Category: DIY Wedding Blog

02.23.09
Wedding Ideas Blog

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I would like one of each, please. Colors of the rainbow hairpins from Handle & Spout via Inspired Goodness

02.23.09
Wedding Ideas Blog

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How amazing is this paper flower centerpiece created by Jen Elisebeth for her upcoming wedding?

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02.20.09
Wedding Ideas Blog

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I’ve been packing and getting ready for a little weekend retreat with friends, but I couldn’t resist leaving you with a little teaser of this amazing wedding I can’t wait to feature on Once Wed. It took my breath away from the instant I saw it and I have a feeling you will fall head over heels for this lovely celebration too…

Have a great weekend!

02.18.09
DIY Wedding Blog

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Thursday is usually catch up day for all my errands because I know without a doubt I will always have a fabulous post waiting in my inbox from the incredibly talented, Laurie Cinotto. This week’s DIY tutorial is a twist on fresh flower boutonnieres and from the instructions below seems like a pretty easy and fun project to tackle. Enjoy!

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What You’ll Need
Scraps of Fabric (100% cotton fabric, in coordinating colors)
Fabric Coated Wire (also called millinery wire)
Ribbon (1/4 " wide)
Floral Corsage Tape
Mod Podge (decoupage glue)  (original formula, matte finish)
 
Scissors
Pinking Shears
Sponge Paint Brush
Wire Cutters
 
 
Resources: The fabrics used are from the Moda
"Recess" fabric pack of 5" squares. Fabric coated wire can be found in
the floral section of your craft store.    Mod Podge is in the glue
section of craft stores.
 
Instructions

Flower

1.  Begin by cutting a 5" square of cotton fabric.

2.  Fold in half, then into quarters. (See figure 1 and 2)
 
3.  Fold in half again to make a triangle (see
figure 3)  and then fold in half again.   (It’s just like your folding
a snowflake).  
 
4.  Use your pinking shears to cut a rounded "V" shape from  the non-pointy end of the triangle.  (see figure 4)
 
5.  Unfold your fabric.  It should be shaped like a flower.  ( see figure 5)
 
6.  Grab your fabric in the center (from the back side) and pinch.  Wrap the wire around the pinched section. (see figure 6)
 
Leaves  (make two of these)
 
7.  Cut a rectangle of fabric approximately 3" x 2"   Lay it pattern side down on your work surface.
 
8.  Use your sponge brush to apply a coat of Mod Podge on the back side of your fabric.   (see figure 7)
 
9.  Place the coated wire in the center of the right half of your rectangle.  (see figure 8)
 
10.    Fold the rectangle in half with the wire
centered inside, (see figure 9)  smooth out the fabric.  Apply a coat
of Mod Podge on the outside surface.
 
11.  Allow to dry completely.
 
12.  Cut out a leaf shape, keeping the wire in the center, like a leaf vein.
 
13,   Cluster your flower and leaves together and
wrap with corsage tape.   (Pull the corsage tape while wrapping, it
gets sticky when stretched).  (see figure 11)
 
14.  Use your wire cutters to trim the wires so the "stem" is about two inches long.
 
15.  Cut an 18" piece of ribbon, wrap it around the stem and tie off with a bow.   
 
16.  Fluff open your petals and curl your leaves downward. 
 
17.  Use a boutonniere pin to attach to a lapel.
 
What It Cost:
Fabric – $6.99 (for one pack of 36 five inch squares)
Coated Wire – $3.99 for a pack of 20 strands
Ribbon – $.80 a yard.
Mod Podge - $3.99 for a small bottle
Corsage Tape $1.00 for one roll

Thanks again, Laurie!!

 

02.18.09
Real Weddings Blog

While perusing New York Magazine’s wedding website this morning, I came across this delightful, lakeside shindig in the mountains. Ashley and Rob were married at Camp Otterbook in Adirondack State Pack, NY and used the surrounding enviroment as inspiration for the organic food and decor. Who knew elements inspired by plaid and wood nymphs could work so well together for a wedding?

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[Images c/o New York Magazine Weddings]

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