Poll: DIY

katyj112 · July 2009

I have taken on quite a few DIY projects and am feeling overwhelmed with my wedding in 46 days (AHH!). So I thought it might help to hear what others are working on and how your projects are coming! What are your DIY projects and what's your plan? How is everything coming?

katyj112 · July 2009

1. Chair covers- as my siggy shows, I have 47 of 150ish done. This was a huge undertaking, but I'm very happy with them and have really gotten a groove going! 2. Paper projects- Eek, haven't started any of these, really lost on this one

. I'm doing programs, favor tags, menus, table numbers, etc.3. Favors-Olive oil bottles, we have all the pieces, just need to make the oil and bottle!4. Cupcake stands/wrappers- still gathering plates and working on the wrappers5. Ice cream cookie sandwiches - going to delegate to some family to help bake the cookies, but will need to assemble.There are a few others but these are the ones that are stressing me out!

K Byte · July 2009

I happen to really enjoy paper crafting and I have about 10 years experience in using Photoshop, and 4-5 years in InDesign and Quark. (80% self-taught, 20% high school/college I'd say!) So I'm hoping to be able to do most of the paper projects DIY. But we might just cut some of them entirely or go with a really budget retailer because I don't entirely care what the invitations, save the dates, programs, escort cards, etc. look like as long as the information is correct and they serve their functions. And I'm sure we'll end up just putting together little candy bags for favors. I can't stand favors that are little "things," like, why would I want a 4x6 photo frame with your wedding details engraved in it lol.

cwheels82 · July 2009

1. Invitations just went out last week.. check!2. Wine cork place cards - BM is putting together some ideas now.3. Favors - labels on olive oil pour bottles (no actual oil), and seasoning with label tied onto bottle.. BM has taken on this one too... she's a saint!4. Programs - Haven't even thought about it yet5. Ribbon on 5x5 square vases - 2 done, 10 to go!6. Out of town bags - Haven't thought about these yet either.Menus and place cards are being done by a friends stationary company. Yikes! I'm feeling overwhelmed but excited for my bachelorette party in Chicago this weekend!

jefisher05 · July 2009

We actually DIYed margarita glasses for the bridal shower--we painted them and they turned out great! But, I have bought materials to make a card box and might do a flip flop basket--jury is still out on that one. After the margarita glasses I am feeling more confident about diy. Oh and we made wine for favors and need to go bottle it in a couple of weeks--does that count???

KT82 · July 2009

my DIY projects are: 1. flowers- making all the bouquets using pink and white roses from freshroses.com. not sure about the bouts and corsages though...2. invitations and save the dates- actually my aunt will be making these for us but I'm not sure what we are doing yet!3. centerpieces for reception...I bought vases from another bride looking to get rid of them after her wedding...but have not decided what to do yet..possibly floralytes or candles.4. escort cards, programs and unity candle5. monogrammed aisle runner I just relaized I have a lot to do!! I keep thinking I have so much time, but I've already been engaged almost 9 months and I have no idea where the time has gone lol

Betsy Boo · July 2009

jefisher05: You said you painted the marg glasses... did you coat them in something so the paint wouldn't come off when cleaning? I'm thinking about hand painting wine glasses as favors, but am not sure how to go about it!tx.b

flirtatiousgrk · July 2009

at this moment: 1) door hangers for grooms room & brides room 2) card box 3) aisle runner 4) seating chart 5) favors 6) invitations 7) programs i think thats it? the only thing i really started on were the invitations.. they are pretty detailed so i figured id do my own to save lots of money... i made my sample now i just have to buy stuff in bulk to actually start them.... but ive got til next september so im not in a rush-- just want to get things done out of the way so im not stressin later,,

jefisher05 · July 2009

Betsy, Yes, first you prime the glasses and you must paint them within I think 4 hours. You paint them, then glaze which is just something you paint on but it has to "cure" for 10 days so make sure you leave plenty of time. I've been meaning to put up pictures of those...we painted them like palm trees!

l337Jacqui · July 2009

i'm doing: - our pocketfold invitations - our programs - our monogram - our save the date - "reserved for" (mother of the bride, father of the bride, etc little signs to tie to their seats with ribbon) - our flowers (silk) - our cake - folding 1000 origami cranes for decorations - origami crane escort cards - beta fish bowl center pieces - aisle decorations - bridesmaids necklaces - bar menu to be put in like 8x10 frames since we can bring our own alcohol and write signature drinks or whatever on it haha

Bright121 · July 2009

First let me say, you chari cover countdaown cracks me up, very cute! Here's my projects so far...1. Centerpieces- tall cylinder vases w/ floralytes, crystals and faux orchids in water. 2. Aisle Runner- Had to stop in the middle, hoping to tape it all back down in place, if not I have to start over

.3. Invites- All pieces designed and printed, just have to stuff all the pockets and tie a bunch of ribbons and print the address labels. 4. Escort Cards- Half way done!5. Programs- haven't even started.I think thats it? Here's some pics if you interested..... i'm bio challanged,lol.http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2006205&id=1325780245&l=f08192c528

dalandrea · July 2009

-Programs- slowly but surely, I totally came up with a way complicated design...-Favor boxes- they each have a quote about love from a movie on top that I had to print and cut out and a sting of beads that spells out "LOVE" attached to the ribbon. Fudge made by my mother will be inside.-done (except the fudge)-Movie quotes about love that are cut up like confetti to be sprinkled on the tables around the centerpieces.-done-Table cards- Each is a different romantic movie so the film poster will be on the card.-Miniture eisles painted to match our colors for the Table Cards- done-My veil- done-Photo display for reception- only have the photos printed, will have to do the rest the day before-Centerpieces- my mom is doing them so I can't claim credit for those, but they're DIY!I think that's it... I'm a bit of a "I would rather do it myself" type of person.

natatomic · July 2009

My Planned Productions:1. Wedding favors - I bought antiqued paper tagsbay off of ebay, Ive chosen my font and i'm printing everyone's name and table number on them. I'm using clear labels from my FI mom's office

The tags will go on white boxes that have yet to be purchased. (depends on if my gown is white or ivory)2. Ceremony Programs - will be printed and made with paper to match my tags (from above) I plan to make them fans for our outdoor ceremony. I'll probably use wooden paint sticks (good friend got them for free from Lowes)3. Centerpieces - using the hall's vases ($3 a pc), my cousin's mirrors (free) and still figuring out flowers and such. Either way, i'm making them!4. "I DO" letters for the cake table - I will probably get these from Michaels...still brainstorming this one. I might have inspiring words: 'love', 'fate' ect..Not Sure Yet if I can do it:1. Wedding album through www.mixbook.com2. Bridal party flowers and my own bouquet3. Aisle runner with monogram (I have no clue how to do this)

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