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50 Best Cheap Date Ideas - Handmade Wedding | Emmaline Bride™ Posted July 20, 2012 | 110 Comments The weekend is right around the corner and we thought it was a great opportunity to share this fun weekend-ready post. For some couples, once they get engaged the ‘dates’ go right out the window, traded in for constant wedding planning. We say… bring on the date nights! Take a (temporary) wedding planning break once in awhile to remember why you’re tying the knot in the first place. Be spontaneous. Surprise him or her. They’ll love it. P.S. 50 Cheap Date Ideas 1.

Photo by lindsey k photography Oh, and bring your pup. 2. 10. Photo by click chick images 11. 15. Photo by eric boneske photography (remember this cute couple?) 16. 21. Photo by joe elario photography via de lovely affair 22. 27. 31. Photo by lavida creations 32. 41. Photo by eplove 42. It doesn’t matter what the activity is… just have fun, take a break from stressing out, and enjoy spending some one-on-one time together. So, we want to know… What are YOUR favorite cheap date ideas? Happy Planning! {Everything} In A Jar - Handmade Gifts. With just a little over 10 weeks until Christmas, it is already time to start thinking about gifts! The more gifts that can be taken care of ahead of time, the easier the holiday season will be. I came up with a really fun idea that can be customized to pretty much any person or occasion called: {Everything} In A Jar Today, I am going to show you the ones I made for teachers!

{energy} in a jar Peanuts White Chocolate Hot Drink Mix Suisse Mocha Latte Mix White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar Milk Chocolate Truffles {pampering} in a jar Cozy Socks Sunshine Daisy Lotion Sunshine Daisy Fragrance Spray Moisture Rich Hand Creme Soothing Massage Bar Soap Eye Treatment Cream Facial Scrub Lip Balm {refreshment} in a jar Facial Cleaning Towelettes Wrinkle Release Spray Disposable Mini Toothbrushes Tide To Go Mini Pen Peppermint Gum Peppermint Altoids Mini Brush and Mirror Combo The first step for assembly is to stuff the goodies into the jars. I designed some labels to print off and put on the jars. Beef Jerky Nuts. Boy-Or-Girl? Reveal Party. Wedding Trend Watch: {Jelly} Shots. If you're looking for a fresh, creatively chic method to serve alcohol at your wedding reception, then I'd like to introduce you to the wonderful world of Jelly Shots.

Jelly Shots are classic cocktails translated into gelatin form, i.e. a grown-up version of the Jell-O Shot (sans Dixie cups, of course!). The hallmarks of a Jelly Shot include: a flavor true to the cocktail inspiration and a free-spirited jiggly form that makes them a delight to devour. Below are a few examples from the pros over at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen. Blackberry Cosmo Jelly Shot, garnished with a paper-thin slice of raw cranberry and a little lime zest. Espresso Martini Jelly Shot Rainbow Cherry Jigglers, ready to party! Mandarin Cosmo Jelly Shot, garnished with a small wedge of mandarin orange Pineapple Brandy Fix Jelly Shot, with a tasty little pineapple-topped bite Candy Corn Jello Mimosa Jelly Shots, cut with an oval cookie cutter and skewered with edible flower petals Neapolitan Martini Jelly Shot.

10 Exceptionally Well-Designed Survival Kits. Grace Paley, a street smart author who wrote short stories about New York life and championed the struggle of ordinary women, optimistically believed that “all that is really necessary for survival of the fittest, it seems, is an interest in life, good, bad or peculiar.” If there’s one thing that we know for certain, life is full of struggle, and sometimes it takes a little more than positive thinking to get through it.

Whether you’re navigating a move, a daunting cheese board or the apocalypse, click through to check out these clever, well-designed solutions and their contents to help you prepare for the worst. End-of-the-world survival kit, crafted and designed by MENOSUNOCEROUNO Image credit: MENOSUNOCEROUNO In anticipation of the Mayan calendar’s gloom and doom prediction for 2012, Mexican design firm, MENOSUNOCEROUNO, created this clever survival kit to prepare you for anything the end of the world might throw at you. Contents: Zig zag accordion streamers in Crafts for decorating and home decor. Chalk popsicles Draw pictures on the sidewalk is a fun activity that keeps kids entertained for hours.! Face t-shirt hangers This is possibly one of the most economical and funny crafts with which we have found in a while... Paper peonies A striking bouquet of flowers that inspires beauty and spring everywhere!

Cooking color paints Natural paints that can be prepared at home, quick to make and with edible ingredients? Heirloom Magazine » Blog » page 5. In an industry where a lot of my peers work side by side with their partners, I am one of the few whose work is very separate from my husband’s. Ian is a structural engineer dealing with what he likes to call “massive concrete lego”, and I work in the creative field of photography. Two very different work definitions indeed! But from the very onstart of our relationship, we were extremely motivated to educate each other about the ins and outs of our separate businesses, mostly because I needed him to understand why I wasn’t able to spend entire weekends with him, the regular 9-5′er, but also because my work is such a big part of my personality. Sharing deatils about your work life is the biggest advantage you can give to your relationship, because it demystifies the “workplace”, hence cutting down on a lot of assumptions and would-be problems that could flare up, such as jealousy and misunderstanding over a precious commodity such as time spent together.

DIY Ideas. 40 Party Favors You Can Make Yourself! With a little planning you can easily make the treat bag favors for your next party! All of these items can be made to go with any theme; think color, size, shape, and scent. Ideas for containers are listed below as well as a few useful party favor tips. Everything pictured above is linked below. Treat Bag Container Ideas: Helpful Tips: *Use common sense when deciding what items to make for different ages - save anything that is small, or dangerous if swallowed, for the older kids.

*I always write each child's name or initials on every single item in their treat bag with a permanent marker, that way you can prevent any confusion if items get misplaced. *Consider having extra treats available in case some items are lost - the younger the child the more important this becomes. *If the party guests have siblings at home, you might consider sending an extra treat, or two, home with them. *Take allergies into account when including food or candy in the treat bag. Handmade Charlotte :: DIY Crafts & Daily Design Inspiration. Diy fabric pompom garland. Our new bathroom needed just one more touch to finish it off, and if you ask me, a garland is almost always the answer.

I decided to use a technique that you might remember — I made these same pompoms for our moms’ corsages at our wedding! Today though, they’re getting strung up in front of our mirror so it looks like double the poms for half the work. Brilliant, no? Gather your materials: fabricscissorsstrong threadneedle To make a pompom, cut five or six circles of fabric, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Thread your needle.

After all circles are strung onto the thread, re-insert the needle into the original circle at the same point. Repeat that process until you have as many pompoms as you’d like! Hang your garland somewhere fun! 10 Ways to Make a Garland. I love pretty garlands and buntings! They are a great way to decorate for a party or spruce up your home with a little seasonal magic. I've gathered up my top ten favorite ways to make garlands in this post... enjoy! Here are a few details about these pretty garlands... 1. Tied Fabric Strips.

Follow this simple photo tutorial to make a pretty yarn pom pom. By Clover. To make a mini paper pom pom, or flower, follow this simple photo tutorial. I hope you've gathered a few fun ideas for your next party or celebration! Heart Handmade UK. Maker Spaces: 15 Incredible Studios, Shops, and Craft Rooms. Last month we swooned over cool desks , goodies for pepping up your workspace , and probably got too excited about tools for decluttering your cords . Today, we turn our attention to the more creative work realm. From jewelry studios to confetti workshops, here are 15 inspiring studios, shops, and craft rooms . (P.S. Happy National Craft Month!) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What does your dream studio or craft room look like? DIY Photobooth Backdrop. Happy Spring! And even more exciting, welcome back to our new photobooth backdrop series – I’m loving dreaming up ideas for this thing!

Today we’re celebrating Spring with some pretty scattered tissue paper flowers. I think they kind of look like a cross between tulips and poppies. But whatever they are, they’re lovely! And this particular backdrop would be perfect for decoration at a shower or a wedding. Wanna know how to do it? Tissue paper sheetsscissorsmasking tape or glue dotsa blank wall Start by cutting your tissue paper into sheets that are 20″ by 10″. Unfold the tissue, and at the square end, gather the tissue together by crumpling it slightly.

After your flowers are all made, start placing them on the blank wall with rolled masking tape or glue dots. Now have fun! Ribbon Twist Ties for Lynn + Lou. I'm guest posting today on Lynn + Lou with a super easy tutorial for making ribbon twist ties. Be sure to hop over for my DIY, and stick around to check out all their other lovely content. Bonus: Come back tomorrow where this lovely sister duo will be sharing something delicious right here on Fabric Paper Glue! Craftgawker | look to inspire. Cinderella Party - Birthday Party Ideas. The Daily Buzz: Baby, kids & maternity fashion, gear and gadgets. Wine and Glue: Dinosaur Track Flip Flops. I have this really sweet nephew who also happens to be my godson.

Jamie. He's kind of awesome. This is him and Gavin being roaring dinosaurs together, or as Gavin called them, "T-rex Brothers. " Jamie is kind of obsessed with dinosaurs. And just to give you an example of how awesome he is, he told his preschool classmates to watch out for his dinosaur tail and not step on it. I was thinking slippers. Now, these are super awesome. This is the point where if my life were a cartoon and I was a crafting super hero the screen would spin, my super hero music would come on, and this would flash across the screen: Amazingly, with my 50% off Michaels coupon, this craft only cost about $4 to make three pair . . . though that is assuming you have some ribbon and hot glue lying around.

I bought a large piece of wood. The pieces ended up being about 3.5 by 8 inches. Once my lovely husband had cut the pieces, I used Gavin's little feet to measure where the straps should go. Yay! And then you have at it!