DIY Bride™

{This is a repost of  a call for submissions from a couple of months ago. We’re about to start posting our first round of makeovers this month. It was so much fun we’d like to keep it going as an ongoing feature!}

Do you have that not-so-crafty feeling? Are your favors falling flat? Are your invites leaving you uninspired? Do those darned centerpieces got you down? No problem!

DIY Bride is seeking projects we can take off your hands and give a crafty makeover. We’ll post before and after pictures and give step-by-step instructions to boot. We’ll turn those sad little projects into pimped out beauties you can be proud of.

We’re seeking reader submissions of any DIY wedding project that you’d like to take to from meh to fab in the following categories:

• Invitations and stationery
• Attire and bridal party accessories
• Centerpieces and table decor
• Flowers, ceremony/reception decor
• Favors and gifts
• Cookies, cakes, food
• Surprise us!

We’d be delighted to receive the actual project to work with! If you’d like to send it to us, please shoot us an email via the contact form and we’ll send shipping instructions.

Hey DIYers,

DIY Bride is growing my leaps and bounds this year and I again need your help! I’m looking to add 2 more volunteers to help round out the DIY Bride crew.

What’s in it for you:
You’ll be getting hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes operations of a
thriving online community and blog, mentoring in the weddings and crafts
industries, and a chance to develop your writing, internet, and marketing skills.
These positions are unpaid though I’m looking at ways to pass along perks and goodies
for a job well done.

Commitment:
I ask that selected applicants make a commitment of 5 hours per week
for a duration of 6 months.

About The Community Crusader

This internship puts you directly in contact with the DIY Bride forum members. As
the Community Crusader you’re the spot person for moderating posts, helping members with basic wedding and forum queries, and engaging the members in conversation through posting fun and helpful topics. The CC will also work closely with the editorial team to help create content for the site.

The ideal candidate will have:

* experience participating in online forums
* knowledge of basic netiquette
* experience with wedding planning
* a dazzling personality: diplomatic, charming, engaging, fun, and super nice
* great writing skills
* hands-on experience with crafting

About The Editorial Coordinator

The ed co position will be my go-to dudette or dude for the DIY Bride blog.
This position is responsible for posting content on the DIY Bride blog (mine,
user submissions, and possibly your own), answering user comments, taking on
repetitive and boring tasks that I don’t want to worry about, and doing some
research.

The ideal candidate will have:

* excellent writing skills
* basic knowledge of html (experience with Wordpress or Joomla is a plus)
* a dazzling personality: diplomatic, charming, engaging, fun, and super nice
* a keen eye for detail
* a genuine interest in weddings, wedding planning, crafts, and blogging
* superb googling skills

To Apply

If either position catches your fancy, please email me at khris at
diybride dot com with the subject line “diybride volunteer
application”.

In the body of your email, please include:

* which position you’re applying for
* your experience with writing, blogging, html, online communities
* if you’re currently planning or have previously planned a wedding
* any applicable training or skills
* what craft experience or expertise you have
* why you want this position and why I should pick you

Cheers,

Khris

Do you have that not-so-crafty feeling? Are your favors falling flat? Are your invites leaving you uninspired? Do those darned centerpieces got you down? No problem!

DIY Bride is seeking projects we can take off your hands and give a crafty makeover. We’ll post before and after pictures and give step-by-step instructions to boot. We’ll turn those sad little projects into pimped out beauties you can be proud of.

We’re seeking reader submissions of any DIY wedding project that you’d like to take to from meh to fab in the following categories:

• Invitations and stationery
• Attire and bridal party accessories
• Centerpieces and table decor
• Flowers, ceremony/reception decor
• Favors and gifts
• Cookies, cakes, food
• Surprise us!

We’d be delighted to receive the actual project to work with! If you’d like to send it to us, please shoot us an email via the contact form and we’ll send shipping instructions.

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!

Grahpic Designers + Stationers,

DIYBride is seeking graphic designers for the launch of our online shop in Spring 2009. We will be offering download + print projects (invitations, programs, table numbers, favors, etc.) for sale in our boutique. If you are a graphic designer /stationery designer and would like more information, please contact me directly at khris at diybride dot com.

Hey DIYers,

DIY Bride is growing my leaps and bounds this year and I need your help!  I’m looking for a couple of swell new interns to assist with the everyday operations of the diybride.com site. There are two internship positions up for grabs: community crusader and editorial coordinator.

Both positions are unpaid BUT there is an opportunity to earn commissions on any advertising you bring to DIYBride.com. You’ll also be getting hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes operations of a thriving online community and blog, mentoring in the weddings and crafts industries, and a chance to develop your writing, internet, and marketing skills.

I ask that interns make a commitment of 5 hours per week for a duration of 6 months.

About The Community Crusader

This internship puts you directly in contact with the DIY Bride forum members. As the Community Crusader you’re the spot person for moderating posts, helping members with basic wedding and forum queries, and engaging the members in conversation through posting fun and helpful topics.

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience participating in online forums
• knowledge of basic netiquette
• experience with wedding planning
• a dazzling personality: diplomatic, charming, engaging, fun, and super nice
• great writing skills
• hands-on experience with crafting

About The Editorial Coordinator

The ed co intern will be my go-to girl (or guy) for the DIY Bride blog. This position is responsible for posting content on the DIY Bride blog (mine, user submissions, and possibly your own), answering user comments, and doing some research.

The ideal candidate will have:

• excellent writing skills
• basic knowledge of html (experience with Wordpress is a plus)
• a dazzling personality: diplomatic, charming, engaging, fun, and super nice
• a keen eye for detail
• a genuine interest in weddings, wedding planning, crafts, and blogging
• superb googling skills

To Apply

If either position catches your fancy, please email me at khris at diybride dot com with the subject line “diybride internship application”.

In the body of your email, please include:

• which position you’re applying for
• your experience with writing, blogging, html, online communities
• are you married or currently planning a wedding
• any applicable training or skills
• what craft experience or expertise you have
• why you want this position and why I should pick you

Cheers,

Khris

Do you have seemingly insurmountable wedding problems? Need a helping hand? You’re in luck, my troubled friends! TLC is coming to the rescue of some deserving couples. Could you be one of them?

Here’s the scoop from the production team:

TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” is kicking off its third season with a one-hour special featuring unique and heartwarming wedding stories, and we need your help.  We’d like to hear your story and help you make your wedding exactly what you want.  Is your wedding date in the next one to three months?  Is your budget limiting what you’d really like to do, and you need help?  Are you dealing with a challenging situation or a crisis that is affecting your plans?  Has your venue fallen through and you’re scrambling to find a new one?  Have you found your dress?  Did you find one…but it’s not what you really want?  Have you picked out your rings, or are you trying to do something special and different with them but don’t know where to start?  Having trouble locking in all the last-minute details?

Would you love for a family member or friend to be part of your day, but they can’t afford to travel?  Are you and your fiance and/or family far apart and you’re doing all the planning yourself?  Are you eloping…but you secretly want your family to be there too?   Are you already married but would like to renew your vows?  Want to get married in NYC and need a dress, rings and venue–and you want to do it as soon as possible?

These are just some of the stories we’d like to tell.  What’s yours?  Is there something special or different about you or your relationship that you’d like to share?  Send us your story at sayyesspecial@yahoo.com.  You can also apply for the regular show or the special via the Kleinfelds website at http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/tlc/index.cfm (indicate that you are applying for the “ONE-HOUR SPECIAL” in the special circumstances portion of the application).

[Note: Please do not contact DIYBride about details for this program. I am not involved in casting. I am only the messenger here. Questions may be directed to the email address and URL above. Thank you!]

[See edits below for an example]

Hmmm … it’s been several weeks since I’ve given out a copy of The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-Of-A-Kind Wedding, hasn’t it? Since I have a few left in my stash and I need to make room for all of the baby stuff rolling in, I’m thinking it’s the perfect time for a contest!

This one is going to put your creativity to the test. Think of it as a warm-up for all of the crafty, creative thinking you’ll be doing in preparation for your wedding.

The Scoop:

Since the economy and wedding budgets are very much in focus right now, I’m asking that anyone who wishes to have a chance to win a copy of the book submit an inspiration board with the theme of The Under $500 Bridal Ensemble. Each person who submits a board that fits the theme will be entered in the running to receive a copy of the book.

How To Enter:

Submit an inspiration board that contains the following:

• bridal gown
• veil/headpiece/tiara/hair accessories
• shoes
• jewelry/other accessories

When combined, the total cost of all of the pieces of the ensemble must be less than $500. All pieces must be new (no vintage, second hand, clearance/sales, or consignment). Entries must include links to the products and list the prices to qualify. Please send to info AT diybride DOT com.

Oh! Please send entries in .gif, .jpg, .png, or .tiff format. Gracias!

Deadline:

Submissions must be in by the end of day on November 17th. Winner will be chosen via a random drawing on November 21st.

EDIT: Here’s a quickie example I threw together to give you an idea of what I’m looking for.

Dress: Mocha Ruffle
$125.00
SarahSeven http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_7&listing_id=15887335

Hair Piece “LAUREN” (custom design)
$85.00
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_2&listing_id=16624348

Two Lips Shoes “Gorgeous”
$86.00
http://zeta.zappos.com/product/7413030/color/552

Classic Pearl and Topaz Earrings from Peggy Li
$49.00
http://www.peggyli.com/clpeandcrea.html

Total Ensemble Cost: $345.00

**I ask that only brides-to-be (and grooms, too) enter the contest, please. Since they’re the ones in the most need of the info & inspiration in the book, I strongly feel they’re the ones who should have the opportunity to win a copy. Thanks for your understanding!**

Hi everyone!

One of my favorite blogs, Elizabeth Anne Designs, has just announced that November is DIY Month at their site. They’ve put out a call for projects and will be awarding prizes for the most creative submissions. How fun!

Do check out the official announcement here.