As promised last time, today's post is going to be about the wedding pressie I made for my friend.
I’ve mentioned in a few older posts that I’ve tried a
bit of papercutting before – and that’s what I decided to do for the wedding
gift.
My previous attempts at papercutting had all been from
pre-prepared outlines. But, for this
one, I wanted to design something myself.
What a job that was!!! I’d seen
some pretty things online, and got some ideas from here and there. But I wanted to add some personal touches.
Drawing is definitely NOT one of my strong points, and I think I must have drawn it out at least 25 times before I was reasonably happy with what I had. I found a picture of the gatehouse of the venue, and tried to incorporate it into the design. I’d heard that the gardens were a special feature of the place too, so I put in a tree and some grass and flowers. I also knew that the mother of the bride had been busy making lots of bunting for the occasion – so I put in some of that too! And, of course, I included a bride and groom.
Drawing is definitely NOT one of my strong points, and I think I must have drawn it out at least 25 times before I was reasonably happy with what I had. I found a picture of the gatehouse of the venue, and tried to incorporate it into the design. I’d heard that the gardens were a special feature of the place too, so I put in a tree and some grass and flowers. I also knew that the mother of the bride had been busy making lots of bunting for the occasion – so I put in some of that too! And, of course, I included a bride and groom.
The cutting out took AGES as well – and was extremely fiddly! But that was the fun bit!!! Here it is as a work-in progress.
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And here’s the finished thing.
I have to say that I was pretty pleased with how it turned
out. And, luckily, the bride loved it. PHEW!!!
Now I need to get sorting through photos to show you what
else we did in the holidays..... See you
soon!
Carly
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That is soooo neat. No wonder the bride loved it. If someone had made something like this for me, I would have loved it too. You may be proud of yourself. B.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a wonderful wedding gift, no wonder the bride was pleased.
ReplyDeleteWow Carly, that is so nice, what a fantastic Idea of yours to do that? I always find it difficult what to give as a present especially to teachers at the end of the year maybe you have a good idea?! Like with the brilliant wedding gift. Jana hope you are all well in Germany
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love papercuts ... what a beautiful, thoughtful gift ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteI love papercuts too...you may like to see my daughters efforts on my blog. She does them back to front then flips so you can't see any marks. Keep snipping! Eco Ethel xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful, I really love it.
ReplyDeleteM x
Loving it! I hope one of my future wedding guest will be so creative :)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Anni
Carly that's fantastic, well done. What great patience you must have! x
ReplyDeleteHoly moly that's incredible!! So many amazing details! Such a thoughtful and unique wedding gift! I seriously can't stop looking at it all hahaha!!!
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So lovely!
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Nina
Magdburgo isn't so far from Dusseldorf. You should come to pay a visit.
Hugs, dear!
This is brilliant, Carly! What a wonderful wedding gift!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
It's wonderful Carly! What a very special thing to make for a friend :)
ReplyDeleteWow -- impressive!! You're very talented!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks really good and what a very special wedding gift to treasure!
ReplyDeleteHey, it is really looking great and lovely. There are various gift ideas people follow to be given for their wedding, but the one used by you shared here is really amazing and very much effective as well. The beauty associated with handmade gifts is many times more than any other types of gifts because love and affection is also mixed in these. You partner is very lucky to find such a lovely partner.
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Well, That is good and attractive gift ideas. Really love those idea which is shared above and also got lots of unique gift ideas also. Keep sharing. Thanks a lot.
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