I adore these eye catching dahlia favors! Its the season when dahlias are in bloom, give the gift of a dahlia bulb. Learn how to make your own here.
Archive for the ‘DIY’ Category
Floral favors : Pink paper dahlias
Monday, July 19th, 2010How to : make sweet decorative sugar flowers
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
For those of you that missed Craftzine’s wedding week of goodies, I have to share this one with you!
I love to bake and when I discovered this recipe and ‘ how to’ by Julie Sloane, I was very excited.
You can make a bunch of these in different colors and put’em away for your next yummy creation. A very precious & inexpensive way to dress up any cake/dessert! Have fun!
Bright & cheery raffia flowers
Monday, July 12th, 2010
From the 1960’s, straw raffia flowers are such a charming way to decorate to your hearts content. These raffia flowers are made by Cathy Callahan. Easy to make and you can do ANYTHING with them. Decorate a bag, string‘em up for decoration, decorate your cocktails. Add them to your gift wrapping paper or your cute sun hat!
Dress’em up the way you want
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Get this hot little cookie cutter and impression mat from Autumn Carpenter, so you can make these adorable cookies for your next bridal shower!
Wedding cake alternative: comfort food
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
If you want your guests to feel right at home, your favorite cookie accompanied by milk in a cute shot glass is perfect! Its easy, delicious and inexpensive! My favorite will always be the chocolate chip cookie. 
Indoor fireworks
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
Tissue fan fireworks with clip-art medallions. Such a brilliant way to decorate indoors for this 4th of July! Learn how to make your own indoor fireworks here!
Fourth of July strawberry! I found this awesome idea on Dog’nBird.
Get all the yummy details at Grin & Bake It!
July 4th Favorites
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Looking for some inexpensive DIY festive crafts for the 4th of July? I picked some more of my favorites from Martha Stewart to share with you! I just love those candles!
clockwise from the top left; ring tones napkin rings, easy sand candles, 4th of July votive, can-do cans.
Many Favorites
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Package of (60) $12.99 AMAZON.COM
Lacy liners a special way to add a touch of romance to any invitation. Very inexpensive as well. DIY with square paper doilies. Find the tutorial HERE.
Spring heirloom bouquet $300
One of the more popular wedding trends is using paper and fabric flowers. I just love these beautiful heirloom decorated fabric bouquets from Noaki’s Etsy shop. She has many gorgeous pieces, be sure to browse her entire shop, you won’t be disappointed!
Connect the dots- Postcard- $5 Crttn’s Etsy Shop
Wonderful creative way to say “Thank you” via Black Eiffel.
Polaroid One600 Classic Instant Camera $54 AMAZON.COM
I love this beautiful idea! What better way to create a headboard in the shape of a heart with Polaroids from your wedding or favorite photos of the two of you. I found this at one of my favorite daily reads Erin ever After. Erin’s taste is divine and she finds such marvelous photographs to share. Thanks Erin!!
Mini ice cream cones (220) $26.95 AMAZON.COM
Summer is here! There isn’t anything better than ice cream. Anytime….Anywhere… Ice cream is ALWAYS a great idea! 
Your guests will love being served ice cream in these adorable mini ice cream cones. This idea was found at Alison Events. Choose your favorite ice cream and his favorite ice cream to serve! Yumm-O!
Hot Air Balloon Kit $55
These are by far the coolest thing I have seen in a long time! DIY hot air balloon! Found at Grey Likes Weddings. This has been such a popular inquiry, so “Grey Likes Weddings” made a kit that you can purchase! Or just DIY, options for colors are endless. Use a different color balloon and or ribbons! “Oh – so much fun!!!”
4th of July Inspiration
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Flag Cupcakes
Yes, the popular cupcake! Make it vanilla or chocolate cake, with your flavor choice of frosting, use blue frosting to symbolize the stars and red licorice rope for the stripes. YUMmm! Get this yummy recipe HERE!
Adorable patriotic pinwheels to compliment any beverage! Make your own festive drink accent, to get the instructions,visit here.
Creating a distinctive Garden party
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Now that the sun is finally here, we can plan a “Garden party”, if the rain happens to visit, then make it a “Porch-Party” Spread the word about your party with stylish invitations like the picture below. They are screen printed vintage handkerchiefs. Or if you find that screen printing is too difficult, type out your invitation in a word document and print out on transfer paper, so you may iron the words onto your selected vintage handkerchief/linen How cool is that!?I’m sure your guests will be impressed!
For your table-scape you can be as creative as you like. The picture above show clear glass and white plates dressed up with a simple fuchsia napkin. I love simplicity. The flowers/centerpieces and napkin are your pops of color. Place seed packets under the silverware as the perfect party favor for your Garden Party.
Chill your beverages in a galvanized bucket filled with ice to leave space in your refrigerator, plus this makes it easy for guests to grab a drink when they get thirsty. Lemonade in glass bottles make a refreshing choice. For the recipe to the adorable little garden party cupcakes CLICK HERE to visit Woman’s Day.com