Pin Me Up Mahin
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Jun 07
Yesterday, I braved the horrors of I-25 traffic with my mom to attend my first dress fitting at Anna B猫.We arrived at the salon 10 minutes late (I hate you traffic for making us late!), and we were greeted by the lovely seamstress at Anna Be, Mahin. She is a true gem. Her Eastern European accent is charming, and she is a wit of one liners. I laughed through the whole fitting! Unfortunately, she would not let me take her picture 
because as she put it, shoots of her usually entail her behind while pinning and are not flattering. Although bummed, I obliged.Warning: Mr. Cookie read no further!
I slipped into my dress for the first time, and it fit perfectly! I
We had our civil ceremony mini-wedding in July, and it was quite enjoyable. We were at Point Dume in Malibu. We experienced some huge waves and it was a bit overcast. Fog doesn
9 plastic photo frames that fit 8″x 10″ photos – they can sit vertically or horizontally – $15 for all 9
Have a wedding item for sale? Post it with pictures in the Weddingbee classifieds and you might see it featured on the blog!Other great items for sale:David
At $350 a pair they’re not cheap, but they sure look comfortable.
Creating your own paper goods for your wedding can be great way to cut costs, but where do you start if you want to go more of the handmade route and don’t own a letterpress printing machine or a gocco? Well, leave it to Laurie Cinotto to show us how to create an adorable set of "Save the Dates" without breaking the bank. I love the concept of "printing by hand" and like so many of Laurie’s other projects the possibilites are endless. Invitations, napkins, coasters, table runners – you name it and it can be done. Enjoy!
What You’ll Need:Sticky Back Foam Sheets (2mm thick, anything thicker, won’t fit in your craft punch)Acrylic Blocks (for rubber stamping)Pigment Ink Pad(s)Card stock (12" x 12")Small paper calendarsCraft punches (an alphabet set and any other shapes you like)X-ActoknifeGluePencil with erasureScissorsRulerResources:Acrylic blocks are available in any craft store carrying stamping products. Sticky foam sheets are found in the kids craft section in craft stores. Small paper calendars are found in office supply or scrap booking stores. Directions:1. Begin by measuring and cutting a strip of card stock 3 inches wide and 12 inches long. 2. Fold in half and crease the paper, open up and lay creased side down. (see figure 1)3. Measure in two inches from each end, and fold both ends towards center crease. (see figure 2)4, On one end, use your scissors or X-Acto knife to a one inchsquare from each corner. This will leave a tab, one inch wide, on theend of your paper. 5. On the other end, cut a slit 1 1/4 inch wide in the center of the two inch end section.(see figure 4)6. Set aside while you prepare your stamp.7. Decide what you would like your stamp to say. Use youralphabet punches to punch out all of your letters for your stamp fromyour adhesive backed foam. You’ll want the sticky, paper coated sideto be on the face (front side) of the letters. (see figure 5)8. Use your craft punches to punch out any images you would liketo add to your stamp. I chose two deer craft punches for my stamp,but you can use any image or motif to coordinate with your weddingtheme. You can also draw any image onto your foam and cut it outwith an X-Acto knife or small pair of scissors to create somethingunique.9. Starting from the middle, working your way out, remove thepaper back, and stick your letters and images on your acrylic block. Besure that your letters and images are in reverse and use the guidesprinted on the block to keep things straight. If your block isn’truled, lay your block over a sheet of graph paper while you work. (seefigure 6)10. When all letters and imagesare inplace,ink up your stampusing a pigment ink pad. I prefer to use a smaller one rather than alarge pad. I find it’s a little easier to control the application ofink with the smaller. (see figure 7)11. Give your stamp a trial run on a scrap piece of paper. Place the paper on a smooth, even surface. Place the inked side ofyour stamp on the paper and press firmly. Carefully remove. Ifyou’re pleased, ink up again, lay your creased and folded card stockflat, and stamp just below the middle crease. (see figure 8 and 9)12. Set aside the stamped card stock and allow to dry.13. Take your paper calendar and open it up to your wedding date. Take a pencil eraser, dab it on an ink pad, and stamp a dot on thecalender to mark your date. (see figure 10)14. Glue your calendar on your card stock, just below your stamped text and image.(see figure 11)15. Insert the tab into the slit to complete your desk calender.(see figure 12) Fold it flat to fit in an envelope along with anyother information or details you would like to send to your guests.You can create these custom stamps to decorate invitations,envelopes, place cards or any other paper products. You can use fabricinks instead of pigment inks to stamp on fabric napkins, table clothsor table runners. The possibilities are endless. Even though you are working with inks for rubber stamps, whenthey are printed using the foam stamps, they have a quality similar toa silk screened image. When you are through with your project, youcan remove your letters and images, clean with alcohol, and use again. What it cost:Sticky foam sheets – $.99 eachAcrylic blocks $4.99 for one small and one mediumMini paper calendars $.50 eachCard stock $.50 a sheet (each sheet yields 4)Alphabet paper punches $40 for a setSmall pigment ink pads $3.00 eachLaurie, Once Wed wouldn’t be where it is today without you! Thank you for always being so generous with your time, talents, and resources.
*All photos by Matt MillerAfter we were finished playing in the field, Matt asked us where we
Mrs. Firefly was able to find a beeautiful mother of the bride gown at Lord &; Taylor. They also have a great selection of cocktail dresses!(via nymetro)