Category: DIY Wedding Blog
The images below from Sarah and Adam’s wedding caught my eye immediately when they popped up in my reader yesterday and I am thrilled their photographer, Ashley Garmon, sent over more images for me to share with you today. Thanks, Ashley!
Invitations: Alyson Fox
Dress: John Galliano
[Images c/o Ashley Garmon Photographers]
I’ve got some amazing surprises in store for the month of May, but until I can announce everything officially I’ll be sharing some fun projects leading up to the big unveil. Today’s DIY project is courtesty of Marissa Corwin, a former craft contributor for a large magazine, and a screenprinting genius. I can’t wait to share more about Marissa and her role here at Once Wed, but until then I will leave you with her first how-to…
Materials:
• mini artificial flowers – $1.99/bundle of 18 available at Tinsel Trading Company or your local Michaels
• masking tape
• paper favor bags 3.5" x 2" x 6.75" – $2.99/16
available at Michaels
• patterned paper of your choice
• white glue – my personal favorite is made by Tombow and is available here.
• solid color cardstock
• paper scissors
• white gel pen – $1.24 available at Create For Less
• mini clothespins – $1.87/50 available at California Paper Goods
Directions:
1. Using a pair of nice sharp pliers, cut the
tops off of 4 or 5 miniature artificial flowers so that they are
approximately 1.5" long.
2. Bundle flowers together and wrap with a small piece of tape. I got this cute plum roll of masking tape
3. Tape flower bundle down to paper bag, centered and approximately 1" from the bottom
4. Using template, trace shape for vase onto backside of the patterned decorative paper and cut out
5. Fold under edges approximately 1/8" and run a bead of glue along both tabs.
6.
Press firmly in place onto bag over flowers. I found it easiest to
hold and secure one side for a few seconds and to then press the other
side down.
7. Cut a piece of 8.5" x 11" solid color cardstock into 1"
strips. Fold strips in half and using scissors, snip a notch at the
folded end to form two paper flags. Write your message onto the flag,
fill bag with contents, fold top of bag down 1/2" onto itself 3 times
and clip flag onto the front using a miniature clothespin.
Your cost will vary depending on how many of the supplies you
already have on hand, and how many bridesmaids you have, but these
favor bags shouldn’t run you more than $10-$15 total.
I thought I would end the week with this gorgeous inspiration board created by Ashley, the lovely blogger behind DecorAmor. I hope you have a lovely weekend and I will see you back here again on Monday!
***Abby of Style Me Pretty is speaking at event in Conneticut this weekend called "Weddings: The Creative Process". If you are interested in learning more about infusing creativity and style into your wedding then this is the event for you. A list of incredible vendors will be speaking and it really looks like it will be an all around wonderful day. To learn more info or purchase tickets, click here.***
[Images c/o 1. Millie Motts 2. Chelsea Fuss 3. inspiringdecor 4. aussiegal 5. cannelle - vanille 6. 11 nightmares 7. presentpast]
