This is Offbeat Bride's archive of posts written by offbeatshrie.

Besides dog parkin' it with the dogs, honing her crafting wiles, making mixtapes and eating her hubs' stellar cooking, Shrie also enjoys writing about music, DIYin' and design.

Most Recent Posts by offbeatshrie

Cupcakes are the bestest… we all know that, right? There's a new trend in weddings to go portable and cute with the sweets, and cupcakes fit the bill. Homemade or gourmet, they're hard to resist and I have a fancy schmancy new way for you to DIY dress up your little cupcake morsels of delight!

We've showed you how to make a simple yet elegant doily bunting banner and a playful and sweet felt bunting banner… now let's take a look at our final tutorial in this three part DIY series on making festive wedding banners! Wooooo!

Bunting banners are a fabulous way to make your special day all yours. DIYing and making can help you save money, explore your own creativity and wow your friends and family with your amazing ingenuity. This is part two of a three part DIY tutorial series on creating a special banner for your big day!

In lieu of bunting banners, we had Mexican papel picado paper banners at our wedding, but making buntings is an easy and super chic way to DIY and personalize your wedding space. Make it totally you!

You OBB's go wild for Jessica McClintock, are all gaga for Chrissy Wai-Ching and you'd give your right arm to wear a Betsey Johnson….. but have you considered a dress or wedding outfit made by a crafty Etsyian?

Personalized teacups as wedding party gifts Steal this idea »

Oh lordy, how we love men in smart outfits… ESPECIALLY when that outfit includes a kilt. This is another awesome shot plucked straight from the Offbeat Bride Flickr pool.

The Offbeat Bride Flickr pool never disappoints, let me tell ya. I spied these sensational hot pink bejeweled sneaks and went BERSERK! How hott are those?!