Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! I’m getting ready for a big dinner party this weekend, and since most of my crafting energy is focused on that right now, I didn’t have time for much else. However, I did make up a few extra crepe paper wrapped chocolates to take to work with me today… hope the gals like them!

I based my creation off a pin from Such Pretty Things. All I would add to Jessica’s tutorial is that I found I had to roll the crepe paper several times around the chocolates, or the Lindt wrapper would show through (as you can see at the top!). Also, I ordered my crepe paper from D. Blumchen (single=ply folds) and was very pleased!

I hope you have a lovely day! :)

P.S. Past EFM Valentine’s Day projects:
Felt fortune cookies
Wrapped chocolates
Cards and more cards

Happy Monday, friends! Look at this fine piece of art I picked up at the flea market on Saturday!

Juuuuuust kidding. No, I didn’t make this purchase for the painting, I made it for the frame. A large, solid wood frame for $5? I’ll take it! At 3 feet by 2 feet, it will be a great size for the menu at our reception. (Since we’ll be serving food cocktail-style instead of at tables, we want to have one large menu that’s easy to read so that guests will know what to expect.)

I’m considering going the chalkboard route, because chalkboard menus are awfully pretty…

This one was designed by Simplesong for a wedding planned by Ritzy Bee Events and photographed by Kate Headley (seen here):

I assumed I’d paint the frame white, but I’m liking the look of the black paint on this one:

(photo by Raya Carlisle via Snippet & Ink)

This one, photographed by Jessica Watson, is simple and neat:

However, if I go the chalkboard route, I’m likely going to be putting the finishing touches on it the week of the wedding, and I’m really trying to limit the projects that have to be done then. That reason alone makes me want to go with something more like this, that I could complete and set aside as soon as our menu is finalized:

This beauty was also designed by Simplesong, and photographed by Bryan Johnson.

I also picked up some simple wire easels that I’m going to spray paint black and use for mini menus, like at stations or the bar:

(photo by Jessica Watson)

All in all, a good trip! Anyone else have a flea market adventure this weekend?

Thought you all would enjoy this on your Friday morning. John was able to ask his best man and groomsmen to fulfill their roles in person, but wasn’t able to ask the second groomsman at the same time. He also didn’t want to do it over the phone (boys!) or in a note, and so came up with a more creative idea. The two play Words with Friends all the time, so with some graphic design help from moi, he put together this little ditty:

How perfect is it that it says “Your Move” at the top?! I swear we didn’t even realize this until after!!

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

Who’s ready for Valentine’s Day? I’m not, really (yet!), so I thought I’d repost these fun felt Valentine’s Day fortune cookies I made a few years back in case you’re looking for a quick project.

They’re super easy to make, and the best part is that you only need felt, glue, and a little bit of ribbon and garden wire! See the full set of instructions on Martha Stewart here.