DIY Projects

The Various Do It Yourself Projects.

Although I'm not the most creative person when it comes to crafts and decorations, time has allowed me to possibly try various DIY projects for the wedding. This page will showcase the ideas I may try as well as the ones I actually attempt. Currently, this is only a listing of ideas.

The Ceremony.

Getting Ready Door Hangers.

Door hangers for the bride and groom getting ready.

*Printables can be found here.

Flower Cones.

What a little paper, flowers, and ribbon can do. Possibly used to decorate church pews?

*Instructions can be found here.

Ribbon-Flower Boutonniere

Boutonniers made of ribbon have endless design potential. Could be made with ribbon that will match the ribbon in the bridesmaids' bouquets.

*Instructions can be found here.

Just Married Car Sign.

Decorate the getaway car for "day of" photo session.

*Instructions and template can be found here.

The Reception.

Cardbox.

Replica found either at Hobby Lobby or start antique shopping for old luggage. Label needs to be placed inside.

Easy Decorative Vases.

Inexpensive glasses are transformed into vases with a simple wrap of handmade paper made using everything from cucumbers to kohlrabi.

*Instructions can be found here.

Bird Cage Lanterns.

String as garland or just a small touch here and there. Perhaps on a fake tree?

*Instructions can be found here.

Wedding Flower Garland.

Another small touch.

*Instructions can be found here.

Garland of Letters.

Tracing letters onto scrapbook paper.

*Instructions can be found here.

Topiary Banner.

A personalized banner creates a stately reception decoration when it's hung from greenery set on a mantel or tall table.

*Instructions can be found here.

Ribbon Cylinders.

Bring varied, commonplace cylinder vases into beautiful harmony with an easy ribbon treatment.

*Instructions can be found here.

Paper-Bag Cenpterpiece.

A simple sort of design that is very cost effective.

*Instructions can be found here.

Bag of Blooms.

A simple economical idea.

*Instructions can be found here.

Parade of Blooms.

Delicate and airy, this centerpiece composed of single blossoms lets you make the most of a limited group of flowers.

*Instructions can be found here.

Teacups and Flowers.

Make use of old teacups for decoration, not as cake topper.

*Instructions can be found here.

Hanging Handkerchief Vases.

Casual decorations with a floral touch.

*Instructions can be found here.

No-Sew Banner.

A fabric banner that could make a great addition to any celebration requiring little time to create.

*Instructions can be found here.

Pennant Banner.

A large splash of color.

*Instructions can be found here.

Etheral Tulle Poofs.

Here, there, everywhere. Place them wherever you'd like.

*Instructions can be found here.

Coat Check Tags.

One of the small little details.

*Instructions can be found here.

Sweet Love Garland.

Could be placed anywhere but would be the perfect accessory hanging above or on the candy buffet table.

*Instructions can be found here.

General Labels.

Vintage labels for any situation.

*Printable can be found here.

The Food and Beverages.

Cupcake Pops.

Cupcake bites on a stick.

*Instructions can be found here.

Paper Fruit Pouches.

A few easy folds is all it takes to turn plain paper into cheery cups for servings of fresh fruit salad and more.

*Instructions can be found here.

Lemonade Labels.

Simply download and print for your lemonade bar. Printable includes four labels of different types of lemonade.

* Printable can be found here.

Drink Labels.

Always a possibility. Even punch likes to have a little decor now and again.

*Instructions can be found here.

Candy Jar Labels.

A template in case I decide not to make my own.

*Printable can be found here.

More Candy Buffet Labels.

Same explanation as above with similar design. Below includes more links to printable candy labels that are not pictured.

*Printable can be found here or here,