5 Etsy Faves: ring pillows

August 1, 2012    Wedding Planning    Leave a comment

I am an Etsy fiend!  THERE, I said it!!

If you aren’t familiar, Etsy is a marketplace for homemade and vintage items. I L.O.V.E.  both, so I am always over there OHHing and AHHing.  There is soooo much to be admired.  I spend at least an hour a week, browsing around.  I just can’t help myself!!!  The gorgeous handmade items blow me away!  People are SOOO talented!! And being the DIYer I am, I appreciate anything made by hand!!

In order to make my online window shopping seem a little less crazy, I thought it would be fun to share some of my finds here.  If I do that, my item browsing doesn’t seem as much as an obsession as it does… “research”.  Well that’s what I’ll tell my husband anyway!! :)

For my first edition of what I’m calling, 5 Etsy Faves, I “researched” ring pillows! Well, not actually “pillows” because the are a bit too traditional for my taste, but ring pillow alternatives.   I gotta tell you there are so many AHdorable options it was difficult to narrow my favorites down.  BUT I did it and here they are…..

#5

Natural Cholla Wood Ring Bearer Pillow Alternative for Beach or Rustic Wedding

An adorable beach wood ring pillow is perfect for a beach wedding!

via Etsy Shop: World of Wonder

#4

Rustic Wedding Ring "Pillow" Log Ring Dish Engraved Heart

Hello, adorable wooden ring bearer option!

via Etsy Shop: Home’n Stead

#3

Ring Bearer Pillow Alternative Personalized Love Boat (item E10596)

The LOVE BOAT!!

via Etsy Shop: BraggingBags

#2

Mini Personalized Ring Bearer Twig Bird Nest Woodland Rustic Romantic Ring Pillow Alternative

This sweet little nest would be ideal for any rustic woodsy wedding.

via Etsy Shop:  Hans Creations

#1

Hollow Book Safe with Heart (LOVE STORIES)

This book is an awesome ring pillow idea. I adore the heart-shaped cut out for the rings to sit.  SOOO cute!!

via Etsy Shop: Secret Safe Books

 

Well, there ya have it… MY 5 Etsy faves.  Do YOU have an Etsy favorite I didn’t feature here?  How about an item you’d like to see on a future “5 Fave” post??  I’m currently taking requests!!! :)

Have a happy day,

♥ Heather 

 

A sweet ‘something blue’

July 25, 2012    Wedding Ideas    Leave a comment

I am just loving this adorable  ”something blue“  idea.  Get sentimental and cut a patch from your father or grandad’s old dress shirt and  have it sewn onto your wedding dress.  I think this heart shape on the back is super sweet, but if you’d prefer something a little more discreet, you could have it placed on an under layer, the inside of your bolero or sew it into a handkerchief to carry on your big day. 

 

 

via Style Me Pretty

 Don’t want to use dad or grandpa’s shirt?  You could always use a patch from your grandmother’s old blouse, your mom’s baby blanket, or a special dress from your childhood.  Anything with sentiment would be perfect. 

Well? Would you consider this as your something blue??  If not…. what will you be using??

Photo Album Guest Book

May 10, 2012    Guestbook, Products, Reception, Wedding Ideas    Leave a comment

AH…The wedding guest book.  It greets each and every guest at the reception, yet it often gets placed at the bottom of the to-do list.  It gets filled with well wishes and words of love from family and friends, yet is often overlooked as a detail of importance.  It’s one of the only details from the actual wedding day that can be enjoyed years later, yet the poor under-appreciated guest book still commonly falls under the radar.

Well, not today Libsters!  Today it gets the attention it deserves.

Lately I’ve been seeing the “traditional,” store-bought, sign-on-the-line guest books being pushed aside for more original ideas.  One of these ideas, which I am placing in the spot light today, is the photo album guest book.

Photo Guest Book : wedding photo book guest book teal blue pink purple ceremony diy reception Open+book+1

Cute, right?

via Weddingbee

Now, you know me… I wouldn’t be sharing this idea with you if it wasn’t one I loved. I think it’s a fabulous idea.  One you can personalize any way you’d like.  You can choose the color, size and even the types of photos included in the album.

Think about it.  You could show off your gorgeous engagement images.  Photos of  your childhood.  Wouldn’t it be cute to have them gradually “age” with each page.  You could include parents’ or grandparents’ wedding photos, favorite pictures from your “dating years,” your bridal party,  kids, cats, dogs, gerbils… ANYTHING really.  If you get creative and choose images meaningful to you, you just can’t lose.

So personalize a photo album today, grab some pens and you’ll be all set with a gorgeous guest book photo album that can be cherished and enjoyed forever!

3 Fun Guest Book Ideas

November 22, 2011    Details, Fun, Planning, Reception, Wedding Details, Wedding Ideas    1 comment

Sure you can have a traditional guest book, but “YAWN”… [oh, sorry that just slipped out]  … why would you want to? Do you like being cookie cutter?  Okay, maybe you do.  BUT THIS IS YOUR WEDDING!   Don’t you want everything about your big day to be interesting, exciting and memorable?  YES, even your guest book can be awesome!

I know you want AWESOME… so here are a few fun guest book ideas I’m going to throw ‘atcha.   Remember, these are only 3 options in a sea full of possibilities. 

:)

Jenga… Jenga… Jenga

Think about how fun this will be in years to come.  Everytime you play your sentimental Jenga game you can enjoy all the sweet things your family and friends wrote to you on your wedding day.  Come on, doesn’t this beat an ordinary sign in “book”?  via Oh Lovely Day

 

Puzzle Pieces

As a huge puzzle lover, I obviously adore this idea!  It’s so fun and something you could frame and hang in your home.  You could paint the pieces in your wedding colors beforehand or use bright sharpies for a more vibrant look.  via Jesi Haack Design

 

Postcards

Uhm… HELLO super cute idea…

  At the reception have stamped self addressed postcards.  Have each guest write one out to you and assign a friend to mail them out the next day.  When you return from your honeymoon you will have a mailbox full of  messages to enjoy!  Once you read them you could store them in a scrap-book, or make a collage… or any other creative idea you can think of.  Super sweet, right?  I love the idea of having a mailbox at the reception for the guests to place them in too! Cute! Cute!

 

 

DIY Rope Words

October 28, 2011    Decor, DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Wedding Decor    Leave a comment

Last week Green Wedding Shoes  posted this awesome idea… DIY: Rope Words for Your Wedding Day.  Their  tutorial was created by Wednesday, and totally rocked my socks! As soon as I saw this creative DIY I knew I had to share it .  If you’ve already seen it you know exactly what I’m talking about!  If you haven’t, today’s your lucky day.   

I will just give you a quick teaser.  If you want to see the step by step ”how to”, and believe me you do, you’ll have to visit Green Wedding Shoes. 

D I Y   R O P E   W O R D S

materials:

rope

4 oz. school glue

1/2 cup corn starch

1/4 cup warm water

wax paper

 

 

results:

 

just hitched rope words diy

mr and mrs rope letters DIY

I’m itching to try this.  I have a few weddings AND parties coming up, I’m just not sure how I’m going to recreate this yet… but I DO have a few ideas!! 

What rope words are you dying to try???  

 

 

Flower Flavor: Sunflowers

June 23, 2011    Bouquets, Boutonniere, Flower flavor    1 comment

Since summer officially started this week, I feel that it’s only appropriate that I give you a dose of SUNFLOWERS. I LOVE them for summer weddings (although they work really well for fall weddings too).  They are big, bright and replicate the sun so perfectly. I’m not sure any flower is more summery. 

 

Sunflower bouquets tied with twine…. LOVE!!  via AmandaPair

Bouquet of sunflowers, babys breath, and white marigolds.  via Bouquet Bridal

The twiney ribbon is paired perfectly with these sunflowers and I love the brooch detail.  via The Dior’s Wedding Blog

Sunflower boutonniere with grass accent.  via Wedding Invitation

Using a sunflower to carry wedding rings is a genious idea!  via Steve Holmes Photography

Italian sunflower bridal shower theme

Love the sunflower sitting pretty on each napkin.  So warm and inviting!  via Hostess With the Mostess

 

I think this is a lovely yellow wedding aisle.  The sunflowers on the chairs and the cluster on the chuppa are super summery!  via The Secret Life of Flowers

Ooh… adorable sunflower table numer.  via Seattle Flowers

What a sweet sunflower cake.  Lovin’ the grass.  via Avery Floral Design

 

via Valley Forge Flowers

Kraft Paper

June 15, 2011    Design, DIY, DIY Wedding Details, Wedding Details    3 comments

 Kraft paper isn’t just for wrapping books anymore.  Nope, we are going to take it to a whole other level.    If you are looking for an inexpensive material to use for wedding invitations, favors, programs, menus… okay, anything really…. look NO further. 

I love how earthy and shabby chic kraft paper is.  It would be perfect for rustic or vintage weddings and, I’ll say it again, so budget friendly.  Not to mention it can be transformed into just about anything. 

See for yourself….

These kraft paper envelopes were made by a bride who couldn’t find ones that properly fit her invites.  Sweet, right? 

via Ashley Gain

We just saw envelopes, now how about a craft paper wedding invitation.  Lovin’ the bookmark idea!

via Oh So Beautiful Paper

These program covers are made of craft paper and paired perfectly with some twine.

via Wedding By Color

Vintage china silverware and and burlap table runners tablescape wedding centerpiece mason jars

Why waste money on menus?  Get krafty and make them yourself.  I think these are super charming!

via Ruffled

Kraft paper is perfect for tables.  It can be used as placemats, runners, or cover the entire table.

via A Timeless Affair

Sayings or song titles written on kraft paper is a darling idea.  Spread them through the reception, stick them in your programs or attach them to your favors.  There is so much you could do with this.

via San Diego Wedding Insider

Who knew a kraft paper bag could be so lovely?

via Pinterest

holland michigan wedding favor ideas

  I LOVE kraft paper paired with burlap.  It’s a match made in heaven!  And with this crate and those adorable heart fingerprints… this favor arrangement is a win win!

via Ruffled

These kraft paper tags are cute and would be a cinch to make.   Perfect for favors!

via Lauren Elise Crafted

Wine labels made from kraft paper… AYKM!  What an awesome idea.  And how about those kraft covered gift boxes?  I think I’ll be gifting wine for a while!

via Garnish

How delightful.  These little kraft paper bags are so sweet.  Almost as sweet as those cherries… Mmm cherries!  This is a great garden wedding idea.

via The Merriment Blog

Kraft paper wrapped around a small potted plant is a lovely place setting/favor idea.

via The Sweetest Occasion

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This kraft paper turned pin wheel is such a cheap wedding decor idea.  LOVE!

via Style Me Pretty

Heart garland… cute!

via Apartment Therapy

 

Another wreath idea!  Click the link below to see how to make this one out of craft paper.  Very vintagy… dontcha think??

via Happy Clippings

Hand Stamped Vintage Silverware

April 11, 2011    Country, Details, Etsy, Gifts, Reception, Table Numbers, Vintage    4 comments

Oh Etsy, you never disappoint.

During one of my most recent Etsy surfing sessions I came across jessicaNdesigns.   Yet, another site I plan to order something from.  Look at the vintage goodness Jessica has over there…

Personalized Bride and Groom - Happily Ever After Vintage Spoon Marker Set

What a great wedding gift.  Super affordable too.  OH great, now I want personalized silverware.

Bride and Groom - I Love You Table Markers -Hand Stamped Vintage Wedding Fork Set

What a lovely wedding detail.  Would be super fab for a ring shot ;) .

Pick 5 - Custom Hand Stamped Vintage Silverware Garden Markers

I love these for a garden wedding. You can personalize them with any word you want.  I think they are seriously sweet.

Vintage Silverware Table Number Markers For Wedding Reception, Parties

Another great garden wedding idea.  I also think these stamped spoons would be charming for a tea party or country wedding.

The Frame Necklace- Custom Hand Stamped Name Necklace

Besides silverware, jessicaNdesigns carries hand stamped jewelry.  A name stamped necklace  would make a pretty gift for your bridesmaids.