favors
March 18, 2010
Our link love today is all about your guests. We've heard plenty of complaints about what guests don't like getting, so try any one of these projects for a surefire hit favor. 1. Hello, Violet! This super easy project could double for a pretty centerpiece. ({frolic!}) 2. Invite your guests to make their own cupcakes, for now—and later! (Style Me Pretty) 3. Style your flower girl, bridesmaids or don this cute headband yourself for a chic reception look. (PS I Made This) 4. So fresh and so clean, thanks to these easy-to-make felted soaps. (Wit & Whistle) 5. OK, so we know making a wreath is a little much as a favor for every guest, but it's a festive bit of decor you could give to your VIP's or use to decorate at your wedding. (Project Wedding) Photos: (1) By Chelsea, courtesy of {frolic!} (2) Photo by Jen Huang; (3) Courtesy of PS I Made This; (4) Courtesy of Wit & Whistle; (5) Photo by Chelsea Fuss, courtesy of Project Wedding. 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 $1.49 each! We can't beat that! Materials Small zig zag pots (Containerstore.com) Seed packets Ribbon Hole punch Favor tag Dirt Recipe card How-to Step 1 Take hole punch and make punches in about four of the accordian folds. Weave ribbon through and add on a tag. Step 2 Fill pot with seed packet and bag of dirt. Step 3 Don't forget the recipe card! We shared Grandma Annie's pasta sauce to make with the basil! February 22, 2010
Nope, not just any old flower pot. We decided to give the typical (and cheap) terra cotta pots a fresh coat of paint... in your signature wedding color, of course! The best part: it's chalkboard paint! Write a note of thanks or use it as a place setting and scribble your guest's name. How convenient! Materials Terra cotta pot (HomeDepot.com) Chalkboard paint (HomeDepot.com) Paintbrush Flowering plant Chalk How-to Step 1 Buy your pot and pick your paint color (you can get pretty much any color you want! Step 2 Give the pot a coat of paint. Set aside to dry. Step 3 Add in a plant. Step 4 Write your personal message! February 19, 2010
Sometimes it's just about repackaging an idea. We wanted to show off fresh fruit favors in a whole new way. We spotted these cupcake wrappers and couldn't resist! Tools Apples Cupcake wrappers (nycake.com) tags (paperpresentation.com) scissors ribbon How-to Step 1 Buy your apples in bulk. Step 2 Wrap your fruit with the paper wrapper. Step 3 Add tag to finish off. December 01, 2009
October 30, 2009
We decided to take advantage of the local pumpkin patch. (Okay, so we actually used faux pumpkins from the craft store because it was cheaper but both work well!) Materials pumpkins (one per guest or couple) ribbon hole punch leaf pencil scissors construction paper How-to Step 1 Trace leaf on construction paper. Cut out. Step 2 Write your guest name and table assignment. Step 3 Hole punch top of the leaf. Attach to pumpkin with ribbon. Step 4 Have a Happy Halloween! September 24, 2009
Materials: Mini paint cans ($.99 at Rojay Party Store) Candy Favor tags Steps Fill up the cans with your favorite mini treats. (Our color palette was cherry and gray so we found the brightest mix of red candies!). Attach your favor tag. Keep it simple or get creative like we did with the paintbrush idea. A bright and punchy tag would also look great, too. August 27, 2009
Our favorite DIY tutorials from the last week: 1:Card box with a rustic spin (c is for…CHARMED) 2:Charming bouts (Oh How Charming!) 3:Favors with a fruity touch (Design Mom) 4:Blooming place card holders (Project Wedding) 5:Favors with a hint of grosgrain (Classic Bride) Want to see your own projects featured here? Send links to editors@mydiyweddingday.com Cardbox, JK Photography; bouts Elizabeth Messina; blooming place card holders, Sir Harrison Photography  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!  |
