March 01, 2010
We're obsessed with washi tape. Ribbon and tape in one. Colors and patterns galore. Could we ask for anything more? Materials Washi tape (happytape.com) Scissors Metal tins (or any container you like!) Candy, nuts or any favorite treat How-to Step 1 Fill up the containers with your favors. Step 2 Break out the washi and decorate those favor packages. Go on and work the tops and sides! Voila! February 26, 2010
We know, you've probably seen this before but we love it because it's just so easy. And we love putting our favorite fabric scraps to good stylish use! Materials Old-school jam jars Fabric scraps (mix and match all different colors and patterns) Pinking shears Ruler Granola (you can fill with anything you love!) How-to Step 1 Take the top off the jar and pop out the middle. Step 2 Place the top on the fabric and leave about 2" on all sides. Step 3 Fill jar with granola. Step 4 Place fabric over the opening and twist on top. Step 5 Trim edges. February 24, 2010
We love this eco-chic favor mainly because the container is so cute and colorful. They're reusable, available in every color and only $1.49 each! We can't beat that! Materials Small zig zag pots (Containerstore.com) Seed packets Ribbon Hole punch Favor tag Dirt Recipe card How-to Step 1 Take hole punch and make punches in about four of the accordian folds. Weave ribbon through and add on a tag. Step 2 Fill pot with seed packet and bag of dirt. Step 3 Don't forget the recipe card! We shared Grandma Annie's pasta sauce to make with the basil! February 22, 2010
Nope, not just any old flower pot. We decided to give the typical (and cheap) terra cotta pots a fresh coat of paint... in your signature wedding color, of course! The best part: it's chalkboard paint! Write a note of thanks or use it as a place setting and scribble your guest's name. How convenient! Materials Terra cotta pot (HomeDepot.com) Chalkboard paint (HomeDepot.com) Paintbrush Flowering plant Chalk How-to Step 1 Buy your pot and pick your paint color (you can get pretty much any color you want! Step 2 Give the pot a coat of paint. Set aside to dry. Step 3 Add in a plant. Step 4 Write your personal message! February 19, 2010
Sometimes it's just about repackaging an idea. We wanted to show off fresh fruit favors in a whole new way. We spotted these cupcake wrappers and couldn't resist! Tools Apples Cupcake wrappers (nycake.com) tags (paperpresentation.com) scissors ribbon How-to Step 1 Buy your apples in bulk. Step 2 Wrap your fruit with the paper wrapper. Step 3 Add tag to finish off. February 10, 2010
Which one's your style? Photo credits: C Studios, (top left, right, and bottom center); Clockwise from top left: Lindsay Flanagan, Arrowhead Photography, Isabel Lawrence Photographers. January 29, 2010
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DIY Winter Wonderland LanternsWith the days shorter and the nights longer, guests headed to the reception will certainly appreciate--and be in awe of--a path illuminated with these ice lanterns. Because tea lights placed into paper bags can be a potential fire hazard, we love these frosty DIY ones. We spotted them over on Design Sponge, and can’t believe how easy they are to make. Simply place a small bucket filled with rocks inside a large bucket filled with water, toss in some pretty greenery, then freeze overnight. Add a votive, and voila, you have a gorgeous, glacial glow.--Jen DeRose Photo: Courtesy of Studio Dreyer Hensley. January 22, 2010
One of the hardest areas to decorate at a wedding has got to be the seating card-guest book table. It's the first things guests see when they arrive at your reception, so you want to make a good impression. With that in mind, we knew this DIY project would be the perfect solution. Your finished piece will look just as adorable sitting on the table, as it will look hanging in your home's entryway after the honeymoon. Added bonus: Your future husband will never have an excuse for forgetting your anniversary! To make it, try seeking out a flea market or antique shop to find a great deal on vintage house numbers. You can also try purchasing a few different styles, like these from Anthropologie or Ace Hardware. Mount the numbers to a sturdy backing by pinning or using a silicone adhesive, then frame with a mat board. Finally, place in a frame that reflects your wedding style. (Try a wooden one if your style is rustic, or go with sleek silver if you’re more of a traditional bride.) --Jen DeRoseThanks to Hazelnut Photography! January 19, 2010
Our favorite DIY tutorials from the last week: 1:Mini-Lantern Escort Cards, projectwedding.com 2:Plastic Table Numbers, diybride.com 3:Birdcage Lanterns, thebridescafe.com 4:Tiny Tissue Flowers, i-do-it-yourself.com 5:Vintage Earrings, grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com Want to see your own projects featured here? Send links to editors@mydiyweddingday.com! January 12, 2010
It’s hard to make a guestbook standout, but April managed to create one to be remembered. She purchased a library card kit, like this one from BrightFunGifts.com. Upon arrival, her guests filled out the card with a note and their names. Next, they hit up a photo station stocked with a Polaroid camera. After snapping a pic, they slid the photo into the pocket. After the wedding, April assembled all the pieces together to create a personalized, one-of-a-kind guest book. Are you inspired yet? We’re ordering our kit as soon as we sign off here! Portraits and Weddings by Lori Anderson and Keith Mason for Lori Anderson Photography -- Jen DeRose  Get up-to-the-minute celebrity wedding news and Hollywood-inspired planning tips and tricks at CelebrityWeddingBuzz.com.  For expert etiquette and planning advice, visit WeddingChannel.com -- the number one wedding and gift registry website!  |
