It was my sister, Kerry’s, hen party this weekend (she’s getting married four weeks yesterday!), so we spent a lovely day having afternoon tea followed by an evening of games and wine tasting.
There were a few crafty things which I was working on in the run up to her hen do which I couldn’t share with you before, just in case she took a peek on my blog!
Mum and I made these party bags from a roll of brown paper, following a tutorial which I blogged about here. It’s a really versatile bag and can be made whatever size you require, so ideal for strange shaped presents.
We made them quite tall so that the tops could be folded down and fastened with string. I made the names with individual letter stamps on white paper, backed with floral patterned card.
Inside were various different bits, including lip balm, a candle, an initialled champagne glass, paracetamol, sweets, a chocolate willy (!!!) and a rosette for each lady.
I made the rosettes out of a circle of fabric with running stitch around the edge, pulled tight and fastened with a piece of card in the centre. I sewed safety pins to the back and stuck a little printed circle on each. The ribbon tassels are also sewn on the back.
Mum and I also made my sister a sash, which I only have one photo of. I cut out the lettering and mum sewed it all on and crocheted a beaded edging. All of Kerry’s hens wrote a little message on a heart to be sewn on the back so it can be a keepsake forever more!
And just to lower the tone a little, here’s a photo of the chocolate willies in their moulds pre-refrigeration!
52 Faces
It’s getting harder and harder each week to think of a new person to draw! This week I chose Rhianna because I googled ‘celebrity’ and her photo came up.
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Darling bags, beautiful bride to be and a remarkable face. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Thanks Wanda, she does look very beautiful and happy! 🙂
Fabulous hen party ideas! Doesn’t the bride to be look cute.
She does…very jealous of her dress…
What a wonderful party, the gift wrapping looks amazing! I recognized Rihanna immediately, you are talented! And congrats to your sister!
Thanks Christine 🙂
Those bags are a great idea. I love all the care that went into the contents and the sash too, i’m sure your sis feels very special 🙂
Fab pic of Rihanna too! x
Thank you! I only have one sister, so thought I’d better go all out for the hen party!
Oh those bags are wonderful. You and your mum did an amazing job for your sister! Seriously beautiful drawing too!
Thanks Lisa, I’m relieved not to have any crafty hen party bits to do now though!
I can vouch for all Clare said. We had a wonderful day and I am a very proud mum to have two such gorgeous and clever girls 🙂
Thanks Mum 😀
You and your mum really have been busy Bees recemtly!!! I’m sure everyone loved their bags and such a lovely keepsake!! Xx
Thanks Jen! I think they did 🙂 I left mine on my windowsill while I went on holiday though and the candle completely melted in the sun! I wouldn’t have thought it was hot enough!
Love the chocolate peens! A hilarious addition to the hens goodie bags! And what alot of wonderful things you and your mum made for the party. Amazing!
Thanks Louise!
I was just thinking how classy it all was – then I reached the chocolates!
Hehe, had to have a little bit of risqué-ness in there somewhere!
Those bags are absolutely fabulous, Clair. Love them! And Rhianna looks great! Hmmm…maybe we should come up with a new celebrity list for you! 😀
Thanks Alexandra! I’ve just announced in my latest blog that I’m stopping my 52 faces project though 🙁 It’s taking up so much of my time which I think could be used more productively! Thanks for your support though, this definitely won’t be the last little portrait 🙂
I imagine your sister was delighted, I think it’s wonderful that you were able to make so many lovely and special things for her.
She had a lovely day and I think the little touches helped! The aim was a ‘classy’ hen party, which I think we achieved 🙂