This morning I was sent some images by Uk photographer Chris Craymer and after a quick rummage around his work, I came across his lovely look book, Romance.
There are some beautiful photos and some great ideas for engagement or wedding shots. Get inspired and get romantic.
See Chris Craymer's Romance online
Today I cam across these inspiring pieces from Magnolija Dress, in Lithuania, and had to share. Talk about fairy tale romance! Their selection of handmade dresses and accessories will send any perspective bride into a spin of dreamy tulle and lace.
Creating the perfect picnic wedding is a breeze with these pretty little wooden utensils from Donna Hay. So much nicer than ordinary plastic sets, the neutral colours should work well with most schemes.
Available from the Donna Hay General Store, 40 Holsdworth St, Woollahra
$9.95 for a pack of 20 forks, knives or spoons
Photo: Chris Court via Donna Hay
It was a very productive weekend working on Christmas cards of all things! Bit of a messy process. More new greeting cards coming soon so keep an eye on the shops creative monsoon and my etsy store.
If you loved the idea of a blue wedding dress that we talked about last post, but perhaps not as intense as Natasha's, check out a few of our favourites here.
This beautiful artwork was made by cutting a pattern into white textured wallpaper then filling the spaces with colourful handmade paper. A great idea by Box64 Studios. I'm sure this is the textured wallpaper mum used in the bathroom..? Have you got any left mum?
Something new Ive been working on this week, birthday trees. 130 x 180mm cards made from recycled and scrap paper and printed on 100% post consumer recycled paper. Cant get much more recycled than that!
It's the 120th birthday of the Eiffel tower. So I thought Id take a look at some handmade Eiffel inspired ideas to add a little je ne se qua to your home.
Our first scrapbook posting and I hope you like it. A couple of weeks ago I came across the lovely apricots on a ladder photograph and thought it would make a beautiful starting point for a mood board. Sky blue, cream and juicy apricot (you could also use orange) are perfect for a wedding outdoors. Apricots in little buckets would make lovely fresh centerpieces for the tables, with cute little birdie name places or gift tags on favors. 
I would love to have seen this installation at the Eden Project. 'Field of Light' by Bruce Munro ran until the end of March featuring 6,000 glass spheres and 24,000 meters of fibre optic cable! And I cant even sort out one light for the lounge. 
I came across some lovely artwork last week at one of my favourite local shops, Papeir D'Amore. They seem to have pressed the birdcage image into some handmade paper and then sewn on the bird. What a great idea. I really need to get my paper making kit out. The work is by two Brisbane sisters Taryn and Elise Eales.
Wow it seems ages since I posted about new photography for sale on the creative monsoon site. Been so busy moving into the new house. My brother bought me some beautiful pink lilies as a house warming present and we photographed them today. Ive just finished this print this evening, perfect for brightening up a room. You can buy online at creative-monsoon.com and remember all prints come ready to frame with a white mat.
This is my favourite pic from a Christening shoot last weekend. Little guy got a real dunking :) For more events and portrait photography visit aaron green photography
Visit the creative monsoon etsy shop and get free shipping on all jewelry sales! Hurry offer is for a limited time only!
I guess the problem with a blog rather than a website is it doesn't appear all 'ta da' done and ready to roll. A blog evolves, it grows. So I hope you stick with us and keep coming back as we build and grow, adding more projects and posts each week.
I'm a designer and artist, and I've been engaged for don't ask how long! I found it quite surprising as I started to plan my wedding that there wasn't more resources out there to do it yourself. There are so many talented people, so many great ideas. I decided to build a blog that brought it all together in the one place.
So whether you're looking to express your creative streak on your big day, or just keen to walk down the aisle with a bit more cash left in your pocket, you'll find 'i do' it yourself packed with inspiring ideas. From invitations to table decorations and everything in between, 'i do' it yourself has is all.
Even if you haven't got a creative bone in your body but your keen to support independent designers and artists check out our gift registry - a regular update of fabulous handmade and truly unique gifts to point your guests towards.
I hope you enjoy 'i do' it yourself as much as I'm going to enjoy putting it together.
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