invitations & stationery
March 09, 2012
We’re always in search of new ideas for chic, crafty weddings. So we were super excited to hear that Taunton Press is compiling the ultimate DIY wedding book set, The Bride’s Guide. It’ll feature a trio of gorgeous bridal-crafting books by DiyBride.com expert Khris Cochran, each with 40 easy project ideas. Think: feather boutonnieres, vintage paper parasols and personalized baby-breath centerpieces.
Genius!
Buds and Blossoms Bridal Bag. Photo by Khris Cochran. June 14, 2011
This cute DIY thank-you card project comes to us straight from wedding and event planner Angela at Oh So Joyous. We love the personalized details, like the monogram stamp and wedding photos that she used. This thank you pack includes an embossed card and the couple’s favourite wedding photos all wrapped in a pretty little pocket folder and finished off with a ribbon.
All images courtesy of Oh So Joyous. Like what you see? Check out her blog for more creative ideas. June 04, 2010
1. Take the flowers with you. These flower containers are made from fast food drink caddies -- how creative is that? Use them as a centerpiece, and encourage your guests to each take home a pot of flowers at the end as a favor. (I Do It Yourself). 2. Dress up your envelopes. Dressing up your envelopes is a great way to add a personal touch and help set the mood for the wedding. You can download these templates for free. (Just Something I Made. 3. Short and sweet favors. If you're on a budget, try out these for favors. Choose a small sweet (chocolate, a hard candy, a mixture of each), and simply wrap and tie. The total cost per favor is about 10 cents. Beat that! (Project Wedding via {frolic!}). 4. Put a name on it. These monogrammed paperweights are just too cool to pass up. A perfect gift for anyone in your bridal party (guys and girls), they're fairly easy to make, and it's something that everyone can use. (Junie Moon). 5. The two-minute project. This Japanese-inspired bag really will only take you two minutes to make -- and it looks so chic. Could be an excellent bridesmaid gift or a nice beach bag for your honeymoon. (Annekata). -- Amy E. Find out how you can create a stunning centerpiece on CasaSugar. Get more amazingDIY ideas on WeddingChannel.com. May 13, 2010
OK, so it may not be the most colorful Link Love that we've had, but trust us, these projects are pretty amazing. They're all geared towards getting ready for the big day -- from sending out your invitations to keeping your bridal party excited. Here's the best from around the web this week. 1. Plastic Fantastic. We won't even try to hide how cool this project is. These plastic rings would make a great gift for your bridesmaids, or a fun piece to give to your flower girl. (Planet June) 2. Outside the Paperstock. If you don't know about Nonpareil magazine, you should. It's filled with amazing wedding craft ideas, like this one, which lets you to make your invitations out of fabric, or even write your wedding day info on vintage china plates. (Nonpareil magazine) 3. May Flowers. Old-fashioned bridal suites used to be decorated with wreaths on the day of the wedding. Why not toy with that idea by making this cute wreath to let everyone know where the bride's getting ready? (Lollychops) 4. Butterfly pillows. Who doesn't love butterflies? This adorable pillow could easily serve as a ring bearers pillow for a casual spring wedding. Or, simply make as a gift for your bridesmaids. (Ruffles and Stuff) 5. What Happens in Vegas... For this particular project, the writer is actually heading to Vegas for a vacation and trying to get her friends excited about the trip, but we think the concept works perfectly for a wedding too. If you're wedding is just a few weeks away, why not get your bridal psyched up for the big day by sending along a little gift to remind them how much you're looking forward to their being there? Give them a small shot glass, handkerchief, or even just a note. (Ready, Set, Craft!) -- Amy E.
Find more great DIY ideas in our photo galleries April 23, 2010
We're still feeling a little Earth love today off our post yesterday. These projects are just gorgeous -- and a great reminder of how awesome nature can be. Enjoy! 1. Kitschy and Eco! We know this kind of bold statement isn't for everyone, but think of how great it could look for a casual rehearsal dinner, if not the wedding itself. We love how it's an instant table setting and a favor for your guests in one. (Project Wedding). 2. Garden Stripes. For those of you who are Adobe savvy, there's this great free download of an invitation pattern from J. Bartyn. The green stripes and clean design feel perfect for a late spring or early summer wedding. (Plus, even if you aren't Adobe savvy, prices for printing this invitation start at just $55. Now that's a steal). (J. Bartyn). 3. Pegged Together. What could be cuter than this pegboard centerpiece made with real flowers? Invite your guests to take a flower from the peg board and tuck it in their hair, or wear it as a DIY boutiounnere. (100 Layer Cake, from guest blogger, Kelly). 4. Lovely Lilacs. We're loving this idea of carrying a bouquet of fresh lilacs down the aisle. Just think of how fragrant that bouquet will be. ({frolic!}). 5. A Little Bit Wild. We've done a few wildflower centerpieces before, but honestly, we just can't get enough. This lovely design idea comes from DIY newlywed Grace Bonney. (Design*sponge. And if you love that project, check out this one which features centerpieces of wild violets set in wine glasses. How chic!). Images via design*sponge, {frolic!}, by Chelsea Fuss, Yes, Please, and J. Bartyn. -- Amy E. Find more amazing flower and decor ideas in our photo galleries April 01, 2010
So our Link Love comes a little late today -- but with no less love! Here are some nature inspired designs from around the web that are perfect just as they are, or could be modified slightly to fit just about any style. Feel the love. 1. I love these rock place cards the author used at her own recent wedding. How perfect for an outdoor affair where you don't want anything to blow away! (The Violet Hours). 2. We all know cupcakes have become a major wedding trend to serve in lieu of the traditional 3-tiered wedding cake. But what about mini cupcakes? And for all you brides out there sticking to a pre-wedding diet -- you can still indulge. This recipe is low-fat. Sweet. (Dana Made It). (If you're wondering how these are nature inspired, well, all the ingredients are natural. And besides, cupcakes are wonderful to talk about anytime!) 3. This vintage wallpaper envelope liner project originally comes from 100 Layer Cake, but I love that this blog ads some additional resources and specifics on where you can buy some amazing vintage wall paper to use. How cute! (Say Yes to Hoboken). 4. Still looking for that perfect something for your flower girl? Why not have her wear this cute flowered hair clip, that's got just an added touch of style thanks to the frayed edges. (100 Layer Cake). 5. How cool would these branch inspired brooches look as boutinerres on your groomsmen? If your FH is the type that cringes at the very thought of pinning a rose to his jacket, this could be a great solution. (Maya Made). -- Amy Eisinger November 02, 2009
We're still finding inspiration from our favorite seasonal elements. So easy! So cheap! Materials leaves (you'll need 1 per guest) ribbon hole punch construction paper glue stick fine tip markers (we used black and white) scissors How-to Step 1 Download acorn-shaped clip art. Cut out,trace and cut out. Step 2 We traced the tops on our brown paper and the body on moss colored paper. Cut out. Step 3 Glue the tops of the acorn on the bottom with glue stick. Set aside and let dry. Step 4 Write the name of your guest and the table assignments. Step 5 We decided to dress up the acorn with a dot border with a white felt tip marker. Step 6 Make a hole in the top of the acorn. Attach to leaf with ribbon. October 12, 2009
This idea won us over. Instantly! Yep, that is an actual menu sitting on that plate. Amazing! As soon as we spotted this on designspongeonline.com,we couldn't wait to share it with all of you. September 30, 2009
Who can really resist an adorable motif that you carry through your entire wedding? We definitely can't! That's why we couldn't stop talking about these DIY stamped menu cards that we spotted on lindaandharriett.blogspot.com. What a cute idea and totally doable since stamps come in all different designs and styles. September 09, 2009
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