Project Wedding Blog

By Danyelle Mathews

We’ve all heard horror stories of wedding day mishaps that could have been avoided with some simple planning. Things like a torn hem and missing buttons are easy fixes if you have the right supplies on hand. By creating an emergency sewing kit you’ll be ready for any wardrobe malfunctions that come your way.

To create a sewing kit you’ll want to gather basic supplies:

safety pins • sewing needles • buttons and thread that match the bride’s and bridesmaid’s dresses

Attaching these items to felt pieces will help keep them organized in your kit.

Don’t forget to add

sewing scissors • seam ripper • fray check • a stain wipe or two

Package your kit up in a little wooden box and have it handy on the big day!

Photos and Project by Danyelle Mathews of Dandee Designs

Tags: dandee designs, DIY Wedding Day Sewing Kit.

By: Brittni Mehlhoff

Surprise your guests when they pick up their escort cards with plaster table numbers or monogram favors that will direct them to their seats.

Supplies: powder plaster • plastic container for mixing • silicone number or letter mold • patterned paper scraps • scissors • small favor bags • sequin thread • hole punch • metal or wooden spoon

Step One. Scoop powdered plaster into a small container and mix with water according to directions.

Step Two. Stir water and plaster mixture until you achieve desired consistency, which should be similar to pancake batter. Plaster sets very quickly, so you will want to work fast.

Step Three. Pour mixture into the number or letter mold, or gently scoop the mixture in with a spoon. Set aside and allow the plaster to harden for at least one hour (dry time may vary).

Step Four. Carefully remove the plaster numbers from the mold one at a time and let them finish air drying for a full 24 hours.  When the numbers are completely dry, you can begin placing them in small favor bags.

Step Five. Write guests’ names on small, geometric, patterned papers. (Write in a table number too, if you decide to go for monograms).  Punch a hole through the top of each paper and another hole through the top of the favor bags.  String sequins through the scrap paper and the favor bag, fold the top of the favor bag over and tie sequin thread off in a knot.

Photos and Project by Brittni Mehlhoff of Paper & Stitch

Tags: creative escort card idea, DIY escort cards, Escort Cards, modern, monograms, paper & stitch, plaster, sequin, table numbers, trendy.

Our DIY experts have been super hard at work, and this week we have four pretty new projects to show off.  I think you’ll just love them. ♥

no. 1 Ombre Ruffle Vase

Photo by Thistledown Photography

no. 2 Accordion Fold Pinwheel Toppers

Project by Victoria Hudgins; Photo by Pictilio

no. 3 Strung 3D Heart Garland

Project by Victoria Hudgins; Photo by Pictilio

no. 4  Heritage Photo Letters

Project by Victoria Hudgins; Photo by Pictilio

Happy Crafting!

xoxo

Tags: cake toppers, garland, hearts, heirloom, ombre ruffle vase, photo letters, pinwheels.

Along with the new year, we published a slew of fabulous DIY projects from our wildly creative contributors! The best part is that these are all high-impact and charming concepts that are not intimidating to tackle yourself. Here’s a round-up of our freshest ideas:

no. 1 Crepe Paper Pom Garland

Project by Jenny Batt

no. 2  Sequin Heart Favor Bags

Project by Victoria Hudgins; Photo by Pictilio

no. 3 Will You Be My Bridesmaid?  Proposal Boxes

Project by Danyelle Mathews

no. 4 Tinsel Tassel Garland

Project by Jenny Batt

Happy Crafting!

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