2005 - DIY Bride

Beaded Hair Ornaments

Learn to make simple butterflies and flowers out of beads and wire. Would be really great for flower girls or for the bride.Source: Martha Stewart

Beaded Flowers #2

Here’s Martha’s version of beaded flowers. Very easy and suitable for chic weddings.

Source: Martha Stewart

Beaded Flowers

Beaded flowers have a number of possible uses in your wedding: bouquets, hair accessories, favors, or decor. Learn how to make simple flowers from the Carol Duvall Show.

Source: HGTV
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Posted in Bouquets + Flowers at January 29th, 2005. No Comments.

Save The Date Calendar

Save The Date Calendar Card

Using an invitation kit from Gartner Studio and your home PC, create a Save The Date Calender to send to your guests. A very easy project!

Courtesy of Michael’s
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Posted in Invites + Stationery at January 25th, 2005. No Comments.

Bath Salts Favor

Bath Salts Wedding Favor

From the magazine, Simply Creative Weddings 2003, “Surprise guests with a beautiful and practical gift that commemorates your special day.”

(Ed Note: This may be more appropriate for a bridal shower instead of a wedding favor.)
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Posted in Favors + Gifts at January 24th, 2005. No Comments.

Paper Lanterns

Here’s a fun project that would make beautiful centerpieces: Paper Lanterns.

These, courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens, can be made with any sturdy paper (scrapbook papers, cardstocks, and even a heavy vellum) to match your decor.

Source Better Homes & Gardens (beware of pop-up ads)
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Posted in Decorations at January 24th, 2005. 1 Comment.

Leafy & Luscious Chocolate Cake

Michael’s offers instructions for making this beautiful chocolate buttercream & fondant cake. This would be beautiful for a Fall wedding, wouldn’t it?
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Posted in Food + Catering at January 23rd, 2005. No Comments.

Looking for an interesting way to present flower arrangements? Country Sampler Magazine features a creative idea using cake stands and bowls stacked together. This would be a great way to use super-cheap eBay or yard sale finds.
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Posted in Decorations at January 22nd, 2005. No Comments.

Cutting Tulle Circles

DIY Tulle Circles

If you’re wrapping favors or gifts in circles of tulle, it may be cheaper to cut your own circles out of sheets of tulle. WedCraft.Com has a nice tutorial on how to snip flawless tulle rounds.
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Posted in Crafting Advice at January 21st, 2005. No Comments.

Welcome Basket Ideas

Welcome baskets really are a great treat for your out-of-towners and they don’t have to be extravagant or expensive. Some things that are useful and universally appreciated by your guests:

Local maps
Entertainment section of the local paper
List of phone numbers/addresses/email of anyone they may need to contact during their stay.
Schedule of events and directions to the meeting places if you’re coordinating any activities for them.
Recommendations for local pubs, restaurants, and sights.
Bottle of water for each person
Snack for each person (cookies, chocolates, local specialties, banana bread)

Instead of a basket, you could put these into a simple gift bag, tie it with ribbon, and enclose a personal note of welcome.

Simple. Easy. Useful. Gotta love that!