All Posts Tagged With: "favors"
DIY Project: Farewell Bells
March 30th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 12 comments
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
DIY Project: Mini Bundt Cakes
March 27th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 182 comments
Love these little treats…and you KNOW your guests will to. There is just something great about receiving a homemade favor, one that you can devour on your way home and remember the sweetness of the day. So cute.
From the bride…I am getting married at my grandmother’s house in Charleston, South Carolina. For both me and my fiance, it is really important to include our grandmothers’ in our wedding. We both have a love for our grandmother’s pound cake....
DIY Project: Southern Style Treats
March 27th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 19 comments
This next one, crafted by the lovely Mekala of Tie that Binds, just reminds me of my Texas roots. Love that.
And here is the breakdown. There are lots of components so it’s lengthy…but, you could craft all or just one and still end up with a pretty great gift for your guests!
Step 1
Food:
Peanuts
Sunflower Seeds
Homemade/Favorite BBQ sauce (homemade recipe found here:...
DIY Project: Violet Petals
March 27th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 39 comments
It’s Day three (and the last day) of our DIY contest! We have so many great projects for you to devour today…from send off bells to custom bottles of bbq, each is completely unique and completely fabulous. First up, are these crystallized petals of violets crafted by Julie…
Here is the breakdown and instructions…
I am a future bride from Toulouse, France. We’ll marry on May the 9th in Tarbes, a town near Pyrénées, and we have are using purple...
DIY Project: Wristlets and Boutonnieres
March 26th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 10 comments
This next project that reader, Carol, crafted is perfectly lovely…ideal for a English or French inspired shabby chic wedding. I love the sweet, personal touch that each little favor brings, letting your guests know that they are not only welcome, they are loved.
Notes and Instructions from Carol…
My fiance and I are having a Regency inspired wedding next January at a beautiful English Manor House in New Zealand. Our wedding colors are pink, red and burgundy. ...
DIY Project: Kid’s Tins
March 26th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 52 comments
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....
DIY Project: Irish Cream
March 26th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 3 comments
As an Irish girl myself, I adore this next project. So completely innovative and original…plus it’s pretty! The perfect combination! Plus, she’s included the template for the cute recipe tag so it’s more about assembly than design, thus anyone can do it. Love that.
Here is the breakdown and instructions…
Materials
Cardstock
Downloadable Tags
Mason Jars & Ribbon from Michael’s Craft Store
Homemade Irish...
DIY Project: Sugar Packets
March 26th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 32 comments
I am obsessed with this next project. And obsessed might just be putting it lightly. I love when ideas come my way that I haven’t ever seen before and not only is this one new to me, it’s so designed so beautifully that it just appeals to my own sense of style and love of simplicity. Plus, it uses the Gocco which just might be the best invention EVER.
Here is the breakdown and instructions…
From the lovely bride…As we’re having a destination...
DIY Project: Chocolate Covered Pretzels
March 26th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 60 comments
I love this next project a lot. Probably too much. Chocolate covered pretzles are such yumminess, you can rest assured that your guests will definitely devour your hard work!
Here is the breakdown…
From Rachelle, the cute bride…
My wedding was last weekend, so what better timing than to submit the favors that I actually made for my guests. My inspiration came from the chocolate-covered pretzel rods I make every year as Christmas treats. I have been...
DIY Project: Charity Inspired Favor
March 26th. 2009 by Abby Larson | 14 comments
We are continuing on with our DIY contest today and just like yesterday, we have TONS of absolutely positively great ideas! The first, was crafted by Charlotte Bolton of Studio Ten and A Half.
From Charlotte…I designed this favor for my own wedding. I chose to have charity favours as I couldn’t stand the thought of...
