Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts
Monday, September 2, 2013

Tissue Paper Flower Video Tutorial

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Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to introduce a new blog feature- video tutorials!

 It's something I've wanted to do for a long time but taking on the feature felt very intimidating. There were so many new things I needed to learn in order to upload a single video, but luckily it all turned out to be a little easier than I thought. More time consuming, but less complicated!

 Anyway, there are a lot of details to be ironed out and lots more to learn but I'm on my way and I look forward to making more.
Please click the link below to view and enjoy the video tutorial on how I'm creating all of the tissue paper flowers that are included in our wedding centerpieces.  I hope you like it!


The link will take you to my YouTube channel which will be the home of all my future videos :)

Tissue Paper Flower Tutorial by Liz Mathews




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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Mercury Glass

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With the wedding quickly approaching we decided it was time to test out the DIY mercury glass techniques we'd seen on pinterest. The mercury glass vase centerpieces and vases are a huge aspect of the romantic, vintage vibe I'm going for with the wedding and I figured it was better to find out sooner than later if I needed to rethink things. 

 We were ready with the twenty-something glass vessels Joe and I had yard saled, plus another dozen mom and I had picked up at flea markets. (btw- flea markets are a perfect place to find them- again we never paid more that $2) as well as all the supplies they listed in the multiple tutorials I read. And while I was worrying about doing it "just right" when I got started, I quickly learned that it's nearly impossible to mess the process up, and the results we go were  phenomenal.  Like "I can't believe we pay so much for mercury glass in the store" incredible! 
As you can see, we were able to get some very unusually shaped glassware which added so much interest to each pieces. I love that they don't look "cookie cutter" and truly do look old and vintage. 
my favorite!
Each vase can be done in less than 10 minutes and they really do look amazing.  Applying the finish and perfecting each one was almost magical and I was so sad to get to the end of my glass pile. 

You can find countless tutorials for DIYing your own glass on pinterest, many with subtle differences in steps but all achieving the same beautiful results.  My suggestions are this: don't stress when getting started! All you need to know is the vinegar is the resist. It either inhibits the paint from sticking wherever it was sprayed, or it can be used on a paper towel to rub the paint off of areas that were over-sprayed. Anything goes!  Other than that you just need to make sure you are using white vinegar. We tried apple cider vinegar first and it does't work at all!
We also sprayed a handful of vases with a thing layer of matte black spray paint on the interior after the distressing was complete. It gave the pieces much more depth and an older appearance.  I suggest trying this out in light layers on once piece only before you go crazy. It's a different look, and you may not prefer it. 
don't forget to do the base!
I encourage you to give this DIY project a try. I promise you will be amazed, and hopefully have a great time hunting for vintage glass pieces. If flea markets and yard sales aren't your thing then consider hitting up the dollar tree or similar discount stores. 
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Monday, March 26, 2012

Happy Monday

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A pitcher full of white tulips...so spring-y, sweet, and tranquil.
Happy Monday!

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Saturday, March 10, 2012

The Good Life

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Recently Joe and I have been spending a lot of time discussing the possibly of moving to a new city, state, or even county. We don't feel that Baltimore Maryland is the place for us, and we are looking forward to having an adventure like this together. 

I have no idea where these talks will lead us, and not all of the places I suggest and day-dream about are totally realistic. But they certainly are fun to imagine!

It will come as no surprise that one of my dream locations in which to live would be France. Paris perhaps, but there is something very alluring about the French countryside too.
My main mode of transportation in my dream French life is always a romantic old bike adorned with a lovely wicker basket. I would fill it with the baguette, cheese, and wine I pick up at the market every day.  And in the spring and summer time I would also fill it beautiful flower that dance in the breeze as I pedal back to our maison.
Like I said, who knows were all this talk will lead us but this girl is gonna keep on dreaming...


all images via pinterest
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Tuesday

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Trader Joe's, I love you. And your super affordable flowers.
Makes me wonder why I don't always have fresh flowers in the house. They really brighten things up!

Hope you all have a cheery Tuesday!
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