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...Something old, something new
When it comes to weddings, the giving of
gifts is an age-old tradition, as is scouring
the shops for something that won’t end up
at the back of an airing cupboard or at the
next car-boot sale! Of course, there’s
always the wedding list to go by, but what could be more impersonal than a cordless drill or long handled mop?
For a new take on gift giving, I’ve designed a set of pretty photo albums that may be given to the happy couple after the event. These delightful reminders of the special day can be filled with informal snap
shots of friends and family captured in natural repose, away from the official photographer’s lens. This is an ideal way of preserving those intimate little moments that are so easily lost in the hustle and bustle of the big day.
Matching the colour scheme and embroidering a personal message, names and dates all add to the exclusive appeal of this gift – making a memento that will be truly treasured for years to come.
But if the thought of post-present giving is not for you, I’ve devised the most exquisite gift for the bride-to-be.
An embroidered clothes hanger that may be presented either on, or prior to the wedding day and makes the prettiest of practical gifts.
And not forgetting the requisite bridesmaids, I’ve come up with project ideas that could be used on the day or given as a thank-you for their services.
always the wedding list to go by, but what could be more impersonal than a cordless drill or long handled mop?
For a new take on gift giving, I’ve designed a set of pretty photo albums that may be given to the happy couple after the event. These delightful reminders of the special day can be filled with informal snap
shots of friends and family captured in natural repose, away from the official photographer’s lens. This is an ideal way of preserving those intimate little moments that are so easily lost in the hustle and bustle of the big day.
Matching the colour scheme and embroidering a personal message, names and dates all add to the exclusive appeal of this gift – making a memento that will be truly treasured for years to come.
But if the thought of post-present giving is not for you, I’ve devised the most exquisite gift for the bride-to-be.
An embroidered clothes hanger that may be presented either on, or prior to the wedding day and makes the prettiest of practical gifts.
And not forgetting the requisite bridesmaids, I’ve come up with project ideas that could be used on the day or given as a thank-you for their services.
Wedding album gift set
A perfect reminder of the big day, the smaller albums also make ideal gifts for the parents.| 1. | Cut fabric and place in the hoop with the backing - remember, your design must be on the right hand side of the fabric if it is to appear on the front of your album. |
| 2. | Tack down to hold in place. Turn the rectangle upside down |
| 3. | Embroider your chosen design – I used the oval on card 67 ‘Home Decoration’ and plotted the bride and groom’s names inside. The bar and the small rose posy can also be found on this card. Remember to plot and embroider the back of the cover before you cover the album. |
| 4. | Apply double-sided tape to the front and back of the album, this will hold the fabric in place and make it easier to turn in the edges. |
| 5. | Smooth out any wrinkles, apply double-sided tape to the outer edges of the inside covers, wrap around and stick down the fabric. Trim off any excess. If you are using the lace on top of the satin you may need to use some ordinary sticky tape to help hold the lace in place - don’t worry, it will all be covered up when you apply the card to the inside. I neatened the corners with a few well-placed hand stitches. |
| 6. | Attach ribbon ties to inside covers. |
| 7. | Cut craft-card to size and stick to inside of the covers using double-sided tape. For a more expensive finish, why not cover the card with fabric with a small design embroidered in the centre. |