Do-It-Yourself! Adventures
Here is a list of the items I am planning to DIY. As projects are completed I will post pictures!
- Personalized hangers
- Ring bearer pumpkin pillow
- Table numbers
- Lottery toss bouquet
- Sign for guest book
- Bathroom baskets
- Unity candle
- Tears of Joy packets
- Votive holders
Bridesmaids' personalized hangers
I was inspired to try my hand at these by several of the crafty ladies on The Knot and I'm pleased with how they turned out!
This tutorial was so helpful:
http://shellchris.weebly.com/custom-hangers.htmlweeblylink_new_window
Materials:
- Copper craft wire (Michaels)
- Wooden hangers (Bed Bath & Beyond)
- Burgundy grosgrain ribbon (Michaels)
- Fabric autumn leaves in various sizes (Michaels)
- Champagne bling buttons (Michaels)
Ring-bearer pumpkin pillow (inspiration)
Someone on The Knot posted this gorgeous satin pillow for sale. Alas, she never responded to my email query. Ever determined, I found a pattern and fairly easy step-by-step instructions online. I'm super excited to make my own and will post an update when it is finished!
Ring-bearer pumpkin pillow (finished!)
It took me about 6 hours to complete the pillow! I am really happy with the result. I just need to add a couple of trailing gold ribbons and we'll attach fake rings to that for the walk down the aisle (the real rings will stay safely in the Best Man's pocket!)
I used this website tutorial:http://sewing.about.com/od/homedecprojects/ss/Thanksgiving-And-Halloween-Pumpkin-Pillow-Decoration.htm
Materials:
I used this website tutorial:http://sewing.about.com/od/homedecprojects/ss/Thanksgiving-And-Halloween-Pumpkin-Pillow-Decoration.htm
Materials:
- Orange silk fabric (JoAnn's)
- Sage green brocade fabric (JoAnn's)
- Polyfill stuffing (JoAnn's)
- Orange and green thread (JoAnn's)
- Copper embroidery thread (JoAnn's)
- Ivy garland (Michael's)
Tears of Joy packets
I loved the idea of making these myself! I designed 5 different labels on Moo.com using our engagement pictures..
This is the tutorial I used:
http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/05/25/diy-tears-of-joy-tissues/
Materials:
This is the tutorial I used:
http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/05/25/diy-tears-of-joy-tissues/
Materials:
- Glassine envelopes (Ebay)
- Photo labels (Moo.com)
- Ribbon (Michael's/JoAnn's)
- Kleenex pocket packs (Wegmans)
Photo Guestbook
I designed our photo guestbook at MyPublisher.com using a Living Social deal!
Every other page has one of our engagement pictures with a famous quote. The facing pages are blank for guests to sign!
Here is the link to the full book:
http://www.mypublisher.com/?e=OHm3Q8zJl3QLEAptFb4be6SdGldnJ988&_mp=ZfKDVzjIQp18MZT4xxzIM24iEdODOK7/%0A
Every other page has one of our engagement pictures with a famous quote. The facing pages are blank for guests to sign!
Here is the link to the full book:
http://www.mypublisher.com/?e=OHm3Q8zJl3QLEAptFb4be6SdGldnJ988&_mp=ZfKDVzjIQp18MZT4xxzIM24iEdODOK7/%0A
Pashmina basket
I bought the basket from Michael's at 50% off, and filled it with pashminas. I bought several from an NJ Knottie who had leftovers from her wedding, and the rest I purchased from a street vendor in New York City. I was very proud of my haggling skills, I got 10 pashminas for $40!
These will be paired with a basket of flip flops, with a little sign that will read "For chilly shoulders and dancing feet, please help yourself!" Pics to come.
These will be paired with a basket of flip flops, with a little sign that will read "For chilly shoulders and dancing feet, please help yourself!" Pics to come.