DIY Projects
Save the Date Handkerchiefs!
July 28th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 38 comments
One of our readers, Rachel, sent me THE cutest pictures of her handkerchief save the dates and I had to share. Especially since it goes with our shabby chic theme for the day.
Here’s how she did it!
I’d previously seen handkerchiefs and other bits of fabric printed on and really liked the idea of texture. I also wanted to create a keepsake. I ended up scouring ebay for about a month, collecting vintage handkerchiefs. In the meantime, I created a vintage-y layout...
Around the Blogs, VIII
June 17th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 12 comments
The fabulous Kelly Oshiro of Santa Barbara Wedding Chic has a couple of really great DIY projects up. The first, potted succulents that double as placecards and favors! So super cute (and eco chic!)…
LOVE. To see the full post and the DIY instructions, click right here. The second of...
Around the Blogs, VI
June 17th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 6 comments
We are working the blogs today for some seriously gorgeous eye candy. We started with real weddings but now we are on to DIY projects! Here are a few that you are going to love. First up, over at Oh So Beautiful Paper, the girls are featuring a reader submitted Save the Date that screams style and fun!
LOVE! To see the how-to (and so much more eye candy) head on over to Oh So Beautiful Paper!
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DIY Project: Pearl Necklace
June 11th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 28 comments
We got SO many emails and comments about Stephanie’s gorgeous necklace from her wedding that we featured the other day, we asked her to put together some simple instructions for us! How great is that! It’s pearly, it’s a little bit fancy, it’s all together FABULOUS!
Materials:
Everything I used for the necklace I got at more...
DIY Project: Custom Place Cards
June 10th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 79 comments
I am so glad that you guys are loving today’s featured wedding as much as I did. Throughout the planning, I knew that Brad and Laura were hard at work designing all of the details, but it wasn’t until I laid eyes on the space, perfectly flawless, that I really understood just how much TLC went into the evening.
Here is yet another fabulous DIY project for all of you…custom place cards!
Materials
Color Printer
Paper Cutter
8.5 x 11″ 80lb...
DIY Project: Custom Matchbooks
June 10th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 14 comments
Love, love, loving these cute custom matchbooks that Laura designed for her wedding. Just goes to show…a wedding brand of sorts can be threaded into so many different details, creating an impact that seems so expensive, so utterly chic!
Materials
Color Printer
Paper Cutter or X-acto Knife with self healing mat
8.5 x 11″ 80lb white card stock
8.5 x 11″ 80lb colored card stock
Permanent Double Sided Tape
Gluestick
...
DIY Project: Favor Box with Belly Band
June 10th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 27 comments
Our next adorable idea that Laura sent us is the perfect favor boxes that she designed, complete with an oh-so-cute belly band. Tucked inside were yummy truffles that the Larson crew, myself included, helped to make one Saturday afternoon along with a little note that said, “life is sweet.” Ahhh, too cute for words!
Materials
Color Printer
Paper Cutter or X-acto Knife with self healing mat
8.5 x 11″ 80lb white card stock
8.5 x 11″ 80lb colored...
DIY Project: Custom Stir Sticks
June 10th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 14 comments
Laura, the cute bride from today’s featured wedding (who just happens to be my new sister-in-law!) has put together some easy, but super chic DIY projects that will definitely add that special something to your wedding style! The first, are the adorable custom cocktail flags that she crafted and placed on the bar for guests to take.
Materials
Color Printer
Paper Cutter or X-acto Knife with self healing mat
8.5 x 11″ 80lb white card stock (like this from...
DIY Napkin Wrap
June 2nd. 2009 by Abby Larson | 26 comments
There are two reasons that I randomly decided to create this DIY project. The first, is that after seeing so many of you comment on the one crafted for the Aaron Delesie rehearsal dinner, I thought that it would be fun to just give you something that you could do on your own!
The second reason is that I’ve been working so hard at writing, at making the site a beautiful,...
Our Brand New Site!
June 1st. 2009 by Abby Larson | 81 comments
Taaa-Daaaa! The secret is out of the bag! We have a brand spanking new site and man oh man, are we excited!
As I’ve been blabbing on and on about weddings galore over the last few months, my loving husband and the SMP tech guru has been working furiously behind the scenes to put the finishing touches on our new site. With a pretty new logo, a clean and beautifully organized design and so many new features on the way, we are bursting with pride. Literally.
And, since we...
