Category: DIYs & Downloads

DIY Valentines from Design Sponge

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!

diy valentine

Photo Credit: Design Sponge

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!

diy valentine kit

Photo Credit: Design Sponge

Click Here to see all the details on Design Sponge

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

diy valentine gift

Photo Credit: Design Sponge

Find the tutorial HERE.

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

Photo Credit: Design Sponge

Photo Credit: Design Sponge

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!

diy valentine projects

Photo Credit: EverythingEtsy.com

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DIY Valentine Project by Whipperberry

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!

DIY crayon heart tutorial

Photo Credit: Whipperberry.com

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.

Photo Credit: Whipperberry

easy valentine tutorial

diy wedding projects

Photo Credit: Whipperberry.com

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!

diy crayon hearts

Photo Credit: Whipperberry.com

DIY Valentines

Photo Credit: Whipperberry.com

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

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DIY Wedding Candles & Candle Holders!

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

diy candles

Photo Credit: CensationalGirl.com

Stamped Word Candles

diy stamped candles

Photo Credit: Suzanna March Photography

Mini Candle Wedding Favors

diy candle favors

Photo Credit: Do-it-yourself-weddings.com

Tea Cup Candles

diy wedding candles

Photo Credit: Georgica Pond

Cookie Cutter Candles

diy floating candles

Photo Credit: MarthaStewart.com

Epsom Salt “Shimmer” Candles

diy sparkle candles

Photo Credit: Red Heads Craft More Fun

Shell Candles

diy sea shell candles

Photo Credit: MarthaStewart.com

Scented Candles

diy candle favors

Photo Credit: Ruffledblog.com

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

diy lace candle holders

Photo Credit: BethHelmstetterblog.com

Glitter Jar Votive Holders

diy glitter candle holders

Photo Credit: DelicateConstruction.com

Epsom Salt Votive Holders

diy votive candle holders

Photo Credit: Crafts by Amanda

Twig Candle Holder

diy votive holders

Photo Credit: Blog.fossil.com

Moroccan Inspired Candle Holders

diy candle holders

Photo Credit: Matsutakeblog

Drift Wood Tea Light Holder

diy tea light holder

Photo Credit: bringrestoration.blogspot.com

DIY Stump Candle Holder

diy candle projects

Photo Credit: ReadyMade.com

Wine Cork Candle Holder

diy candle holders

Photo Credit: TwoTwenty-one.com

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DIY Bunting Banners!

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

diy bunting flag banner

Photo Credit: Mrs. Apple Cider on WeddingBee.com

Round Linen, Burlap & Cardstock Bunting Banner

diy bunting banners

Photo Credit: Post Road Vintage

Doily Bunting

diy wedding banners

Photo Credit: A Law Student's Journey

Tissue Paper Bunting

diy bunting flag banners

Photo Credit: ProjectWedding.com

Printable DIY Compliment Bunting (free download)

diy bunting flag tutorials

Photo Credit: HowAboutOrange.blogspot.com

DIY Bunting Flag Stamp

diy bunting flag stamps

Photo Credit: CutandPaste-lab.blogspot.com

Bunting Flag Cake Topper (with free flag download)

diy bunting cake topper

Photo Credit: APairOfPears.com

Anthropologie Inspired DIY Bunting Flag Necklace

diy bunting flag necklace

Photo Credit: MrsPriss.com

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Fabulous Fabric Flowers + 2 DIY Projects

fabric flower wedding details

Photo Credit: Tara Etrheim | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

As a florist, fresh flowers are of course my favorite thing to work with–but lately I also am loving fabric, lace and ribbon flowers–especially when mixed in with real blooms! I also love seeing them worked into necklaces, wrist corsages, ring pillows and fascinators. They have a much more unique, one-of-a-kind look than silk flowers, they hold together better than dried flowers, they are fancier than paper flowers and they last way longer than fresh flowers–so what’s not to love?! I have collected some of my favorite fabric flower looks below. There are some made of satin, organza, felt, lace, ribbon and other miscellaneous fabric materials–but the one thing they have in common is they are all awesome!!!

Did I mention I have included some DIY projects below on how to make them? Well–I did, so ENJOY!

fabric wedding flowers

Photo Credit: Tara Etrheim | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric flower bouquet

Photo Credit: Tara Etrheim | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric floral bouquet

Photo Credit: Tara Etrheim | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric wedding flowers

Photo Credit: Tara Etrheim | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric flower boutonnieres

Photo Credit: Tara Etrheim | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric flower bouquet

Photo Credit: Hazelton Photography | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric flower boutonniere

Photo Credit: Hazelton Photography | RBK Creations

fabric flower wedding bouquet

Photo Credit: Hazelton Photography | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric flower wedding details

Photo Credit: Hazelton Photography | RBK Creations

fabric flower corsage

Photo Credit: Hazelton Photography | RBK Creations

lace flower bouquet

Photo Credit: Kara Schultz | Kio Kreations

fabric flower hair clip

Photo Credit: Kara Schultz | Kio Kreations

fabric flower bridal bouquet

Photo Credit: Kio Kreations

fabric flower bridal jewelry

Photo Credit: Redwall Photo | RBK Creations

fabric flower veils

Photo Credit: Redwall Photo | RBK Creations

fabric flowers in bouquets

Photo Credit: Redwall Photo | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric flower weddings

Photo Credit: Redwall Photo | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric flower shoe clips

Photo Credit: Redwall Photo | Kio Kreations & RBK Creations

fabric flower ring pillows

Photo Credit: Krumpets Designs on ETSY

fabric flower ring pillow

Photo Credit: SolBjou on ETSY

fabric flower bouquets

Photo Credit: Autumn and Grace Bridal on ETSY

fabric flower inspiration

Photo Credit: Likron on ETSY

fabric flower headband

Photo Credit: Petite Peanut on ETSY

fabric flower necklace

Photo Credit: RiRiFisch on ETSY

fabric flower wedding neckalce

Photo Credit: SolBjou on ETSY

As promised some Do-it-Yourself Projects…(click on the images to jump to the tutorials)
DIY felt flowers:

fabric flower accessories

Photo Credit: Craftiness is not optional

DIY ribbon flowers:

diy fabric flowers

Photo Credit: Kio Kreations

And just some more eye candy made by yours truly…:)

purple fabric flower necklace

Photo Credit: Kio Kreations

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