Crafting Advice Category
Things You Can Stamp On
By: diybride on: Aug 5,2007 In: Crafting AdviceAugust is stamping month at DIY Bride. I’ll be taking you through the basics to get you started and offer some tips and techniques for more advanced stampers.
Today, I’m sharing a list of surfaces and objects you can rubber stamp on. They’re not just for cardstock!
Cardstock
Chipboard/cardboard
Label sheets
Wood and veneer
Metal
Fabric (natural fibers work best)
Polymer Clay
Glass
Mirrors
Leather
Walls
Painted surfaces
Tile [...]
Cutting Tulle Circles
By: diybride on: Jan 21,2005 In: Crafting AdviceDIY Tulle Circles
If you’re wrapping favors or gifts in circles of tulle, it may be cheaper to cut your own circles out of sheets of tulle. WedCraft.Com has a nice tutorial on how to snip flawless tulle [...]
Custom Eyelet/Brad Colors
By: diybride on: Jan 10,2005 In: Crafting AdviceThis query came in from one of our readers. We’re delighted to have an easy solution for her!
Q: I”m hoping you can help! I’m using eyelets and brads to attach my invitation pieces together. The problem is that I need colors that match my invitations and I can’t find any. I tried painting one with [...]
Vellum Adhesives
By: diybride on: Jan 10,2005 In: Crafting AdviceFrom one of our readers:
Q: How do I glue vellum to my invitation without big puddles of glue showing through?
A: You have a few options for attaching vellum to cardstock.1. Spray photo mount adhesive (we love the 3M brand) - Spray a thin layer (you can use a piece of scrap paper to mask off [...]
Printing On Vellum
By: diybride on: Jan 10,2005 In: Crafting AdviceFrom one of my readers:
Q: I love the way vellum looks but haven’t had much success in making practice invitations with my printer.
A: Vellum is a sturdy, translucent paper with a wax-like coating that is typically used as overlays for invitations. It has a smooth, slick surface which can make it difficult to print or [...]
Uses For Vellum
By: diybride on: Jan 10,2005 In: Crafting AdviceUses For Vellum
Vellum is such a fun material to work with because its uses are many and it’s easy to customize.
Some ideas to play with:
* Envelopes for seating cards
* Gift tags for favors
* Mini lamp shades for wine glass votive holders
* Votive candle wraps
* Rubber stamp and cut out shapes (i.e. butterflies) for use as [...]
The do-it-yourself wedding is an attractive option to many. But is it really for you?
In 2003, we polled just over 100 recently married couples about their DIY experiences. Their responses yielded some excellent advice and wisdom for anyone contemplating a DIY wedding.
As with any decision, there are pros and cons to going the DIY route. [...]
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