Weekend projects

Inspired by Tina's post on DIY coasters, I had a go at stamping my own. I bought them from Calico Crafts and just stamped away. It was fairly painless and I think they will look cute at the brunch the day after the wedding. (I did a wetness test after letting the ink dry all day, and there didn't appear to be any runnage, which was quite a relief).

I also had a start at our programs. They are fairly simple and at 4.25x5.5 inches, hopefully petite enough to fit into people's pockets. I've done 5 today. 75 more to go... :)







And finally....I finished my little birds today. I know they're trendy and a complete copyright-infringement, but I think they're just so cute. I followed the instructions posted by Peonies and Polaroids and used fabric I had around the house (i.e. crummy white shirt that I was going to use as a rag and a cheapo old skirt that I was going to donate).

I don't think that they're too bad, considering I was so rubbish at sewing that I used to glue my Girl Guide badges on (I obviously did not get my sewing badge). I think I'll put them either on top of the cake or just beside it. Hopefully just somewhere where I can see them, as they do make me smile...

[I've posted a somewhat far away shot of the pair as I don't want to reveal some of oh-so-far-from-perfect stitches]