Make pretty layered flowers for your wedding out of cardstock!
For our Alice in Wonderland wedding reception, we wanted to have flowers from our colour scheme in teapots for centrepieces; however, flowers are expensive and we’re aiming for a budget-friendly celebration! To counter this, my partner and I created 60 red, white, and black flowers out of cardstock. The project cost us less than $20 (not counting the cost of secondhand teapots).
How to choose and apply your own false eyelashes
In which Lauren clues us makeup-challenged people in on how to apply one’s own false lashes. Including answers to “does it matter what color mascara I use?” and “do I apply my make-up or eyelashes first?”
How to make DIY mint matchbook wedding favors
When serving up some rockin’ flavors it’s also a kindness to offer a Lifesaver. Tasty fresh breath at the end of your savory (or sweet!) food fest lets folks get a little closer while slow dancing. I’ve seen it in movies! Here’s a way to dress up some super-cheap grocery store mints into a totally tricked out mini-favor.
Wiffle balls + coffee filters = decor magic
My future-mother-in-law works for a coffee company and is constantly giving us giant boxes of coffee filters. So I’m putting them to good use by making coffee filter puffs as wedding decor. The secret to my puff ball success: wiffle balls!
Puff, puff, paint: How to freehand etch glassware with fabric paint
Personalizing some fabulous glassware is a great way to make a thrifty find into something one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re etching a pair of toasting flutes, personalizing a couple of pimp cups, or making your own etched beer steins, here’s a method for free-handing your finished look using fabric paint!
DIY wedding tissue boxes for “happy tears”
I wanted to put out tissue boxes for guests to use during the ceremony, but I wanted to decorate them to match my wedding. I think these turned out adorable, and they’re easy and cheap to make! Here is a tutorial.