DIY Wedding Crafts Category

DIY Felt Monogrammed Pillow

In: Decorations

Wouldn’t this be an awesome ring pillow with the initials of you and your beloved? It’d also be a nifty “thank you” gift for your maids.
JCaroline has generously offered a tutorial for making this gorgeous monogrammed felt pillow.
[found via Craft Magazine]

Rubber Stamping: Basic Tools

In: Crafter's Toolbox

Happy August! This month I’m bringing you several articles, tutorials, and resources to get you merrily on your way to a life (or at least a few projects worth) of stamping.
Today I’m introducing the necessary tools and products to get you started. These are, in my opinion, the essentials every stamper should have in [...]

My dirty little secret…

In: DIY Wedding Crafts

Hi. My name is Khris. I am a stamper.
It all started when I was planning my wedding some years ago and needed a way to decorate some favor boxes. My then-MIL-to-be (now just my MIL) introduced me to the wonderous graphic design tool known as the rubber stamp. She was (and still is) a demonstrator [...]

Photo Clip / Seating Card Holders

In: Favors + Gifts

Most seating card holders leave me pretty uninspired.
http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/1071-How-To-Make-Roach-Clip-Memo-Picture-Clips

Epicurious, How I Love Thee

In: Food + Catering

If you’re considering going DIY on any of your catering or baking items, you must visit Epicurious.com. Not only do they have incredibly yummy recipes for, oh, EVERYTHING, they have a section devoted to weddings . Featuring everything from tips and ideas for showers to easy-to-follow video tutorials, this is a must-visit spot [...]

DIY Wedding Photography

In: Photography + Videography

Rain and Peter Kwan are a couple after my own heart. They went DIY on their wedding portraits! Do check out their great site that takes you step-by-step through their process. They also offer tips and hints on everything from makeup and posing to selecting equipment and lighting. Very inspiring!

Paper Flower Lollipop Favor

In: Favors + Gifts

I stumbled upon this cute little project at the Kitschy-Koo blog. It’s a paper flower with a lollipop center that I thought would be a fun favor for kids and adults alike.

Project Details and Directions: Kitschy-Koo

Sewing Your Own Gown

In: Attire + Beauty

It’s no secret that sewing is my Sworn Mortal Enemy. Oh, I’ve tried learning. Even bought a machine. I can reattach buttons and mend the odd seam but, otherwise, sewing is just a skill that eludes me.
If you don’t share my fear of needle ‘n’ thread, I have some great resources for those of you [...]

Mini Sweater

In: Attire + Beauty

Did you know that some churches/houses of worship require brides to have covered shoulders/arms (in other words: no strapless gowns)? Maybe your church requires it or maybe it’s just your preference to be a little more covered than your gown allows. Perhaps, even, you’d just like a sweet little cover-up to keep warm. Whatever your [...]

Crochet Organdy Ribbon Gown

In: Attire + Beauty

This one’s for you, my crochet-savvy friends. Behold this lovely vintage gown created from crocheted organdy ribbon. If any of you endeavor to make this: please send pictures! I’m dying to see it (but am not crochet-friendly myself by any means, thus I won’t be making it).

Project Directions From The Fabulous Me Did It [...]

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