How to Make a DIY Watercolor Cake
Bella Breakdown Do you want to take your plain white cake up a notch? Try this watercolor icing technique for a gorgeous look that is sure to impress all of your guests. Here’s What You Do Start with a simple, frosted cake and 4-5 bags filled with a spectrum of colors of frosting. You can use any piping tip you like. Begin by piping 2-3” lines around your cake, beginning with the darkest hue. Your lines should be spread out around the cake from top to bottom in a random order. Begin layering in your next color using the...
Engagement Rings & Wedding Dresses From the Last 100 Years
Bella Breakdown Looking for wedding inspiration? Take a look back at some of the most popular bridal looks of the past 100 years—and the gorgeous rings that went with them! A Brief History of Engagement Rings Dating back to the early 1900s engagement rings, in the form of a simple gold bands, have been given to betrothed brides-to-be as a symbol of their beloved’s affections. Typically worn on the left hand because the left ring finger is said to have the “vein of love” running through it, however others believe it’s because the left hand is closer to the...
DIY Beautiful Bouquet
Bella Breakdown We cannot even tell you how much we love fresh flowers. From sherbet color tulips to sprigs of baby’s breath, there’s just something about a thoughtfully arrange bouquet that can uplift any day. Here’s a little secret, they’re even more beautiful when you arrange them yourself. Here’s What To Do! Stop by your local flower shop – yes, you have one nearby, even if you’re never noticed it before – and pick up various seasonal flowers in complementary shapes and colors. Remember, variety creates personality so don’t think just because you went for the big purple dahlia...
DIY Must Have: Calligraphy Sign
Bella Breakdown A calligraphy sign is a total necessity for an adorably festive bash! This one is perfect for above the dessert table or cocktail bar. All you need to make a Pinterest perfect calligraphy sign of your own is: Foam Core Board Printout Stencil Pencil Scissors Tape Exacto Knife Mod Podge Glitter Paint Brush Start by cutting off the edges of your stencil pages and matching the edges together, then taping in place. Then carefully cut the stencil out and trace onto the foam core board by outlining it. Don’t worry, you won’t be able to see the...
