Friday, 13 February 2015

Candy Love Note - DIY Valentine's Day Gift!


Hello Loves!  

For those who follow my blog you already know that Jiwan and I love all things creative, but we  especially enjoy surprising one another with thoughtful gifts.  So when I found this candy love note idea  on Pinterest I knew I had to create my own version for Jiwan!  

This is such a simple idea that you guys can create for any special occasion, whether it is a candy note for  valentine’s day, mother’s day, father’s day, someone’s birthday etc.   

I created a simple step by step list on how I came up with my final Candy Love Note to assist some of  you who may wish to do something similar for a loved one:  

  • I did some research on the internet and searched “candy notes” to get some ideas from other’s.  
  • I started making bullet points on what I wanted to express through my candy note.  I changed  around the order a few times until I knew it was perfect. 
  • I went to a few places to find the candies I needed to complete my love note.  It was difficult  finding some of the specialty candies but I was finally able to find them at a local  specialty candy  store – Sugar Mountain. http://www.sugarmountain.ca/
  • I can’t write in a straight line even if my life depended on it, so my soul sister Arianna was glad to help and did an amazing job.  You also have the option of typing up the note but I found it  difficult to determine how much spacing you would need in between the candies once placed on  the Bristol Board.   
  • I wanted to add a special touch to my note so I added a few Bistrip cartoons of us to the letter.   
WARNING: The only downfall is when you start collecting all the candy you start getting those 
sweettooth cravings in the middle of the night, so you may need to replenish a few of your
candies before you  even start writing out the note. ;) 


JIWAN'S CANDY LOVE NOTE: 


Hey SWEETTARTS,

I wanted to do something EXTRA special for you, so I decided to write you a sweet filled.
love letter! 


When I first met you, I felt like cupid had struck me with a bow and AERO and love was clearly in the CHOCO AIR!  I always wonder how I was able to SKOR a BIG HUNK like you, that's not just a HOT TAMALES but a NERD all wrapped up in one!

My heart leaps ALMONDS each and every time I see you,  and I always have MOUNDS of fun with with you.  You always find a way to make me SNICKERS until my stomach hurts.

I made a WISH on MAGIC STARS and you came true!  


I would search the whole GALAXY and travel across the MILKY WAY just to be with you!  I can't wait to share many more memories with you filled with adventure and THRILLS!  You will always be the pot of gold and the end of my SKITTLES rainbow.

Hugs and KISSES!


Love Gagan xoxo 




Friday, 23 January 2015

How To Make A Wedding Dress Cupcake Cake: Featuring Vegan Hot Mess

Hello Fashionista’s!

My final blogpost related to my Bridal shower is how to make this AMAZING bridal shower cupcake dress!  I found this on Pinterest and was OBSESSED!  Luckily my close friend Allison Bisram who runs Vegan Hot Mess was able to re-create it for my shower. She literally makes all of my Pinterest obsessions come to life!
 

Remember ladies, this cupcake dress can be made for any occasion really, weather it’s a bridal shower, birthday party, anniversary etc.!  You can always change the flavour or colour of the icing to fit your special theme. 


 BRIDAL SHOWER CUPCAKE DRESS TUTORIAL: 
  • Purchase a cake board of the desired size It is best to buy somewhere like Bulk Barn, because they’ll be a lot cheaper than at somewhere like Michaels or a pro cake shop.
  • Purchase some wire backed ribbon (It helps keep its shape without ruining the icing on the cupcakes!) and some embellishments (We used pearls) to decorate the bottom of the board and for the band on the dress.
  • Using empty cupcake papers layout the design which can be anywhere from 20-36 cupcakes.
  • Bake your cupcakes, cool and assemble into the shape you’re going for.
  • Ice each cupcake, and then go over once more to fill the “gaps.”
  • Finish by laying the band across the cupcakes, carefully.  We also added some edible pearls to the cupcakes to keep with the theme.





THE FINAL PRODUCT: 




VEGAN HOT MESS BLOG:
If you are looking for creative plant based recipes, including a wide variety of delicious desserts, I encourage you to follow Vegan Hot Mess!  She has really encouraged me to change my eating habits and be cautious of what I put into my body.  Allison proves eating a plant based diet does not have to be boring.  Her blog posts will make your mouth water each time!     

Vegan Hot Mess Blog: http://www.veganhotmess.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/veganhotmess

Thursday, 22 January 2015

My Old Hollywood/Bollywood Glamour Themed Bridal Shower Lookbook: Featuring Anaya Couture and Lesonne Bridals (PART TWO)

“If you can make a girl laugh, you can make her do anything.”

- Marilyn Monroe


Beauty Tips 101: Applying Red Lipstick - Ruchika Verma, LeSonne Bridals  
When Gagan came to me and told me she wanted an Old Hollywood/Vintage look for her Bridal Shower I knew we had to go with red lips to compliment the finger waves updo.  Many of you who follow her blog may know that pink is her signature colour, but I had to convince her to go with the red lips.  Once applied she was a happy girl and agreed that was the right lip colour in order to achieve the look she was going for.

One important make-up tip I can share with you all is, that if you decide to go with red lips the red colour has to go with your skin tone, there is a RIGHT share of red for everyone. First prime your lips, line lips with a long last liner, and finally fill in with a long lasting lipstick colour. - Ruchika Verma, LeSonne Bridals 

OUTFIT: Anaya Couture
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anaya-Couture/316390825129123

HAIR AND MAKE-UP: LeSonne Bridals, Ruchika Verma 
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LeSonne?pnref=lhc

PHOTOGRAPHY: Pixel Perfect Studios 
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pixelperfectstudios






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Sunday, 4 January 2015

My Old Hollywood/Bollywood Glamour Themed Bridal Shower (PART ONE)

For beautiful eyes, 
look for the good in others; 
For beautiful lips, 
speak only words of kindness; 
And for poise, 
walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. 

OUTFIT: Anaya Couture
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anaya-Couture/316390825129123

HAIR AND MAKE-UP: LeSonne Bridals, Ruchika Verma 
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LeSonne?pnref=lhc

PHOTOGRAPHY: Pixel Perfect Studios 
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pixelperfectstudios