Project Wedding Blog

There seems to be more of a chill in the air today than in the last few days… fall has officially arrived.  What a perfect time to showcase our latest DIY from craft and party planning expert, Victoria Hudgins!  As we think of falling leaves, Halloween, and the commencement of fall and winter weddings… what could be more sweet than these dipped spoon hot cocoa favors?

By Victoria Hudgins

Materials: white melting chocolate, hot chocolate mix and an assortment of spoons. Collecting spoons from your local thrift stores is a great way to get a fun and eclectic stash. They are very cheap to buy and once washed, they work wonderfully for this project. You will also need vellum bags (I buy mine here) and pretty napkins. Step One: Compile the napkin, a serving of hot cocoa mix, a thank you note and a favor bag.

Step Two: Melt the chocoloate, following the directions on the package.  Hint: stir the chocolate every 30 seconds to ensure it doesn’t burn. Once melted, dip each spoon (one per guest) into the chocolate and dry on a length of wax paper. They should set in about an hour.

Step Three: Drop a spoon- melted side up- into each favor bag.  When the spoons are used to stir in the hot cocoa mix, the chocolate will melt, giving off an extra dose of sweetness!*Alternate use, these spoons could also be stacked on a dessert bar to be used for stirring coffee and after dinner drinks!

Photography by Prokopets Studio
Concept and design by Victoria Hudgins

Happy Thursday!

♥

Tags: dipped spoon, DIY, hot cocoa favors.

Allright.. get ready for the cutest escort cards we’ve ever seen.  Our DIY expert, Jordan Ferney, came up with this mini canvas and easel concept and they only run about $3 a piece!    Enjoy the artsy pics below, and head over {here} to see how she did it. 

{See the full project}

Project Styling and Photos by Jordan Ferney

xo

Tags: art theme, artistic, canvas, easel, Escort Cards.

Right now the ideas section is overflowing with crafts and DIY projects from our fabulous contributors!  In case you’ve missed any pin-worthy projects for your personal file,  here’s a round-up of the latest and greatest:

Marbleized Paper Goods by Victoria Hudgins

Hot Pepper Plants (+ a free printable template) by Jordan Ferney

…and Cute Heart Confetti for a send-off with style!

Project by Victoria Hudgins; Photos by Prokopets Studios

Hope your Thursday feels inspired… : )

xo

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Fall projects are probably my favorite of all the seasons… there’s just something about the bountiful harvest, rich tones, and the depth that the season brings that lends to inspiring palettes and materials with which to create!  Since we’re just two days away from the official start of the season (yay)!, here are a few budget-friendly project ideas to get you started:

Farmer’s Market Bouquet {Photo by Chelsea Fuss}

Petite Seckel Pear Place Settings

Paperwhite Kit Favors {Photo by Chelsea Fuss}

Velvet Headbands {Photo by Olivia Kanaley}

Apple Harvest Favors {Photo by Chelsea Fuss}

Have you seen a fall wedding project that you can’t wait to try?  Leave a link in the comments below!

Tags: apples, fall DIY, farmer's market bouquet, Favors, pears, projects, velvet headbands.

We have a crazy cute new DIY to share… crepe paper tassles!These make great additions to favor boxes… you could say- the perfect packaging, once you’ve found the perfect favor…?

Get the full tutorial {here}

Project Styling + Photos by Jordan Ferney

Tags: chinese take out boxes, creative favor packaging, crepe paper tassles.

Snag this trend for a steal by DIYing your very own velvet and feather headbands!  These make fabulous bridesmaid gifts, and the best part is you can color coordinate as needed for the perfect wedding day accessory.  Victoria Hudgins brings in rich textures and whimsical accents for the upcoming wedding season with this fall-friendly project.

Materials needed for each headband:

*Cheap crafting headband mold (find at craft stores or dollar stores)
*1/8 yard fabric in a rich textured velvet
*A couple of whimsical feathers that coordinate with your bridal party attire. (These can be found at craft stores, thrift stores, and quite cheaply online).
*Fabric glue (or hot glue if you are careful!).Step One: Measure the headband to the fabric and cut a line double the width of your band.

Step Two: Starting at one end carefully glue this strip around the band being sure to straighten out any gaps or bumps in the fabric along the way.  Secure with a very small glue line around the inside of the band.

To make the side bow: Cut a piece of fabric 2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide. Fold in thirds and secure along the back with glue. Cut another piece 1/4 inch wide by 1 inch long and run it down the middle of the bow front, gluing in back to create the shape. To finish the headband: Place between 1-3 feathers in a pleasing combination along the side of the band, starting about 1/3 of the way up (you may want to use a mirror to figure out what placement will work with your custom sized feathers). Once in place, use a dab of glue to secure the feathers and top with your velvet bow.  Let the band dry overnight before presenting to your wedding party.

Wrap the headbands in pretty tissue, attach a sweet “thank you” tag and watch your favorite girls walk down the aisle in a very pretty bespoke style.

Project Styling by Victoria Hudgins

Photography by Prokopets Studios

Tags: bridesmaid gift, DIY headband, fall, feathers, velvet, victoria hudgins.

What could be more fun?

Or rather, crisp, contemporary, and very chic?Find out how to pull it off {here}.
All photos by Mary Swenson.

And that’s just the start… We’ve got another something crafty coming right up today.  Stay tuned…!

Tags: dahlia, DIY, navy and white, stripes, table setting.

After getting a few projects from our awesome experts with inclusions of baking glitter and confetti, I’ve been on a sparkle kick!  So there I went hunting around the web to find the glitteriest (not a word) and most glamorous pretties I could find.  There are few fab DIYs in the mix below too, so take a peek and enjoy!

Band.do shoe heart clipsSparkly Branch Centerpiece by Etown BridesGlass Glitter Stars by MemrieMareGlitter Heart Cake Picks by ModernCrushTom’s One for One: Women’s Pink GlittersDIY Glitter Lined Envelopes by Sugar and Charm (these are holiday cards, but of course they’d work for invites, too)!DIY Glitter Cake Bunting by Lovely Indeed {via} The Sweetest Occasion

If you’re into glitter, that should keep you busy for a while…

Happy Weekend!

xoxo

Tags: cake bunting, Centerpieces, DIY, glitter, glitter-lined envelopes, shoes, stars.

{This project} involves baking glitter…. need I say more?

Learn how to make whimsical whoopie pie favor boxes {right here}.

Project Styling by Victoria Hudgins

Photos by Jackie Wonders

♥

Tags: macaron DIY, whoopie pie.

I just love a good project… I’m musing about this rustic wood centerpiece (& escort card) tutorial we received from the *fabulous* Victoria Hudgins last week.

Here’s a peek into how to get that oh-so-rustic reception charm, but you can catch the full article here.  Like a cable knit sweater on a fall day, engraved wood emits a feeling of cozy warmth.

According to Victoria, engraving is addicting- so plug in those wood burners and let the fun begin!

Read the full step-by-step instructions {here}!

Project Styling by Victoria Hudgins of A Subtle Revelry

Photos by Prokopets Studios

Ohhh.. psst!  A new issue of Victoria’s magazine Styled. arrived this week.  It is so awesome… it’s filled with  projects, yummy recipes, figgy things, and fall things.  And isn’t the cover just gorgeous?!

Tags: Centerpieces, DIY, rustic.