Archive for August, 2009
New Blog Alert: Color Me Inspired
Trisha and Becka just launched a beautiful new blog by the name of Color Me Inspired. To kick off their launch, they're offering up 3 gorgeous fan templates (for free!). Please visit their new site, say hello, and wish them well!
Fondant Taste-O-Rama
You DIYers are a curious bunch. How do I know this? I look at my email in box every day. Questions, questions, questions come in all through the day and the night. I'm not complaining, of course, I'm just awed by many of the great queries that await me each day. For example, there's an ...
Michael's Ad & Coupon Changes
Hey, Coupon Queens, Beginning 30 August, Michael's coupons and weekly ads will be available only online - no more delivery with your local newspaper. To keep up to date with the latest ads and coupons, go to http://michaels.shoplocal.com/michaels/default.aspx. You can also sign up to receive Michael's newsletter and ads via email if you click here: https://www.michaels.com/art/online/registrationForm
20% off select Martha's Punches
How adorable would this be for place or escort cards? Martha Stewart Crafts has a line of coordinating edge and corner punches that make seamless designs so simple. They'd be perfect for invitation sets, programs, menus, thank you cards, place/seating cards, table numbers... you name it. For a limited time, you can get 20% off Punch ...
Real Etiquette: Soap Favors
Dilemma: I want to give handmade soaps as favors to our wedding guests. My fiance says it's too girly. Would it be bad form to give them? Our Take: We love handmade soap - but not as a wedding favor. Giving your guests a personal hygiene product is a tricky undertaking without some kind of context. ...
DIY Dilemma: iPod Reception Sound Sucks
Hey DIY Bride: My fi and I are going to do the iPod reception thing. We did a test run at our reception hall (our church's hall) after a group meeting a few weekends ago and it sounded like crap. What did we do wrong? -K&S Hey K&S, Having an iPod reception can work - and work well - ...
LA Brides: Soi-Meme Bridal Salon
Hey DIYers, There's an upcoming bridal event for eco-friendly DIY couples. About Soi-Meme: The Independent eco-bridal salon “Soi-Meme” – a French word meaning “oneself” – characterizes the spirit of the modern couple searching for affordable, do-it-yourself solutions to planning a wedding with unique style. Following the success of last year’s “Love is in the Air” eco-luxe bridal salon, ...
Tired or Trendy: Cupcakes
There has been some recent discussion among my wedding industry peers about serving cupcakes in lieu of a wedding cake. The consensus with planners and bakers is that they're played out. But, you know, these guys see these things over and over and over all year long. I'm sure they're sick of things before many ...
Introducing Real Etiquette
Times are a-changin', my friends, and with these changing times comes a fair amount of uncertainty about how old school rules of etiquette fit in today's lifestyle. When it comes to weddings - the things etiquette nightmares are made of - there is a lot of confusion around what's proper, acceptable, or downright tacky. That's ...
Guest Submission: "Thank You" Shadow Box
EB, also known as "The Flower Mom" from DryYourOwnBouquet.com, has graciously shared this sweet DIY project that uses dried flowers from your wedding to create a special thank you gift. Your wedding photos just came back and you've set aside a few great ones of you and your mom, maid of honor or any special friend. So ...
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