Pom poms in action

Here is a link to the pom skewers on Sawyer and Sprout.

DIY: Stir sticks // cupcake toppers

These can be used in drinks, on cakes and cupcakes, as fruit skewers, or to pierce a slider. No matter their end design location, these little guys are super cute and can be made in a night!

I used:

• grosgrain ribbon, $6/4 yds
• small BBQ skewers, $3/100 sticks
• a lighter to seal the ribbon ends, $3

These little guys are super easy, but take some time. Cut all your ribbon to a pre-determined length. I find the length changes based on ribbon size. Do one, cut the ribbon, unravel it, and cut everything else to match.

 

Watch your fingers! I burned myself more than once, so take your time!

Sawyer and Sprout is open for business

I keep seeing all these super fabulous items on the blogosphere but getting them in Canada is so difficult! So I have spent the last few months hunting down some of my favourite party-related items so that other Canadians -- heck, anyone! -- can get their hands on them. 

Visit my new little shop on Big Cartel: Sawyer and Sprout

I've started with 36" latex balloons in five colours. Wooden utensils are next. Then cupcake accessories like flags and bunting.

36" ruby red balloon, $4.75

In Ottawa, like Toronto, we have a green bin to collect compostable/biodegradable items. My goal is that once you are done with your newly purchased goods that you can simply toss them in the green bin.