Party Crafts: Recycled Bunting

I have a love/hate relationship with magazines. I'm like a magpie, attracted to their shiny, colourful offers of beautiful, mostly unaffordable clothes. I like reading the problem pages and checking out new cosmetics or beauty products because pampering oneself is FUN. However, I really, really dislike a few things about them: the pressures of perfection, the concept of paying hundreds of pounds for any item of clothing, and of course, the disposal of these magazines which seems a complete waste.

I go through magazines in the space of an hour (either I'm a speedy reader or the content isn't too thrilling) and to throw away a £2-£4 product makes my purse cry a little. Of course, you can recycle them the traditional way via paper recycling wheelie bins - OR you can turn them into fantastic decorations, like so:

 

Party Crafts: Recycled Sweet Ramekins

In three weeks time, I'm throwing a party with Kitty to celebrate our joint 21st birthday. I love parties to begin with but even more than that, I adore planning the decorations and food and everything to keep it running smoothly.
So, over the next few weeks, I shall post the various ideas I've come across!

I have a ridiculously overpowering sweet tooth and this is evident by the pile of Gü pudding ramekins lying in my cupboard, both at my flat and my mum's house. I've hoarded them away, determined to find another use for them some how.

Finally, a brainwave! They make the perfect bowls to decorate the house with at the party, filled with sweets and treats for my beloved guests. Then, to make them a little bit more exciting, I've mustered up a bow to add a more personal touch:

The pattern was simple, following the pattern on this website: http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-pretty-pretty-bow/

To attach the bow on to the ramekins, before wrapping the centre, ch40, fasten off. Attach the bow in the centre of the chain then wrap around as you would normally. Then, tie either end around the ramekin. Easy!