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If you’re looking for free wedding printables and wedding DIY tutorials, it’s here. We’ve got everything from wedding decor DIY projects to fashion DIY, and of course DIY wedding favors. But for the love of god, mostly everyone wants wedding invitation DIY — we’ve got it all!

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Dressing up the gun show: How to add a rolled cuff embellishment to a men’s shirt

Long sleeves aren’t always a good plan for a man’s shirt. Most nice dress shirts seem to come in that too short or too long sleeve, which makes my husband nuts. Rolling the cuff can look messy as the night goes on, but here’s a way to find the sweet spot on sleeve length and make it appear effortless. Altering a shirt this way makes a button-down more comfortable for the laid-back guy looking to dress up the gun show.

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Make your own eco-friendly DIY seed bomb favors

My wedding is based on eco and environmentally friendly themes so when I found Mademoiselle Chaos Blog on making seed bombs, I thought it would be perfect for our wedding favours. This is our effort into the world of seed bombs.

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Easily edit your wedding songs to snip out the sad (or too long) bits

We need to edit out a sad bit in one of our ceremony songs, but that kind of computer magic is beyond me. How can we easily edit a song?

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How to make an obi-inspired wedding sash

A wide belt or sash can really take in and set off a dress. This obi-style belt is easy to make and lets you accessorize any look. You might be trying to coordinate a rainbow of bridesmaids with a common sash, add some extra panache to your gorgeous white ball gown, or trick out your cheetah print pantsuit; in any case, you can make this look your own with a yard of fabric.

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A sweet milkmaid braid tutorial for short-haired brides

Can I just say that I am so happy that braids are back and that I’m seeing milkmaid braids everywhere? Give me a barefoot bride in braids and I’m won over. This tutorial comes from Youtuber Shirleybeniang of Meek-n-Mild.com. She has shorter hair and utilizes extensions to get the required amount of hair.

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How I made my Rockabilly scrapbook our guest book alternative

I didn’t want a guestbook where guests just signed their names — I knew we’d just look at it once and then shove it in a drawer. So I decided to make a guest scrapbook instead! Here’s how you can make one…