Start of the DIY's/Engagement Party

 This was just the trial run.... Cedar logs that my daddy cut for me. Going to burn guests names into the front, table on the back, and hole in the top for string. Going to hang them on a tree for guests to find. Also doubles as a favor. Using a wood burning tool from Dad's girlfriend.

Our first monogram that I made with intructions from PW :)http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/diy-wedding-challenge-how-to-design-your-own-monogram-in-microsoft-word

Save the date sign that I made using the Cricut Winter Woodland cartridge.

Moss letters that my bridesmaids helped me with. And frame w/ engagement pics given to us from my mother in law on the left.

 Made our engagement flags with my cricut. Already gave them to a friend for her to repurpose.

DIY recycled wine bottles for outside, evening decoration on the porch. These were so easy once I figured it out! Thanks to Christy(bridesmaid on right) and Jess(friend on left) for their help in cutting wine bottles! I had a few girlfriends help but only snagged a picture of these two. I made a post on the forums with directions and Christy made it into an article for me. http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/how-to-cut-off-the-bottom-of-a-wine-bottle

Modge-podged scrapbook paper onto clothespins. Hung engagement pictures onto light strands around the inside of the food tent.

Our engagement cake from Redner's Markets. Absolutely deliscious! Already had the tent for the engagement party. Borrowed centerpieces from a bridesmaid :)