Groom’s Socks
Yep, you read that right. FINALLY a project just for the grooms. Mekala Tinnin, our newest DIY contributor (remember her FAB love story books) crafted this brilliant packaging idea that you can do just for your boy.
Mekala recently launched a new venture called Tie that Binds where you can purchase the cute label for these socks. Her new adventure is all about details, all about creating a wedding brand that you can thread through every element of your day. Definitely worth a visit.
And here are the step-by-step instructions for the Groom’s Socks Gift…
Materials
Your groom’s socks for the wedding
Ribbon
Brown paper / any paper (I used a paper grocery sack!)
Stapler
Scissors
Printer and DIY Label
Sticker Paper
Instructions
Step 1: cut paper strip about 10 inches long and 3 inches wide. Fold into a loop and staple. To form the square look of the paper, fit around socks and crease.
Step 2: Fold socks in half and loop a bow of ribbon at the fold. Then slip the socks into the paper loop
Step 3: Print label on sticker paper, cut out, and attach to brown paper strip.
Step 4: Place them as a surprise! He’ll remember your lighthearted-ness on the big day for years to come.
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I love the idea of mixing it up with some really fun, graphic socks (that your photographer can have a field day with) for all of the boys!
What a wonderful idea and so simple!!! The label is very elegant looking and I love the style. Super cute! The website is just as great. I can't wait to see more.
Thanks Mekala!
I agree, these are so elegant. The packaging is so simple and professional looking! I love the photo of the groomsmen pulling their pant legs up. :-)
I love how light hearted and fun this idea is!
This gift could really lighten the mood on the potentially stressful wedding day! I love that the designer kept the groom in mind! Very sweet and fun. Your work is brilliant, Mekala.
Such a great post! I love it when guys play up their looks for the wedding with fun shoes, ties, or socks ... GREAT post!
xoxo
Heather Sharpe
The socks are such a fun idea and they look so easy to make. Mekala's new website is chock full of other wonderful ideas. Makes me wish that I could get married (again!)
This is such a wonderful idea! I love the way the packaging looks!
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This is a great idea! I am totally using this! I made my own label (with a fun graphic from our wedding) and am putting a spin on it...adding a little bottle of whiskey (his favorite). :o) Thank you for sharing this wonderful and simple (whew, with only one week before our wedding) idea!
What a fantastic idea this is and completely adorable to boot!
How fun! It's so lighthearted, and not at all fussy. Linked to it on my blog
What a cute and clever idea. And I like the idea of the striped socks as well. Just the right amount of whimsy without the tackiness.
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My fiance loves the feel of new socks. This will be a great gift for him before the wedding to know i'm thinking of him. So many great ideas here.
Very nice,
Another options is to try www.MyFavouriteSocks.com, they have done some lovely embroidered wedding socks with whatever picture or writing you want.
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I love this idea. I know my fiance would love this as a little surprise to him showing that I am thinking of him. I guess I may be a little off but how do I get the template for the sticker. I really would like to try this.
Peace & love,
Angie