DIY foil pie pan topiary

April 2, 2012    Centerpieces, DIY, DIY Wedding Details    Leave a comment

Sometimes people’s craftiness amazes me.  Now, I like to consider myself a crafty gal, but sometimes I see something that just blows me away.  Like this foil pie pan topiary.

I saw this and right away was in awe.  Something as simple as pie pans transformed into a beautiful centerpiece?! I mean… WOW!  I wish I could take the credit for this awesome diy topiary, but all the credit must go to Paper, Plate, and Plane.

Isn’t this just lovely?

All you need is:

a. 30 of 9″ pie pans and 50 of 4″ pie pans.

b. Hot glue gun and glue sticks (I used up a pack of 16 glue sticks).

c. Balloon, strips of newspaper, and some white glue or papier maché paste.

d. Paint and paint brush.

If you are interested in making a pie pan topiary (or ten) visit Paper, Plate, and Plane’s terrific tutorial.  They make it look pretty easy and dontcha think these would make lovely diy wedding centerpieces?  They are fantastic.

Hmm… thinking I might need one in my dining room.  I wonder what it would look like with a coat of spray paint.  I do love this cold aluminum look but it doesn’t really go with my decor.  Thinking some paint would be an easy way to get this to color coordinate with any  palette.

Okay, I’m adding this to my project list!  When I recreate this little gem, you know I’ll post pics!!!  And if you decide to try, send yours my way!

Book planters

February 23, 2012    Centerpieces, Decor, DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Green, Wedding Decor    3 comments

I’m not sure if it’s my obsession with DIY projects or my adoration for books, possibly a mixture of the two, but I am LOVIN’ this planter idea!  

Wouldn’t this book planter look freakin adorable as a centerpiece?  So homey and charming.   Now these might not work for an extravagant black tie event, but they would be perfect for a vintagey, DIY type wedding. 

Aren’t they fantastic…

 

DIY book planter with succulents and fabric flowers

via Green Wedding Shoes  (click link for tutorial)

The birds are a cute touch!  via SuperForest

via Mother Nature Network

If you prefer flowers, they work too!  via CUBE Me

A hanging book planter.  ALSO cute!! via RadMegan

 

 

Can-tastic Ideas

January 26, 2012    Centerpieces, Decor, DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Green, Saving Money, Wedding Decor, Wedding Ideas    Leave a comment

One of my girlfriends is getting married in May and asked if I’d start saving my tin cans.  She wants them to tie onto the back of her “getaway car”.  OKAY, not really.  She doesn’t have a getaway car but she does have a BUS!  That’s right, a big yellow cheese bus.  It will transport us to and from the wedding and hotels and she wants cans on it.  LOTS and LOTS of cans.

So, needless to say…  I’ve been busy rinsing and de-labeling cans for the past few months.  Well, now I have quite the collection. In fact, I think I have hoarded enough cans to attach to an entire fleet of busses.  Which got me thinking… what else could we use the cans for?

As it turns out there are about a thousand and ten ways tin cans could be used at weddings!  And if you really think about it…. they’re ecofriendly AND cost efficient,  which makes tin cans a perfect decor idea!  Just look at what they could be turned into…..

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INVITATIONS!!  That’s right, you heard me, invitations!!!!  How cool would it be to mail these babies out?  The cans above were mailed out with invitation inside, along with directions on how to tie them to the couple’s car at the wedding.  If you’re not really into the cold metal look, you could dress the can up however you’d like.  Use the photos below for inspiration.

And these don’t just work for weddings.  They could be awesome shower, birthday, or bachelorette invites.  OHHHHH or you could fill them with goodies and hand them out as favors.    Head on over to Our Best Bites for their awesome can filling tutorial and to see how they turned their cans into a fantastic little gift.  I promise you’ll love it and want to make your own STAT!  I know I can’t wait to try!!!

via 100 Layer Cake

 Tin can table numbers. AWESOME.  I like how the inside is colored so the numbers really pop.  You can click here for the tutorial.

Another table number idea.  Use the tin can as a base and stick the number inside. You could recreate this in so many ways!

 via My $10,000 Wedding

via Bride Goggles
Tin can vases.  DUH so simple!  I love the vintage-y look of them.  You could wrap them with burlap, lace, ribbon, yarn… just about anything, depending on the look you are going for.
Tin Can Wedding DIYs
via CasaSugar
 Notice the tin can centerpieces have been sprayed.  It’s an easy way to give them a face lift.  And I’m loving the silverware holders.  Again… SOOOOOO simple!
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via Elizabeth Anne Designs
This is one of my faves.  Very vintage!  Pretty up your tin cans with wallpaper, fabric, wrapping paper or scrapbook paper.
If you can find vintage cans, they look absolutely charming as-is!
via Intimate Weddings
Tin can favors are an option too.  I’m totally diggin’ these plants but you could fill with whatever you’d like.
via Pretty In White Wedding Planning
If you are having an evening event these tin can lanterns would be lovely. Sprinkle them around the venue or hang them from trees. Visit Craft Gossip for a tutorial.
This is totally worth collecting cans for.  How absolutely amazing is this hanging display?  It’s a show stopper if you ask me.  L.O.V.E!!
via Jesi Haack Design
Have any of you used or plan to use tin cans at your wedding?  How?  And do you have any tips or photos you’d like to share with us??
 

Christmas craft Friday!

December 23, 2011    Centerpieces    Leave a comment

So I have a little Christmas project for you ladies.

I saw these gorgeous mason jar centerpieces on Pinterest and fell in love INSTANTLY.

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via Better Homes and Gardens

Aren’t they purty? I’m going to run right to the craft store on Friday to get the makings for these bad boys because I love them so much. I’m thinking a little stagger action with different sized jars will do the trick. Whaddya think?

Finny & Zook

August 29, 2011    Centerpieces, Design, Eye Candy, Wedding Decor, Wedding Details    Leave a comment

Who says bold graphic prints with nursery rhyme phrases are for kids? Not me, not when they look as adorable as these prints by Finny and Zook.

I could spend hours sifting through this adorable little Etsy shop, but I already have my work cut out deciding which prints I want to order. How cute would some of these be as wedding decor, centerpieces or even wedding favors?

S is for Sea Star 8x10 inch print by Finny and Zook

ABCs 11x14 inch print by Finny and Zook

You Are My Sunshine... 11x14 inch print by Finny and ZookLOVELY LOVELINESS ... 11x14 poster print by Finny and ZookKeep Calm and Carry On - in children's handwriting 11x14 inch print by Finny and Zook
HAPPY HAPPINESS ... 4x6 print by Finny and Zook
Don’t you just want them all? Which would you order?
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Rock your Socks!

July 21, 2011    Centerpieces, DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Fun, Wedding Decor    Leave a comment

Do you ever wonder where your missing socks go?  Why is it that when you put a pair in the laundry sometimes only one survives?   Actually, I know where mine go, my dryer eats them.  It’s like it has a vendetta, knows which socks are my faves and saves its appetite just for them.  Soooo, what to do with my beloved odd balls?

Since I’m a hoarder collector crafter, I can’t bear to throw them out…. and now, I don’t have to!!!  I found some cute sock decor ideas that would be perfect for parties, showers, weddings, or in my case, around the house.

Which is your fave?

These sock centerpieces by Rachael Ray are my favorite.  How awesome, right?  They’d be great at any garden party or wedding.  Oohh… wouldn’t they be super sweet favors?  I love how original they are and how much personality they have.  I can’t wait to try these… my window sill is begging for some!!

I always say it but it’s true… you can make a wreath out of ANYTHING!!!  I think this sock wreath is so much fun and could dress up any party space.

Be sure to check out the amazingly easy tutorial at  Blue Cricket Design.

I found these funky chair socks over at The Knot.  What an adorable way to dress up your reception chairs.   You can purchase your own set for about $20 at Charles & Marie.   OOOrrr… you could save some money and make your own.

 

 

The incredible edible… WEDDING??

July 20, 2011    Bouquets, Boutonniere, Centerpieces, Green    1 comment

I wish I had a green thumb.  One of my dearest friends is a horticulturist and I envy her gardening skills.  She has the most fabulous flowers, tastiest tomatoes, and prettiest peppers around.  I LOVE eating over when she cooks, especially in late summer because her menu consists of the freshest and most beautiful ingredients.  That’s right… BEAUTIFUL!!

Have you ever noticed how lovely fruits and veggies actually are?  I think they are gorgeous,which got me thinking…. wouldn’t a garden wedding be pretty.  Now, I don’t mean “held in a garden” I mean “designed from the garden”.  A wedding consisting of  fruits, veggies, herbs & spices!  It’s a delicious idea, dontcha think??

Let’s get started with some AMAZING food bouquets by Green Wedding Shoes.

purple artichoke bouquet

What a gorgeous bouquet of baby purple artichokes, green ranunculuses, green & purple wheat, a green moss flower (Dianthus Green Ball) and some seed pods.

carrot and asparagus bouquet

Isn’t this carrot bouquet lovely?  It’s a mix of orange/purple carrots, dark purple kale, green wheat, dianthus green ball and a sun star flower.

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This kale bouquet is soooo simple but I LOVE it.

Cherries and suculents make for a gorgeous bouquet.  Isn’t it stunning?  via Weddings by Georgia

Cauliflower and broccoli has never been prettier.  via Soolip

A berry cute idea.  A bouquet of strawberries, lettuce and peppers.  via Blueprint Affairs

Aren’t the colors in this veggie bouquet gorgeous?  I spy carrots, mushrooms, onions, radishes, ginger and what I’m pretty sure are garlic cloves.  AND perhaps my favorite part, the stem made of silver spoons.  Oooo… and how cute is that carrot boutonniere?  via Delightully Engaged

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What a sweet idea… an apple bouquet!  via Weddings at Work

Herbs could make beautiful pew bow alternatives.   Isn’t this rosemary pretty??  via Event Angel

Lovin’ this edible centerpiece idea I found at Hostess With the Mostess.

These tomatoes brighten up the table perfectly.  via Martha Stewart Weddings

Artichokes, pears and eggplant are a terrific trio.  Isn’t this centerpiece rustic and romantic?  via Martha Stewart Weddings

I think this board of precisely placed produce is amazing.  Love the colors and think it’d be awesome to make an arrangement like this that had your initials or “love” written in it.  via The Flirty Blog

Wrapping your candles with veggies is an idea I adore!  via Coast to Country Wedding

Seed packets as seating cards…. LOVE!!  Via Wedhead and Eventista

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This vibrant veggie bar amazes  me.  This would be a stunning addition to a garden wedding.  Mmm, doesn’t it look delicious?  via My Bride Story

These are like veggie chandeliers!  OR are they fruit?  The tomato always stumps me!  via Edible Crafts

It’s always easy to fill a vase with fruit or veggies.  Not to mention, super cute!!  via Event Chic Wedding

(Don’t miss a ton of other fruit decor similar to this in our Lemons and Apples and Pears… oh my post)

These “sand art” type centerpieces are actually made of spices.  AWESOME idea!  via Four Green Steps

This plum seating card is super sweet!  via Homemakin’ and Decoratin’

As much as I love the natural look of fruits and veggies there is always the option to spray them any color you’d like.  AND apparently this spray is edible… I’m not sure if I’d try it but it’s an interesting idea.  via Hip Hostess

You could spice up any space with this chilli and pepper garland.  via GAP Photos

And I’ll wrap up today’s post with a perfect pair ring shot.  100% GORGEOUS!  via Photobucket

SssWHEAT Centerpieces

July 12, 2011    Centerpieces, Fall Wedding    2 comments

Back in November I had posted a Wheat is Sweet post and ever since I’ve been hooked on the rustic wispy stalks.  Recently, I had gotten a request for more wheat centerpiece ideas.  This came from Christine, a bride-to-be who is marrying in September, who is still looking for centerpiece inspiration.  She is looking for something “wheat-y” that also incorporates greenery.

Well Christine, I love the idea of  wheat for your September wedding.  Very autumnal!  I scoured high and low and here is what I found for you.  I hope it inspires! 

Happy planning… and please be sure to send us some pics!! xx

This centerpiece is made of wheat, wildflowers and rosemary.  via The Knot

 This wheat centerpiece is a combination of  wheat, cotton tails, curly willow, dried brown eucalyptus and bittersweet berries.  The vase filled with coffee beans and acorns really complete the look.  I’m not 100% sold on that ribbon though and think that some burlap or raffia would be a better wrap option.  via Weddingbee

Wheat accompanied with long grasses is perfect for an early fall wedding.  via Wedding Flowers and Reception Ideas

The couple’s florist created half of the centerpieces using fall elements, including wheat stalks, cattails, berries, and greenery. The arrangements were set at the tables and surrounded with soft votive candles.

This centerpiece of wheat stalks, cattails, berries, and greenery would be a lovely accent on any table.  via The Knot

I love the simplicity of this centerpiece idea and the moss at the bottom of the pot gives it some color.  You could also coordinate the ribbon with your color palette.  via The Finer Things

Here is a wheat and tiger lily arrangement.  If the lilies aren’t exactly your style, you can replace with any flower you like.  via Flickr 

Red broom corn, sunset safari leucadendron, natural wheat, and bronze spray mums make up this pretty combination.  via Alluring Blooms

Image depicts a wheat sheath filled with maple leaves which makes an ideal table top display.

A bundle of wheat with a maple leaf wrap is easy enough.   via Wheat Sheath

These were actually bridesmaids bouquets but you could easily replicate them into centerpieces.  They are made of  salal, hypericum berries and green wheat.  via Great Expectations

Blue glass + white bloom wedding

May 26, 2011    Bouquets, Centerpieces, Details, Eye Candy, Fun    Leave a comment

Two things that I absolutely adore, all in one gorgeous wedding shoot by Elizabeth Anne Designs (photography by & unlimited). Gosh they’re good. Not to mention those cupcakes in a jar – sheer genius. Check out all of this gorgeousness:

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YUM. I’ll take one of these, please & thank you.

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I.LOVE.BLUE.GLASS. end of story.

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I also really like the silver accents and the simplicity of the spread. Those are the cutest placecard holders!

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Majestic is the only word that comes to mind to describe this spread. Corny, I know, but true right? Must be the candlesticks.