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SMP Loves…For Your Party!

November 26th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 0 comments

Erika, over at Delphine, let me know that ForYourParty.com is offering 15% off all orders over $50…this means that you can pick up your favorite fans, coasters, matches, the works at a great discount. Just enter DEL08 when checking out. It’s the details that really count people, so make sure you really look through the site. They partner with SO many talented designers,...

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Genealogy Charts by Melangerie

November 21st. 2008 by Abby Larson | 7 comments

Thanks to the recommendation from Amy Atlas, we are chatting about the amazingness that is coming out of Brooklyn-based design firm Melangerie. And, their newly launched Genealogy Charts are just so incredibly cool, I had to share…

From the horse’s mouth…

“Wedding genealogies are customized charts, similar to a family tree, that detail the...

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Wedding Details by Melangerie

November 21st. 2008 by Abby Larson | 7 comments

Today’s featured Amy Atlas table had THE cutest silhouette boxes (and signage and candy bar wrappers) to add to the charm of her already perfect design and I just had to know who was behind these little gems. Turns out, it’s Melangerie…a NY based design company that specializes in bespoke gifts, chic memorabilia and event details for all types of occasions. Weddings...

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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...

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SMP Loves…Halloween!

October 31st. 2008 by Abby Larson | 0 comments

Happy Halloween everyone! For all of you brides out there that are looking for a little “fabulous” now that you are too old to trick-or-treat, I thought these adorable brownie pops might just be the answer! I found them via Amy Atlas, though the original source is Brownie Pops. Check out all of their offerings as these pops barely scratch the...

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DIY Project – Custom Block Prints

October 30th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 5 comments

This DIY project is strictly for those of you who have a steady hand and some serious patience. BUT, if you can pull it off, I think that it’s such a great gift for your guests…a custom block print inspired by your own unique personalities.

From the bride…

My amazingly artistic fiance, Josh Lowe did three block prints for our upcoming wedding on November 1, 2008. A landscape of where we are getting married for the save-the-date, a nest for the invitation and...

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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 gluemore...



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

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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...

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DIY Project – Custom Covered Jewelry Boxes

October 28th. 2008 by Abby Larson | 8 comments

This is a really great DIY project that you could incorporate solely for the people you love…custom covered jewelry boxes. PERFECT gift for bridesmaids!

And here is the step-by-step!

Materials

Needle and Thread
Fabric Stuffing/cotton balls
Fabric
Pen/pencil for marking
Scissors
Glue
Ribbon / Pin / Jewel / Embellishments for the box
Glue brush (optional, but makes things easier)

Notes:
I used bookmaking glue...

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