Know Your Flowers: Fiddlehead Ferns

Posted by Khris in Bouquets + Flowers, Crafter's Toolbox, DIY Projects & Tutorials

I love that more and more DIYers are taking on floral projects for their weddings. Flowers have been one of the last wedding-related projects DIYers have tackled so it’s exciting to see some of you break that barrier and get hands-on with your florals.

Today launches a new weekly feature at DIYBride.com: Know Your Flowers. Each week we’ll be showcasing a new flower (or plant) and some beautiful ways it can be incorporated into your wedding.

To kick off KYF, we present Fiddlehead Ferns.

Fiddlehead Fern Image from Wholesale Tropical Flowers

The Fiddlehead came into the spotlight last year and is showing no signs of falling out of favor anytime soon.

In colors ranging from bright green to a brownish-purple with hints of green and orange, these fern shoots add a bold, modern element to your floral arrangements. Personally, I love these when used in boutonnieres and I’ve done a couple of bouquets made entirely of Fiddleheads. Stunning!

Fiddleheads are also known as monkey tails, Uluhe ferns, and False Staghorn. Most florists can order these for you if you don’t have a local open-to-the-public flower mart near you. Warning! They are quite expensive, about $1.50 – $2.00 per stem, not including shipping. Warning Pt. Deux: Most mail order fresh flowers and plants are shipped overnight or 2 day. Brace yourself for high shipping costs.

Resource(s) for Uhule ferms: Wholesale Tropical Flowers

Inspirational goodness using Uluhe ferns:

row 1 credits: Martha Stewart |other credits: Brides.com

Call For Guest Bloggers

Posted by Khris in Opportunties

Hey Everyone,

I’ll be taking a few weeks off for a proper maternity leave in the coming month to spend time with my newborn baby boy. I’m looking for some guest bloggers to drop in and talk about DIY wedding-related topics, share inspiration boards, answer burning DIY/wedding questions, etc.

Please drop me a note at info AT diybride DOT com if you’re interested and let me  know what you want to use your post to talk about. My deadline for submissions is May 10th.

Thanks!

Linky Love: 101 DIY Projects & Ideas from Stylish Events

Posted by Khris in Fab Finds Friday

All I can say is “wow!”.

Check out DIY Bride’s inclusion in the 101 DIY Projects list over at the Stylish Events blog. What a fabulous and inspiring post!

DIY Toolbox: The Crop-A-Dile

Posted by Khris in Crafter's Toolbox

The Crop-A-Dile from We R Memory Keepers

I think I’ve confessed my love of gadgets here before. The newest, latest, shiniest gizmo on the craft market is always sure to catch my attention, much to the chagrin of my poor husband. ( I’m reforming, honey! I swear! ) With the addition of the new baby into our household, my crafting space got a lot smaller and I’ve been having to downsize my supplies. I’ve been culling my toolbox and paring it down the absolute must-haves. This, the Crop-A-Dile, is one of the keepers.

So, what is this weird-looking gadget? It’s an industrial strength hole punch and eyelet setting tool. Initially I bought it for paper crafting but found it’s also suited to a multitude of craft materials. It can punch metal, thin wood, fabric, leather, and plastic like a champ.

I’ve found that many eyelet-setting tools are a pain to use. They’re awkward, noisy, and overall not very user-friendly. The Crop-A-Dile is a  dream to use. Punching holes in nearly any material is a breeze and setting eyelets couldn’t be easier. It’s quiet, comfortable, and very well made.

The CAD retails for around $20. Don’t let the initial price scare you away. This is one of those tools that will last FOREVER.

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Daily Candy Adds Weddings

Posted by Khris in Fab Finds Friday

Daily Candy is my go-to source for all things neat and nifty. As a longtime fan of the site I was thrilled to learn that they’ve launched a new wedding section!

I look forward to seeing what wedding goodness they have to share with us. Please do check out the new DailyCandy Weddings section at http://www.dailycandy.com/weddings/