Archive for July, 2007

I've Been Tagged!

Tag! I'm it! The ever-fabulous Laura from Soiree Special Events tagged me yesterday. Here are the rules: Players list 8 facts/habits about themselves. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed. At the end of the post, players then tags 8 people by posting their names and makes sure ...


My dirty little secret…

Hi. My name is Khris. I am a stamper. It all started when I was planning my wedding some years ago and needed a way to decorate some favor boxes. My then-MIL-to-be (now just my MIL) introduced me to the wonderous graphic design tool known as the rubber stamp. She was (and still is) a demonstrator ...


The Best “Green” Wedding Products, Pt. 2

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Being eco-friendly can be stylish and utterly delightful. Check out the latest installment of our Best Green Wedding Products roundup. 6. Mohop Shoes: Handmade from birch with recycled tire soles, Mohop shoes are the ultimate in eco-couture. Select from dozens of ribbon choices and several different options in 3 different heel heights to create your perfect ...


Pure Genius: The Animated Invitation

Sadly this isn't in the realm of most DIY projects but it was just too cool to pass up. Behold, the animated wedding invitation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyq26Q01bVA


Quick Break

I'll be MIA until next week for some much-needed relaxation. I understand there's this big ball of fire at this place called "outside". I'm off to investigate.


The Best "Green" Wedding Products, Pt. 1

Cream City Ribbons

Looking for cool wedding stuff that's eco-friendly? Here's DIY Bride's round-up of the best of the best on the market. 1. Cream City Ribbon - Biodegradable customized ribbon. Perfect for invitations, favors, bouquet wraps, and decor. With lots of wonderful color and pattern combinations, you'll be able to find that perfect match for your goodies. 2. Organic ...


Eva & Tony's STDs

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Since I'm slavishly devoted to pop culture and celeb weddings, I had to share with you super-celeb couple Tony Parker & Eva Longoria's save-the-date for their posh Parisian wedding on 7/7/7. Is it like anything you expected? What do you think? n{democracy:2} [Edited to add: We're talking about it over ...


10 Ways To Go Green

In the spirit of this month's feature on having a "green" wedding, here are some simple ways to reduce waste and increase your eco-friendliness. 1. Skip the unnecessary/non-meaningful stuff. Not only will it help your budget not purchasing/making things that you really don't want or need is an excellent way to reduce the waste you (and ...


Reader Question: Cocktail Picks

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DIYer Amanda is looking for these cocktail picks (plain wood, round) found in a back issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. Does anyone have a source?


Live Earth 2007

Not only are we celebrating the good fortune of 7/7/7 at the DIY Bride studios today, we're grooving on the Live Earth 2007 Concerts. While LE isn't necessarily wedding-related, it does tie in nicely with our Going Green theme for July. Live Earth is a series of concerts, held around the world, to raise awareness ...


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