Homemade confetti cones

With thanks to SMP, here's a how-to for making your own handmade confetti cones.

Obviously feel free to experiment with various papers and pretty extras.

Step by step:

Step 1: Cut 5 x 5 square of card. ecocraft.com has some great varieties
Step 2: Tape the right corner with small piece of double sided tape
Step 3: Roll to form cone & secure with the tape
Step 4: Punch hole at the top to add your little note or accessory
Step 5: Fill with dried flowers
Step 6: Write your chosen phrase several times (approximately 1/2″ apart) on paper and photocopy. Cut into strips and cut bottom edge on an angle.
Step 7: Fold the top over and mark (with pen) hole on cone top with desired location for second hole on cone.
Step 8: Connect: Thread butterfly wire through top hole. Line up tag with hole in body of cone. Thread wire through tag and body hole (from the top down).
Step 9: Pass out to guests for a darling confetti shower

Beside the seaside

OMG, how pretty is this!
To wow your guests, this would be an adorable feature to include in your wedding.
Update the 'homemade photobooth' idea by creating your own seaside scene for guests to get snap happy in.
This is truely ideal for any brides wanting beach themed wedding.
Having got going on the research this afternoon I have discovered that these small fishing boats can be hired for less than £20 per day.
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.

Baby love

I love the idea of incorporating baby pictures into your day.
This allows your friends to have a good laugh, while also involving your parents.
Mums love picking out baby pics and so it's a good way to occupy them in the planning too!

Ideas on how to use the baby pics:

• Blow up, frame and use with table names / numbers
• Create photo bunting
• Make your own order of service complete with baby pics and bios
• Stick in your guestbook to add interest
• Ask all guests to RSVP with a baby pic. Use these to create their place cards
• Stick around the loos to cheer the place up

** check out Mr Florence Blue. What a gorgeous boy! ;-)