically becomes the sweetest flower princess…

YOU WILL NEED CASCADE ULTRA PIMA COTTON (100% COTTON, 100G/200M), 1 SKEIN OF EACH: SPROUT (3740), CHARTREUSE (3746), BUTTERCUP (3748), NATURAL (3718) A 3.5MM (US E/4) HOOK MEASUREMENTS OUR BUNTING MEASURES 140CM (55IN), BUT IT CAN BE MADE TO THE LENGTH REQUIRED. LARGE DAISY: 8CM (3IN) DIAMETER LONG THIN LEAF: 6CM (21/2IN) LONG “These daisies are so ressatile – use then to make cassages as to decarate favours and place settings.” Top tip! Whip up a few extra daisy chains to style up your marquee or barn. Or why not loop them around the trees for al fresco partying? You can never have too much bunting at a wedding and for yarn-loving brides this is the ultimate daisy chain! Crochet the daisies and leaves, sew to a knitted cord then…

YOU WILL NEED TIN CANS CLOTH WHITE SPIRIT SAND PAPER AND PENCIL STICKY TAPE FABRIC BAG FILLED WITH SAND MASONRY NAILS HAMMER SMALL MOLE GRIPS WIRE COAT HANGERS SMALL BOLT CUTTERS RING-BENDING PLIERS NEWSPAPER SPRAY PAINT These simple yet effective lanterns will instantly add atmosphere to your venue, whether they’re strung up across a marquee or clustered on a table. The sky’s the limit when it comes to the design you use – you could make a monogram of your initials, pick out a motif from your invitations or keep it simple with geometric shapes. Just add a battery-operated tealight or real candle to complete. Cool beans! Step 1 Remove the label and any blobs of glue from the can. Pack the can with sand, top up with water, and…

YOU WILL NEED COLOURED CARDSTOCK PAPERS IN A VARIETY OF SHADES AND TEXTURES (WE USED WHITE, FUCHSIA AND GOLD) PAPER PUNCHES IN DIFFERENT SHAPES (OPTIONAL – FOR EASIER PAPER CUTTING) REUSABLE ADHESIVE GLUE DOTS SCISSORS FRINGE SCISSORS PLASTIC PUSH POP CONTAINERS CONFETTI ITEMS TO FILL IT WITH - GET CREATIVE HERE! WE USED SPRINKLES, SEQUINS, PAPER FRINGE, POM POMS, PLASTIC RIBBON, PAPER CONFETTI AND DIE CUT PAPERS Get the celebrations off to a fun start with an explosion of sparkly confetti. Forget pastels and ivory, think a rainbow of colours and even neon! Play around with papers you have to hand – try packaging and magazines, too. HOW TO MAKE THE CONFETTI POP Step 1 Decide which colours work better together by placing them in cupcake tins. Step 2 Here’s…

How to cross stitch It’s so easy to cross stitch – just follow these simple steps to make the bunting project on page 10. WHERE TO START The dotted central lines on the chart should be matched with the centre of your fabric. Fold your fabric in half and then into quarters. Where the fold lines cross is where you start stitching. READING THE CHART The charts are charted on a squared black and white grid. Each coloured square and symbol represents a different thread colour. THE KEY All symbols that appear on the chart are listed in the key with their corresponding thread code alongside it. The key also tells you the different stitches used in the design. COLOUR MATCH In the key (below), the closest column of thread…