Dolphin Cake Topper DIY

image: reubenvision

Not a title you see on this blog everyday. I came up with this idea when planning a memory project for my creative process class. When I was around seven years old I loved dolphins. Not the most manly thing in the world; sure I loved sharks, sting-rays & whales to but dolphins took the cake. (pun intended) That year for my birthday I was delighted to receive an ice-cream cake bearing an icing dolphin just for me. 

Fast forward a few years and I have come up with something a little different inspired by that good memory. A Maple Pecan Bunt cake with boiled icing & three flipper 'd friends leaping into the sky. I also created a balloon backdrop from my crafting sheet & some pins. I can upload a printable version of the dolphin graphics if anyone is interested.

Florals at Christmas Part II

arrangements: reubenvision

A mix of pinecones, roses, candles & evergreen boughs. Here are some shots of the centre pieces that will be making the trip to Grammy's. (I will be sure to replace the candle before I gift them ;)

Well I am off to get wrapping. We are doing Christmas as a family tomorrow before heading out of Province on the 25th. I am planning on one more post (Christmas Eve) before taking a little break for some holiday fun. 

Florals at Christmas (Preview)

floral arrangement: reubenvison

Guests are soon to arrive for an night of carols & good festive cheer. Here is a little preview of one of the arrangements I made for the occasion. Hope you are enjoying this holiday season as well, this evening.

LE PETIT PENGUIN

I thought I would whip up some gift bags for Christmas. 

Acrylic penguins on traditional ol' paper bags.

Autumn Arrangement DIY

photos & arrangement: reubenvision

A simple pairing of Dogwood & Snowberries. I found both occurring in the wild, but they are often grown in gardens & parks. They create a simple rustic, but fresh take on Autumn foliage and colours.

Hint of Fall

Has anyone else felt the first nip of possibly cool airs stirring?

Are you beloved swarthy sweaters calling softly to you from your storage trunks? 

Have the gleanings of summer's harvest made their way to your local supermarket yet?

Have you seen any hints of fall?

Blue Sky Nuptials

Flower Friday

images & arrangements by yours truly 

I can't believe its Friday already!

Easter Egg Painting: fun & easy project

My cousin & myself decided to paint some old fashioned easter eggs.

We actually poked holes through either end & blew the contents out (not pretty)

Then washed them (seen above)

We then left them to dry-off & made lunch (we had scrambled eggs :)

After we set to work painting them with some acrylic paint. 

It was lots of fun! You should give it a try.

DIY shoe tuesday

Cool DIY before & after (with instructions) Golden Toe 

found here: http://www.thedandyproject.com/2011/02/diy-copper-leafed-shoes.html

my easy fall center piece

needed: fall leaves, a variety of gourds, a board (mine is driftwood), candles
& a glass container with floating cranberries

simple yet very striking, elegant & festive