Using a petal ribbon and a pompom, this project creates a cute fabric flower. It’d be perfect as a corsage or to pin on a handbag, flowergirl’s basket, or even to the bride’s gown.
{Project and materials: Wright’s.}
When coming up with nifty and unique ideas for wedding projects, I highly encourage you to look outside the wedding industry for inspiration. Visit designer blogs, pick up craft books and magazines, or head out to your local flea markets to search for those fresh and funky finds that’d be perfect for your wedding.
One of my favorite blogs (and I’ll be sharing many, many more with you) is the purl bee, the offcial journal of Purl and Purl Patchwork, a shop full o’ textile goodness in NYC.
A few days ago they posted a project that made my heart sing: Swatch Portraits. Using cheapy embroidery hoops and swatches of gorgeous fabrics, they created a series of wall hangings that’s bright, fun, and totally unique. While I’d love to create something like this for my home, my immediate thought was … weddings!
Wouldn’t this make the coolest seating chart ever? Imagine mounting different sizes of these hoops onto a big piece of poster board or a piece of MDF (plywood) that’s been painted or wallpapered. Print out table assignments onto coordinating cardstocks and pin them (or glue them with spray adhesive) onto the fabric swatches. Or how about using decorative papers instead of fabric?
For fabric swatches how about using your mother’s wedding gown? Vintage hankies? Old dresses and fabrics found at thrift stores? Or make your own custom fabrics with inkjet-printable fabric (found at office supply stores)!
How about embroidering the seating assignments onto the fabric itself? After the wedding you can take all the embroidered swatches and create a quilt or wall-hanging (or have them made for you).
Start looking at fabrics and craft projects with a different eyes and you’ll be surprised by how many things you’re inspired by!
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I ran across this great little project from atelier v. {via Photojojo} this morning. The project could be used for seating cards, pictures, and table numbers. The metal bases can even be painted if brushed silver just isn’t your thang.
If you haven’t been to Photojojo yet, rush over there right away. They have great DIY projects that can be used for weddings and an abundance of tips for taking great pics.
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For those of you old enough to remember the 70’s, you’ll be surprised to learn that terrariums are making a huge comeback. They’ve been featured in many of the upscale decor magazines lately in all sorts of shapes and sizes. If you don’t already know, terrariums are small containers, often enclosed, for growing small plants.
I brilliantly thought making a tiny terrarium in an Xmas ornament would be an incredibly fun favor or table decoration. But, alas, the fine folks at Cottage Living already beat me to it. (Well, the terrarium part anyway…using them as favors is mine, darnit!)
I bring you the Tiny Terrarium tutorial by Cottage Living.
Tips on making your own aisle runners from DIYBride members:
From Dani “I bought 8 yards of a white cotton fabric. I took the monogram image that I had made on my cocktail napkins and had it enlarged at Kinkos. I took that image and traced it onto the fabric. I then took fabric paint and painted in the letters. If you were to do this I would suggest using fabric paint pens rather then paint and a brush, it was hard to use. I then lined the edges of the “runner” with black satin ribbon for the finishing touch. Since I used paint and a brush I have a few drips. I took some fabric rose petals and hot glued them over my mistakes, once the fresh rose petals are down I doubt you will be able to tell the difference, and that way my mistakes will never be known. Good luck.”
From Zoe: Same as Dani, but instead of tracing, we’re cutting out the monogram like a stencil, placing over the runner, and spray-painting. FI has advised that acrylic paint will work best on a vinyl runner, so it can be rolled back up. Acrylic is more flexible. Another suggestion: use spray-glue over stencil, then sprinkle with glitter or rose petals. That part of the runner may not roll back up, but it would be a neat look.”
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Wedding Sign
A fun little thing to hang at your wedding. It would be scaled down to put on chairs or scaled up to hang on the back of a car. Best part? It’s easy!
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
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Easy Beaded Lanterns
Wouldn’t these be lovely at a beach or garden wedding? MSN House & Home offers 3 different beaded lanterns made from steel wire and, well, beads. All materials are readily found in home warehouse stores and craft shops.
Source: MSN House & Home
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Glass Jar Lanterns
A nifty and economical idea for use as centerpieces, aisle decor, or as favors these lanterns are made from inexpensive glass jars. They can be hung or simply set on any non-flammable surface.
Source: HGTV Canada
Here’s a fun project that would make beautiful centerpieces: Paper Lanterns.
These, courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens, can be made with any sturdy paper (scrapbook papers, cardstocks, and even a heavy vellum) to match your decor.
Source Better Homes & Gardens (beware of pop-up ads)
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Tiered Centerpiece
Looking for an interesting way to present flower arrangements? Country Sampler Magazine features a creative idea using cake stands and bowls stacked together. This would be a great way to use super-cheap eBay or yard sale finds.
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Available at your favorite craft stores and booksellers.
