Happy New Year everyone! We hope you've had a good one. Lets finish this year off with a look back at some of 2012s top wedding trends and a few picks for 2013.  Ombré was huge in the wedding industry this year, especially in flowers and cakes. Although tipped to fade a little in 2013 it's romantic shades are sure to keep it...

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Pic via Oh So Beautiful Paper As the end of the world was scheduled for yesterday we hadn't bothered blogging, but seeing that we're all still here we'd better come up with something! So how about some gorgeous green wrapping inspiration with a few zig zag chevrons - who doesn't love being on trend at christmas? Southern Living, Anthropology, Stagetecture. ...

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How adorable are these little santa heads, the perfect way to jazz up a simple gift of wine this Christmas. Felt hats, some cushion stuffing for little beards and a wooden button for the nose. Pic via Garnet Hill. ...

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The state bird of washington is the goldfinch and we've added this pretty little print to our etsy shop. ...

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We've added something new to the i do it yourself shop this week. These super cute wedding diary dates. An essential set of printable stickers to help organise and plan your wedding in style. There are plenty of beautiful designs to help you keep track of appointments and deadlines as you plan your big day. Using vintage graphics in fresh and vibrant colours...

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In our pick of 2013s hottest shades of emerald, tiffany and fresh green, we have a free download of lovely labels. Use them for just about anything - favours, decorations, place settings, just get creative! Available for download from the 'i do' it yourself websites freebies section. ...

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The pantone colour gurus have done it again and released their pick for the 2013 colour of the year - emerald. We think this gorgeous shade of green, which we call jungle, shines best with tones of tiffany, fresh green and cream. Team it with on trend graphic shapes like the chevron pattern for a fun and fabulous look. Credits: Pantones colour of...

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We've had a nice early Christmas pressie at the i do it yourself office, being featured in a couple of great mags the past few weeks. Bride to Be did a lovely full page using one of our classic fingerprint guest book trees and Cosmo Pregnancy featured our keepsake map as a cute gift idea for a new baby. Thanks guys. ...

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A new print added to the etsy shop today, just in time for Christmas. A London pigeon with a vintage map of the city. Available from the creative monsoon etsy shop. ...

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We hope you all had a suitably scary halloween, and just to freak you out even more - there's only eight weeks until Christmas! Ahhhh! And for those of you in North America Thanksgiving is just around the corner too, so we've come up with a few new designs to help you celebrate the holidays: These cute fingerprint designs are a great activity...

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How amazing is this dessert table, and it just goes to show simple ideas are often the best. Just cut out some trees from black craft paper and add in a few store bought halloween silhouettes of bats and owls - or make your own. The whole spooktacular set up can be found on Hello Brielle. Love the meringue ghosts! Photography by Emily Magers...

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Here's a gorgeous ghostly idea - ghost cake toppers. Just some skewers, cotton balls, cheese cloth and thread. It's so simple its scary! Check out A Beautiful Mess for the wicked recipe. ...

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Pic and recipe via KTVU One of the things I love about Halloween is with a few simple tricks you can turn the ordinary into the gory - especially when it comes to food. Just popping a little sign on things can make for some seriously disgusting fun. Like these rat brains, also known as candied walnuts. Stuffed cockroaches anyone? Just fill some pitted...

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There are a lot of great Halloween wedding cake ideas but I think this has to be my favourite. Via Funny Cakes. ...

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It's about time we set the mood for this months halloween theme. It just goes to show that you can be gothic and glamorous at the same time. Credits: black chandelier, until death do us part wedding invitation by i do it yourself, wicked-looking candy apples from Matt Bites and black gown from the Juliet & Romeo Collection by Atelier Aimée. Downton Abbey's...

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When I think of recycled car tyres turned into planters I always shudder and remember those tacky swans - you know the ones, all the rage in the 80s. But on a trip on Melbourne last weekend I came across these very stylish pots which remind me of La Chamba cookware. They are available from UBeauty Pots and Plants. ...

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I managed to pic up two big old atlases this weekend at a garage sale. Plenty of pages to play with so keep an eye out for some more artwork soon. Love this idea of covering one of those cardboard deer heads with maps. Unfortunately the link for this wasn't working so I'm not sure where it came from originally. ...

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To celebrate Halloween we've introduced a spooky new wedding design - until death do us part. Perfect if you're looking for a very unique way to announce your big day around Halloween. Available now from the 'i do' it yourself shop. ...

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Something wicked this way comes We have a super scary new range of Halloween printables available in the 'i do' it yourself shop. Invitations for kids and adults, cup cake toppers, decorations and masks - check them out if you dare! ...

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It's been such a hot weekend here, Ive spent most of the time swimming and creating a new puppy mandala. Probably the worlds most popular dog - the lab. Available from my etsy shop. ...

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The new puppy mandala print - dancing dachshunds is now available in three new colours. So apart from the black you can choose, pink, aqua or grey :)Let us know what dog you'd like us to do next ...

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Let's start the spooky month of October off with something dark, Vera Wangs Fall bridal collection - black. Every girl should have a little black dress so why shouldn't she have a big black wedding version?  Stylish, gothic and perfect for a Halloween wedding. Would you dare? See the whole collection at VeraWang.com and if you prefer red, check out the new Spring collection...

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I've decided to go ahead and put the first of my puppy mandala prints into the etsy shop. This one is the dachshund or sausage dog.It's something I've been playing around with for ages and hopefully other dog breeds will be added later. Let me know what you think and feel free to suggest which doggie design I should do next. ...

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Another month as flown by, where does the time go? I heard someone on the Tv the other day say less than 90 days until Christmas! Panic. But first we've got Halloween, so stay posted next month as something wicked this way comes. Until then lets take a quick look at what kept us busy this month: We added some colourful new designs,...

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Pic tumblr If you're wondering what to do with all your cranes after the wedding, or if you're just inspired by all this origami, how about making a mobile? Such a pretty thing to hang in a room. Canadian Livings craft blog as a great step by step guide to assembling with just some bamboo skewers and fishing line. You can even add some...

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Altmix Photography The tradition might be to fold 1000 paper cranes but we think there must be about 1000 different ways you could use the origami crane symbol at your wedding. A few ideas to get you started... Ceremony backdrop Place and escort cards Cake toppers and decorations Cupcake toppers Cookie motifs Earrings Necklace pendant Buttonhole Bouquet Chandelier Stationery motif Photo backdrop Table...

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This beautiful invitation range with origami paper crane design symbolizes peace, happiness and health. Modern design meets eastern tradition in bold shades of vermillion and shocking pink - or you pick your own colours from the huge selection. Available from the 'i do' it yourself shop. ...

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A little origami inspiration to drool over - paper crane inspired cakes. The Kitchn also has a guide to making your own edible cranes from wonton wrappers which would be a great surprise garnishes for your wedding menu. Credits: Top - The Wedding Chicks. Above - Ashley Gillett Photography, SweetTart Cakes via flickr, cupcakes via Wedding Gawker, golden origami cranes via Reverie Magazine. ...

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The online edition for Wedding Style Guide is out now. Look out for 'i do' it yourself featured and lots of other inspiring ideas! ...

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