December 27th, 2011
The Must Haves for The Day Of
Saw this adorable list over at Swatchbook Weddings and had to share. The best part about this is that on any given wedding day, Vikki and I have ALL these things in our little black bag:)
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December 22nd, 2011
I Spy With My Little Eye
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When I saw this, I had one of those moments of “I wish I could redo my wedding and add this adorable idea”. Treat your guests to a challenge of the game “I Spy” and ask them to take photographs of moments your photographer might not be able to get in the hustle and bussle of it all. You could then create a public flicker account so everyone can load their photographs for you to see. Adorable
December 12th, 2011
Monday Maids
We love this DIY holiday themed ‘will you be my bridesmaid’ idea!
You Need:
ornaments
letters
scrapbook pictures
paint
ribbon
a paintbrush
How to Create:
- Paint each of the ornaments
- Apply the letters and pictures to the ornament
- Tie a ribbon around the ornament
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November 14th, 2011
Monday Maids
Swooning for these DIY tote bags for your maids!
You Need:
Canvas bag
Fabric paint
Paper doily
Krylon Paper Finishes Adhesive Spray
Step 1: Spray doily with paper spray adhesive and press down on the bag (not shown). (Using Krylon Paper Finishes adhesive allows the doily to stick in place while you paint, but it easily pulls off without leaving a sticky mess behind after you paint.)
Step 2: Gently paint over the holes – I recommend paint meant for fabric, not crafts.
Step 3: Peel back doily before paint dries. The doily might tear, just peel off the pieces.
Step 4: Trace letter and fill in with paint
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November 9th, 2011
Chalkboard Table Runners
November 4th, 2011
DIY Vases
Easy and gorgeous, these DIY vases are the perfect touch to your centerpieces…
You Need:
Three different sized vases from the Dollar Store
Dishwasher safe PermEnamel paint
PermEnamel Surface Conditioner
Paper towels
Paint brush and a mixing bowl
Directions:
1. Clean the vases with hot, soapy water.
2. When they are completely dry, pour some surface conditioner in and cover the inside of the vase. Pour out the excess and let the vase dry.
3. Get the exact color you envision by mixing your PermEnamel paints in a mixing bowl, then pour inside the vase.
4. Paint the inside of the glass using the paint brush to cover the inside surface.
5. Once the vase is painted, lay it on a paper towel to let the thick paint drip off. The longer it’s upside down, the thinner the coating will be.
6. Turn the vase back over and touch up the drips inside. Every fifteen minutes you can even out the thickness on the bottom of the vase as the paint will start to collect.
7. Let these dry over night and in the morning you should have a beautiful decor vase!
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November 2nd, 2011
DIY Place mats
Love these easy DIY place mats for your special day! A great alternative to linens and something you can have after the wedding as well!
You’ll need:
burlap
fabric paint
vintage print press stamps
paint brush
1. Cut a piece of burlap to 12” x 10”
2. Lay burlap flat and choose your corner for the stamp. Paint a thick coat of paint on your stamps.
3. Carefully turn stamps over and lay 1/2” from the edge of your mat. Put pressure on each stamp. Remove and fill in any gaps in the paint with your brush.
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October 31st, 2011
Monday Maids
SWOONING for this ‘Will You Be My Bridesmaid’ photo card! An extra special touch would be to take the pictures at your wedding venue or at places that remind you of your bridesmaid (your high school you went to together, favorite pub, etc.)
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October 28th, 2011
DIY Coffe Bean Favors
If you and your hubby to be are big coffee lovers, this easy DIY favor is perfect for you!
You need:
Lettering Stencil
Burlap bags (4×6, available here)
Twine, hemp cord or ribbon
1 inch circle paper punch and paper of your choice
Coffee Beans
Stamp Kit for tags
Hole paper punch (not pictured)
Fabric marker (not pictured)
Using the stencil, starting painting burlap bags with wording of your choice. Fill burlap bags half way (about a cup or a cup and half) and tie with Thank you tags. You can also make tea favors for guests who don’t drink coffee using the same stencil but placing in a separate crate.
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October 24th, 2011
Monday Maids
Love this idea to ask your bridesmaids! Vintage spools wrapped in fabric. When they unravel the spool they begin to read your note asking them to be your bridesmaid. This could be an easy DIY project, or you can find pre-made spools here.
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