All Posts Tagged With: "DIY Project Instructions"
DIY Project – Wedding Programs
October 31st. 2008 by Abby Larson | 6 comments
One more DIY Wedding Program for you to fall in love with…
Materials
Two types of fabric (both of which we incorporated into a variety of other DIY projects)
Satin ribbon
Cardstock Paper
24-lb Paper
Pinking Shears
Hot Glue Gun
Paper Cutter
Sewing Machine
Computer/printer
Instructions
1. We only had a limited amount of fabric, so the first decision we made was the size of the programs. They ended up measuring 5....
DIY Project – Stitched Programs
October 31st. 2008 by Abby Larson | 7 comments
I love this DIY project…hand-stitched programs that reflected the couple’s personality and style…
Instructions
(please note, I have skipped the step about designing the art for the cover as it is totally up to you and your own design ideas)
1. Once you have your cover and inside pages designed (ours were made to fit four on a standard 8.5 x 11 piece of cardstock) get them cut and printed (saving yourself lots of time and agony). **when designing keep in...
DIY Project – Gumball Favors
October 31st. 2008 by Abby Larson | 14 comments
We have so many elegant, pretty DIY projects on SMP, I thought it was about time for a really fun, whimsical project. How cute are these Gumball Favors?
Materials
Clear flat bottom candy bags which can be purchased in bulk from candy store
Lots of gum balls (about 10 per bag). They can be color specific to your wedding! We purchased ours from gumballs.com
White labels to fit the width of the bag
Clear tape
Instructions
1. You can have your...
DIY Project – Bird’s Nest Favors
October 31st. 2008 by Abby Larson | 7 comments
So sorry about all of the technical difficulties yesterday…what a mess! But, we are back in full force today, with fun DIY projects that will definitely leave you inspired. The first is simple and pretty, a lovely favor for any wedding!
Materials
Mini Bird’s Nests
Jordan Almonds
4-bar Flat Cards in Butter from Paper Source
Hole Punch
Blue Ribbon
Tulle, cut in large squares
Bird Stamp and Thank You Stamp
Brown and Green...
DIY Project – Invitations
October 30th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 23 comments
I love these simple, but rustically chic invitations. I doubt anyone would imagine that they are actually a DIY project!
Instructions
1. Choose image and/or text to be printed.
2. Make a carbon based print of image/text (xerox copy or laser printers work)
3. Place image on gocco machine – make master screen using the gocco and gocco bulbs.
4. Once the image is burned into the screen, you can ink it. Smear ink on the image burned into the screen, insert...
DIY Project – Custom Aisle Runner
October 30th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 3 comments
We have so many more fun DIY projects to share with you over the coming days. I hope you guys are loving this week as much as I am!
This lovely aisle runner was totally custom made…a great way to conceal a not-so-pretty church carpet and a wonderful keepsake for you to remember your day!
Materials
White Muslin
Iron
Stencil of your choice
Printer
Acrylic Craft Paint
Easy Hem Adhesive
Instructions
1. Purchased white muslin...
DIY Project – Message Marbles
October 29th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 20 comments
I never would have thought to make these but once I saw them, I knew I had to share. Sprinkled on guests tables and around the reception, these customized “message marbles” are perfect little take aways for guests.
Materials:
Flat clear marbles about 1 inch round (I found some at Target)
Printer
Computer with Word or InDesign (I found InDesign worked well)
Different colored paper (if desired)
1 inch hole puncher
Decoupage glue
DIY Project – Lip Balm Pockets
October 29th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 8 comments
These lip balm holders were actually crafted as favors for a birthday party, but I thought that they would also make pretty cute shower gifts or a lovely addition to a bag of must-haves for your bridesmaids!
Here is a glimpse into the process involved in making these…
Material
2 colors of cardstock
1 patterned paper
Glue
Scalloped punch
1 3/8” circle punch
1 1/4” circle punch
X-acto knife
...
DIY Project – Bundt Cake Favors
October 29th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 13 comments
I heart these little bundt cake wedding favors…so cute packaged in their pretty green boxes and adorned with a little note! They make the perfect favor!
Materials
Recipe for bundt cakes on allrecipes.com
bundt cake pans
Favor Boxes purchased at Michaels
Blank Labels
Instructions
1. Make Bundt Cakes
1 package of yellow cake mix
1 package of instant lemon pudding mix(3 ounces)
3/4 cup of orange juice
4 eggs
DIY Project – Wrist Corsages
October 29th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 6 comments
Inspired by an Amy Butler design, these DIY wrist corsages are so stinking pretty. Adorable for bridesmaids or flower girls…OR you could use them to tie up napkins on guest’s place setting! Too cute!
Materials
Strips of Fabric
Iron
Sewing Machine/Thread/Needle
Hot Glue Gun
Pretty Strips of Ribbon
Instructions
1. Cut a 4×18 inch strip of fabric...
