DIY – Other

Do-It-Yourself Project: Ring Bearer Slings

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... [MORE]

Do-It-Yourself Wedding Projects

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[MORE]

Do-It-Yourself Wedding Projects

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... [MORE]

Do-It-Yourself Wedding Projects

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... [MORE]

Do-It-Yourself Wedding Projects

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... [MORE]

Do-It-Yourself Wedding Projects

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... [MORE]

Do-It-Yourself Wedding Projects

These vintage guestbooks were inspired by the bride's grandmother's collection of antique Reader's Digest books...using vintage and blank pages, they bound this amazing book...add a photobooth and gluesticks, and you have such a great keepsake! To Make the Vintage Guest Book... I created a beautiful custom book this summer for a bride who wanted to utilize her grandmother's collection of antique Reader's Digest books for their guest book at their wedding... [MORE]