10 ways to do 'something blue' 10 ways to do 'something blue' If you've been wondering how to incorporate your something blue here are 10 ways to rock the blue. 1. Jewelry is always a good way to add any color to an outfit. Especially if it is a pretty ring with a pretty blue stone like this one. something blue- blue ring source Lost & Fawned 2. Sparkly Nails. Perfect Love it. Something blue- blue sparkly nails source Louboutins3. Something blue- blue bow- blue garter source garter girl 4.Feeling blue why not dress the bridesmaids in it? Something blue- blue bridesmaid dresses by Gypsy Tree Photography 5.An easy blue is to add blue flowers to your bouquet. Something blue- blue wedding flowers by Lifestyle Fotographie 6.Something a little more subtle is to add blue under the dress... crinoline..undies.. and other lady undergarments. something blue- blue crinoline source emmaline bride 7.Blue shoes are very in!
Something blue- blue suede shoes by Laura Murray 8.Really want to make a statement? Want more ideas? Pinwheel Aisle - Handmade Wedding Decor. Posted October 18, 2011 | 3 Comments Looking for bold aisle decor? Here’s a whimsical one we think you’ll love: pinwheel aisle decor! Place these pinwheels along the sides of the aisle for a bold decor statement and a whimsical touch. These pinwheels are handmade by Whimzy Life and can also be used as a decorative backdrop for your head table, cake table or dessert buffet.
These aisle decorations are not only handmade, but they can be customized to suit your color palette, too! Check out more whimsical decor to love at Whimzy Art, Featured Artisan in The Marketplace. More coming up soon! P.S. Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers. Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade.
What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern. Jessica recommends using a sharpie to mark on the inflated balloon how much room you need to leave for the lighting cord. She also recommends coating the balloon with vaseline prior to wrapping the yarn coated with glue so it doesn’t stick on the balloon once it’s dry. You can see all the details on Jessica’s blog. Are you getting excited to try to do this at home as much I am? Instructions: 1. How to make roses from maple leaves. Christian Dior: "Junon" dress (C.I.53.40.5a-e. Terrarium Centerpieces The other week, my good friend Stephanie and I planned out a craft weekend.
Our mission: Terrariums. Not the kind you keep lizards in, but the kind you can seal up and watch the moss grow. It was fun, cheap, and easy, and while we were creating them I realized how awesome they would be as centerpieces at a wedding. They are totally unique, creative, and beautiful. We each made four of them, which just goes to show they are not even that labor intensive. Terrariums are meant to be long lasting, so you can even make some months before the wedding and still have them thriving in time for the big day. The moss would probably look even better after having some time to adjust to its new surroundings (just keep it out of direct sunlight). So lets get down to the nitty-gritty of how you can actually make them: Step 1: Materials • Glass containers in whatever size you heart most. . • Good dirt and rocks. . • Figurines or decorative rocks to place inside. . • Horticultural Charcoal. . - Paula Hayes. DIY Wedding: Good or Bad Idea? DIY Vintage Bottle Hanging Manzanita Branch Centerpiece.
Next up is Ashley’s DIY suspending glass centerpiece. Using small vintage bottles and manzanita branches, she created a gorgeous centerpiece that could be used to decorate escort card or guest book tables. The first place winner will receive $500 and second place a $100 gift certificate to Wendy Mink Jewelry, so this is huge. Voting won’t start till all selected entries are published, so sit tight! Materials Needed: - A variety of vintage glass bottles in all sizes, such as old medicine & perfume bottles, and lonely salt-shakers that have lost their companion along the way.
All of these can be found at any vintage or thrift shop. - One spool of 24 gage wire in gold or silver available at hardware store - Wire cutters available at hardware store - Coral or Manzanita Branches found at craft supply stores - One Tall Vase (that you already own or purchase at a craft store) - An Assortment of Flowers found at any nursery or florist, or in your own backyard. Whimsical Paper Flowers! Posted May 24, 2010 | 8 Comments Who knew paper could be so cute?
We love these paper flowers that are blooming up all over the web! Recycled + re-purposed paper flowers are eco-friendly and will not wilt. Plus, they add a touch of whimsy to your wedding! Walk down the aisle with a bouquet, or use these stylish stems as your centerpieces! (Tip: Use mason jars as vases for outdoor soirees!) Here are some of our favorite hand-picked blooms: { source } { source } { source } { source } { source } { source } { source } { source }
Paper Rose Boutonniere. DIY Project: Paper Flower Boutonnieres. Paper flower boutonnieres are fun and easy to make. They'll add a touch of charm to any wedding. Don't feel limited to paper though! Use feathers, beads, seashells, whatever strikes your fancy! • Tissue paper (in similar colors) $.99 pack of 10 sheets• 18-guage cloth covered stem wire (pack of 12) $1.49• Artificial stamens (pearl topped flower sprays) $1.99 Optional Moss-Wrapped Boutonniere:• Green Floral Tape $1.49• Sphagnum Moss $2.49• Crochet floss/thread $1.60• Craft Glue $.99• Succulents, interesting leaves and foliage Free (or purchase for approx. $1 each)• Scissors Quick Tip: For a masculine touch, use slow-wilting succulents, sticks and leaves from the garden to embellish the rustic boutonniere. All materials were purchased at Michael’s with the exception of tissue paper from a local art store and live plants are from the backyard.
For Paper Flower Boutonniere:Step 1: Secure 12 stamens (or 6 pairs) onto stem wire using green floral tape. Step 3: Fluff out petals. Paper flowers | Talk Crafty To Me. Why not brighten up your gloomy winter day, by making your own paper flowers. This super simple project takes only about 5 mins and is sure to brighten any room. Add them to twigs or branches for an instant bouquet or simply throw them in a bowl.
Originally created by Martha Stewart, Wendy from DoziDesign has whipped up a quick tutorial. Head on over there and start making flowers to your heart’s content. Pictures from Dozi & Jen Elisebeth. related posts. Flower arrangement : Tulip(Yellow) - Paper flowers - Gift Items - Gift & CardCanon CREATIVE PARK. Bridesmaid Gift Idea: Thoughtful Jewelry. We saw this idea for a sweet and thoughtful bridesmaid gift over on 100 Layer Cake and just had to share it with our readers. The idea was for a vintage locket with a personal message written inside. It’s a very simple gift to put together … all you need to do is write a personal note, saying or quote on a strip of pretty paper, fold it up and place it into the locket. It will pop out when the locket is opened. This is a wonderful bridesmaid gift because it’s not a major expense, but can be very personal with the message inside – a perfect way to thank your ladies for being an important part of your life and your wedding day.
Photo Credit: 100 Layer CakePin it Depending on your wedding and your bridesmaid’s taste, you can buy vintage lockets or new ones – both can be purchased at a reasonable price. Here are a few that we’ve found … Vintage Lockets: Photo Credit: Stephanie Stanger’s ShopPin it Photo Credit: Anechka’s Jewelry shop Pin it Photo Credit: Envisage’s shop Pin it New Lockets: Printed Paper Garlands. Create a vintage library feel with easy DIY garlands evoking a papered past. This gently tattered look can be used for photo booth backgrounds, hanging mobiles, or simple wall and aisle decorations. Materials: Twine Used book, preferably a vintage journal or old sheets of music Scissors Tape Optional: circle cutters Pinwheels: Tear or cut the book pages into narrow strips, where the thicker the strip, the larger the pinwheel. Flags/Pennants: Cut out isosceles triangles of equal size. Circle "Confetti": Use a hole puncher or larger circle cutter to create the paper confetti.
Other paper garland ideas: Fine strips creating paper fringe 2D shapes, like birds, leaves, flowers, hearts, rectangles 3D origami shapes, like butterflies, cranes. Entry #8: DIY Vintage Hair Comb. Next entry for our DIY Contest is from Caroline, who sent this project all the way from Ireland! If you’re planning a rock ‘n roll wedding, today is your lucky day. Caroline used a raven’s skull, amongst other vintage pieces to create a headband to wear at her brother’s wedding. From Caroline:I made this headpiece to wear to my brothers wedding in Tuscany, Italy. I had bought a really pretty vintage dress, very demure and ladylike and i wanted to give it a bit of a funky edge. So I thought, what’s edgier than a skull? What you’ll need: - rhinestone applique - vintage flowers - vintage brooch - hair comb - a ravens skull (optional, taxidermy skull found at antique shop) Instructions: I sewed the applique to the comb, then the skull on to the applique.
To enter our DIY Contest, simply email us 4-5 photos that are 600 pixels wide each, instructions and a list of materials to amanda @ruffledblog.com. DIY Vintage Wedding Book. Our next entry was submitted by Maegan, who made a DIY Vintage Weeding Book. She reused a hardcover from old book to create a beautiful keepsake. She also sent us step by step instructions on how to bind blank pages and turn into this precious guestbook! From Maegan:This book would replace the traditional sign in guest book. Ideally it would be available for guests to write in during the entirety of the wedding activities. What you’ll need: - old hardback book with a cool cover - Xacto knife - book binding, linen hanging, or masking tape - paper (for interior pages of book) - one piece of cardstock - paper trimmer - sewing machine - hot glue - paintbrush - mod podge - alphabet stamps or any other embellishments you want Instructions: (I included all step by step images that follow her instructions.
Step 1: Using your Xacto knife, CAREFULLY cut the cover off the interior pages of the book. Step 2: Measure the interior of your book and cut your cardstock slightly smaller. DIY Vintage Book Ring Holder. Happy Friday! I thought I’d leave you with an easy peasy DIY project for the weekend. Brittni from papernstitch sent over this DIY vintage book ring holder tutorial. Brittni made one for her own Library wedding last year, but this ring holder would look beautiful in any ceremony. I can imagine using this ring holder as a keepsake, tucking your vows in the book to reread them on your anniversary… From Brittni, of papernstitch: Its for a unique ceremony ring holder made from a vintage book.
What you’ll need: - vintage book - ruler - pencil - xacto knife - ribbon Instructions: Step 1: Choose a book that has special meaning to you or your relationship. Step 2: Turn to almost halfway through your book (a little less than half), and draw a small two inch box center right (toward the outside of the book). Step 3: Using a straightedge and an xacto knife, follow the guide of your box and begin slicing through along the lines. Thanks so much to Brittni of papernstitch for sharing this DIY with us! Bridesmaid Gifts: Vintage Books. Vicky + Adam's 1920's Teaparty Wedding. You Are Here: Home » Real Weddings » Vicky + Adam's 1920's Teaparty Wedding Real Weddings Vicky + Adam's 1920's Teaparty Wedding This wedding was sent me by the talented Rosie Parsons (check out her blog for more fun weddings like this one).
Vicky, the bride, own a vintage china teacup hire business and she used them beautifully throughout the reception. October 10, 2009 | 2 Comments ‹ Previous Next › 2 Comments on Vicky + Adam's 1920's Teaparty Wedding We love reading your comments! An Old Fashioned Soda Bar. Old fashioned sodas add a fun and playful element to an event and can even be used as part of your decor! There are so many to reasons to love them: they are in pretty glass bottles, lots of times with original vintage-y logos on the packaging, and they are made with pure sugar cane, delicious!
Plus you'll hear your grandpa excited when he finds his favorite soda from when he was nine! We love them all set up arranged according to color or you can even just buy the color of flavors that go with your wedding. Instead of keeping them on ice, refrigerate them up until right before and line them up on a table or bar for maximum effect.
The hardest part of having old fashioned sodas is sourcing them. They can be difficult to come by. Add some fizz to your wedding day with gourmet sodas!