Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Washi Tape Holiday Photo Shoot with Pure Joy Events

Candy Cane Macarons
I know I've mentioned before that I'm lucky to be able to work with talented local party stylist and my friend, Christine of Pure Joy Events. Well I was impressed anew by her creativity when we got together 2 weeks ago to shoot these fun DIY holiday craft ideas using pretty Japanese washi tape! Not only did Christine provide me with my first paying photo shoot, but she also pushed my dessert-crafting boundaries again by ordering cake balls (more squares hehe) decorated to match the washi tape and candy cane macarons (I used this recipe but added crushed candy canes to the buttercream).

It all turned out quite well, if I do say so myself =p, and I'm delighted to announce that our shoot's been featured today on The Sweetest Occasion! Trust me, you don't want to miss this post as it includes FREE downloadable gift tags from Frog Prince Paperie, plus a fabulous washi tape GIVEAWAY from Cute Tape. Thanks to Christine and all the contributing vendors for making this shoot a success! I've included some of my favorite photos from the shoot below (several of which didn't make it into the feature) -- enjoy!

Concept + styling: Pure Joy Events / Venue: The Pear Tree Cottage / Washi tape + boxes: Cute Tape / Stationery + printables: Frog Prince Paperie / Sweets + photography: me / Hanging wreath design: The Knock-Knock Factory

Holiday Washi Tape Photo Shoot
Holiday Washi Tape Photo Shoot
Holiday Washi Tape Photo Shoot
Holiday Washi Tape Photo Shoot
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Posted by Xiaolu at 11:25 AM
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29 comments:

  1. Rosa's Yummy YumsNovember 29, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Beautifully festive clicks!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. PattyNovember 29, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I'm in love with your pictures. Always. Ciao, Pat

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  3. soniaNovember 29, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Can I just eat those pictures? Hm? Please?

    xoxo
    -S

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  4. RikkiNovember 29, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Love all of these. Such cute ideas!!

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  5. HannahNovember 29, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    It's all so gorgeous, I can barely stand it! It looks like a winter wonderland that I just want to go jump into. So lovely!

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  6. Aldy @ Al Dente GourmetNovember 29, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Wonderful Xiaolu! That washi tape looks so cute. Very pretty styling :)

    HUGS <3

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  7. XiaoluNovember 29, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Thanks, my friends! Always appreciate the support <3

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  8. JoanneNovember 29, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I feel much more festive just looking at these gorgeous photos! The holiday spirit is in the air!

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  9. ElNovember 29, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Looks like you had a lot of fun. I love the photos and the tape!

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  10. AyshaNovember 30, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Hi Xialu, I made cupcakes this morning and they came out badly. It was my first attempt at making cupcakes. But I've made cakes before a few times.
    1) The outer layer of the cupcakes was crisp, the cupcakes attained a doomed shape but the inner layer was raw and undercooked.
    2) The outer layer started cracking after 12 minutes. My total baking time was 15 minutes at 190 degrees celcius.
    3)The cupcakes became very hard after cooling.

    Please help me identify what I need to rectify/change to get good cupcakes.

    I used 4 eggs and got 18 cupcakes.

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  11. Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany)November 30, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    You deserve to be featured on The Sweetest Occassion. Just beautiful!

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  12. 'Le ricette dell'Amore Vero' di Claudia AnnieNovember 30, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    queste immagini sono davvero meravigliose! il tuo blog è sempre più bello! complimenti, un bacio :)

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  13. eatme_deliciousNovember 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Your photos are beautiful as always. :) And the little cake squares are too cute!

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  14. XiaoluNovember 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Thanks for the support, my friends!

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  15. Julie KhuuNovember 30, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Wow, that's awesome! So nice to have good friends in the industry...you never know what event might come up for the perfect collaboration. Those little desserts look scrumptious! The perfect bite to not feel guilty after :D Beautiful theme, great pics!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    www.HauteKhuuture.com

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  16. Nami | Just One CookbookDecember 1, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I'm just so thrilled to see the washi being used and it's so pretty!!! I wish to have them all in my house! =) You take great pictures Xiaolu. Looks like photos from a catalog!

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  17. mycookinghutDecember 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    So pretty!

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  18. AnhDecember 1, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Congrats!! The photos are wonderful :)

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  19. SueDecember 1, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    GORGEOUS photos!!!

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  20. SomaDecember 2, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Congrats Xiaolu! Great work as always and i am rocking in holiday mood after seeing these photographs.

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  21. Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes]December 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Wow Xiaolu. I haven't had much time to come over here, so I had no idea you'd become a professional photographer. Great job!! Those are some nice pics!

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  22. ADecember 2, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    What lens did you take that 2nd to last photo with? The bokeh and photo itself are gorgeous!

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  23. XiaoluDecember 2, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks! These were all with my 50mm lens.

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  24. JeannieDecember 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love the first one on the macarons! So pretty!

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  25. jen lacedaDecember 4, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    OMG, these are the cutest tapes! Where can I buy them??? Pls. let me know!

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  26. jen lacedaDecember 4, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Cool! I just went to Cute Tape's site! Found it..! LOL!

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  27. Jocelyn JiangDecember 4, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    good job Xiaolu!

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  28. Veggie BellyDecember 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    your photography is stunning!

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  29. Cooking RookieDecember 5, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Gorgeous photography!

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