Your DIY Projects

[PurpleFlower]

Post pics of your DIY projects here!!

[PurpleFlower]

I will start here is some of mine

My Bride sweater

Here is one of the designs I made for it
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d822b3127cce898583fec8e500000016108AYsWzhm4YuD

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d839b3127cce8a6c84827c7000000015108AYsWzhm4YuD

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d839b3127cce8a6c84807c7200000015108AYsWzhm4YuD

[PurpleFlower]

Here is my Groomsman shot glass gift

the design
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db33b3127cce8959fbd74dbe00000016108AYsWzhm4YuD

I used etching cream and here is the turn out:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db33b3127cce8959f85b8c9b00000016108AYsWzhm4YuD

I have also made coloring books for the ringbear and flowergirl but I don't have pics yet!

[nikkiana]

I made my bouquets and my inviations....

http://static.flickr.com/72/186029672_f5f46238eb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikkiana/186029672/)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b215/dance798/img_0579.jpg

[WebLady]

Great work ladies! Love the shot glasses, I may have to try something like that ;) I guess you get etching cream at a craft store like Michael's?

[PurpleFlower]

Great work ladies! Love the shot glasses, I may have to try something like that ;) I guess you get etching cream at a craft store like Michael's?

Yep Hobby lobby! but be carful not to get it anywhere you don't want it to etch (ex: sink) if you do clean it with water right away!!

[cowboysbride]

bout's
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/boutonnieres.jpg

Toasting glasses
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/toastinglasses.jpg

Flower girl halo
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/flwrgrlhalo.jpg

My Bouquet
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/5e0194e2.jpg

[cowboysbride]

BM Bouquets
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/21a36034.jpg

Programs
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/88fba6c7.jpg

Cake Knife and Server
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/69b5fb1d.jpg

Rose votives for Reception centerpieces (guest tables)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/recepcntrpieces.jpg

[SerendipityCrafts]

I made my bouquets and my inviations....

Are the bouquets made out of crystal beads?

[AngelinLove]

There's Ellen..our resident DIY queen!!!

I did my own shower invites, will do my programs, and I think that might really be it. I will post some pics when I get home!!!

[cowboysbride]

There's Ellen..our resident DIY queen!!!

I did my own shower invites, will do my programs, and I think that might really be it. I will post some pics when I get home!!!

Gotta be queen of something! HI ANGEL! GOOD MORNING~!

[MOB Karen]

I love creative people!!! You guys rock!!!

[AngelinLove]

Good Morning Ellen!!!

[asm198]

I'm planning on doing our invitations, programs, and flowers for sure. I'm also going to do the favors, but that's super easy because we're just putting M&Ms into boxes and sealing with a monogram seal. Of course, I might decide to make the boxes and seals myself. I've also thought about making monogramed tote bags or makeup bags for the bridesmaids, since my sewing machine can do embroidery.

Speaking of the BM gifts, I'm planning on staining wooden boxes and doing a mosaic on the top, in each one's favorite colors, as part of the gift. I've also toyed with making his parents and mine each a quilt, but I might not have time.

I've already made my FB basket and RB pillow.

I like doing stuff myself and can usually save money doing it, so that's why I'm doing so much.

[Kat NDa Sand]

I love your flower girl halo, cowboysbride... I already bought one but maybe I'll spruce it up a bit :D... your invites are so cute and I love the wording on the front... ours have similar wording.

So I was told to come over here to put up some of my DIY stuff... here goes

centerpieces
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/ribboncenterpiece.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/starcenterpiece.jpg

my play tiara for the rehearsal
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/playtiara.jpg

[Kat NDa Sand]

table names (they'll hang from the ceiling)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/stardecoration.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/tablename.jpg

coloring books for the kids table
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/coloringbook.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/coloringbook2.jpg

We also did the banner of stars and streamers that will hang over the heads of the wedding parties table, but I think that pic is on my home computer.

[cowboysbride]

I love your flower girl halo, cowboysbride... I already bought one but maybe I'll spruce it up a bit :D... your invites are so cute and I love the wording on the front... ours have similar wording.

So I was told to come over here to put up some of my DIY stuff... here goes


Thank you ma'am those are our programs, we didn't do invitations :) ! I LOVED your stuff so I'm so glad you posted here!

WOOHOO another diyer!

[KristyGirl]

I did a lot of DIY projects for my wedding. They were fun.

Invitations
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd25b3127cce9f54be23334400000016108IZMmrdy0Zu

Card box
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da26b3127cce9f54be14be1900000016108IZMmrdy0Zu

Crystal stems for bouquets, bouts, and corsages
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db23b3127cce9138510f6f0000000015108IZMmrdy0Zu

Table name pictures and frames
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db23b3127cce91398f51ce4d00000016108IZMmrdy0Zu

[KristyGirl]

Placecards and LOVE letters
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db23b3127cce91398f5dce4100000015108IZMmrdy0Zu

Centerpieces
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db23b3127cce91398f444f6800000015108IZMmrdy0Zu

Cake topper
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db23b3127cce913981f0ceeb00000016108IZMmrdy0Zu

Thank You sign for thank you cards
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d604b3127cce9f54b9e38c8300000026108IZMmrdy0Zu

I also made our programs, tossing bouquet, and CD favors but I can't seem to find pictures of those right now.

[cowboysbride]

Thank You sign for thank you cards
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d604b3127cce9f54b9e38c8300000026108IZMmrdy0Zu


I LOVE THAT IDEA! How CUTE!

[countrygirl]

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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d604b3127cce9f54b9e38c8300000026108IZMmrdy0Zu
I really like that pic. I think I will have to use it, tweek it alittle to make it my own, but I really like it!!!

[BriansBride07]

not able to post pics yet but some of the stuff that was DIY'd for my wedding is my card box made from pic frames. toss bouquet, RB & FG bears, thank you scrolls. veil not made yet and the dollar bag not made yet. unity candles. almost forgot i painted my LOVE letters for the cake table. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/cherubfaces/58aa1b8f.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/cherubfaces/2d7cc042.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j247/cherubfaces/9a11760c.jpg

[hummingbird521]

I don't have any close up pictures of the things I made for our wedding. But I made the unity candle holder, the FG headband, the invitations, the programs, the centerpieces, the flower arrangements and added the embellishments for the wreath I wore. It was fun. In fact I would love to do this for a living. :bblol:

[asm198]

Since I'm able to post pics now, I thought I'd post my FG basket and RB pillow. I'm afraid I'm probably going to have to redo the pillow, because it apparently got wax on it somehow and has a slight yellow tinge. I'm going to try the paper bag and iron method to try and get the wax out, but it may be a lost cause.

Here's the basket.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/asm198/fgbasket3.jpg


And the pillow. It's currently unstuffed, until I figure out the wax situation. See the yellow spot? :bbcry:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/asm198/rbpillow2.jpg

[chrissgurl2007]

I just realized that i posted a bunch of diy's in the wrong thread oops hope everyone still sees them

[chrissgurl2007]

Contributor
Joannehttp://www.mycraftbook.com/media/crafts/225.jpg
Time10 minutesExperiencebeginnerPatternsnone required
Description
Put together these wedding favors quickly by yourself or even quicker the more friends/family you have helping. They will not only mean something now but will serve as a reminder in the future when they are planted and pop out of the ground in someone’s garden or flower boxes.

purple tulle circles29” diameter3½” black mesh ribbon1 piece24” longflower bulbs6smallrubber band1printer paper1 sheet
Step By Step Instructions
1. Overlap 2 9” purple tulle circles by 3”.
2. Lay the 6 bulbs of your choice in the 3” overlapped area of the tulle circles.
3. Gather the tulle tightly around the bulbs. Secure the tulle around the bulbs with an elastic just above the bulbs.
4. Measure and cut a 24” piece of the 3 ½” wide black mesh ribbon. Wrap the ribbon around the area gathered together by the elastic, leaving enough to tie a bow. Tie a bow with the remaining mesh ribbon.
5. Create and print off a tag to accompany the bulbs you are giving out to thank people for coming to your wedding. You could include a picture of yourselves on one side with a message on the other or just a message, whatever you desire or is within your capabilities. Maybe you know someone who is really talented on the computer and has the software you need or you could get it done professionally. Either way your wedding favors will be special!

[chrissgurl2007]

Contributor
Joannehttp://www.mycraftbook.com/media/crafts/355.jpg
Time10 minutesExperiencebeginnerPatternsnone required
Description
Jazz up a simple candle with artificial flowers to make these attractive wedding favors for your guests. Personalize each one with a slip of paper bearing your names, the date of your wedding and a special message.

SupplyQuantitySizeCommentsclear candleholder1candle waxcandle wick1 piece5” longwick tab1pink artificial roses5smallred artificial roses5smallwhite artificial roses5small
Step By Step Instructions
1. Melt the amount of wax you need to make these candles.
2. Insert one end of the piece of wick through the end of the wick tab. Tie the other end to a Popsicle stick. Lay the Popsicle stick across the top of the candleholder. Pour a small amount of wax in the bottom of the candleholder to keep the wick tab in place.
3. Scoop up some of the melted wax with a stainless steel measuring cup and pour wax into the candleholder until it is about 1” from the top edge. You may have to push the wick tab down with a Popsicle stick if it pops up.
4. Let cool completely until the wax has hardened. The wax may shrink when it is completely cooled so you may need to top up your candles to make them level once again. Let cool again until the additional wax is hard.
5. Trim the wick to ¼”.
6. Separate the artificial flower buds you want to use from the stems.
7. Decide how you want to arrange your artificial flowers around the rim of the candleholder. When you know how you want to arrange them, hot glue the buds just below the rim all the way around the candleholder.

[chrissgurl2007]

I love your save the dates they are awesome way to go!

[PurpleFlower]

I love your save the dates they are awesome way to go!

Thank you!! I am very proud of them!! The best part was when my MIL called me to tell me that if I am putting this much creativity and effort into save the dates then the wedding is going to be beautiful!! That made all the work worth it!!! thanks again!

[thatgirljenn]

i'm bumping this. I want to see more!! MORE!!!

[sjk1431]

I am doing my invites, and stuff for the guest book table. I'm not very crafty :lafhard:

[CHWedding]

Here is my Groomsman shot glass gift

the design
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db33b3127cce8959fbd74dbe00000016108AYsWzhm4YuD

I used etching cream and here is the turn out:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db33b3127cce8959f85b8c9b00000016108AYsWzhm4YuD

I have also made coloring books for the ringbear and flowergirl but I don't have pics yet!


I am trying to have shot glasses but everyone was so expensive. I didn't even know you can make them yourself. I will have to look into this. I don't know where Hobby Lobby is in Jersey but we have a Michaels. Wish me luck.

[kevinsbride2B]

You guys have doen a BEAUTIFUL JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our DIY invites will be posted up here within the month. We're on a mission for the next couple of weeks to get them done. Nice job ladies!

[Diamend]

I did a lot of DIY projects for my wedding. They were fun.

Invitations
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dd25b3127cce9f54be23334400000016108IZMmrdy0Zu

Card box
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da26b3127cce9f54be14be1900000016108IZMmrdy0Zu

Crystal stems for bouquets, bouts, and corsages
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db23b3127cce9138510f6f0000000015108IZMmrdy0Zu

Table name pictures and frames
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5db23b3127cce91398f51ce4d00000016108IZMmrdy0Zu



I love this card box!! I've been looking everywhere for them but they are soo expensive! How did you do it??

[septemberbride06]

I had pretty much the same card box..we just went to Micheal's or any craft store and buy those mache' boxes in dif. sizes, then we just glued them together, well here are the directions we used actually, hopefully that helps. You can tweek it as much as you want, and the boxes are really inexpensive.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5898_make-cake-shaped.html

[NicksBride]

WOW! I am amazed, everyone is soo talented! thanks for sharing. Lets see more!

[shawnsgirl]

I am far from being crafty...You gals all have done such wonderful DIY's

[Diamend]

table names (they'll hang from the ceiling)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/stardecoration.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/tablename.jpg

coloring books for the kids table
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/coloringbook.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/kat_nda_sand/coloringbook2.jpg

We also did the banner of stars and streamers that will hang over the heads of the wedding parties table, but I think that pic is on my home computer.

Where did you get the images for the coloring books?? We are trying to make one too.

[allysa04]

Here is my Groomsman shot glass gift

the design
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db33b3127cce8959fbd74dbe00000016108AYsWzhm4YuD

I used etching cream and here is the turn out:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db33b3127cce8959f85b8c9b00000016108AYsWzhm4YuD

I have also made coloring books for the ringbear and flowergirl but I don't have pics yet!

Did you make the stencil yourself? How did you do it without the etching cream going under the stencil and becoming one big blob? I tried it last night with a real plastic stencil..taped it on as tight as I could so that it wouldnt go under it and it still did it.. :(

[SunnyAB]

allysa04 - try spraying the back of your template with some repositionable glue. It will stick down all over, but you'll be able to remove it easily. :D Good luck!

[allysa04]

allysa04 - try spraying the back of your template with some repositionable glue. It will stick down all over, but you'll be able to remove it easily. :D Good luck!

I have decided to do it a diff way...just gonna use stickers (which could get expensive..and if it does, I will def. try this!)

Thanks so much! I never thought about doing it that way! :D

[SerendipityCrafts]

Just realized that I never added our DIY projects to this thread. To save me some time (LOL and effort) how about I just post the link?

Hugh & Elizabeth's DIY butterfly wedding - http://forums.onewed.com/showthread.php?t=2693

[thatgirljenn]

Just realized that I never added our DIY projects to this thread. To save me some time (LOL and effort) how about I just post the link?

Hugh & Elizabeth's DIY butterfly wedding - http://forums.onewed.com/showthread.php?t=2693

Wow! I absolutely loved your sprial thingy (sorry i don't know what it's called!!) mind if i steal the idea?

[SerendipityCrafts]

Wow! I absolutely loved your sprial thingy (sorry i don't know what it's called!!) mind if i steal the idea?

LOL I think I called it a spiral thingy too :) Go right ahead ... I think it would work for a number of different themes, if wrapped with different materials.

[NicksBride]

Elizabeth everything is AMAZING!!!!! I had no idea how much work you did!