We can't believe not only is it the end of the year it's the end of the decade! We've got lots of exciting plans for 'i do' it yourself coming soon so keep watching this space. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and commented, we've loved putting this blog together and hope you have enjoyed reading it. Have a fabulous new...

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Yay, it's nearly the start of a new year and we've got lots of exciting projects planned for 2010. But here is a sneak peek at our latest offerings: banner design!We've been busy this past year with lots of little design jobs and I thought why not make it a regular feature? So to start with creative monsoon will now be offering banner...

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Stunning yellow, feathered details and striking black damask print all came together for Kelly and Scotts gorgeous wedding. If you were still in need of a bit more convincing for this bold colour combination, then look no further. Beautifully photographed by Sean Loring Schofield the bride wore a fabulous dress of frills and feathered fascinator, with feathers in her bouquet even. While the...

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I came across some really beautiful examples of typography today featured on tripwire magazines site. Amazing combinations of type and illustration. ...

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Magpies love shiny objects, so we thought that made them the perfect choice to decorate a cute new invitation design. Great for engagment parties or weddings, with a beautiful illustration of a cheeky magpie holding a wedding ring in his beak. Cute! The pretty hessian background is even part of the file, no special paper required. Available in our online store along with matching...

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Here is a clever and inexpensive way to co-ordinate some after dinner mints or sweats into your wedding colour scheme. The hip hostess simply covered these mints in bright yellow tissue paper and finished them off with some pretty black and white polka dot ribbon. Easy! See the tutorial on the Hip Hostess. ...

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In recent months I've become a bit of a fan of the petal envelope, even using it for my own wedding invitations. It's a fantastic way to add that extra wow factor to your invites, and, it's really simple.DIY project:Start by selecting the size of your inserts, these will be square. Lets say you choose 145mm square. This could be a single folded...

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Mix the drama of black with the playfulness of yellow for a stunning effect. Bright yellow flowers in black vases. Floral arrangement from Blooms By Martha. Add some sparkle with a gold damask table cloth. Pic via Smarty Bride. Paper banners are so simple to make and yet so effective. Yellow paper flower garland US$18 from Panda With Cookie.Yellow and black is sure...

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It's just so easy to make this just married banner! Print them out, cut them out, and peg to a piece of string or ribbon for an instant and fun paper banner. We've put together these paper letters, available as a FREE download. As an alternative you could keep them on A4 pieces of paper or glue them to new bits of card...

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I'm so pleased people are using our products in creative ways. Check out what this talented Canberian did with our gum leaf table numbers - turned them into Aussie themed, twelve days of Christmas, gift tags. Brilliant! ...

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This morning we took 14 weeks old Scampi to Cafe Bones, a doggy cafe in Leichhardt. It was a crazy place but great for a bite to eat and for the dogs to play. A warning though, it is a high crime rate area, muggings and thefts are common. After only a few minutes we were subjected to a co-ordinated Beagle attack, as...

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Some more cheerful invitations added to our online shop, perfect for the party season. As part of our simply elegant range, all colours can be changed and it comes as a set with invitation, RSVP, thank you card and even table numbers. Sure to brighten someones day. ...

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It's been a while since we added some new work, but with Christmas on it's way I started thinking about some beautifully peaceful sky shots taken in France last year. Calm and relaxing, this would make a great print for a bedroom. Available through our redbubble store. ...

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You might have noticed lately some 'love'ly t shirts appearing on our site. Well, we've been busy bees putting together some great designs for the bride and groom to be. From $30 each there are some great alternatives to the usual wedding tees, like this cute couple. Wear the love we say! Visit our store to see more. ...

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Striking or sunny? Black and yellow are fabulous options for bridesmaid dresses. Any colour will really pop against black and of course your bridesmaids will be sure to get plenty of use out of their dress later. Team a cute little black strapless cocktail dress, US$280 from Ouma, with a pretty white fascinator, US$65 from Twigs and Honey. Photo by Sarah Maren Photography....

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Introducing... drum roll please... our new stationery range - simply elegant. You might have noticed that on 'i do' it yourself we don't shy away from the daring and we love to splash the colour around. But we know thats not for everyone, so we have designed the simply elegant range for the more traditional bride. Beautiful designs that are simple and elegant....

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It's getting close! Christmas is nearly here, but there is still just enough time to get your creative monsoon orders in. 2010 calenders: Order by 17th DecemberPhotography: Order by 17th DecemberT shirts: Order by 13th DecemberOrder via our etsy store or our redbubble store. ...

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It's your day to shine, so stand out in black and white or make a statement in striking yellow.You don't have to be a gothic bride to pull off a black dress - elegant and beautiful black ruffled gown via Fashion Bride. Why let the bridesmaids have all the fun with colour? Turn heads in daring black and yellow - like this gorgeous...

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Get out your sunglasses because we've got a bright and beautiful mood board that simply oozes glamour and style.Credits: Yellow dress and black patent leather heals of one very brave and beautiful bride, via photosmashing. Stunning centerpieces of preserved hydrangeas, roses and billy balls in silver tumblers from Flores Del Sol. The cheeky Aussie magpie. Bouquets of yellow billy balls and ranunculus zing...

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You might have noticed that we LOVE mood boards on 'i do' it yourself. A lot of people have asked how we put them together and the answer is Photoshop. But this isn't going to be everyones cup of tea, it's a very expensive design program which can take a long time to master, and while Photoshop Elements might be more in budget...

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I can't believe it's almost the end of the year! December already, which means we've been putting together the 'i do' it yourself blog for over six months now. And we've gone from just a handful of readers a day to thousands a month. Thanks so much to everyone for helping make this happen. Keep on sending your suggestions and feedback in, it's...

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