"DIY Project Instructions"

This is a bit of a variation on the Spice Jar favors that we featured last week, featuring flavored sea sat and some pretty great packaging to go along with it! Here is the breakdown... Ingredients Kosher salt/ Sea Salt (or a mix, your preference) 2 Tangerines, zested 1 Lemon, zested Tools lemon grater food processor Supplies Ramekins/small dishes Small spoons Glass Spice Jars 1/2 pint cardboard berry containers paper fill Ribbon thick and thin circle tags Paint...

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Our next DIY is just too cute. They are perfect for really meaningful bridesmaids gifts, too which I love. Plus, the bride has a great way to cut down the labor involved if you want to make a photo book for each guest. So personal, so sweet. From the lovely bride...instead of calling each girl on the phone to invite her to be part of my big day, I wanted to find a way to show her how much she means to me and why I want her to be a part of my wedding.  So, I collected photos of me with...

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I am madly in love with this next project, crafted by Kathleen of Twig & Thistle. She always comes up with such innovative projects, but this one in particular is not only charming, it's incredibly easy! Here are the step-by-step instructions... Materials Small Hand Bells Color Printer Paper Card Stock Ruler X-acto Knife Scissors Instructions Step 1:...

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I hope everyone had a great weekend! We have one more fun-filled day of DIY Projects and I am certain that you'll find even more DIY inspiration for your own wedding. This project is so unexpected, so completely original! DIY Mini Backgammon Favour...(from the crafter). This entry was inspired by my love of board games.  Favourite thing ever; Friday nights with friends, board games, many bottles of wine, and even more laughs. Materials -Small wood box (bought at Dollarama, a...

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This next DIY favor project is SO stinking cute...perfect for a picnic inspired affair. Although the bride will be using them as drinking glasses, filled with Sangria (FAB), I also love the idea of filling them with wildflowers for your guests to take home and enjoy. From Chelsea, the crafty bride that designed these favors...These Mason Jar Favors will double as drinking glasses for the guests at my picnic wedding in June. We wanted them to be colorful and match our theme of summer...

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I love all of the little details that went into the Rustic Chic style of today's featured wedding. And, lucky for us, Shea (the gorgeous bride) has stopped by to share her DIY wreath project with us! photography by Duston Todd Materials Scissors Hot Glue Wire Cutters Ribbon A Pussy Willow Wreath and 2-4 Berry Stems Instructions 1. At your local craft store buy a pussy-willow wreath or other coordinating wreath and...

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If I could fly out to LA and give Meg of La Partie Events a hug, I totally would. Although that would probably scare her off. So, instead, I'll just tell her that we loved what she created for us today on SMP. The originality, the thoughtfulness of each design, the fabulous attention to detail and style...it's well, inspiring. To say the least. If you are lucky enough to live in the area and are looking for a planner/designer...

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Today's inspiration has been crazy! I am so honored that Meg of La Partie Events was willing to go to such trouble to plan and design centerpieces that she felt would appeal to the Style Me Pretty bride. She's gone WAY above and beyond the call of duty but secretly (or not so secretly) I am thrilled! all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo This centerpiece is for...

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Okay, on to the next ridiculously chic wedding centerpiece that La Partie Events crafted for us. This one is modern and minimalistic... all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo Materials 3 CB2 Long Neck Vases 1 Set of IKEA White PS Candle Holders $8.99 12 Votive Candles in Clear Holders, Crate and Barrel, 2 Yards IKEA Katrin Fabric $5.99 / yard White Lilac...

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Okay, moving on to the next La Partie Events masterpiece! all photographs by Stephanie Kleinman of SDK Photo This one is a bit more traditional than the last, using flowers that are both feminine and utterly chic at the same time. Paired next to the somewhat casual yellow runner, the result is that perfect combination of timeless and modern. Love. Materials 1...

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