"DIY - Other"

These adorable favors are made especially for the kiddos. I love a reception that embraces children, but it's always great to have something to keep them busy!

Here are the instructions...

My hubby and I were just married 2/28/09 in a very cool, modern space in Brooklyn, NY.  We loved creating unique details that expressed our style and personalities for our wedding.  In lieu of favors, my hubby and I decided to contribute to International Justice Mission (ijm.

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Love, love, love this next project that was sent in by Tammylyon of Uniquity Design...mainly because it encourages your guests to get to know each other in a really sweet way! Oh and not to fret, she's included the fabulous, editable pdf's that you can print out on your home printer.

From Tammylyon...I decided that it would be fun to create a favor for guests that would help them get to know their fellow...

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This next is so thoughtful, I just had to share it with you. Signed Fabric Squares that can then be stitched into a quilt or a great wall hanging. I never would have thought of this idea, and yet I absolutely love it.

Instructions

1.  Draw or design the background pattern, leaving a place for signing

2.  Go to your local t-shirt shop and ask them to make a screen (or, they could do the whole printing, really)

3.  Wash and dry 100 percent...

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I completely heart our next DIY project, sent to us by a reader who managed to bring a touch of unabashed romance into her affair with these beautiful love story books...

From the bride...

I made two of these books for each of the tables at our reception- one containing his version of our love story, and the second with my version. It was a great way for our guests to get to know the bride and groom, especially considering many had never met our betrothed before! They...

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Viola, the creative force behind the design firm Chewing the Cud, has another absolutely gorgeous DIY project to inspire all of us...the oh-so-cute ringbearer book slings!

RINGBEARER BOOK SLING

Materials:
3 Hardbound books of varying sizes (Mine were: 4.5" x 6.5" ,4" x 5.5" ,3" x 5")
The books can be of any size, but don't make them too big. Remember: little hands, little books.
Decorative...

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These drop dead gorgeous wedding invitations were created totally custom to reflected the couple's style and the feel of the wedding (which is actually just a few days after New Year’s!)... To Make These Invitations... Supplies bought at Archiver’s, The Photo Memory Store, Donahue Paper Emporium, Michael's Supplies Used: Curious Metallic Paper in Galvanized Neenah Paper in Red Linen, White Linen, Black Linen Wonder Tape Tombo Mono Adhesive Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Fiskars...

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I love this DIY project...Custom Vinyl inspired Cds and Sleeves filled with the couple's favorite songs. Reminiscent of the old vinyl records, these Cds celebrated the couple's love of music, while adding a vintage flair to an oh-so-chic event....

To Make the Vinyl Records...

We first purchased the records at...

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I know that you are going to go nuts over these DIY Bridesmaid Survival Kits... I am working on getting complete instructions for these, but in the meantime, I found the miniature suitcases at Land of Nod (random, I know). Fill each one with all of the necessities that a bridesmaid would need...a small sewing kit, safety pins, mints, gum, things like that. *** Next, this oh-so-perfect "Kissing Tree." As an alternative to the clinking of glasses, the guests approach the tree and...

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I am completely smitten with these coat check tags...adding a bit of whimsy and personality into the most unexpected place... How to make Coat Check Tags... I designed the template myself and printed them out at home on Crane's 179 lb. Pearl White Cover (www.crane.com). I trimmed each one out using an x-acto and ruler. Then, using Fiskars 1/8" hole punch I made a hole to place the eyelet. Before adding the eyelet I scored...

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I love, love, love the Journal placecards that were designed by Viola at Chewing the Cud...pure beauty (and something that guests will really hold on to)...

Instructions on making journal place cards...

Materials:
Assortment of Decorated Papers (various craft stores)
Ruler
Blank Journals
X-cto Knife/Scissors
Printer or Alphabet Rubber stamps (local craft...

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