April Linky Love

Posted by Khris in DIYBride News

Yikes! It’s been a long time since I’ve done a linky love post. I’m always amazed at the great sites I find who’re linking in and it’s my pleasure to share these awesome people with you.

• Adventures of SuperMaren
• Della Stella
• Unexpected Creativity
• OneRedString
• Weddingbee
• Have Glue Gun, Will Travel
• Allure Event Consulting
• Married To Green
• The Crafty Bride
• Samantha & Stephen
• Si, lo voglio (Italiano)
• Indie Fixx
• Beth Cyr Jewelry
• Emily Creatives
• Tie The Knot
• Bon Mariage
• Wedding Paper Divas
• Etsy Wedding
• The Smart Planner
• From “I Will” to “I Do” at iVillage
• Offbeat Bride
• Bead Simple
• Holy #$!%, We’re Engaged
• Bananafish Studio
• The Wedding Workroom
• Elizabeth Ann Designs
• Charming Paper Blog
• Bells and Bubbles
• Limoncello Writes
• Wedding Wire Blog
• Tales of a Female Husband
• Sparkletree
• Sweeter Than Me
• Domestic Bootcamp
• H+W Events
• Engageology
• Simply Me
• Weddings Start To Finish
• To The Tune of 10,000 Lisp

[This is probably not a complete list of everyone who's linked in. Apologies to anyone I missed in this round!]

Maker Faire Schedule

Posted by Khris in Events + Soirees

The official Maker Faire schedule is out! Do catch me this Sunday at 3:00 pm for some DIY bridal goodness.

Saturday, May 3

Main Stage:
11am – Things I Learned from Knitting – Stephanie Pearl-Mc Phee of the Yarn Harlot
1pm – String Theory – Autumn Wiggins of Crafting a Green World
4pm – Extreme Craft – Garth Johnson of Extreme Craft

CRAFT Stage:
11am – Soft Circuit Embroidery – Becky Stern
12pm – Make Your Own Free Range Mini-Monsters – Moxie
1pm – Making Jewelry – Sonya Nimri, author of Beadalicious
2pm – Felt Faux Fruit – Brookelynn Morris
3pm – Fashioning Technology: DIY Style – Syuzi Pakhchyan
4pm – Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone – Krystina Castella
5pm – Photojojo DIY Photo Blocks – Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen

CRAFT Corner:
12pm – Weaving with Small Looms – Karrie Weaver of Girl on the Rocks
2pm – Knitting with the Yarn Harlot
Sunday, May 4

Main Stage:
11:30am – Crafty Chica: Squeezing a Dollar from a Dime: How to Make the Most of What You Have – Kathy Cano-Murillo
12pm – String Theory – Autumn Wiggins of Crafting a Green World

CRAFT Stage:
12pm – How to Make Your Own Shoes…the Easy Way! – Thomas Maiorana
1pm – Finger Puppets Who Wish To Not Die – Stacey Gordon
2pm – Create Ribbon Straw Flowers on Vintage Flower Looms – Cathy of California
3pm – The DIY Bride: Quick & Easy Wedding Projects for Any Budget – Khris Cochran, author of The DIY Bride
4pm – Guerilla Pattern Drafting – Autumn Wiggins
5pm – Create Your Own Photo Flip Book – Jackie Ortega

CRAFT Corner:
2pm – Star Wars Kids Crafts: Making Star Wars Bubble Magnets – Bonnie Burton

[via CraftZine]

DIY Wednesday: Spring Centerpieces From Epicurious

Posted by Khris in Bouquets + Flowers, DIY Projects & Tutorials

Epicurious, the uber cool foodie site, isn’t the first place I’d look for centerpiece ideas but, wow!, they have a nice section on DIY centerpieces this month.

Do check out their slideshow tutorials on how to create these fresh, bright and utterly beautiful centerpieces. (I love the one in the center!)

Need A Wedding Upgrade? David Tutera To The Rescue!

Posted by Khris in Opportunties

[Edited 03 November, 2008 to add: Please do not leave comments to this post or email me regarding the contest. I am not David Tutera or WE TV nor am I associated with the production of the program. I am not holding this casting call nor do I have any influence on who is chosen. David nor the producers check this site for submissions. Please READ THE ENTIRE POST and contact the appropriate people (clearly listed in the directions below) and do note that the deadline was May 16, 2008. Thank you.][Edited 12/01/08 to add: Any emails sent to DIY Bride regarding this contest or addressed to David will be immediately deleted. I can't make this any clearer, folks.]

Are you uninspired? Totally planned out? Overwhelmed? Don’t worry, my friends. WE TV and celebrity planner David Tutera are coming to the rescue of lucky NYC-area couples.

Here’s the scoop:

LET CELEBRITY WEDDING PLANNER DAVID TUTERA ENHANCE YOUR WEDDING ON WE TV!

Making your dream wedding a reality can be almost impossible. And if you or someone you know is getting married THIS SUMMER, then there’s very little time left to make that dream come true. That’s why “My Fair Wedding,” the newest lifestyle show from the Women’s Entertainment Network, is offering a few lucky brides a chance to have celebrity wedding planner David Tutera ENHANCE and UPGRADE their weddings before it’s too late!

In 2006, Modern Bride Magazine honored David as one of the Top 25 Trendsetters of The Year. With a few thousand dollars and his extensive knowledge and skill, David Tutera can bring some last-minute elegance to your fast-approaching nuptials.

If you or someone you know has spent months planning that dream wedding, and something STILL isn’t quite right, contact our producers TODAY! Email Wedding@pilgrimfilms.tv with the wedding date, a picture of the bride and why she needs David’s help! Weddings should take place within an hour of New York City in July or August, 2008!

The application deadline is May 16th.

Good luck! (And do let me know if you’re chosen!)

Press Interview Op

Posted by Khris in Opportunties

Hi DIYers,

I’ve been contacted by a reporter who’s looking for current NYC-area brides to interview for a piece about how the economic downturn is affecting wedding planning. She’d (ideally) like to get together for an hour or two sometime in the next week.

If you’re interested or want more info, please contact Katia Bachko at katiabachko AT gmail -dot-com.