DIY Tissue Paper Tassel Garland Photo Backdrop

The Supplies Include:

12x18 Sheets of Colored Tissue Paper of your choice 

Scotch Tape

Scissors

& Hemp Twine.

Step 1: Lay out 1 sheet of tissue paper.

 Step 2: Fold the tissue paper in half. 

Step 3: Fold the tissue paper every 2 1/2 inches or so.

Folded up, The tissue paper should look like the photo below. 

Step 4: Start slicing half inch slices into all of the layers. Make sure that the loose end of the tissue paper is the side that you are cutting. Leave about an inch on the top uncut.

 Once all of the slices are made.. 

Step 5: Unfold it.

Now open it up completely. 

Step 6: Start rolling one side inwards from the center.

Once completely rolled up ..

Step 7: Twist the center where you had rolled only in the center. 

Step 8: Twist and turn only the rolled center into a loop.

Step 9: Tape both ends together leaving an open loop. This is how you will string the garland.

All DONE! Now string that puppy up, and have a good time!

As for the "Just Married" Banner. I printed that off of the blog Elli (link- Here).  If you or anyone you know are getting married soon... Elli is quite the source of amazing FREEBIES!

My Sister's Beach Wedding Reception

I have 6 work days left till I launch Dream State as a full time project! While working full time, and running the shop with whatever free time I can find- I put together a beach wedding reception for my sister who as you know ran away to Vegas to get married last month. I put together all of the decorations, photobooth, coordinated the dinner, cupcakes, cake, and champagne. I was also the designated photographer. As you may have guessed, I have been one busy bee! Have a look at the festivities!

A Happy Dream State Announcement!

I am happy to announce that I will be taking Dream State on Full Time within the next couple of months! It is a dream come true! We have been on this property hunt for about 2 years now, and I am happy to say that it is all over. I will soon have time for more custom work, and all of the designs I have been wanting to do over the last year. Just in time for wedding season!

The hard work is about to pay off, and I am happy you are here to watch this journey from the hustle and bustle of city life back to the rural and peaceful Oregon coutryside.

Spring Break with the Ter Bear

Happy Easter everyone! I wanted to share that we found time from our busy schedules to meet up with the Ter Bear. We had a delicious (as always) home cooked Easter/Spring dinner after a long day of working, a long drive, and touring another property. It was just what we needed. Unfortunately I was too consumed and intrigued with the feast, I forgot to take pictures! The desert you must hear about though! We had vanilla bean ice cream in martini glasses with a dash of cream de menthe liqueur drizzled on top! It was lime green and vibrant, and perfect for our Easter dinner desert! The man sure knows how to entertain. I am taking notes. hehe
On to the DAMN property search... (haha) We found THE dream house, but I am losing faith, and every hopeful bone in my body. I can't wait any longer. We need to start this next chapter, and fast! This weather sure isn't helping either! I am hoping to have good news in my next post about the property search, but the way things have been going... We could be doing this forever.

Send good vibes, prayers, anything you've got. I beggith! :) Thank you! Now get out there and enjoy this spring (more like summer) weather!