Book Club {DIY}

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While the weather in the Boland is still not ready to make up its mind yet leaving plenty of rainy-and-perfect-for-a-cuddle-and-a-good-book days, its time for me to confess my inner nerd to the outside world. Not only am I a big fan of lovely paper (Seven Swans might just be my good excuse to indulge this little obsession), but I love words. Strings of them!

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Love is Sweet {DIY}

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I’ve always been a sucker for a great cake stand and even more so for the sweet confectioneries that often adorn its pretty porcelain. I recently acquired a small square cake stand and thought it only fitting to christen it with a pretty blog diy

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Love Letter {DIY}

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Last week I was sick in bed with the flu and since the Corenza was not working I decided to pop a good ol’ feel good into the DVD player. It was just the right medicine! Watching You’ve Got Mail for the gazillionth time with it’s delicious phrases such as “bouquets of freshly sharpened pencils” made me smile from my runny nose all the way into my toes

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Program Covers {DIY}

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Combining the season’s hottest pattern and its most popular wedding hues, I’ve created three simple and sweet program covers for you to choose from! All you need to do is print out your own order of service on regular printer paper, cut to size and secure inside the program cover with coordinating ribbon or twine. And if you’re looking for a splash of colour while you walk down the aisle why not use a combination of all three ?

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Calling Cards {DIY}

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Today, Seven Swans sends out a little love, in the shape of a Bride’s Calling Card. Print out the downloadable PDF and you will have your very own handy calling card which you can leave with potential service providers. One card = ALL your details! Nifty, huh? We have also created little message cards (if I have to count how many times I had to find a scap piece of paper in my crazy-untidy handbag to scribble a note to a shop owner who is back-in-10-minutes!! Gmpf!) to make life just that little bit easier.

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Bridesmaids Thank You Card {DIY}

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Wedding planning can be a tricky task and it is for this reason we often call on our closest friends to help make the big day just that little bit smoother. As the important women in your life help you through your engagement, why not thank them with a selection of gifts – all handpicked by you.

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Proudly South African {DIY}

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Seven Swans is delighted to be sharing yet another DIY with you today. And since we love entertaining, long weekends, a terrific braai under sunny skies and our South African roots, we have made sure that our DIY will be flying the flag, proudly South African for Heritage day.

Make your guests giggle with our saffa-slang straw flags or declare your undying love for The Braai. Be sure that every guest knows exactly what they are celebrating with our I heart Braai name tags, in bright and cheery yellow & grey or sweet blue & red.

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