Bridal Basics: February 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Ambassador Golf - Bridal Open House - By RSVP

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Crystazzi Wedded Bliss

Say “I do” to do-it-yourself style. Create this blissfully inspired necklace for your wedding day.

Materials:
Sterling Elegance® Heart Toggle – Silver
Sterling Elegance® Open Jump Rings, 4mm
Sterling Elegance® Open Jump Rings, 6mm
Sterling Elegance® Head Pins (11 pk)
Sterling Elegance® Curb Chain, Small (2 pk)
Crystazzi® 4-Strand Connector
Crystazzi® Pearl, 10mm – White
Crystazzi® Pearl, 8mm – White
Crystazzi® Crystal Twist, 10mm (7 pk.)
Crystazzi® Round , 8mm (6 pk.) – Peach
Ribbon
Ribbon Ends
Round Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Needle Nose Pliers

Instructions:
Cut two 3" lengths of ribbon.

Thread a 6mm jump ring onto a length of ribbon and fold the ribbon in half. Attach a ribbon end. Repeat for the second ribbon.

Use 6mm jump rings to attach a clasp end to each ribbon end.

Attach a four-strand connector to each ribbon jump ring.

Cut a 10" and a 3½" length of chain.

Using 4mm jump rings, attach each end of the 10"chain to a four-strand connector.

Approximately 3½" in each end of the 10"chain, attach an end of the 3½" chain. Use 6mm jump rings.

Make (48) peach round drops, (30) 8mm pearl drops, (25) 10mm pearl drops and (52) crystal twist drops. Attach the drops randomly along the chains.

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Labels: crafts, do it yourself, jewelry, wedding jewelry

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Crystazzi Diamonds and Pearls Bracelet

Design a day that reflects your true bridal style. Make an impression on guests with this stunning, do-it-yourself diamond and pearl bracelet.

Materials:
Sterling Elegance® Oval Link Necklace Chain (2 pk.)
Sterling Elegance® Rope Toggle, Small
Sterling Elegance® Circle Bar Connector (2 pk.)
Sterling Elegance® Head Pin, 25mm (6 pk.)
Sterling Elegance® Head Pin, 35mm (6 pk.)
Sterling Elegance® Open Jump Ring, 4mm (2 pk.)
Sterling Elegance® Circle Link Chain
Crystazzi® Round, 8mm (2 pk.) – Crystal
Crystazzi® Bicone, 4mm (1 pk.) – Crystal
Crystazzi® Satin Round, 8mm (2 pk.) – Light Smoke
Crystal Rhinestone Chain
Pearls, 6/8mm – White
Pearl Mix, 10/12mm – White
Needle Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Round Nose Pliers

Instructions:
Attach a toggle clasp end to the center link of each chain using 4mm jump rings.

Use jump rings to attach each chain to the top loops of the circle bar connectors.

Use additional jump rings to connect the center link of chain to the center circle of the connector. Repeat for the second chain/connector.

Cut five 5½" lengths of oval link chain.

Using 4mm jump rings, connect the chains to the circle bar connectors, one chain per connector loop.

Make (28) 4mm crystal bicone links and (24) 3mm pearl links.

The links are used to connect the five chains together at the solid rings between the oval links. There are 13 sections. The pattern starts with 4mm bicones and each section alternates between the pearls and bicones.

Attach a rhinestone chain end to each end of the rhinestone chain. Connect one to one end of the bar connector jump rings. Zigzag the chain along the five chains, using jump rings to connect the rhinestone chain to the oval chains. Continue wrapping it. Connect the other end of the rhinestone chain to the other bar connector.

Make 60 drops, a mix of pearls and crystals, and attach the drops in clusters along the oval chain.

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Labels: crafts, do it yourself, jewelry, wedding jewelry

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Monday, February 11, 2013

David Tutera™ Heirloom Romance Wedding Votives

Add a bit of beauty to glass votives with ribbon and a decorative brooch for a pretty accent on your wedding day.

Materials:
David Tutera™ Brooch
Glass Votive(s) – Style of Choice
Ribbon – Style/Color of Choice
Scissors
Low Heat Glue Gun or (3D Glue Dots)

Instructions:
Step 1 - Cut ribbon to wrap around glass votive.

Step 2 - Slide ribbon through the pin backing, center the brooch and glue ribbon ends to the glass votive.

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Labels: candle, crafts, do it yourself, holiday, valentine, votives, wedding

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Thursday, February 07, 2013

Beaucoup Beauty DIY Wedding Cake

Beaucoup Beauty

Add a touch of sophistication to your celebration with this stunning pink and brown accented wedding cake.

Materials:
Wilton Round Pan- 6 and 8 inch
Wilton Round Pan- 10 x 3 inch
Wilton Decorating Tip, No. 2
Wilton Icing Color-Rose
Wilton Ornaments: 6-1/2 inch Cake Bows
Wilton White Ready-to-use Rolled Fondant-80 ounces
Wilton Rolling Pin
Wilton Roll & Cut Mat
Wilton Easy-Glide Fondant Smoother
Wilton Buttercream Icing Recipe
Wilton Royal Icing Recipe
Wilton Cakes N More 3-Tier Party Stand
Wilton Floral Collection Flower-Making Set
Wilton Confectionery Tool Set
Wilton Flower Former Set
Wilton Gum-Tex™
Wilton Meringue Powder
Wilton Cake Circles
Wide Satin Ribbon- Brown, 76-inches long
Double-Stick Tape
Cornstarch

Instructions:
Step: 1
Assembly: In advance, add 1 teaspoon Gum-Tex to 12 oz. of white fondant; tint rose.

Step: 2
Roll out fondant 1/8-inch thick; cut flowers using forget-me-not cutter. Cup flowers on thick foam using ball tool. Add tip 2 white dot centers in royal icing. Let dry on small flower formers dusted with cornstarch.

Step: 3
Tint cake bows rose following package instructions.

Step: 4
Place 1-layer cakes (3 in. high) on same-size cake circles and prepare for rolled fondant. Cover cakes with fondant; smooth with Fondant Smoother.

Step: 5
Wrap ribbon around base of each cake; secure with tape. Attach flowers with dots of icing.

This cake combination serves 48. This number does not include the top tier.
The top tier of a wedding cake is often saved for the first anniversary.

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Labels: cake, crafts, do it yourself, wedding cake