4.30.2009

DIY - Custom Mouse Pads Make Great Gifts

Mouse pads for everyone! This no sew version is quick and easy. So if you're a DIY first timer, this is the craft for you. It's makes an excellent gift or wedding favor too!


Step 1: Trace shape onto cork



Step 1: Cut out shape from cork

Trace and cut the desired shape from a piece of cork. My mouse pad is an 8” circle.

Step 2: Trace shape onto paper backing

Using the piece of cork as a template, trace the shape onto the paper backed side of double-sided fusible web. Heat ‘n’ Bond Ultra are great for this.

Step 3: Fuse web to wrong side of fabric

With fabric right side facing down and fusible web paper side up, fuse the web to the fabric following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Step 4: Cut out shape from fabric

Cut the shape from the fused fabric.

Step 5: Peel off paper backing


Remove the paper backing and position the fabric right side up on the cork.


Step 5: Fuse fabric to cork

Fuse the fabric to the cork according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place the finished piece under a stack of books for a few minutes as the glue cools to prevent curling and ensure a good bond.

Finished Mouse Pad


Get to clicking. You now have a custom mouse pad.


The same idea could easily be applied to cork backed coasters. Or elevate the idea into functional art. Pop cork backed fabric into flea market frames spray painted to coordinate with your fabric. Hang en masse anywhere you need to pin up notes, pieces of inspiration, or add a shot of color.


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4.29.2009

Eco-Friendly - Gary Harvey Recycled Couture



Newspaper dress, made from 30 copies of the 'Financial Times'.

Talk about recycled fashion! Ladies you can always collect 30 copies of your local newspaper and put together a lovely creation to wear down the aisle, just make sure it doesn't rain that day!

Gary Harvey’s, designer of the dresses in this post, first collection showcased nine of his stunning dresses at the Estethica exhibition at the London Fashion Week. The collection creates a dramatic display designed to change people’s perception of second-hand clothing and create fashion with a conscience. Gary uses material he finds in places like secondhand clothing stores to avoid waste, he says of good quality second hand clothing, people "wear it one or two times then discard it because it's suddenly deemed aesthetically unimportant and out of date when there's years of life left in the garment." His collection "was a comment about thinking about the real cost of the garment that you buy, about that cost being natural resources, exploitation of labour, the biodegradable nature of garments."


Above dress made with cans, bottle tops and cardboard boxes



Dress made with Hawaiian shirts.

Above dress made with laundry bags.


Above dress made with army jackets.
These garments are perfect examples of 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'
Have any of you tried something like this? Let me know and send pix too.

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4.27.2009

Inspiration Board - Gray Wedding

Couture


Couture by **DrAkoNeSS** on Polyvore.com

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4.24.2009

Candy Friday - Zazzle Wedding Postage

Theknot Tl-i_do_purple_postage Tl-three_layered_wedding_cake_postage


Create the perfect complement to your wedding invitations, save-the-dates and thank you cards with Zazzle Custom Stamps. Shop millions of designs and templates to match your wedding style then customize with your wedding photos or text. Zazzle Custom Stamps are now available in the new USPS postage rates and ship in as little as 48 hours!


Tl-love_wedding_stamp_postage Tl-save_the_date_postage

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4.23.2009

DIY - Flavored Sea Salt

Today's DIY Project: Flavored Sea Salt with lovely packaging to go along with it.
Here's 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 chips

Directions:


1. For every 3 cups of salt, you’ll need to zest 2 tangerines and 1 lemon. Let the zest dry on your cutting board or a paper towel for 15 minutes.



2. Place zest and salt in your food processor and pulse until the color is uniform.



3. Funnel into your mixture into your jars.



4. To label the jar I used circular key tags, and tied them on with thin ribbons.



5. Because of the casual nature of our backyard wedding I’m holding the dish, spoon and jar with a strawberry container from the farmers market. You can buy them in bulk online, or j-just buy some off of your local farmer (or they might just give you them!)



6. Arranged the dish, jar of salt and spoon in the box with some white paper fill to cushion them.



7. Then I tied the whole thing up with a ribbon and made a tag from some paint chips from the hardware store, crafting scissors, and a hole puncher.*



That’s it! Pretty simple, and I guarantee your guests will actually USE this favor! I use it all the time, and it’s a mainstay at the top of my stove. I put a little tangerine salt to finish off my poultry and fish dishes. I pinch my salt, but I include a spoon for those not comfortable touching their salt while cooking.



*if you want to double side your tag with two colors, rubber cement two chips together and then cut out the tag.



Resources



Ramekins/Small Dishes, Small Spoons, Glass Spice Jars at Fishs and Eddy. Cardboard Berry Containers from local farm stand or in bulk from Break Room Supplies), Paper Fill and Circle Tags from Container Store (you can also get glass spice jars here), ribbon featured here by Kate’s Paperie, Pain Chips from any hardware store.



Courtesy of StyleMePretty.com.

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4.22.2009

Casting New TLC Series!

TLC is seeking hard working moms on the East Coast (for starters NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA, DC, GA, & FL) who have an event or milestone they want to be madeover for! Please pass this on to any of your friends, family, or clients!

Renowned British style experts and the original UK hosts of WHAT NOT TO WEAR, Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine, bring their stellar expertise and charming wit to TLC with an all new series MAKING OVER AMERICA WITH TRINNY AND SUSANNAH.

The British fashion gurus are about to enter new territory on the other side of the pond, to share their simple philosophy: "Looking stylish is not about following fashion, losing weight, being rich or succumbing to the knife. It's about dressing to show off what you love... about your body”. Making the most of what you've got to look great in any situation!


TLC is seeking hard working American women who have something coming up that they want to look great for, but they don’t know where to start!


Applicants over 21 please fill out the application and send us a close up photo of you, and a full length shot of you and your loved ones, who will be there to support you in this transformation. Making Over America with Trinny and Susannah is produced for TLC by ABC Media Productions.


To download an application, go to: www.belespritcreative.com/casting


Send applications and photos to: MOAcasting@gmail.com

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Eco-Friendly - 101 Ways to Making a Wedding Eco Chic

Every wonder how to make your wedding and eco friendly event? Here are 101 ways to making your wedding eco-chic courtesy of LA Style Unveiled.

3. Use the linens that your reception site provides.
5. Use a reply postcard, rather than a note card that needs an envelope.
7. Create a wedding website, rather than using mailer inserts with your invitation.
8. Use the beautiful Northwest moss as a centerpiece in a lovely, shallow bowl.
10. Choose bridesmaids dresses that your friends will wear again.
12. Blow bubbles rather than tossing rice; rice kills birds when they eat it.
15. Have your guests reply on the website, rather than send in paper reply cards.
16. Register for your gifts at local shops, so as to save on shipping materials and gas.
17. Use recycled gold for your eco wedding rings.
18. Select a wedding venue close to your home.
19. Create your own bouquets from wildflowers.
20. Ride a tandem bike home from the reception.
21. Use potted plants as centerpieces for a more organic wedding.
22. Use biodegradable, compostable dishes and flatware made from cornstarch, sugar cane, or
tropical leaves.
23. In lieu of a favor, give the money to a charity for a greener world.
24. Use a green wedding registry.
25. Use cloth napkins, rather than paper.
26. Order your programs to be printed on 100% recycled post consumer waste paper that has been processed without chlorine.
27. Rather than hosting a full bar, have a personalized cocktail made of organic ingredients – including organic vodka.
29. Use food that is in-season for the reception.
30. Keep the wedding small. The more guests you invite, the bigger the carbon footprint left from the wedding.
31. Donate the flowers from your wedding to a hospital.
32. Give each guest an 11-watt compact fluorescent bulb as a favor. Each replaced 50-watt incandescent bulb with the wedding favor will save 685 pounds of carbon dioxide.
33. Give a recycled handmade paper bookmark with wildflower seeds as a favor. This can be planted once they are finished using it.
34. Purchase wedding shoes that you will wear again.
36. Use locally grown flowers for your arrangements.
37. Throw rose petals after the ceremony, rather than releasing butterflies.
38. Give antique wedding bands to each other.
39. Have your invitations made on bamboo paper.
40. If you want to have a camera at each table for guests to use, rent the digital ones rather than single use.
41. Travel by train, rather than by plane.
42. Purchase your dress or tuxedo from a vintage boutique.
44. Consider having a meat-free menu at your reception.
45. Have an outdoor ceremony and reception.
46. Hire vendors who are committed to being “green” and providing sustainable wedding
practices.
48. Live green after the wedding.
49. Give organic chocolate as a favor.
50. Use all local wedding vendors.
51. Give dried organic herbs as a favor.
53. Give flower-bulbs as green wedding favors.
54. Plant a tree in memory of your wedding day. Then, plant a tree together on every anniversary.
55. Use beeswax candles.
56. Use reusable linens, rather than disposable ones.
58. When printing for your wedding, use a printer that can use paper with a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content.
59. Use all natural make-up.
60. Ask your friends to grow flowers in their personal gardens for your centerpieces. This adds a personal touch as well!
61. Rather than having a big party, elope!
62. Have your guests sign the mat of a framed photo from your engagement instead of a guest
book.
63. Travel to your guests instead! If most of your guests come from one part of the country, go to them instead of everyone coming to you.
64. If you have a lot of clutter and are trying to move in together, why not ask your guests to take a gift, rather than buy you something. Give away your clutter! What’s old is new again.
65. Give your guests the option of donating to charity, rather than purchasing a wedding gift.
67. Use a non-profit space to host your ceremony and reception.
68. Arrive to the wedding reception in a hybrid or smartcar!
69. Donate the leftover uneaten food from your reception, instead of throwing it out.
71. Choose fair trade flowers if you want a flower that requires being flown into your area.
73. Use your Grandma’s vintage veil. It can be your “something borrowed”.
74. Donate all the leftover food to a local food bank.
75. Use a pump spray hairspray can, rather than an aerosol can.
76. Go barefoot!
77. Give a reusable, locally made cloth tote bag to your bridal party as a gift.
78. Have bridesmaids carry matching clutches, rather than bouquets. A clutch or purse they will use again.
79. Use soy-based candles.
80. Decorate with branches!
82. Collect all the paper products at the end of the night and recycle them.
83. Use a horse and carriage as your form of transportation, rather than a car.
84. Have your caterer purchase the meat from a “cruelty-free” farm.
85. Go for shabby-chic and mix and match plates from a local thrift store. Donate all the plates back when you are finished.
86. Rather than purchase champagne for the toast, have guests toast with what they are already drinking.
87. Use an environmentally friendly cleaner when it comes time to clean the dress.
88. Give all the guests a downloadable play list with your favorite songs.
89. Serve local, organic wine at the reception.
90. Opt for a cocktail and appetizer reception, rather than a plated dinner.
93. Use locally grown berries in your wedding cake.
94. Have your bridesmaids wear black dresses that they already owned for the ceremony.
96. Do your rehearsal dinner at a friend’s home and have everyone chip in to cook.
97. Elope locally for your ceremony and then have a cocktail party when you return to celebrate with your friends.
99. Give tree saplings as a favor.
100. Give a donation in your bridal attendants’ names, in lieu of a gift.
101. Continue spreading the word about ways to be eco-friendly to all your friends and family!

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4.20.2009

Inspiration Board - Sunny Wedding

Sunny Wedding


Sunny Wedding by that's not my name... is busy on Polyvore.com

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4.17.2009

Candy Friday - Yet another clutch!

Now you're probably saying to yourself, "Another clutch? What up?" People I love clutch purses! I think they are so Breakfast at Tiffany's and the perfect wedding and evening accessory. This one can be worn with jeans. So adorable!



From the Mollie Collection found on Etsy.

This collection is so sweet, with bold and striking flowers.

Lined in 100% Dupioni a captivating Garnet color.

-heavyweight interlining layers

-Dupioni silk lining with seamless bottom-re enforced stitching

-Top frame width is 8 inches, bottom of clutch is 9 inches and the height is 5 inches

-Nickel frame
$65.00

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4.16.2009

DIY- Orchid Corsage

This DIY project enables you to make a wire wristlet corsages using faux orchids! The look is modern and the technique is easy!
Materials:
Craft wire (bendable and less than 1/8th inch thickness)
Faux orchid blooms

Faux grass blades

Glue dots or hot glue

Instructions:

1) Create the wristlet. Cut wire long enough to wrap 3 1/2 times around your wrist, loosely. Coil both ends of the wire. Place your finger at the center of the wire and cross over the ends around your finger. This will make a loop that you will affix your orchid to.

2) Attached flower and grass stems. Apply glue dots or hot glue to the loop you created at the center of the wire. Fold a grass blad in half and attach to loop. Next press on the orchid. Let glue dry.

3) Wear it! Place the orchid with wire on your wrist. Wrap the straight ends around your wrist and enjoy your floral wristlet!

Courtesy of LotusHaus.

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4.15.2009

Eco-Friendly Wednesdays - Do Yourself a Wedding Favor

To give or not to give. That is the question when it comes to wedding favors. On one hand, you want to leave your guests with a momento to mark the occasion (and show your appreciation). On the other, favors can be expensive and wasteful. CD’s, a common choice, are incredibly energy- and resource-intensive to produce and almost never get recycled. In fact, each month about 100,000 pounds of CD’s become obsolete (useless, outdated or unwanted), which, in turn, adds to the millions of discs that end up in landfills and incinerators each year.

Forgoing the token tchotchke or hard-as-a-bricks petit fours in lieu of a bulk donation to an organization or charity is one option for the bride and groom. But here’s another: Choose a seasonal food or local product that represents who you are and where you’re from, and buy them in bulk. Not only will you support small producers and your local economy, you’ll also save on shipping and packaging costs. Plus, farmers who sell their products locally almost always use fewer pesticides, as crops are harvested at their peak and sold immediately.

If you’re having a summer wedding, put out baskets of peaches as guests leave. When they're in season, peaches cost around $1 per pound (2-3 peaches), or around $50-$75 total for a 150-person wedding.

Sweetgrass flowers or prailines are easy and inexpensive to source in Charleston, South Carolina, and Vermont dairies almost always keep mini wheels of cheese on hand. From Brooklyn? Look for honey produced by urban beekeepers—1-ounce jars usually come in packs of 60 or more and cost less than $1 each. Regional favors reflect your heritage and look best simply (and sustainably) packaged—no fancy downloadable labels necessary.

The average couple spends more than $400 on wedding favors. By purchasing local products in bulk, you can save as much as 75%.

Courtesy of Portovert.com.

Fruit Mosaic image courtesy of Veri Kleiner Winkel.

Simply refreshing! Have you utilized fresh fruit as a sweet wedding favor? Let me know!

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4.14.2009

Watch me tonight on Whose Wedding is it Anyway?

Tune in tonight to E! Style Network's Whose Wedding is it Anyway? at 10pm / 9pm central for a new episode starring me!! It's a fun one. Hope you enjoy!






Let me know what you think of the new episode!

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Vera Wang Spring 2009 Bridal Show Part 1 and 2

Introducing the Vera Wang Spring 2009 Bridal Show in two parts. I love fashion shows and don't attend enough so I attend virtually. Thank goodness for the internet! Enjoy!


Do you have a favoriate bridal fashion show that is accessible via video? Send me a link for review and possible post to this blog!

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4.12.2009

Inspiration Board - Red Wedding

every girl's dream..!!


every girl's dream..!! by arcticwynd featuring Valentino clutches

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4.10.2009

Candy Friday - Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin shoes are super sexy and alot of my brides choose to wear Christian Louboutin shoes on their wedding day. So I thought, who is this Christian Louboutin? What does he look like? What is he like to interview? I want to see a Christian Louboutin interview with the man himself. And so I found this video. Enjoy!

How many Christian Louboutin shoes do you own? How many would you like to own? Send me pix of your favorite Louboutin shoe(s) and I'll post to this blog. It will be Christian Louboutin day!

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4.09.2009

DIY - Easy Paper Peonies Do the Trick!

When fresh peonies are not readily available you can always make paper peonies! Use colored gift wrap tissue to make these lovely ruffly peonies! If you make enough you can tie them together and create a peony pomander or a bouquet!
Materials:

Colored tissue paper

Green chenille stems (craft pipe cleaners) -or craft raffia wire/twist tie

Instructions:

1) Cut tissue paper. Cut 4 or more sheets of tissue paper to approximately 6"x10" sheets

2) Accordion fold. Layer the sheets and accordion fold about 1"w folds. (fold up 1", then turn stack over and fold up again, repeat)

3) Scallop the edges.Take sharp scissors and shape the peony petals by cutting the short edges like the top of a heart (that is, two scallops... or you can simply round of the edges)

4) Wrap and Ruffle.Tie the center of the accordion with the pipe cleaner or twist tie. Fan out the piece on both sides of the pipe cleaner. Remember there are 4 layers. Begin pulling up the petals. Start with the top tissue being careful not to tear it. After you have done the top layer, go on to the second layer, then the third and the fourth. Straighten out the flower to your liking.

5) Enjoy! Make a bouquet, pomander, garland or simply place a bundle of them in a basket or a bowl.

Courtesy of LotusHaus.

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4.08.2009

Kathlin Argiro Free Bridesmaid Dress Contest

Win a free bridesmaid dress! Enter by April 15 to win. Click here for details. You can also visit http://www.kathlinargiro.com to view their collection of special occasions dresses.

Kathlin Argiro is a woman-owned company, and all of our dresses are sewn right here in New York. They offer discounts of 10% for bridal parties of 3-6 and 15% off for 7 or more, too!

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Eco-Friendly Wednesday -11 Tips on How to Green Your Wedding

Today on Eco-Friendly Wednesdays I want to share with you some tips on how to make your wedding or special event eco-friendly. If you incorporate some or all of the following tips, you'll be making an eco friendly difference.

1. The Wedding Gown – Go vintage, go ebay or go organic. These are some options to buying an eco friendly wedding gown. My favorite organic option is the Chameleon Wedding Gown by Isadora Clothing made in organic cotton/ bamboo jersey or cotton/soy jersey. Today there are eco-friendly options in weddings gowns. The fabrics and dies, if any, are eco friendly. I like Chameleon Wedding Gown because it's priced at $360 and is 'convertible to different looks. It can also be professionally dyed for future use after the nuptials.

2.. Favors for Kids - Reusable bags especially for kids serve as the perfect kiddie goodie bag. Envirosax makes reusable bags designed specifically for kids. Kids are always lugging their favorite stuff. Why not help educate the next generation in the responsible re-use of bags.

3. Hand made soap favors - These can be purchased on websites such as Alabu, Hawkmoon Soaps, or, if you’re extra crafty, you can make them at home. Either way, it’s an all natural and environmentally safe choice. Wrap in natural, gift wrapping tissue paper and tie a ribbon or twine and/or place a label on it. You've got a chic eco-friendly gift.

4. Centerpieces - Live plants are an eco-friendly and inexpensive alternative to the traditional floral centerpiece. Some excellent options are succulents, bamboo, branches, herbs and common household plants found in Home Depot, your local nursery or farmer's market.

5. Recycled Paper Bouquet - A bouquet made of recycled tissue paper is a labor of love, easy to make and the possibilities are endless. This simple craft is one I learned in grade school and I've noticed it's making a comeback and big girls, in particular brides, are loving the options.

6. Caterer - Hire a caterer that uses ingredients from your local farmer's market. It’s an organic, delicious and eco responsible choice.

7. Eviting - Cut down or eliminate paper invites by emailing invitations, also known as eviting. Utilizing a website to keep your guests posted on upcoming wedding events.

8. Eco Friendly Place cards - Label seedling packets with guests’ names and table numbers.

9. Baking Favors - Home bake batches of cookies then package in gift boxes made of recycled paper. Not only is the eco-friendly, it's also budget friendly too.

10. The Venue, The Great Outdoors - Instead of booking a 'wedding factory' type venue, try the great outdoors. Places like a beach, lake, botanical garden, mountain top and a park require minimal to no embellishments.

11. Hire a Green Planner - A planner who specializes in green weddings will have eco friendly resources readily available.

How have you incorporated eco friendly steps into your wedding or special event? Let me know.

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4.07.2009

Savvy Havvy NYC Bridal Event - May 11 from 6-9pm

RSVP here!

The Savvy Havvy Having It All Bridal Event With A Purpose (Savvy Havvy), Monday May 11, 2009 at Senses NY Salon & Spa, 138 Fifth Avenue 2nd floor (between 18th and 19th st)

Savvy Havvy - A NYC Bridal Event together with Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) presents an evening of beauty, fun, and social awareness. Savvy Havvy will take place in an intimate setting for brides to mingle with NYC top vendors and enjoy complimentary food, drinks, goodie bags, economic-friendly vendor packages, raffles, giveaways, and much more!

Brides will meet with NYCs savviest people in the business who will be sharing their ’know-how’ on everything from tips on hair and makeup to what brides can do to save money on their wedding
A Q &A session with celebrity event planner Stella Inserra the featured regular on Style Network’s hit show Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?

Astrological forecasts for brides by resident astrologer for the E! Daily 10, Ophira Edut.
Brides and will learn about GEMS, an amazing nonprofit organization that empowers and transform women’s’ lives, and why they should choose GEMS as their wedding charity donation of choice.

To learn more about GEMS visit http://www.gems-girls.org/.

I'll be keeping you posted with updates on this event as the date approaches. Join me and NYC top vendors at Savvy Havvy on May 11th.

RSVP here!

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

Brides.com

MyWedding.com

Makeup By Leora

Senses Salon & Spa

Maia Photography

Cloth Connection

Florisan

Toma Vodka

Top Shelf Staffers


Ophira Edut - Resident Astrologer for E! Daily 10

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4.06.2009

Inspiration Board - Blue Wedding

Dream Wedding


Dream Wedding by ☆**Brie**☆ featuring Valentino shoes

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4.03.2009

Candy Friday - Nouveau Bouquet Clutch

I love clutch purses. Here is a great find on Etsy.com.

This pretty clutch features “Nouveau Bouquet” of Anna Maria Horner's playful line “Drawing Room”. The colors are red, pink and ivory. The lining is a soft and luxurious Baroque Satin in red. Two interior slip pockets will hold your credit card and ID. Each a layer of batting and interfacing creates a nice thick yet soft touch.

exterior: 100% mid weight Satin Cotton
interior: 100% Baroque Satin. (Acetate)
Nickel frame
approx. dimensions:
8” across the top
9” across the base
4.5” tall
3" deep at base
price: $65

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4.02.2009

DIY - Bouquet Mason Jars with Handmade Name Tags for Receptions

I really like this thoughtful detail from one particular bride's Chicago nuptials. She tied handmade name tags around the tops of water-filled glass Ball mason jars to hold the bridal party’s bouquets during the reception. And aren’t the bridesmaid bouquets that feature orchids and fiddlehead ferns lovely?

Supplies:

Thick paper in two colors (Cristin used solid and patterned natural shades for her fall nuptials)

Rub on letters

Ribbon

Hole punch

Glue stick or rubber cement

Ball mason jars

Pre-cut paper flowers (optional)


You should be able to find the supplies in the Joann.com scrapbooking section. Cut your paper into a tag shape. Cut narrow rectangles and glue them about 1/4th inch from the end. Position the rub-on letters and follow the directions to transfer them one-by-one onto the tags. Optionally add pre-made paper flowers.

Punch a large hole into the top of the tag, slip the ribbon through the hole, and wrap and tie the ribbon around the top of the jar.

This project is courtesy of Merriment Design.

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4.01.2009

Eco-Friendly Wednesday - Handmade Soap Favors

For your favors, give something your guests will really use and enjoy, not disposable plastic souvenirs. An idea, handmade soaps. Some great companies are


from Alabu


from Hawkmoon Soaps

Wrap in natural, gift wrapping tissue paper and tie a ribbon or place a label on it and you've got chic eco-friendly gift. If you're extra crafty, you can make your own soaps at home.
To learn more on how to have an eco friendly wedding, here are 11 Tips on How to Green Your Wedding.

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