DIY: Birthday Card

Last Sunday, we attend a first birthday party at the Royal Forks. It was a costume party for the kids actually in line with the Halloween. However, we forgot to buy a birthday card and so I had to do something with my crafty hands. It is a custom here that whenever we attend parties in restaurants or hotels, we usually give money than gifts unless you wanted to add them up. We just slip in the cash in the card.  

Materials: 2 4X6 photo paper

                                                                           scissors

                                                                           washi tapes

                                                                           printer

                                                                           computer program for designing (I used this)

I chose this cover because it suits well to that kid-princessy thing. ( Using my trusty iPhone for the photo though)

The second print was a short dedication. The good thing is you get to customize everything from icons to pictures! I connected both photo papers using the washi tapes and made it as a border to accent the card.

Here is my princess wearing her gown and crown during the party

The giveaway cuppies from the celebrant.

And my chubby minion! who had 100 likes in Facebook

The party was fun because almost everyone were from the same company where my hubby works. They had a photo booth with quirky props. Zoe had so much fun with the photo booth that she had 5 solo shots with different props. Zach, however, was sleeping throughout the luncheon. The food was a mixture of Canadian and Asian but we weren't really satisfied. I would give a 3/5 rating for Royal Forks. 

DIY: Feather Earrings

I am making a simple tutorial on feather earrings. Since it is the in season, so might as well show you how to make one. What you'll need: 

First, insert the small trunk (trunk???) of the feather inside the connector and then lock it buy pushing the end tail. Set them aside.

Put the bead inside the pin. Cut the excess then make a loop just enough to keep it intact. 

Use a jump ring to connect the beads and the ear hook.

Lastly, connect the feather to the end loop of the beads then it's DONE! :D

You can always use other techniques, color or style but basically this is how you make one.

And I just noticed my worn out nail art polished (which I did the first time) is so distracting. Motherhood and doing the laundry. Some photos appear shaky as well because I had to rely on the timer :/ 

xoxo, 

Joycee