Apr

28

Introducing DIY Bride Vignettes

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We get it; sometimes a diy project can be a bit abstract on its own. You find a card/favor/whatever that looks great but you can’t quite put it into the big picture of your day.  Time and again we hear from you guys that you’d like more projects and more inspiration but you want help on how to incorporate the ideas.

Our remedy is to present monthly vignettes, small groups of projects that bring together a central idea or theme – like what you’d see in a magazine photo shoot – but we keep it real. The DIY Bride version provides you with instructions and resources (how long it’ll take, how much it’ll cost, where to buy products) for each project.

Our first vignette, set to post on May 01, is a rose-themed bridal shower buffet (also perfect for upcoming Mother’s Day). Sneak a peek:

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Apr

17

Linky Love: 101 DIY Projects & Ideas from Stylish Events

All I can say is “wow!”.

Check out DIY Bride’s inclusion in the 101 DIY Projects list over at the Stylish Events blog. What a fabulous and inspiring post!


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Apr

17

Linky Love: 101 DIY Projects & Ideas from Stylish Events

All I can say is “wow!”.

Check out DIY Bride’s inclusion in the 101 DIY Projects list over at the Stylish Events blog. What a fabulous and inspiring post!


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Nov

06

DIY Bride in Modern Bride Dec/Jan Issue

mb mag pg rgtrail DIY Bride in Modern Bride Dec/Jan IssueI’m utterly delighted to be featured once again in Modern Bride magazine! Please check out the December/January 2009 issue on page 148 for the complete instructions to make your own adorable candle & matchbook favors. These are among my favorite projects and I use them for all sorts of occasions, not just weddings.

Please check out other projects from DIY Bride in past issues of Modern Bride: August/September 08 and June/July 08.

{Editing to add: How pretty is that cover? Love it!}




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May

28

Catch DIY Bride In Modern Bride & Cosmo Bride UK

I’m very proud to be featured in two of the hottest wedding magazines on the planet right now.

One of the projects from the book, a super fun save-the-date, in the June/July issue of Modern Bride.

For those of you in the UK, do rush out and grab a copy of the June/July issue of Cosmopolitan Bride. The magazine re-design is gorgeous. I have a tiny section of tips in 50 Fabulous Finishing Touches article.


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May

28

Catch DIY Bride In Modern Bride & Cosmo Bride UK

I’m very proud to be featured in two of the hottest wedding magazines on the planet right now.

mb mag pg rgtrail Catch DIY Bride In Modern Bride & Cosmo Bride UK One of the projects from the book, a super fun save-the-date, in the June/July issue of Modern Bride.

index Catch DIY Bride In Modern Bride & Cosmo Bride UKFor those of you in the UK, do rush out and grab a copy of the June/July issue of Cosmopolitan Bride. The magazine re-design is gorgeous. I have a tiny section of tips in 50 Fabulous Finishing Touches article.


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Apr

29

Maker Faire Schedule

The official Maker Faire schedule is out! Do catch me this Sunday at 3:00 pm for some DIY bridal goodness.

Saturday, May 3

Main Stage:
11am – Things I Learned from Knitting – Stephanie Pearl-Mc Phee of the Yarn Harlot
1pm – String Theory – Autumn Wiggins of Crafting a Green World
4pm – Extreme Craft – Garth Johnson of Extreme Craft

CRAFT Stage:
11am – Soft Circuit Embroidery – Becky Stern
12pm – Make Your Own Free Range Mini-Monsters – Moxie
1pm – Making Jewelry – Sonya Nimri, author of Beadalicious
2pm – Felt Faux Fruit – Brookelynn Morris
3pm – Fashioning Technology: DIY Style – Syuzi Pakhchyan
4pm – Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone – Krystina Castella
5pm – Photojojo DIY Photo Blocks – Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen

CRAFT Corner:
12pm – Weaving with Small Looms – Karrie Weaver of Girl on the Rocks
2pm – Knitting with the Yarn Harlot
Sunday, May 4

Main Stage:
11:30am – Crafty Chica: Squeezing a Dollar from a Dime: How to Make the Most of What You Have – Kathy Cano-Murillo
12pm – String Theory – Autumn Wiggins of Crafting a Green World

CRAFT Stage:
12pm – How to Make Your Own Shoes…the Easy Way! – Thomas Maiorana
1pm – Finger Puppets Who Wish To Not Die – Stacey Gordon
2pm – Create Ribbon Straw Flowers on Vintage Flower Looms – Cathy of California
3pm – The DIY Bride: Quick & Easy Wedding Projects for Any Budget – Khris Cochran, author of The DIY Bride
4pm – Guerilla Pattern Drafting – Autumn Wiggins
5pm – Create Your Own Photo Flip Book – Jackie Ortega

CRAFT Corner:
2pm – Star Wars Kids Crafts: Making Star Wars Bubble Magnets – Bonnie Burton

[via CraftZine]



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Apr

06

DIY Bride Book Giveaway #4

If you’re following along with recent posts, you’ll know I’m moving this month. To lighten my load, I’m giving away 2 more copies of my book The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding.

Just leave a comment in response to this post between now and Sunday, 4/13. I’ll pick 2 random winners on Monday 4/14. **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!** Good luck!



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Dec

22

Book Sneak Peek #2

No wedding-related book would be complete without a time line. For DIY couples, scheduling is tremendously important because most will vastly underestimate the time needed to plan and make their projects. A peek at the DIY Bride’s Proper Project Planning sheets is after the jump.



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Dec

20

Win a Copy of the DIY Bride Book!

Is your wedding looming and you’ve got that “not so crafty” feeling? Maybe you’re all thumbs when it comes to diy projects or perhaps you’ve just lost your wedding craft mojo. Chin up, my friend! The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects for Your One-of-a-Kind Wedding is the cure for what ails you. And I’m giving it away for free. That’s right. I’m giving one fabulous DIY Bride reader a copy of the book.


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