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Mrs. Jasmine, Chicago/LA Age and Occupation: 25, Attorney Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Attorney Engagement Date: March 24, 2007 Wedding Date: June 7, 2008 Blogging Since: September 20, 2007 Venue: Hotel on the westside of Los Angeles About Me: I'm a happy-go-lucky, imaginative spirit trapped in the body of a lawyer. I love reading, shopping, dining out, and exploring my beloved adopted city of Chicago with my fiance. We're planning the wedding of our dreams in my hometown of Los Angeles and we're excited to incorporate our cherished Indian/Pakistani customs and traditions.
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Lit From Within

May 9th, 2008 @ 12:33 pm by Mrs. Jasmine

I decided to keep the ball rolling on my mom’s wonderful DIY projects. Since I’ve neglected to create anything truly fabulous for the wedding that I can share with all of you, I’m hoping my mom’s contributions will suffice :)

Today’s project is my mom’s shimmery gold votives. We got the inspiration for this idea from the super talented and creative Mrs. Emerald. She created some truly beautiful votives for her wedding. My mom decided to follow Mrs. Emerald’s example and create votives for my wedding– and we loved the results!

First, we purchased plain glass votives off Ebay for a great price. Then my mom created a paper template using Mrs. Emerald’s great instructions.

She used the template she created to cut votive wraps from vellum. She was able to fit 4 wraps per sheet. We used beautifully shimmery gold vellum from Paper Source.

Then my mom decided to give the wraps some texture by running them through the Cuttlebug machine. She used a paisley folder to create a gorgeous paisley design on each wrap. Because the Cuttlebug can only take lengths of 6 inches at a time, she had to do the embossing in two parts.



I love the design because it’s a little bit Indian inspired and I think the texture adds such a luxe touch.

Then she set about wrapping each votive with the vellum wraps. She initally used vellum tape, but for some reason, it came apart after a few hours! So she tried an adhesive spray with better results.

And here they are all lit up!

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We’re going to have about 5-6 on each table and I think they’re going to look so pretty. Thanks Mom!** I promise I’m not a bossy crafts task-master. My mom loves doing these projects and excitedly volunteers to do them :)

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25 Responses to “Lit From Within”

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Miss Cookie (message)  742 posts, Busy bee

These are awesome! You have a really crafty Mom!

 
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SKM

Those are gorgeous. Can I borrow your mom? She rocks! Tehehe :)

 
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mlindsey (message)  348 posts, Helper bee

Your mom is bomb with the crafts.

 
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alli (message)  365 posts, Helper bee

those are gorgeous! And thank you also for the Martha Stewart template link to the wrap around address labels! I went out to Michaels and bought a xyron machine (with their 40% off coupon!) and tried out a few last night, they look great! I had been stressing about my not so elegant handwriting and failed attempts at calligraphy, so this is a great alternative!

 
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MissPearls (message)  49 posts, Newbee

Wow, those are gorgeous! I never would have thought of embozzing the wrap, but the design comes through so well. Lovely!

 
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Susan Eva

That is seriously gorgeous!

 
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Mrs. Lemon (message)  333 posts, Helper bee

Umm…. hello my next home decorating project :) Gotta love the candles!

 
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furelysse

I’m so jealous! Your mom totally rocks!

 
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ljlkc

Not to take anything away from your mom’s clearly mad skillz, but nervous DIYers can accomplish a very similar look with slightly less effort. They actually make textured vellum, so you wouldn’t have to use the cuttlebug and if you get perfectly cylindrical votives, you don’t need a template to cut out the vellum–you can just cut straight strips. The angled sides are more elegant, but the straight sides are sooooo much easier to deal with.

 
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abby

Love this idea! i think i may wrap taller glass candles with vellum for the table numbers!

 
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haliwood

So impressive!! Huge props to your mom…and you too! Your descriptions are very easy to follow, a skill in itself :)

 
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Miss Dahlia (message)  409 posts, Helper bee

That looks great!

 
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peaches (message)  94 posts, Worker bee

wow, those are gorgeous!

 
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sharon

WOW! first the awesome card box and now beautiful votive wraps. your mom is an awesome DIYer. you are so lucky! i am looking forward to seeing all the details come together at your wedding.

 
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Mrs. Lovebug (message)  714 posts, Busy bee

Mama/Mom/Mother/Maman/Mere Jasmine rocks!

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  4,017 posts, Honey bee

Beautiful, go Mama Jasmine!

 
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JustChicEvents

Seriously gorgeous….I heart your mom!!

 
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Miss Peacock (message)  372 posts, Helper bee

You just made me buy a Cuttlebug. My budget is mad at you, but my craftiness loves you!

 
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Ami @ Elizabeth Anne Designs

your mom is very crafty! i love the texture from the cuttlebug.

 
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Miss Jasmine (message)  1,148 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Peacock:
You won’t regret it hon!

 
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sept08bride

gorgeous…i wish i was that crafty and had the supplies and crafty mom..lol

 
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sja

I heart your mom!

 
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NearlyMsSubrosa (message)  290 posts, Helper bee

Wow, they look fantastic! Well done, your mum :)

 
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drprepper

Oh I am fully stealing this idea. Love it!

 
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Mrs. Emerald (message)  833 posts, Busy bee

Your mom is awesome… soo soooo soooo awesome!! Tell her I’m glad to be her inspiration for this project, hehe. How many is she making?? I just remember that this project took many many MANY hours…

 


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