Book Sneak Peek #2

Posted by Khris in Events + Soirees

No wedding-related book would be complete without a time line. For DIY couples, scheduling is tremendously important because most will vastly underestimate the time needed to plan and make their projects. A peek at the DIY Bride’s Proper Project Planning sheets is after the jump.

Book Sneak Peek #1

Posted by Khris in Events + Soirees

Are you ready for the first peek? Check out the Buds and Blossoms Bridal Bag below.

Instead of carrying a traditional nosegay down the aisle, wouldn’t it be fun to carry a handbag-shaped bouquet? Here’s a low-res picture of the project intro plus a shot of the beautiful Buds and Blossom Bridal Bag.

Vaguely book related: Will Smith? Yeah, we’re buddies.

Posted by Khris in Events + Soirees

During the NYC trip to shoot the 1st half of the book way back in October 2006, the first thing our shuttle driver had to say was how crazy the city was due to the Will Smith shoot. DIYHusband and I didn’t see any sign of any film shoot – let alone Mr. Smith – on our way from the airport to our hotel and promptly forgot about it while we began to enjoy our first day in NYC. But the next day…

Win a Copy of the DIY Bride Book!

Posted by Khris in Opportunties

Is your wedding looming and you’ve got that “not so crafty” feeling? Maybe you’re all thumbs when it comes to diy projects or perhaps you’ve just lost your wedding craft mojo. Chin up, my friend! The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects for Your One-of-a-Kind Wedding is the cure for what ails you. And I’m giving it away for free. That’s right. I’m giving one fabulous DIY Bride reader a copy of the book.

The 12 Days ’til the Book Launch Celebration

Posted by Khris in Opportunties

After about 18 months since I was offered the contract, my first DIY Bride book, The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding, is about to be released. It’ll start shipping on/around January 01 from most of the online shops and should be available very soon at a bookseller near you.

In honor of the launch I’m throwing a  “12 Days of the Book Launch” celebration here, at the blog.  Each day, now through January 01, I’ll share a new piece of do-it-yourself wedding goodness with you. Get sneak peeks of the book contents, view some book-inspired projects, and win an autographed copy of the book. What better way to get your crafty 2008 off to a great start!

Cheers,

Khris