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??
 

CORKy wedding ideas

October 4, 2011    Decor, DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Reception, Unique Weddings, Wedding Decor    Leave a comment

If you are marrying in a vineyard or just love wine, this CORKy inspiration is for you.  I love the idea of using corks at a wedding. Wouldn’t having cork decor be fun and interesting?  And don’t worry, if you don’t think you can drink enough wine to accumulate the amount of corks you may need, call around to local vineyards.  Usually they will be nice enough to start a collection for you. 

 

Lovin’ this corkboard seating display.  via McClanahan Studios

Also diggin’ a corkboard to display photos.  So cute!  via Josh Gruetzmacher Wedding Photography

Cork monograms?  Yes please!  via Brides

DIY Cork Monogram

Oooh… I might like these  monograms even more.  You could set them up anywhere!  via The Oceanside Bride

Cork-tastic wreath! via ‘I Do’ it yourself

You could use cork serving trays during cocktail hour.  ESPECIALLY if you are serving wine!  via Backwoods Home Magazine

There are tons of ways to use corks as seating card holders.  via Porter Valley Country Club Private Events

via The Bride’s Guide

And, if you are using corks, why not have them hold your table numbers.  via Wish Special Events

OR even better, make them your table number!  via LAVISH Fine Events

A cork napkin holder… CUTE.  via Daisy Chain Events

I’ve never seen a cork card holder before, but I love it.  via Weddingbee

How simple would these cork keychain favors be?   Awesome, right?  via Eternal Eden

Who wouldn’t love these cork coasters?  via Etsy

 

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

Fabulous Forks

May 4, 2011    DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Green, Wedding Decor    Leave a comment

By now, I’m sure you have noticed my habit of choosing, then blogging about, a random object.  You know, where I pick a random object  then tell you all of the wonderful things you can do with it.  Some of my favorite past blog items have been  Scrabble tiles, skeleton keys, buttons, and doilys. 

Today’s lucky item is….. the fork.  (Thanks to my silverware drawer for the inspiration.  I know it’s not a fab inspo source, but I am inspired by lots of things generally overlooked.  I really can’t help it… the cracking of the whip from my DIY slave-driver really keeps me on my toes.)

If there is any item you’d like to challenge me with… BRING IT!!  I can find the wonder in just about anything :) .

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Okay, let’s start with this adorable fork photo holder.  I love it’s charm. 

via Project Wedding

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A fork napkin ring is one of those little details a guest would appreciate. 

via Apartment Therapy

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At first glance you’d never even know this funky bangle is a fork.  If you have fork details at a wedding or party, these fork bracelets would make great gifts or favors.

via The Aftercraft   for a fork bangle tutorial, visit eHOW

Isn’t this a cute fork place card holder?  It could also hold a photo or small thank you note.

via Living With Lindsay

I thought this fork windchime was interesting so I had to share it.  This would be cute at a garden wedding.  Hmm, I wonder how it really sounds.

via Or So She Says…

This fork turned egg cup would be sooo cute at a brunch.  It’s such a darling idea. 

(Scott, from What I Made, always amazes me with his talented upcycling.  If you’ve never seen his site it’s definitely worth a look-see.)

via What I Made

I’m not sure a fork photo holder has ever been more fabulous.  For a great tutorial click the link below. 

via The Shabby Chic Cottage

I saw this and thought these framed forks were cute.  You could frame some forks and turn them into a seating card arrangement. Or maybe guests could use them to place well wishes for the couple.

via My 3 Monsters

Wedding Balloons??

March 21, 2011    Design, Details, Planning, Wedding Decor    2 comments

Hey there Libbsters, happy Monday! I’ll have you know that today isn’t just any Monday though, it’s my birthday!!!  Today I’m the big three-OH!  As in OH my, I’m 30!!   I’m still trying to get used to the idea but it’s difficult because mentally I’m still in my early twenties.  :)

Okay, I’ve made my big birthday announcement, so let’s get down to business… wedding business.  I figured today would be an appropriate day to talk balloons.  They are usually used for birthdays but are becoming more popular for weddings.  With that said, may I also say this…

CAUTION:  Wedding balloons are often TACKY! 

Not always but often!  It’s very easy for balloons to give your wedding a “sweet sixteen” vibe.  We all get plenty of birthdays (take it from me ;) ) but you only get ONE wedding!!  Make sure it’s sophisticated and classy not yucky and trashy!

If you were thinking of using balloons at your wedding PLEASE PLEASE proceed with caution! While I’m not a fan of  balloons being used for weddings, they can be a decent decor, I suppose.  Here are some wedding balloons I don’t find hideous…

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via Landlocked Bride

via Pretty Things

via I DO (X2)

via Oh Happy Day

via Bloomers Blog

via Green Wedding Shoes

 

via The Merriment Blog

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via Weddingbee

via Bowerbird

 

 

DIY Pinwheel cupcake toppers

March 16, 2011    Uncategorized    Leave a comment

Oh hey, cuteness.

Don’t you just love these paper pinwheels? Perfect for garnishing anything and everything at your reception – including your cupcakes! I love that these pinwheels can be customized not only in paper patterns and colors, but in size too!

They offer the perfect budget-friendly vintage vibe, with their oversized button centers and adorable twine hanging “hardware.” I’m particularly obsessed with the idea of creating these pinwheels as cupcake toppers…visit The Bride’s Cafe for a full DIY tutorial from Kelly Portnoy of Kellan Studios!

I love the color scheme that Kelly used in these photos…I’m such a sucker for the red/orange and teal color palette!

So freaking cute. Not to mention that those cupcakes are making me drool…