Recycle Balloons : One Flower Vase

The party is over and you're left with the cigarette buds , empty beer bottles and dying balloons.... Sad face.

But even distressed party hosts should have the conscious to Recycle. There's really no excuse, a recycling center is found in almost every corner of Dubai.

But before you throw out those balloons in with the plastics , here's something slightly challenging but so much fun!

All you need are a pair of scissors ,  glass cups or small jars .

Cut the tip slightly

For the stubborn ones that keep tearing, use two!

Add one flower to each vase and voila! how pretty?

 

Raquel S.

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A DIY Birthday Party

I'll be wrapping up this month's posts with the fave pics from my 29th birthday party.


Sometimes a little something here and there can give your city apartment party a vintage spin . I also brought back some of the popular DIY projects . . .  reuse and recycle!


Big thank you to all my crazy friends who made my night!

Wine bottles and tin cans - See the tutorial here 

DIY fashion candles - See the tutorial here 

The ever charming Coke bottles

DIY photo booth props by OHHAPPYDAY- Download here

Black paper and chalk for an old school backdrop

Play around with the mood by sticking paper doilies and tissue art to ceiling spotlights and lanterns

Label your fridge door and ice cooler so your friends can find their own way

Say it pretty

Home baked cakes are just closer to the heart

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Decorate and Recycle Old Jars

How did a food container transform into a craze? Their diverse use is every DIY homemaker and wedding planner's must have accessory and a personal favorite of mine.

In today's post , i'm going to show you 3 simple steps to recycle old mason jars into candy containers and party decor. Hope you like it!

Candy container: Mason jars and decorative fabric tape

Glow in the Dark : Mason jars and party glow sticks

Raquel S.

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DIY Maison Michel Lace Bunny Ears

When the Olsen twins stepped out in Maison Michel lace bunny and mouse ears , it was love at first site for me!  And now Beyonce is seen sporting Marc Jacobs bunny ears in her lastest Party video , i just had to make a pair for my own birthday party.

All you need to make your own : lace, thread, needle and thin metal wire.

Glue , tape or stitch them onto a headband and it's done!

Raquel S.

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DIY : Birthday Party Fabric Garland

The holiday season is officially over , 2012 is here and off to an interesting start! January in Dubai is beautiful, the weather is cool and it's possibly the best place to be, January is also special because it's my birthday month :)

To celebrate my last twenty something birthday , i had all my close family and friends over for drinks , dancing and plenty of DIY decoration and entertainment.So i'm dedicating this month's posts to all the little projects i prepared for that one night.

But before i do , i'd like to thank my two cousins, Anna Maria and Monica for organizing the night! love you guys

My first post is a DIY garland made from old t- shirts, after this you might never want to throw away worn out clothes, you just never know when you'll need them

Raquel s.

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DIY : Christmas Yarn Centerpiece

Christmas is the season of festive figurines. If you liked the Paper Tree Figurines which i posted 2 weeks ago, you will definitely fall in love with these modern day yarn figurines

All you need is paper ,yarn and glue :)

Watch the next 4 slides to see how to make yarn pom poms

 Raquel S.

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