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DIY Valentines from Design Sponge

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:22:53 +0000

Here is another DIY Valentine post to inspire you for next week’s holiday! This idea from Design Sponge is an oldie but goodie! If you are planning on a low key Valentine’s Day this is a great idea! A DIY Valentine Kit!

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Box up a bottle of wine, small glasses, sweet treats, tea lights and tissue paper flowers… and you have yourself a wonderful little kit for a romantic night with your valentine!

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Click Here to see all the details on Design Sponge

Another fun DIY Valentine project from Design Sponge is the Valentine Lightbulb!

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Find the tutorial HERE.

For a more personal touch, create a collage for your valentine!

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Click here for the tutorial!

For More DIY Valentine ideas (that you can get done over the weekend if you’re honey isn’t home!), check out this list of 101 Handmade Valentine’s Day Ideas from Everything Etsy!

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DIY Valentine Project by Whipperberry

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:56 +0000

Often while planning a wedding… the budget is tight and other celebrations or traditions are pushed aside because you are all-consumed with the plans for your big day. Of course! There is so much to do and think about for your wedding. However, sometimes it can be good to take a step back and remember what this is all about. You are marrying the love of your life!

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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this is the perfect occasion to set aside a little time to celebrate your love! Today I thought I’d share a sweet little DIY Valentine from Heather over at Whipperberry.com. This is an adorable project that can be done on a budget with few supplies.

easy valentine tutorial

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For this project you melt crayon bits into little heart-shaped molds and tie them to paper heart cards that read – you color my world. A simple and sweet valentine! Jump over to Whipperberry for the full tutorial! Thanks Heather!

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(PS… these would also make super cute wedding favors!)

Etsy Eye Candy: Guest Books

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:04:14 +0000

Guest books can be a great way to add a custom touch to your wedding day. They also make a great keepsake to look back on after the wedding. You may decide to go with a traditional wedding guest book or opt for one of the many creative alternatives that are popping up everywhere. As usual, Etsy has a many unique, handmade options for guest books. Here is just a sampling of the goodies Etsy has to offer. Just click on the image to get to the shop!

Wooden Hearts

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Card Catalog

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Wall Art Guest Book

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Wood Ornamets

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Puzzle

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Traditional

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Thumbprint Wedding Tree

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Wishing Stones

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Message in a Bottle

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What kind of guest book will you be using at your wedding?

DIY Wedding Candles & Candle Holders!

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:48:16 +0000

Candles are commonly used in weddings. Whether used for lighting, table decor or favors… they are a detail that can easily fit in with your wedding plans. Candles and candle holders are also a fun project to DIY! Below are some candle tutorials that can be customized for your wedding day. Enjoy!

DIY Candles - Feeling Crafty? Why not make your own candles for your wedding day. Use them in your ceremony, as reception decor or give them away as favors! Here are some tutorials for making your own candles…

Custom Word Candles

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Stamped Word Candles

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Mini Candle Wedding Favors

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Tea Cup Candles

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Cookie Cutter Candles

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Epsom Salt “Shimmer” Candles

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Shell Candles

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Scented Candles

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DIY Candle Holders – Prefer to avoid getting waxy? Buy your candles and use your creative energy to make beautiful holders for them!

Lace Candle Holders

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Glitter Jar Votive Holders

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Epsom Salt Votive Holders

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Twig Candle Holder

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Moroccan Inspired Candle Holders

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Drift Wood Tea Light Holder

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DIY Stump Candle Holder

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Wine Cork Candle Holder

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Cute Wedding Cardigans!

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:58:31 +0000

In a post I wrote a while back, Fashionable Fellas, I shared a few photos of groomsmen wearing cardigans (which I love!). So, today I’d like to share some inspiration with brides and bridesmaids in colorful cardigans. It’s a wonderful way to incorporate your wedding colors in the bridal party’s attire.

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Something blue? I love Keira Knightley in this pale blue dress and cardigan. It would be perfect for a wedding!

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What do you think? Will you or your ladies be donning cardigans on your wedding day?

Etsy Eye Candy: Hot Pink Wedding Inspiration

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:29:54 +0000

Hot pink is a color many brides choose to use in their wedding. Whether it is used alone as the main color of the wedding or paired with another color, there are lots of ways to use hot pink in your wedding while keeping your day one-of-a-kind. Using handmade details is a great way to add custom touches to your day. Below are some beautiful Etsy items that would fit in perfectly with a hot pink wedding!

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Bold Bridesmaids

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:01 +0000

Modern brides are changing it up when it comes to bridesmaid attire. Rather than choosing traditional, solid color dresses for their ladies, many are breaking the mold and going with patterned dresses instead. I love this idea because it is yet another way to add personalization to your wedding day!

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DIY Bunting Banners!

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:32:22 +0000

Bunting banners and flags are popping up all over the place in weddings! From ceremony and reception decor to cake toppers and jewelry, they can be used throughout your wedding. Bunting banners are very easy to DIY. They’re just so darn adorable I had to dedicate a post to these playful decorations!!

Just like the DIY Garland tutorials I shared with you last week, the projects below could be easily incorporated into your wedding plans. Simply click on the images to get to the tutorials…

Burlap “Love” Banner

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Round Linen, Burlap & Cardstock Bunting Banner

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Doily Bunting

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Tissue Paper Bunting

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Printable DIY Compliment Bunting (free download)

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DIY Bunting Flag Stamp

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Bunting Flag Cake Topper (with free flag download)

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Anthropologie Inspired DIY Bunting Flag Necklace

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Cookie Buffets!

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:02:49 +0000

Looking for an alternative dessert idea for your wedding events? Cookie Buffets have been popping up at bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and weddings everywhere lately! I LOVE cookies so, of course, I was thrilled to see this dessert option become a growing trend.

Aside from being a a table full of tasty treats, cookie buffets can easily be incorporated into your wedding decor. With so many options for displaying cookies, the buffet can be it’s own entity at your event… a beautiful decor statement in itself! Below is some inspiration for displaying cookies at your wedding event!

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Will you be offering a cookie buffet at your wedding?

Cake Topper Inspiration!

Michelle Cangemi, WeddingWindow.com — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:00:50 +0000

Cake toppers are a really fun detail to customize for your wedding! You can choose something simple, silly or theme related. From words and monograms or a bride and groom to animals or fun designs… just about anything can be used as a cake topper. Below I’ve rounded up some inspiration for you! There are even a few diy toppers at the bottom. Enjoy!

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And for all the DIY-ers out there… here are a couple tutorials for making your own cute cake toppers!

DIY Streamer Cake Topper

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DIY Glitter Monogram Topper

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Toppers are also fun on cupcakes!

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