Fun and easy DIY tissue paper flowers
If your bridal shower went down ANYTHING like mine, you were left with PILES of tissue paper that (three years later) I’m still re-using. Offbeat Bride reader Violet has a great idea on how you can use all that colorful tissue paper as festive wedding decor. Here she is with your tissue paper flower tutorial…
Even the craft-impaired can make these adorable birdie cake toppers
The cake toppers have been my wedding DIY albatross. It actually never occurred to me to craft anything for the wedding. I buy things. That is how I roll. But my fiance expressed that he had faith in my never-used crafting abilities, so I give it a go and, as usual, he was right — I CAN do this stuff. If you want to make birdies from clay, give this a try.
From plastic to fantastic: How to make your own sew-on buttons
You can do tiny buttons, giant buttons, square buttons, buttons shaped like dinosaurs — whatever you can think of, you can make. Want some dainty blue butterflies down the back of your gorgeous white ball gown? Can do. Want some larger gears for your steampunk ensemble? Can do. Want some old skool Nintendo gamepads? Can do. Sky’s the limit. And here’s how to pull it off…
Wedding shoe upgrade, using paint and tape!
I found my perfect wedding shoes, but I couldn’t afford them. So what’s an Offbeat To-Be-Wed to do? DIY, obviously! This project is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re still with me, then let’s get started.
Enjoy the show: How to make a homemade microwave popcorn favor
Popcorn is one of the most perfect foods for enjoying the show — and isn’t your wedding one helluva show? Microwave popcorn is a great favor, and an inexpensive one — though commercial varieties are more expensive than this homemade version. Whether you’re not a fan of artificial butter chemical flavorings, or want to add a personal flavor flair to your own popcorn, this project is a super-easy way to DIY a tasty favor.
Make your own stamps using tumbling blocks
Stamps are a great way to personalize anything from paper napkins to RSVP cards, and small muslin bags for favors to after-party back-of-the-hand style party antics. Whatever your reason for wanting a stamp, you can create a pile of them easily, mixing and matching them to suit your needs. Here’s how to make your own.