Red
Orange
Blue
Green
Purple
Pink
Yellow
Chocolate
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White Which one do you like best? White or Black...my colors are white & silver but the black makes the text stand out better..
Do you think I should do something different.. this is just a...
...dies DIY the stationary for your wedding.
Did you print at home or send it out to Kinko, Office Depot, etc?
If you printed at home, what kind of printer is it and does it print well on ca...
...r my wedding flowers. It seems so silly (to me anyway) to spend a ton of money on flowers when I don't know where they go after!
I really wanted pomanders for my wedding flowers, but after pl...
.... My MOH was saying to have something for guest to sign and add their address (just in case if I don't have a address for them or they moved or whatever).
So I just designed the front page an...
...e my hair when Im not planning my wedding, stuck in court, going to doctors vists...Im a mom : )...
...cent DIY project and so far my most difficult. I had seen these awhile ago and knew that this was something I definitely wanted to do. I did not want to pay $40+ fpr each parasol and decided to ...
...on a budget and DIY...like many of the lovely brides here on WBC.
I decided to work on some designs while on a break from work.
i made these w/word...not too bad. =)
and i also tried to t...
...d my cake posts, it's been quite the journey for me to figure out exactly what I was doing. Well I finally made my mind up.
A small 3 tier cake for cutting and cake balls! Last night I made m...
glue a plate to a vase, wine glass etc and voila!
These will hold our donuts/tarts.
...d on wedding favor
12. Need to choose a bakery(already chose the style of cake I wanted)
Wow, I can go on and on about the stuff I have to do. I guess I better start getting started on some ...
...
White Chocolate Crispy Treats
Girls, it's almost that time of the month and I got the munchies! LOL
Well, practice makes perfect! Whatcha think ladies? The next batch will be be...
Finally I can check one thing off my super long list!! Well kinda.. I got my water bottle labels done & now I just have to print them & tape them to my water bottle which will be done...
...r my diy monogram brides out there. So next blog will be the tutorial of doing a monogram on vector programs like GIMP, inkscape or Adobe illustrator.
Until then, peace and blessings!...
Okay, I wasn't going to do this but found it to be VERY easy! So I jumped right on it. This picture is just a mock up. It hasn't been finished but the labels are all printed and ready to be p...
... our reception was for 90 people.
Chalkboard Table Numbers and Food Signs ($80):
We used these little chalkboards as table numbers and food signs at our June wedding. There are 42 of th...
I started on my save the dates this weekend. I noticed on the calender part there isn't an 11 for the y ear. Why would they still sell these?! Ughh...I kept them because I like them so much a...
...g 11 bridesmaid bouquets, and my bouquet! We even started working on the centerpieces and got 4 of them done.
My pics stink b/c i use my iphone and never take the time to get the actual pic...
...inal invite!
Me and the hunny did some team work and made em together! I am very happy with how they turned out... they had our little touch added to em!
The front looks like a boarding p...
...r my invitations, I wanted to use a 5X7 size. So do I print it out in that size???
Also if I am using a 5x7 size invitation, how big should the pocketfolder be? I've seen pocketfolder in 5x7...
...lved music (we are huge into music). Then I thought, what about using the dates as our numbers?! It'll be easy to keep track of and won't be too confusing for guests and goes with our theme!! We...
I know I posted my save-the-dates before, but that was the prototype. Here is what the finalized ones look like...I've already sent some out! I bought all of the card stock from Michaels and ...
... the bridesmaids bags last night as well, but didn't take a picture....
Just in case if you didn't know.
Went to Hobby Lobby last night and their bridal stuff is 50% off.
Got a plain white aisle runner (with no designs on it) for $18.
I've had this vision in my head for quite a while now and I'm happy to say that I finally did the project last week!
I used Microsoft Word to design the menu text. Then, I downloaded many fo...
...r my bridesmaids to go along with their gifts!! I will probably google some cool damask art and fleur de lis!!!
Here is the link that explains how to do it!!
http://forums.theknot.com/defa...
...is a DIY diva. Her house is like a stationary shop and just fabulous! so the guest book cost 2.50 each for the folder. It is recycled paper board which we painted so the edges appeared white and...
... FH wanted a unique way to ask his guys to be groomsmen. They live all over the east coast, and often times it is hard to find time in the day to call and talk. They end up playing phone tag b...
...;Our invitation is a semi-DIY. I conceptualized the design and contracted a graphic artist to enhance the colors and arrange the borders for final printing. The fabric envelops are handmade. Cut...
...w my invites turned out! I did it ALL, every piece, BY MYSELF!
I ordered pocketfolds, envelopes and linen cardstock from paperandmore.com. I created everything in Photoshop. It was a ton of w...
...k to DIY Manzanita Tree & Wish Card Template: http://www.weddingchicks.com/sweet-deals/1696/diy-manzanita-tree-and-wish-card-templates/...
...amp; Maid of Honor--green bags that coincides w/ their green dress
Other 4 bridesmaids--blue bags for their blue dresses
Moms, Step-Moms, Grandmothers--tan
So please please please! Tell...
...rls, bridesmaids, and myself. They seem fun and somewhat unusual, which I like.
Does anyone have any DIY tips for pomanders? I don't know yet if I want to DIY for these, but if I can, I would...
...! My MOH and bridesmaids did such an awesome job preparing...everyone had a great time!
It's a crazy time for me now. I am a school psycholgist and work for a school district, so I've had all ...
...o my budget. I saw this pic on www.smartyhadaparty.com and think I might duplicate what they did, since my venue allows us to bring in food....
...ts - budget is tight!!
I know it prob looks tacky with the postage meeter stamps on there, but it saved me about $100, my girlfriend did it for me and had them take it out her paycheck. So w...
... Jr. Bridesmaids, and a few more possibilities that I'll mention later. I'm sure I'll change my mind a million times!
Did you get a quote from a florist and decide you wanted to DIY some of ...
...ated DIY project and I have to admit Im excited!
Instead of using the rope they have(since I cant find it) I am going to use rafetta and orange and hot pink ribbon to match the wedding colors...
I created them like a month or so ago. Haven't worked on it lately since my trial version of Illustrator expired and I don't want to spend the money to buy it. If anyone knows of a program th...
Anyone have a good template for a bridal newsletter or examples that I can look at?? Since this is the first one, I need to know what all information I need to input into it. I'm going to sen...
Hello ladies!
So I started working on my fans for the ceremony. We're having an outside wedding on the beach so I thought fans would be good in case it is warm that day. We're not doing p...
Please contact me if your black and white wedding is coming up and you want to sell your stuff!
Please send pictures to:
danele543@yahoo.com
I deposit and/or pay fast, thanks!
So this is my idea for a card box. I have 2 of these old tool boxes I got at our local flea market for $2 each! My wonderful FH is then going to stain slats of oak that I can get from my part...
... This was my second project of the weekend. It took a super long six hours to make, but it was so worth it.
FH was so funny because he loved the way it turned out so much, he said, "How can...
...some DIY projects!
I finally completed my wedding wishes tree. I cut out all the leaves that I made, tied them to ribbon, and made a cute sign. The poem I found on the Internet, but I slightl...
...ding invitations and STD templates at Microsoft.com
They are in Word and Powerpoint formats. You can also download free clipart.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010144780.aspx...
I think that the first one is the most elegant one, but i like them all, the ribbon from the second one is very pretty too but, i´m not sure.
We decided to use tuxedos because they are elega...
... the ring pillow...
... the flower for something else, but is going to be as close as it can be to that style.
For the shoes, i found a diy project wich i can use in cheap sandals, so, i think i´m going to use it, of...
Hello! A bride to be on here asked me to send her how I make a pinwheel so I thought I would share it with everyone else as well.
So, here is my pinwheel tutorial. Hope it helps! If you ne...
Ok, firstly let me just say it was a pain in the ass taking these pictures!
Seriously ... I hate taking pictures in a mirror and never do it thus I really suck at it! LOL I kept getting gr...
...e my invitation debacle now. I started printing invitations with stationary I bought from a custom shop. Expensive stuff on my budget for some scraps of paper but they were nice and cheaper than...
...h my bridesmaid dresses....
...heir wedding planner. It has a Tiffany blue "S" in the back, with a silver glitter overlay... it looks so pretty and elegant in person!
Then we have Jocelyne and Dana... a simple black ais...
... THE FLOWER GIRL POMADER, STARTED MY RIBBON WANDS, DIY INVITATIONS,AND MENUS I WILL POST PICS OF MY SAMPLES SOON THINGS SEEM TO BE COMING ALONG WELL!!! THANKS GUYS FOR THE INSPRIRATIONS!!!!!...
...roup photo is my all mighty faithful HOT GLUE GUN of course ... LOL!
When in doubt, just use a hot glue gun is my motto!
Tashasita DIY dummie, step aside there's a new DIY dummie in tow...
... I've decided on using crystal trees for the centerpieces. I did see on WBC someone that used it as a wish tree as well. So this is what I am thinking:
Have taller trees on the buffet table...
Finally found a way to have butterflies. DIY of course. Found a sewing pattern for McCall and it have instructions on how to make them. I'm so excited and can't wait to get started.
...om's diy present she did last year, I started on my ribbon wands the other night.
I really like how they're turning out! They are long and flowy, just how I wanted them. These are all with 1...
... the reception at a community center (deposit: $140, Cleaning fee: $180 Rental fee: $85 per hour) and we make the food ourself and/or have people cook the food for us.
Has anyone out there do...
...or a cake stand for our cake (3 tiers). I knew I wanted something original and I had seen many brides using mirror base.
HELLO!!! Idea!! The old mirror downstairs!!
So I brought it up out...
...m my wedding flowers on the day] and glass plates from the dollar store.
First, I had to clean the columns because they were covered in concrete filth then commenced to spraying them with a t...
Thought I would take pictures of the guests cards I made mention of a few posts back :)
...oing DIY, I am trying to keep them short and sweet since I am usually trying to get it done during nap times. LOL.
I am just having white table clothes so in order to brighten it up a bit I wa...
...rsal invitations, wedding party thank yous
6. I also am going to be putting together something for the church pews and the flowers and signs for the flower girls!
I am sure I will find m...
This is the most recent project my fiance and I (yes I said my Fiance)have been working on. Its time consuming but well worth all 100 of them =)
... her bridesmaids. Get the girls together, with some glue guns and drinks and we should be able to do it in no time....
... the flowers to make my bouquet, BM bouquets, and centerpieces.... since i have 10 girls trying to decide which is the best choice for bouquets that looks great and least expensive.... i'll have...
...tion photo ... I just absoluetly adore this beauty!
Wish me luck ... I'll post a completed project photo when it is finished. i also have to DIY my old vintage flower/feather headpiece ...
... The flower balls definitely took alot mre roses that I had thought. I used almost 60 per ball and I had to make 8 of them!! Sorry the pic is a bit blurry.
I'm just so thrilled about the outc...
So my favour boxes arrived from Ebay and they are the wrong pink lol. I told myself I wouldn't be one of these brides who needs the EXACT shade all the time... but seriously, these are PEACH!...
...d my bridesmaids have the all white/ivory bouquets
also, these bouquets have travelled a few times since I live in two cities, and I just had to bring them home to show my mom, so I intend to...
I made these the other day, I've just been realllyyy lazy about posting them. lol :) Anyways.. here they are. I've only done 2 so far. I don't want to do to many before I see the size of the ...
I bought shepherd hooks from the dollar store & spray painted them white!! :) Super cheap!
My inspiration:
Im going to use fuchsia organza along with the white to add some co...
...d my photo guest book sheets!!!
More to come... I will be making my Paddle Fan Programs this week. Will post pictures once complete!...
...ers, bridesmaid things, my wedding dress, but everything else he is pretty involved in. He's always asking if I'm ready to DIY things because he wants to help, is planning our entire honeymoon, ...
...heir photos, which will be placed in a "scrapbook" type deal that I'm working on.
So, I think that a little verse to ask the guests or let them know what we want when it comes to the guest b...
...d my bouquet. It is heavier than I thought it would be and I think I will add a little bit more to fill it out but I am very happy with it.
Anyone else doing a button bouquet?...
I've got another one finished but it's already packed up and I'm too lazy to dig it out! I started out with a plain blue basket and hot glued the fabric inside, then did the ribbon along the ...
Here is it, the finished product!
...es)
PROCESSIONAL
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Instrumental
BRIDAL ENTRANCE
Pretty Wings Instrumental (Maxwell)
VOW/RING EXCHANGE
Til There Was You Instrumental (Music Man)
EXIT (don't remem...
... new wedding budget cuts, I'll be taking on a lot of new projects.
I'm making the invites for one. I decided on fonts, but I haven't really decided on what kind of graphics we want. We were ...
... for flowers, or branches with crystals. They can also be turned over and used as candle holders etc.
Please feel free to email me.
Thanks Ladies .. hopefully this helps someone out with...
...LES, CAKE TABLES.. MOST OF MY TABLES ARE RECTANGLE, BUT I WILL BE PUTTING SOME TOGETHER TO MAKE A BIG SQUARE ALSO... SO I NEED QUITE A FEW...HERE ARE A FEW QUESTIONS:
MY MOM AND I HAVE DECIDE...
I thought it would be cool to introduce my self and a little bit about my life n would LOVE if yall would too!!
I am a 25 year old mommy of 1 and finishing up my last year of school as a n...
...o my reception at our towns famous "boat club" where everyone has their receptions. Were allowed to have the plantation for 3 hours, which is usually for ceremony AND reception, but to me, that ...
...@ my reception location!! WOOHOO!!...
...l or cake or flowers or etc
just the banquest and the catering(food)..... I really have no idea how we are going to stick with the 40k
I'm going to try to do as much DIY as I can to cut th...
...OOM
BRIDESMAID FLOWERS
JR. BRIDESMAID FLOWERS
MATRON FLOWERS
MY FLOWERS
CARD BOX
YA'LL I AM TIRED I THINK I NEED A BREAK NOW...LOL
SORRY GUYS I COULD NOT GET THESE PICS TO ROTATE TO...
I need help with my programs!
I know what I'm putting in them but I don't know how to design them. I need something unique, cute & easy! Please, any ideas are appreciated!
I really...
I'm in the process of getting my table numbers printed out. I want to use Staples or any other printing service to do these for me. I tried using Staples online site, but I'm really confused....
...from invitations.
Now all to add on the day is the actual glow sticks.
What you think? Does it need something else? a smaller thinner ribbon underneath the other ribbon? ribbon on the bot...
...last photo here.
Before spray painting, I still need to remold a couple of the numbers; my hands are too sore to do it tonight though! I will also finish the other 1 (to go with the 0 to mak...
...E MY BRIDESMAIDS HELPING ME 3 DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING TO DIY THEIR BOUQUETS AND HELP ME FINISH WITH THE CENTERPIECES... SOME GOOD TUTORIAL SITES I FOUND:
http://diy.weddings.com/articles/how-...
...he 4 bridesmaids and 2 flower girls....
... the invitations are done :D This has been a DIY nightmare!!! This girl is one & DONE with the DIY's ;)
All said & done though, I am happy with how they turned out. I really love t...
...blue flower stems from Michaels for $1.19 each and two styrofoam balls to see how much it would take. It's probably going to take about 20 flowers for each ball. Yikes, that brings me over budge...
...f my bouquet. I wanted it simple and bright. I bought the holder for 50% off at Hobby Lobby for 2.49. I also bought the flowers (peonies) and ribbon there as well. I obviously still need to wrap...
...her, videographer, and lastly photo booth, so this is something I can put up in the house and it was free with my package (can't beat that), but I want to put an extra special touch on it. So, ...
...nd a BOUQUET made out of these! YAY!***
So far I'm planning on having a few run up one sleeve of my BM's grey satin dresses (started sewing those), a small one will be on my order of services...
...rate wedding cakes. And although I do have some crafting skills I knew I was not up for making a box like that myself. The bird cage, although cute was never really my style. I started to thi...
