Now that we are all in full Holiday mode there’s no better time to start talking about Holiday cards! As most all of you know I’m in love with Minted. The Freshest Designs on Paper. This year they have some exciting new products to offer and of course they have some fabulous new designs!

For those of you who own your own business make sure you check out the Business Holiday Cards. You can find the perfect style and design to match your company!

You can also Shop Minted’s couples holiday cards. They have some great new designs and this is the perfect way to celebrate your engagement or wedding.

If you had a big year Minted has also updated a new format/layout for their Storyboard suites. You will now be able to tell the story of your year with a unique handmade look. And don’t forget to check out the Exclusive Minibook and Yearline Holiday Photo Cards at Minted.com.

Minted has also launched personalized journals. They are the perfect gift for that someone special in your life. They also have a few planning journals for couples who are engaged and planning your big day!

Happy {early} Holidays !

All photos courtesy of Minted. The Freshest Designs on Paper.

I came across this video from Dylan List member Brent Foster Photography and had to share.

This piece focuses on Erica and Mike’s love for one another, their personalities, their thoughts about each other, and their upcoming wedding.

Its very sweet and a great way to be inspired by love this weekend.

TGIF!

Erica and Mike | Engagement Cinematography | Wedding Cinematography from Brent Foster on Vimeo.

Today we’re all about Halloween desserts and having them displayed on a beautifully designed dessert table.

So, tell me which spooky dessert will you be making this weekend?

I also had to share Martha Stewart‘s recipe for Bat and Cobweb cookies because they look so yummy!

Bat & Cobweb Cookies (recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart)

Makes 30

Ingredients

• 6 cups all-purpose flour (sifted, then measured), plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups unsulfured molasses
• Royal icing (you might remember the recipe from THIS POST)

Photos courtesy of Bliss Wedding Market, {next 3} Country Living, Martha Stewart, Amy Nixon Events, and Make Merry Events.

We are officially less than one week away from Halloween. As many of us are gearing up for our parties, tick-or-treating, and of course our costumes we can’t forget that Halloween means fall is officially here!

In the next few weeks we have a ton of fall inspiration we’ll be sharing with you, but today its all about Halloween and the perfect favors for your upcoming party and wedding! You can shop for Halloween party favors at Beau-coup.com and we have a few ideas that will be a hit at your party.

Of course I’ll be the first to tell you to send your guests away with food or sweets! Beau-coup has some great candy and snack options for favors and trust me your guests will love them!

These next three are perfect for fall or Halloween themed weddings. Maple syrup, Hot Chocolate, and Apple Cider will have your guests sneaking more than one favor out the door!

If you want to give you guests something they are use long after the wedding you can go with lip balm, Halloween or fall themed playing cards, and note pads with a personalized pen!

These are just a few ideas that Beau-coup has for Halloween and fall inspired weddings/parties. You can check out more by CLICKING HERE!

Paper and fabric flowers are the perfect DIY project. Not only are they eco-friendly, but they are also a great alternative to those of us who are allergic to real flowers.

If you want to reuse some old fabric or have a ton of unused tissue paper we have a few ideas on how to make paper and fabric flowers for your wedding or any day of the week!

Need a simple rose centerpiece? All you need is a pencil, scissors, vases, hot glue gun, and a few branches. These easy to follow pictures (below) will guide you through making a very simple and beautiful centerpiece.

I love all of these ideas below and there perfect for the handmade bride. But, if your worried you won’t be able to pull off some of these ideas don’t worry, check out Etsy!

This bouquet can be made to fit any type of wedding. From formal to casual you can match it perfectly to your wedding colors.

Wondering how to make it? Check out the How To at Martha Stewart Weddings!

Want more ideas? Check out Martha Stewart’s How to make paper and fabric wedding flowers gallery.

Photos courtesy of Oh! Crafts, DIY Inspired, {next 2} Martha Stewart Weddings, Looks Pretty Good To Me, Kara Hansens Blog, and Emmaline Bride.

TGIF & Happy Crafting!

When I came across this pancake bar yesterday via Green Wedding Shoes. If I could I would eat breakfast food all day long I would!

How cool would it be for your next party or at your wedding to serve your guests breakfast! They could pick there own fresh toppings or syrup and make there plates as big as they wanted.

Another fun way to let your guest indulge is with pancake escort cards! I found this very cute and simple DIY pancake plate via Once Wed.

I love this idea via Elizabeth Anne Designs for your next party. Give your guests their very own honey stick to take home. They. Would. Love. It.

And of course with all these delicious breakfast ideas we had to included a wonderful Buttermilk Pancake recipe! Enjoy.

Buttermilk Pancakes

(Yield 12 – 5 inch pancakes)