Great Holiday DIY Projects

December 22, 2009    DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Wedding Cake, Wedding Decor, Wedding Details, Wedding Planning    1 comment

Sorry for the lack of posting, I’ve been crafting.  Here are some of my favorite DIY projects.

Not going to lie, it takes a long time to cut out all the felt circles you need for this wreath, however assembly is so easy and the results are fabulous!   These are great for the holidays but also an inexpensive way to decorate any venue. 

Check out the tutorial on Donestifluff

I love a good wreath but these were a nice change.  I think this arrangement would also look great on church doors using your wedding color for the ribbon. 

Found over at I Do It Yourself

I LOVE giving pictures as gifts, found a tutorial on how to add a vintage feel.

Found over at A Modern Wedding Blog

Want your house to smell AMAZING?  My nose had a great time making this super easy potpourri.

Found over at Hip Hostess

What a great cake!  I made this for a holiday party and it was a total hit.  I used green and red ribbon around the base and found holly candies to add.

Found over at Hip Hostess

Style Circle

October 5, 2009    Wedding Planning    1 comment

I was over at Style Circle making some inspiration boards, hours of fun. They have 1000’s of images to choose from and you can make your own layouts.

Here is one I made for fall centerpieces
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Credits: Sara Remington (2), Cheri Pearl

Outdoor weddings…
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Credits: Sara Remington, Orchard Cove Photography, Dollface Studio, Suthi Picotte, Suthi Picotte

Flowers…
Flowers

Credits: Sugarcube Press, Millie Holloman, Open Air Photography

Felt Flowers?

September 22, 2009    Wedding Details, Wedding Planning    1 comment

This style is not for everyone but I think if you can pull it off these flowers could be amazing.  Princess Lasertron works with you to get exactly what you are looking for.  I have seen her feature flowers that range from simple to incredible; these have to be the talk of the wedding.
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Strawberry Invites

September 21, 2009    Invites, Wedding Planning    2 comments

Found these invites over at Oh So Beautiful Paper, aren’t they cute? Designed by the talented Promise Tangerman for her sister’s wedding.

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Oh the places I go

September 18, 2009    Wedding Planning    Leave a comment

I have so many blogs that I read (as you can see), my RSS has been set up for 2 years and my blog roll has grown to well over 200.  I love seeing what others have to say, sharing ideas and how each bride puts a different spin on her wedding.

Today I wanted to share some of my favorite wedding blogs, I am going to exclude brides and photographers but I will share them soon.

100 Layer Cake – they always feature fantastic paper products and I have a love of all things paper.
Brooklyn Bride – she is sassy and fun.
DIY Bride – I am such a big fan of saving money and doing it yourself.
Green Wedding Shoes – she posts the most fantastic weddings.
Hip Hostess – not all about weddings but design inspires everything.
Hostess with the Mostess – this is not exactly a wedding site but I LOVE all the ideas on this blog.  WARNING: this site will make you want to throw a party.
Hot Pink Brides – I love anything pink.
Inspired Goodness – this blog and I share a love of clean lines and unique design elements.
My DIY Wedding – fulfills my love for all things DIY.
Oh So Beautiful Paper – Oh so one of my favorites.
Once Wed – I love everything that gets posted on this blog; it is full of inspiration and gorgeous gowns.
Paper Olive – paper couture (you know I love that)
Peachs by Plums – a wedding planner…planning a wedding
Penned & Pretty – Jessica features and addresses fabulous invites.
Rock ‘n Roll Bride – make me want to turn rocker chick.
Snippet & Ink – almost every day Kathryn featured another awesome inspiration board.  If you are having a hard time finding a color theme…check out her blog.
Style Me Pretty – a must read and make sure you check out Style Circle.
Temple of Groom – got to love a Groom with a sense of humor.
The Bride’s Café – wish I could sit in this café all day long.
Vintage Glam Wedding – I have become obsessed with all things vintage and it’s this blog’s fault.
Wedding Bee Pro – a collection of every wedding detail.
What Junebug Loves – I often love the same.
Young House Love – these two bloggers are too cute for words.  They are amazing designers.

 

And because every post should have a pretty picture, check out this amazing wedding posted on Vintage Glam.  Photography by Marzena

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The book of love

September 9, 2009    Bridesmaids, DIY Wedding Details, Planning, Wedding Details, Wedding Planning    2 comments

Jessica Clair is a photographer I have followed for a very long time; her style is really different and hip.  She is getting married and recently posted her invitations.  Swoon…………..
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After seeing these I had to know where the heck you get hollowed out books.  I scoured, searched and Googled with no luck.  She must have great bridesmaids that sat up for hours working on this project ;)   I did find a DIY tutorial and it would take a decent amount of time but LOOK at the results. 
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Photography by Jessica Clair

DIY weekend wrap-up

September 4, 2009    DIY Wedding Details, Eye Candy, Free, Wedding Cake, Wedding Details, Wedding Favors, Wedding Planning    Leave a comment

What is DIY? Do-it-yourself… great projects you can do to add a personal touch.  The best resource for ideas is the web; here is a collection of my favorites posted this week.

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Found this tutorial in Utterly Engaged.  There are so many elements you can add to make wonderful packages.  I love the keys!
Tutorial by Oh Hello Friend

 

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This was for a bridal shower but what a simple idea.  Collect vases or jars; add a few flowers and you have great DIY centerpieces, so easy.
Found on Lucky Me

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Marshmallow pops…yum.  These would be great for your candy buffet.
Found on Hostess with the Mostess which is LOADED with great ideas.

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On Wednesday I posted about ice cream as a cake alternative and then on Thursday iDIY posted templates for free signs to use in your ice cream buffet.  Perfect!

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Anyone  love to jam? 
Posted on 100 Layer Cake

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DIY some expensive jewelry!  So technically it’s not a project but do yourself a favor and rent some FABOLOUS jewelry.  DIY is about getting clever when you want something.
Post on Bride on a Shoestring

Utterly Engaged

September 3, 2009    DIY Wedding Details, Featured Wedding, Free, Green, Wedding Attire, Wedding Cake, Wedding Details, Wedding Favors, Wedding Planning    Leave a comment

Utterly Engaged is an online wedding magazine full of great alternatives for modern brides looking for something unique.  I love that it’s an online, eco-friendly publication and how dedicated they are to finding exceptional content.

Issue 3 is out, read up.

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Cake alternative

September 2, 2009    Details, Wedding Cake, Wedding Planning    1 comment

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. 

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I just heard that Cold Stone Creamy caters, first thing that came to mind…cake alternative.  They do all the mixing in front of your guest and their fees include the ice cream and toppings.  This would definitely add a wow factor to your wedding day.

Check out their packages…

Mixing Before Your Eyes
You can have the ultimate ice cream experience right in the privacy of your own home, office or catering hall! We will bring our cold stone right to your event and mix the most delectable concoctions right before your eyes! From fresh fruit to chocolate chip cookie dough to every possible kind of candy, everything tastes better when mixed with one of Cold Stone’s delicious gourmet ice cream flavors. Our mix-masters will mix the flavor and toppings of your choice to make your wildest ice cream dream come true.

The price of this package is $10.00 per person and includes the following:
* Full set-up and breakdown (includes cold granite stone for mixing).
* A variety of homemade ice cream flavors
* Caramel, Fudge and Whipped Cream
* A variety of mix-ins

Servers- There is a cost of $30 per server, per hour to mix the ice cream at the event.
Waffle Bowls – There is an additional cost of $.60 per waffle bowl.
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The Ultimate Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Our ultimate ice cream sundae bar includes every delectable combination taste buds can dream up. From fresh fruit to chocolate chip cookie dough to every possible kind of candy, everything tastes better when enjoyed over one of Cold Stone’s delicious gourmet ice cream flavors. Our award-winning crew will be at the ice cream and toppings stations and can recommend standard combinations or help you concoct your wildest ice cream dream.
The price of this package is $6.00 per person and includes the following:
* Full set-up and breakdown
* A variety of homemade ice cream flavors
* Caramel, Fudge and Whipped Cream
* A variety of mix-ins

Servers- There is a cost of $30 per server, per hour to serve the ice cream at the event.
Waffle Bowls – There is an additional cost of $.60 per waffle bowl.

Project Everlasting

September 1, 2009    After the Wedding    Leave a comment

One part of planning brides often forget is after the wedding is over and the last thank you card is written, how do you make it last.  How do you keep that spark alive forever?  Jason Miller and Matthew Boggs have been working on a book and film documentary discovering the secret to happy, long lasting marriages.  They have traveled the country interviewing and documenting couples that have been happily married for over 40 years.  Some truly amazing stories check out their website for more details.