Long sunny days, backyard BBQs, and time with family and friends- now that's summer! In order to celebrate summer in all its greatness, my clients (a young mother daughter duo) decided to host a cupcake party. How fun! All Set was responsible for the tablescape, party favors, and all floral arrangements for this casual backyard blast.
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
A Girl's Best Friend
My mother is fabulous- and I will be the first one to admit that I love the fact that their is a day dedicated to honoring her. This year Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 8. There is no better way to say "I love you Mom" than with a handmade card. On the Martha Stewart website you can find 19 great ways to customize a card just for your mom.
Red Bird InkWednesday, February 9, 2011
From The Heart
When it comes to holidays, my FAVORITE part is opening cards from my loved ones with thoughtful sentiments inside. Take this a step further- a HANDMADE card with thoughtful sentiments inside. Because I had some free time in early February (I say laughingly) I took the time to make my Valentines this year. I can't take credit for this idea, as it was my dear friend Elizabeth who suggested we turn our Saturday lunch date into a craft date instead.
We spent $26 on supplies and ended up with 16 handmade Valentines (not all pictured here).
Our favorite "couples card"
Our favorite "singles" card
Our favorite "little tike" card
Below I have provided a coupon to Michael's to make your Valentine's Day crafting that much more affordable.
Happy Valentine's Day to all my readers!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Fluff, Puff, and Throw
A recent trip to Joann's Fabrics had me wandering in a section that I typically do not visit- fabrics. I normally pass by the rows and rows of inspiration, but a recent "How To Make a Pillow Sham" article had me wondering if this was a project that I could handle.
It just so happens that I am moving into a new place and haven't been able to find exactly what I have been looking for with throw pillows; therefore, I decided to step up to the challenge. I am a table designer, not a seamstress so I called upon my friend Elizabeth to guide me through this project.
The result- four homemade pillows that do not look homemade. My personal favorite is the orange and yellow retro print throw - probably because the fabric was my grandmother's.
Make your home a bit more personal with the addition of custom made throw pillows visit HomeFurnish.com for step by step directions.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Celebrate With Coupons
Many retailers choose to celebrate national holidays with insane sales and savings. For all my fellow crafters, I would highly recommend making your way over to your local Michaels to stock up on supplies during the Labor Day Savings Event. Hurry... this Sale ends on Saturday, September 11.
Before you take off... be sure to print out these 5 coupons to save even more at the register!
Happy Shopping!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Junior League Of San Francisco- Patron Party
A dear friend of mine came to me recently and requested a donation from All Set for decorating services for the Patron Party- a preview to the 16th Annual Home Tour presented by The Junior League of San Francisco (JLSF). Absolutely! Not only because my dear friend is my dear friend, but also because I believe in what JLSF stands for- an organization of woman committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The Home Tour is a fundraising event that is dedicated to supporting and strengthening Bay Area families in need via direct service, advocacy and grant making.
Home Tour will take place in early November, but the 300 person Patron Party took place on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. The venue was the beautiful White Palace on Divisadero Street in San Francisco. My task was to create a simplistic, elegant, and feminine design for the exterior of the house. A field trip to the White Palace was necessary for design inspiration. After 30 minutes with my sketch pad, I had derived the ideal design for the budget and audience- pom poms and crystals!
As a thank you for the corporate donation, JLSF gave All Set the option to contribute to the party swag bags. Each attendee received an All Set goodie bag that stayed true to the "San Francisco" theme with the recipe for a San Francisco Sidecar, cocktail napkins, and a photo of the speciality cocktail with one of All Set's custom flags
showcasing All Set's
attention to detail.
Do·na·tion[doh-ney-shuh n] –noun: an act of instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution. There are so many wonderful donation opportunities available throughout a community. Be creative- you never know when your hobby or special talent may serve as a meaningful contribution to an organization.
A special thanks to Elizabeth, Mariah, and my mother for all your input and assistance.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Prefect Place To Showcase
I have had the opportunity to take All Set on the road and spend some time on the beautiful Central Coast. As a designer that never stops thinking about the next special event, I am observant to interesting venues, vendors, and "must know" local resources. Thank goodness for my "eagle-eye" ways, as a need arose for an All Set photo shoot and I knew just the place to go...
Native Lounge is located in downtown San Luis Obispo. The trendy hot spot is open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Patrons have the opportunity to enjoy delicious California Cuisine in one of four unique settings: the dining room, patio, bar, or plush lounge area. After 10pm, this swanky scene transforms into one of the most popular nightclubs on the Central Coast. The evening atmosphere is electric and draws crowds Tuesday- Sunday until 2am.
Therefore, it is understandable why a designer would be drawn to such a fabulous venue for a photo shoot. The task: to photograph custom All Set signage with a San Francisco signature cocktail- the sidecar. The Native Lounge bartender produced a work-of-art that was worthy of a closeup. Let the photo shoot begin.
Stay tuned to see what the final shot was used for...
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Win 'Funky Cards' In Reader Raffle
Shopping at the mall, spending hours on Facebook, or pretending to complete summer reading is how many 15 year-old girls spend their summers. However, Madison Womack, Founder of Funky Cards has quite a different story. This young entrepreneur started making custom greeting cards in order to financially contribute to her club volleyball tuition. What started as a fundraiser has transformed into a successful business.
Funky Cards creates birthday, thank you, baby shower, wedding wishes, and any other special occasion card that the customer needs. Each card produced by Funky Cards embodies homemade perfection.
As if starting her own company at age 15 wasn't admirable enough, Madison has created a special line of greeting cards that generates donation dollars for the American Cancer Society and/or the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
I was beyond impressed with this young business owner and inspired by her drive and motivation that I had to share her story with you all. Here are the fast facts about the products:
- card dimensions 5.5 x 4.25 inches
- blank on the inside
- sold for $3 each or 2 for $5
To order Funky Cards online, visit www.funkycards.blogspot.com
Funky Cards has donated a set of greeting cards for one lucky All Set reader. To Enter: send an email to Heather@allset-online.com with your NAME and MAILING ADDRESS. A winner will be selected on Tuesday, July 27. Check back next week on Wednesday, July 28 to see if you are the winner!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
I Pledge Allegiance
Wishing you all a very happy Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and memorable moments!
To get step by step instructions of these inspirational Fourth of July designs and many more, checkout Martha Stewart online or pickup the July 2010 copy of Martha Steward Living.
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