Photo Memory Montage

May 17, 2012   

Your wedding day is not only a special moment in your life; it also marks the culmination of love and support from family and friends leading up to that wonderful point. I love the idea of honoring those cherished bonds and loving influences by showcasing a collection of family/friend photos at the reception.

A picture display lets your guests reminisce about the special part they’ve played in your lives, helping to bring you and your future hubby together in some way, directly or indirectly. This lovely decorative detail doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive – in fact, mismatched frames can be completely charming, giving the display a homey, authentic feel.

From The Jones Victorian Estate

Some couples also display wedding photos from other beloved family members – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. I love the way this idea connects the older family guests to the celebration, and it’ll certainly lead to some entertaining conversation starters!

Found at Weddingtobe

There are so many gorgeous ways to tie your family and friend pictures into your reception, there’s bound to be a style that works for you. Whether you’re going for traditional, contemporary, colorful, rustic – you name it – here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

Simple elegance with all black frames.

Funky and vibrant – great for a colorful outdoor wedding!

Love the way this distressed wood accents the aged look of the photos.

Picture wreath and photo plates! Another idea: get your photos printed on tiles and display them on tiny easels.

Ribbon gives this picture collage a delicate touch.

All of the above found via Weddinggirl

A walk in the woods handmade wedding decor

You all know I can’t resist a good woodsy wedding. Loving that guests take a trip down Memory Lane on their way to the ceremony!

From Wood & Grain

FriDIY: String Heart

May 11, 2012   

Looking for an amazing reception piece?  Something to WoW  your guests with?  Something that can be turned into magnificent home decor after the wedding?  Well then look NO further!

Here’s what you’ve been looking for.  Check out this DIY String Heart from Green Wedding Shoes…..

DIY string heart art

Are you done ohhing and ahhing? 

NO?

Keep ogling then. 

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If you are finished, check out the material list needed to recreate this masterpiece.

Materials:

• piece of wood – the bigger the more dramatic!
• string –  used here was the pink neon thin rope you can find at Home Depot, but you could use any yarn or string
• box of nails (if want a nail with a decent head so the string won’t pop off)
• spray paint to paint the wood
• white paper to draw the heart on

Apparently you could make this for about $35.  Much less if you already have a piece of wood lying around!!

To see the tutorial click here.  It’s a MUST SEE!!!  And if you can’t think of anywhere to place a heart this large, a smaller one would be awesome too!  OR you could try writing your initials, OR table numbers, OR  a reception sign. 

What would YOU make??

 

 

Sprinkle in some color

May 8, 2012   

Sprinkles. Or are they Jimmies? Where I’m from you get chocolate  jimmies and rainbow sprinkles.  Although it’s a never-ending argument debate that often arises in the Baskin Robbins line.  For the sake of today’s post I’ma call e’m SPRINKLES! But whatever YOU call them, guess what… they are NOT just for ice cream anymore! :)

Sprinkles = FUN

Sprinkles =COLOR

Sprinkles = AWESOME for WEDDINGS

Don’t believe me?  Just look how playful and pretty they can be even off a cone…

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Doesn’t that sprinkle cake look yummy!  Warning:  if you decide to go with a cake like this, your guests may not wait until cake cutting.  They may just dive right in when you aren’t looking! :)

via OneWed

ADORABLE TOSS IDEA!  And the envelope says… “Sprinkle them with *joy?* on the SWEETEST day of their lives!  SUPER CUTE!  Not sure if it says “joy”.  What do you think?  Is it “joy”? Ahh, it doesn’t matter what it says.  It’s still super SWEET!

via Etsy

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Sprinkle filler…. love it with these escort cards.  Brightens up the entire display.  Would work in vases, jars and bottles too!

via Style Me Pretty 

Sprinkle rimmed drinks… YES!

via Be Different Act Normal

Sprinkle rimmed desserts…. DOUBLE YES!!

via The Inspired Room

Heart Shaped Sprinkles...

If you are having a sprinkle themed wedding wouldn’t this ring and necklace be fantastic for your bridesmaids?

via Kaboodle

 

LOVE LOVE!!  How amazing would these DIY sprinkle ornaments look hanging in your reception?

via Little Gray Fox

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I’m just bananas over this sprinkle ring shot! … SORRY, I couldn’t help myself! :)

via Diana Rush

FriDIY: Receipt Paper Streamers

April 27, 2012   

I’m a sucker for streamers.  There is just something about their whimsiness that I adore!

They are a simple way to add drama and elegance to a room, outdoor space, or venue.  Not to mention there are about a thousand different ways you can “streamer”!

You could use ribbon, crepe paper, fabric,  or even receipt paper.  YEP, THAT’S RIGHT… RECEIPT PAPER!  I’m not sure why I didn’t think of it, but as soon as I ran into this DIY receipt paper streamer idea over at Hostess with the Mostess, it seemed so obvious.  Why wouldn’t you use receipt paper to decorate?  It’s just the right size, shape and length!

I am in LOVE with the look of these DIY streamers.  Don’t they resemble lace?  I think they would add a delicate charm to any wedding, shower or event.

Whatdya think? ….

DIY Tutorial: Pretty Receipt Paper Streamers

If you are diggin’ this idea as much as I am, visit Hostess with the Mostess for the great little tutorial by Anastasia Turkov of Walnut and Main. (Anastasia, I think you ROCK!!!) You may think this one photo is tutorial enough, but there are a few tips & tricks that would make this streamer project much, much easier.  Stop on by HWTM to see what I mean.

Taped table numbers?

March 26, 2012   

I’ve heard of books on tape – but tape on books?

NO, seriously… you heard me right!  Tape on books!

When I came across this over at OnceWed I thought “DUH, why didn’t I think of that?’  This table number idea rocks my socks.  It’s simple, extremely inexpensive, and a DIY all wrapped up into one.  IT’S LIKE HEAVEN! 

I’m loving these DIY book table numbers for vintage inspired weddings and think they are so charming!  All you need is some romantically titled books, colored tape, pastel pencil and an Xacto knife. 

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 If you have those, you could have THIS….

 

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To see the fantastic step by step tutorial hurry on over to OnceWed.

And ya know what… even if you don’t need table numbers, you could write letters on the books and spell out anything you like.  Your last name maybe?  A sweet ‘welcome’ for your guests?  Or even just a sweet little heart shape!

What would your books be taped with??

 

 

Book planters

February 23, 2012   

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

 

 

Yarn?

February 21, 2012   

This weekend I was rummaging in my craft room and realized…. I am up to my eyeballs in yarn.  Like waaaaayy too many balls. Crazy amounts of loose strands.  Enough to make me bonkers.

Now don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the fact that I have plenty of supply. When I have no idea what to do with it… well, that’s when I begin to twitch.  So before I even found my glue gun I jumped online to see what, when I’m ready, I could do with it. 

Ahhh Ha!  I found some darling yarn ideas!!!   Ideas that wouldn’t just be perfect to free up some space in my crap craft room but that I thought perfect for YOU too!!

Here are some fantastic yarn decor ideas that could be easily crafted for any affair.  They’d be sweet at a bridal shower, beautiful at a wedding or make great homemade gifts.  

Whatdya think?…..

 

 

 

Wouldn’t this yarn block make a cute wedding  favor or table decor?  Love the simplicity of the sweet little heart and how cheap it would be to recreate.  via it’s a bride’s life

Another adorable yarn idea!  This DIY project is super simple.  Bend some wire into any word, monogram, or shape you’d like, then wrap with yarn.  I think it’s just perfect sitting like this (even with the excess hanging off) but would also be a fab DIY cake topper, table number or cute Mr and Mrs chair hang.  What would you do with it?  via Attention 2 Detail

Boyd Cressy Deborah Zoe Photo boydcressy376 low in Budget Savvy Wedding of the Week: Ben & Liz by Deborah Zoe Photo and budget savvy wedding of the week

Okay, one last idea.  Yarn letters.  Write your last name, greet guests with a “welcome” or  write out anything you think would add to the decor.  I love the mismatch yarn and how each letter is not pristinely wrapped.  via Budget Savvy Bride

Do you have any other DIY yarn projects you’d like to share with us?? 

 

Birds of a feather, craft together

January 31, 2012   

Good morning gorgeouses!

 I’m in a whimsical and crafty mood today so I thought we’d talk feathers.  They are fun, flirty, and kinda quirky… Which is why I love them when used as decor.  And did you know you could make your own?  Check out these DIY feather ideas…

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Fabric feathers!  Aren’t they adorable?  I just love em!  Click on the link below to see how you could make your own!

via 100 Layer Cake

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Don’t have fabric?  No worries, you can still make some feathers.  All you need is some paper.  Don’t have paper?  Get creative, use an old book.  Isn’t this book page feather charming?  I love how it’s used at the place setting!  Visit the link below for a paper feather tutorial.

via Home Stories A to Z

Ohhhh sweet!!  Map and sheet music feathers.  People are so creative!!!

via Bridal Musings

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feathers as wedding decoration

Seriously, how lovely are these ceremony feathers?  I love the uniquness and they are much more whimsical than bunting!

via Green Wedding Shoes

What a fantastic idea… feather seating cards.

via Lovely Little Details

Add feathers to favors, envelopes or anything else you want to put a pretty little something on.

via Party Frosting

So… what do you think?  Could you get swept away with feather decor?  How would you use them??

Okie Dokie Artichokie

January 27, 2012   

I keep coming across this on Pinterest so I thought it must be a sign.  A sign that obviously says “Libby, post this on your blog… OR ELSE’!

I know, a little threatening, right?!  Well, I’d hate to be faced with that dreaded ”or else“, so I’m going to listen to the blogging Gods and post it up today!   

It’s an adorable artichoke idea that was originally posted on Ruffled.   I am in love with it and thinks it’s an idea all my eco-friendly, rustic chic, penny-pinching brides should consider!   Hanging artichokes!

DIY Artichoke candle holders and centerpieces

via Ruffled

See…. A W E S O M E  !!!!!   I told ya!

:)

Alright, I showed ya what I had to show ya now get on outta here!!  Go have a FABULOUS Friday and a WONDERFUL weekend.

I’ll see ya Monday.

 xx

Libby

 

 

P.S. 

If you are lovin’ THIS idea, check out some delicious artichoke bouquet ideas here

P.S.S.

Are you on Pinterest yet?  Well, if you’re NOT what are you waiting for??  Seriously, it’s life changing.  Okay, maybe that’s a bit extreme but it IS amazing!!  Please check it out.  You have NO idea what you are missing.  Planning has never been easier OR more fun!!  And while you’re over there be sure to follow ME.  I have thousands of fabulous wedding ideas just waiting for YOU!   

 

Can-tastic Ideas

January 26, 2012   

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!
Tin can favors are an option too.  I’m totally diggin’ these plants but you could fill with whatever you’d like.
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!!
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??