2008 November | DIY Bride

Nov24 2

‘Tis The Season To Save Some Cash

As we in the US gear up for Thanksgiving this week, the inevitable barage of Black Friday ads are undoubtedly already on their way to your hot little hands. For those of you with DIY wedding projects on your to do list in the next few months NOW is the perfect time to stock up on crafting essentials. Coupons, sales, and discounts galore will be abundant for the next few months. Take advantage of this most wonderful time of year, my friends.

What you should you stock up on:

Double-sided adhesives. If you’re doing stationery projects, you’ll likely need plenty of double stick tape. I go through several rolls a year.
Printer ink cartridges
Printer papers & cardstock
Extra blades for your paper cutter
Embellishments like ribbon, rhinestones, glitter, eyelets, brads
Ink for rubber stamps
Floral supplies
Fabric and notions

Bigger-ticket items to watch out for:

Inkjet printers
Good paper cutter
Heat embossing tool (if you’re going to stamp & emboss)
Jewelry tool kits
Die cutting machines
Sewing machines

Where to look for deals:

Newspapers. This is THE week for print coupons in the paper.
Craft store websites. Some have downloadable printable coupons and some have online coupon codes.
Sign up for craft and office supply store newsletters. The big guys are starting to send out 30% – 50% coupons on a regular or semi-regular basis to their email subscribers.
Local store newsletters. If your favorite scrapbook or fabric store has a mailing list, get on it ASAP. Many send out notices of in-store events and sales on a short notice.

Nov23 4

Under $500 Bridal Ensemble Contest: Thank You!

Posted by Khris in Contests

Thank you to everyone who entered this contest!

With all sincerity – I am amazed at how talented and resourceful you are! I admit to buying a pair of shoes that was showcased and found some nifty ideas for Xmas gifts.

I’ll be announcing the winner on Monday. Hopefully everyone will have had a chance to view all of the awesomeness that was turned in.

Notes:

If you missed the contest and want to share your Under $500 boards anyway, please send ‘em in anytime! There’s no prize involved except the utter adoration of all of us DIYers on a budget. Wedding pros, readers, past-brides, etc. are all invited to participate. (Please, please, please do NOT put the links/sources in the .jpg/image file! Include them in the body of the email.)
Etsy was, by far, the #1 resource for our readers’ boards. Nordstrom and Macys followed as go-to spots for wedding attire on a budget.
If you entered and your entry is not displayed: it’s probably due to it not being in the format specified in the contest rules.

If you didn’t get enough budget-friendly ideas, my friend Liene of Blue Orchid Designs, will be announcing the winner of her Recessionista challenge – the under $1000 ensemble challenge. Check out the details: http://www.blueorchidblog.com/2008/11/recessionista-giveaway.html

Nov23 3