May

15

Elegant DIY Wedding Centerpiece: How-To from Blooms by the Box

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This guest blog is courtesy of our featured vendor, Blooms by the Box – a fabulous resource for DIY flower projects.  Diana from Blooms by the Box has been kind enough to provide this lovely DIY tutorial for an elegant wedding centerpiece with a how-to video, too!

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Here is the exclusive how-to video, just for DIY Bride readers: Elegant DIY Wedding Centerpiece

Many brides think that they need to be some kind of professional to pull of this elegant wedding look. The truth is, you can do this yourself, even if you are not “artsy” or the “DIY it all” type. The fact is buying wholesale flowers to DIY can save you money so you can splurge in other areas. Maybe you get a wedding video made, add extra guests, or splurge on a honeymoon with the savings you can incur by doing-it-yourself!

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Flowers in this arrangement:

  1. Vendela Roses
  2. Cream Spray Roses
  3. Dendrobium Orchids Bombay
  4. Dendrobium Orchids (White)
  5. Snap Dragons (White)
  6. Wax Flower (White)
  7. Eucalyptus
  8. Israeli Ruscus
  9. Tree Fern

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 The vase is a white plastic urn. This urn looks classic and expensive but in fact is very inexpensive and can be purchased in bulk.

Watch the video to learn how you can make this look all your very own! Use your creativity by using a different color scheme with the same basic flowers or add some interesting textures! To save money on a look like this eliminate orchids and purchase more snap dragons, larkspur, or stock to contribute to the height of the arrangement. Another way to cut the cost of is to fill with greenery that will still give you the full look you need with less

I hope the video has been helpful in teaching you how to make your own elegant yet unique centerpieces! If you have any questions feel free to visit our Facebook to ask our flower expert any type of questions about DIY wedding flowers!! Also for more direction download our free DIY Wedding Flower Guide!

 

Learn more about Blooms by the Box in the DIY Bride Vendor Showcase.

 

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May

15

Fall in love with Felt & Wire Shop

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No matter what type of DIY stationery you are shopping for, the Felt & Wire Shop has the marketplace cornered.   Felt & Wire Shop is a “curated marketplace of designer papergoods.”  One click over to their feltandwireshop.com, and you’ll be in love!  Today’s featured vendor is a must-have resource for all DIY brides, but especially for those who love paper crafts.

The designer marketplace at Felt & Wire features artfully crafted items from paper– letterpress wedding stationery, engraved personal stationery, handmade journals, one-of-a-kind gift wrap – just to name a few.  Paper crafts have a special place in the heart of scrapbookers, artists, writers, bookbinders, and the like, and these talented folks come together at Felt & Wire to share, sell, and buy amazing works of paper.  This is what makes Felt & Wire Shop unique, and the #1 reason we love them.

In a nutshell, take the concept of Etsy, funnel it down to just stationery and paper craft vendors, add some extra eye candy to the site design, and you have Felt & Wire Shop.  You can see featured sellers, find out more about them, and follow them, if you please.  The products aren’t just limited to weddings either, in fact, the diversity within the F&W marketplace is also stellar.  But beware – the visual stimulation is hard to fight, so plan on spending some time in the shop when you venture over!

I’m probably most excited about the incredibly cute thank you cards.  Sending a gratitude card is such an important gesture – no couple should ever skip sending thank you cards to guests.  Even beyond the wedding, the thank you card communicates to friends and family how much you appreciate them being a part of your life, and nothing trumps a handwritten thank you note.  Take a look at the designs available today, and you’ll see messages like “You Rock” and “Peas and Thank You.”

Looking for an affordable calligrapher?  Felt & Wire Shop has that, too.  Under the “Invite” tab on the site, you’ll see a sub-tab for calligraphy, and today I found a $68 custom address stamp in a beautiful type-set.  The deeper I dig into the F&W site, the more I fall in love with this vendor, Paperfinger (pictured).  Seriously, if you haven’t clicked on feltandwireshop.com yet, what are you waiting for?!

Let’s talk supplies for a moment.  DIY stationery can be challenging, but it is the most popular project our readers select to do on their own.  One of the most difficult aspects of DIY stationery is finding the individual elements and supplies needed to bring your vision to life.  You can find custom papers, colorful twine and tape, and inkpads at the Felt & Wire Shop.  So, don’t waste time hunting through countless hobby and craft shops; just go right F&W.

I’ll leave the rest of the goodies at Felt & Wire for you to discover on your own.  Believe me, there’s much more than just stationery and supplies.  Felt & Wire Shop is a DIYers best friend.

Learn more about Felt & Wire Shop.

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May

14

We’re Back … For A Bit

Hey, Everyone!

Just over a week ago DIY Bride we discovered that our site had been compromised by a hacker and unsavory data had been attached to our files over the last few weeks. The damage was fairly extensive and we’ve had to piece together the site from backups. During our down time, we began porting the site from a system I hated back to WordPress. Instead of extending the downtime while we completed the transition, I’ve put up a temporary-but-functional site so that you may access all the info and downloads we have to offer while the team finishes up the new site offline.

Thanks for your understanding and support.

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May

04

Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas

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Like many of you, I’m a huge fan of Amy Atlas. Her ability to pull together a wide array of tasty desserts, beautiful linens, cool graphic designs, and perfectly-styled details is truly inspirational. From the email we’re getting from you, our readers, we know you’re keen on getting how-to advice and tutorials for creating your own Amy Atlas-inspired tables at your weddings and celebrations.

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You’ll be delighted to know that you can now go directly to the source for your most pressing how-to questions because Amy has just released her first book Sweet Designs: Bake it, Craft it, Style it!. And, friends, it is gorgeous!

Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas

 

Sweet Designs is 15 chapters of Amy Atlas awesomeness. Each chapter begins with a fully-styled themed dessert table and within the pages of each chapters, Amy shows you how to create the desserts and crafts shown in the chapter opener. It’s a great approach to a craft book.  The project instructions and recipes are clear and concise with many how-to photos. To help readers get the most out of her projects, she’s included a ton of tips for customizing the projects to fit their unique themes and lots of suggestions for displaying your clever creations. What I love about this book is that it’s so beginner-friendly! Amy’s guidance puts these delightful creations within reach of nearly any would-be or hardcore crafter.

 

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It’s a big book – over 350 pages – and well worth the investment. This is something you’ll be referencing for years all sorts of celebrations from birthdays to showers to holidays and anniversaries.

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May

03

Ace Envelopes helps DIYers choose the right envelope

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328365b4dbe4c75cbdbd88f3cb43706d L 300x150 Ace Envelopes helps DIYers choose the right envelopeFor our UK audience, we have a new DIY vendor on the block: Ace Envelopes.  These folks offer countless colors and styles of envelopes for all purposes, DIY wedding stationery included.  Buying from a bulk envelope distributor like this can save you money because you can find wholesale pricing.

One of the most difficult parts of making DIY invitations is the finding perfect envelope.  While most wedding invites are sent in a white, ivory, or colored envelope, the black envelope sets the tone for a classy, elegant, and unique event.  Black envelopes also stand out; of course, you’ll need to use a bright ink color, but that just makes this DIY project all the more fun!  A favorite combination of mine is metallic silver ink on a black envelope.

Once you select the right color envelope for your DIY wedding invitations, then you have to choose the right sizes, thickness, and style.  When designing your invitations, it is recommended to stick with a fairly standard size, so you don’t have to make custom envelopes (that’s another DIY project all together!).

Check out this guide at ace-envelopes.co.uk for more specifics on sizes and options.

Custom made envelopes from Ace are made-to-order using any size, weight, color, material, and closure.  Unique closures like a string or washer add that DIY feel.  Printed envelopes are also available, using your personal design for extra detail.  Maybe a monogram or special message would be nice!

Ace Envelopes is a fantastic resource for black or metallic envelopes, bespoke/custom envelopes, colored envelopes, translucent envelopes, and recycled envelopes.  The selection of colored envelopes is quite extensive.  Choose from vivid pink, yellow, green, blue, orange, and green.  Neutral colors like brown, tan, and grey are also available. They promise next-day delivery for UK mainland customers, and 2-3 day delivery outside the mainland.  Prices are very affordable, too!

Learn more about Ace Envelopes.

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