DIY projects

Re: DIY projects

• Duckie731

  

  January 2012

  So far I think I'm just making my bridesmaid jewelry.  I'm not very good at making much else because I have a tendency to get frustrated.  I keep feeling like we need to start getting things together because April 2013 is very quickly approaching.

  

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• micaela.g.08 member

  

  January 2012

  I don't have specifics yet, but I do know a large portion of things will be DIY. I have so many ideas, but I definitley need to start narrowing it down. I can't believe the one year mark is soon!!!

  

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• LuckyGirl1713

  

  January 2012

  Ok, lets see if I can remember all my DIY projects:
  
  Save the Dates
  Table Numbers
  Centerpieces
  Votive holders
  Bridesmaids Hangers
  Aisle Runner
  Programs
  Dyed crinoline for under my dress
  Aisle Decorations-Pom Poms
  Flower girl headpieces
  Future Mrs. Hoodie
  Family Wedding Photos Table
  Placecards
  Coloring books for the kids
  Heart shaped crayons for the kids
  Favors
  
  I think that is it!  I'm sure I'll find more though lol

  

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• lilliesnremains member

  

  January 2012

  I am planning on tackling the following (so far)

  
  

  my own petticoat (teal to match wedding colors, then it will show when i bustle the dress)

  Glitter shoes for me and the maids

  Colored belts for BM dresses

  Embellishing my vista print invites, and making matching rsvp postcards and reception cards.

  Colored clothespins for putting pictures up at the site (can't do a slideshow)

  Possibly doing my own food.

  A bridesmaid is making the flower girl dresses.

  DIY centerpieces

  Table runners

  
  

  
  

  thats all i can think of so far.

  
  

  (p.s. if you have people coming for the reception that have severe allergies, i woudl recommend not using burlap for table runners. i am so allergic to burlap that if i were invited, i would have to leave.)

  

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• vk2204 member

  

  January 2012

  I cannot think of everything that I am DIY, but what I am most excited about is my brooch bouquet!

   

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• Christine9866 member

  

  January 2012 edited January 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_april-2013-weddings_diy-projects?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:820178d7-4f43-4671-bcab-c5c2c01eef1eDiscussion:08dd9f55-85e5-4185-ac6a-ed0b4c5c89b9Post:7e2ff0ed-1595-4df4-9bdd-49df129f78b0">Re: DIY projects</a>:
  [QUOTE]I am planning on tackling the following (so far) my own petticoat (teal to match wedding colors, then it will show when i bustle the dress) Glitter shoes for me and the maids Colored belts for BM dresses Embellishing my vista print invites, and making matching rsvp postcards and reception cards. Colored clothespins for putting pictures up at the site (can't do a slideshow) Possibly doing my own food. A bridesmaid is making the flower girl dresses. DIY centerpieces Table runners thats all i can think of so far. (p.s. if you have people coming for the reception that have severe allergies, i woudl recommend not using burlap for table runners. i am so allergic to burlap that if i were invited, i would have to leave.)
  Posted by lilliesnremains[/QUOTE]
  
  Thank for the allergy info! after doing some research we are going to use Shalimar burlap. This burlap is dyed, finished and sanitized to remove natural oils and odor common to jute fabric.<span>The Shalimar Burlap Fabric  high-quality fabric, and It is a heavier-weight burlap perfect for home décor items such as curtains, pillow covers, wall hangings, and throw rugs. </span><div id="ysb-fc-storage-container" style="width:0px;height:0px;"></div>

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• shipsinthenight

  

  January 2012

  lilliesnremains, please don't try to do your own food! This is the biggest cost, I know, but that's because it's the biggest amount of work. I have read horror stories over on the food board...There are other ways to save money on food, like hiring a local restaurant, finding recent culinary arts grads who are just starting up, and doing buffet.
  
  Now back to the topic at hand. DIY projects:
   table numbers-post card of places we love
  cake topper-lego penguins on order
  flowers-vases from ikea, flowers wholesale from sam's, ribbon from joann's
  makeup
  survival clutches for bridesmaids
  card box-no ideas at this point!
  invites and paper products-joann's print at home
  engagement photos-dad
  flower girl basket-from the wedding i was in at age 5, plus some new ribbon
  music!-the pieces I want for the ceremony need to be arranged for the propper instrumentation. Taking a choral piece, and turning it into instrumental for keyboard and strings. Not really DIY, because this is another Dad poject.
  Slide show-again, not DIY for me, but planning on asking FMIL
  
  Right now, I don't fell like I've picked too many projects. The flowers are a big project, but I know I'm going to save so much money. My mom has already agreed to help with this one the day before.
  
  

  
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