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

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

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 Here's a hint: We actually made our name cards by tracing clip art that we doanloaded but chances are you can find a cute acorn from the scrapbooking aisle at your local craft store.

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.

 

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.
The best part? Once you have all of the supplies, you can be as creative and imaginative as you like. Let us know if you try one of your own.

 

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.

We couldn't wait to share the amazing ideas that Jessica and Tad whipped up for their wedding day celebration. We really fell in love with their Save the Date! Why? Because we literally took a stroll down all the big moments they spent together. Could those icons get any cuter? So personal. Totally creative. Unbelievably inspiring.

The wedding was photographed by LemonLimePhoto

Our favorite DIY tutorials from the last week:

1: Invitations (i-do-it-yourself)

2: Cotton ball bouts (Brooklyn Bride)

3: Pie pops (The Kitchn)

4: Cilantro seeds (2000dollarwedding)

5: Chair markers (Style Me Pretty)


Want to see your own project featured here? Send links to editors@mydiyweddingday.com

Here's a great DIY alternative to envelopes when mailing out your save-the-dates or invitations. This fun idea comes from our newest guest blogger, Shana Faust! Here are the steps:

Materials
Scrapbooking or wrapping paper (in solid colors or patterns to match your wedding invitations)
Scissors
Liquid adhesive
Mailing tubes (these are from the container store, but they're available at the post office and online too)
Sticky labels