Project Wedding Blog

By: Victoria Hudgins

Custom favors can be pricey, but just a few pieces of candy are suddenly a little treasure in these handmade favor bags. Made from hardened fabric, they keep their pretty form no matter what the shape of the gift inside. Materials needed: fabric in an 8 inch square for each bag, 2 inch balloons, liquid fabric stiffener, coordinating thread and something special to fill the bags with.Step One: Cut the fabric to size, blow up the balloons (one per bag) and tie a string around the end of each balloon.Step Two: Dredge the fabric length completely in the fabric stiffener, be sure the entire piece is covered.Step Three: Cover the balloon and hang to dry overnight.Step Four: Once the fabric is completely dry, between 24-48 hours, gently pop the balloon underneath and remove it from the hardened mold. Trim any fabric edges that go beyond the top of the bag shape.Step Five: Stuff each bag with candy or small favors and include a note of thanks. Tie the bags with a coordinating thread!

Photos and Styling by Victoria Hudgins

xoxo

Tags: DIY, Striped favor bags.

By: Victoria Hudgins

Looking for a way to finish off your favors? Make these easy paper favor ties, which give a custom touch to the package. They can be designed in any color and any length you need. Add them to a clear cookie bag or a sturdy paper bag to carry your wedding style right on through to your favors. Since you are working with paper you have the added benefit of being able to stamp or write a ‘thank you’ directly on to the ties.

Materials: Scrapbook paper in the colors of your choice (each piece will make about 6 completed ties), skinny floral wire, and hot glue.

Step One: Using a paper cutter (or a very steady hand), cut the paper into strips. You will need two matching strips for every tie.
Step Two: Cut the floral wire to appx. 1 inch shorter then the size of your paper strips.
Step Three: Run a thin line of hot glue down the inside of a strip and quickly place the floral wire straight onto it. Cover with the matching piece.
Step Four: Trim the ends of the paper as needed and tie around each bag to close off.

Project styling and photography by Victoria Hudgins

Tags: DIY, favor packaging.

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.

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.

{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

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Tags: macaron DIY, whoopie pie.

I feel like it is my duty to pass along the amazing talent that is on Etsy. I just can’t help myself :). Add some colorful, crafty touches to your party - and be remembered for it.

It’s streamers taken to a whole new level! Bright, cheery and cheap!

Custom-made cake toppers in your likeness — I am in love!

Word Keys for your very own wedding board!

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Not florally inclined? Almost anyone can put together a gorgeous table with fruit centerpieces - all you need is plenty of it and a little guidance :). Luckily, people like Chelsea Fuss, Mary Swenson and Jordan Ferney are around to give us some brilliant ideas. Here are some favorite tables of mine…

See more on the cherry table, lemon garland and orange centerpiece.

Tags: fruit.

They are easy to make and incredibly charming! I am loving the pattern and look of these wildflower seed favors, created by the equally charming Chelsea Fuss.

For each favor, you will need:

A square of 5″ x 5″ fabric per guest, pinking shears, embroidery floss, wildflower seeds in bulk, scissors, labels, pens, and a computer or copy machine.

How to:

Type or write (and color copy) the direction from the package on how to plant wildflower seeds.
Cut a 5″ x 5″ square of fabric with pinking shears.
Set the directions in the center.
Pour a handful of seeds in the center.
Gather the fabric together and tie with string.
Tie on a personalized label.

Enjoy!

Tags: creative wedding favors.

Make easy candy favors - which are adorable and couldn’t be simpler to put together. This is the perfect accent to brighten up your place settings.

You’ll need:

Decorative cupcake papers

Flags (you can make your own with white paper!)

Pen and some sort of candy to match your color palette

Images/Idea: Chelsea Fuss

Tags: edible favors.