Do It Yourself Projects
Will You Be My Bridesmaid?
Erica & Melissa
I have a ton of bridal magazines so I started by ripping out all the ads with the Brides and Bridesmaids. I printed out pictures of my girls and I and cut out our heads which I then glued to the magazine ad. I bought the matte frame from Wal-Mart and glued all of it together. On the back of the frame I wrote a personal note asking them to be my bridesmaid.
I also gave them a "Bridesmaid Survival Kit" and Homework. The survival kit was personalized for each girl but included basics such as travel sized hair spray, travel sized shout stain remover, Colgate Wisp toothbrush, travel sized lint brush, lotion from Bath and Body Works, nail polish remover pad from Bath and Body Works, and clear nail polish. Their "homework" was a wedding themed DVD. I purchased: Maid of Honor, 27 Dresses, Sex and the City, Bride Wars and Wedding Crashers.
I also gave them a "Bridesmaid Survival Kit" and Homework. The survival kit was personalized for each girl but included basics such as travel sized hair spray, travel sized shout stain remover, Colgate Wisp toothbrush, travel sized lint brush, lotion from Bath and Body Works, nail polish remover pad from Bath and Body Works, and clear nail polish. Their "homework" was a wedding themed DVD. I purchased: Maid of Honor, 27 Dresses, Sex and the City, Bride Wars and Wedding Crashers.
Semi-Homemade Save The Dates!
Mini Magnets from MagnetStreet.com with lined envelopes (75): $100.09
Blue Invite Cards from Michaels (Cut in half) (4 packages): $9.96
Zots: $4.49
Postage (75 @ $.41): $30.75
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Total Cost: $145.29/ $1.94 per save the date
Blue Invite Cards from Michaels (Cut in half) (4 packages): $9.96
Zots: $4.49
Postage (75 @ $.41): $30.75
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Total Cost: $145.29/ $1.94 per save the date
Front
Back
Did It Myself Invitations
Finished Product
Blue & Brown Scalloped Cards (70) (Measures 5.5" x 5.5") $34.93
Tacky Glue (20oz): $1.09
Zots: $4.49
Ivory Ribbon: (8) = @15.92
Fabric Foral Embellishments: (2 Jars) $11.98
Ivory Perforated Postcard Cardstock (100 cards): $5.99
Ivory Envelopes (100) (Measures 6" x 6") $22.67
Scrapbook Print Paper: (12 Sheets) $2.56
Glue Stick: $3.29
Bone Folder: $5.99
Wax Seal & Stamp: $9.98
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Cost Per Inviatation: $1.70
Postage
RSVP Postage: $0.28 per invite
Invite Postage: $0.64 per invite
Total Postage Per Invite: $0.92
* All products purchased from Michael's except for the Ivory Cardstock which I purchased from Office Max. Calculations are based off of 70 invitations not including postage.
Tacky Glue (20oz): $1.09
Zots: $4.49
Ivory Ribbon: (8) = @15.92
Fabric Foral Embellishments: (2 Jars) $11.98
Ivory Perforated Postcard Cardstock (100 cards): $5.99
Ivory Envelopes (100) (Measures 6" x 6") $22.67
Scrapbook Print Paper: (12 Sheets) $2.56
Glue Stick: $3.29
Bone Folder: $5.99
Wax Seal & Stamp: $9.98
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Cost Per Inviatation: $1.70
Postage
RSVP Postage: $0.28 per invite
Invite Postage: $0.64 per invite
Total Postage Per Invite: $0.92
* All products purchased from Michael's except for the Ivory Cardstock which I purchased from Office Max. Calculations are based off of 70 invitations not including postage.
Sign My Vinyl, It's My Guestbook
This project was super easy and fun to do and is going to make a very unique guestbook at our wedding as well as some neat artwork after we frame it.
So here is what you need: Vinyl Record (Bought mine at Goodwill for $0.74), White Shipping labels ($13.30), and Metallic Sharpie Pens (Pack of 4: $6.70)
I created a new label for our Vinyl in Publisher. Our wedding song is "You and I" by Stevie Wonder but sang by Michael Buble. I printed it out on my ink jet printer and cut it out with scissors, stuck it on the record and TA-DA!
Total Cost: $20.74
So here is what you need: Vinyl Record (Bought mine at Goodwill for $0.74), White Shipping labels ($13.30), and Metallic Sharpie Pens (Pack of 4: $6.70)
I created a new label for our Vinyl in Publisher. Our wedding song is "You and I" by Stevie Wonder but sang by Michael Buble. I printed it out on my ink jet printer and cut it out with scissors, stuck it on the record and TA-DA!
Total Cost: $20.74
Before
Shipping Labels
Printed Out Label
New Label
Finished Product
What it should kinda look like after people sign it .
The Finished Project on our Wedding Day!
Ceremony Shepherd's Hooks & Jars
Another easy to do project!
Breakdown:
Shepherd's Hooks (12): $35.66
Mason Jars (12): $9.40
Decorative Rock (5 bags): 12.57
Ribbon (2 Spools) & E6000 Glue: $3.40
Black Magic Roses (Provided by Florist): $50.99
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Total Cost: $112.02
$9.34 Per Hook/Jar
Breakdown:
Shepherd's Hooks (12): $35.66
Mason Jars (12): $9.40
Decorative Rock (5 bags): 12.57
Ribbon (2 Spools) & E6000 Glue: $3.40
Black Magic Roses (Provided by Florist): $50.99
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Total Cost: $112.02
$9.34 Per Hook/Jar
Red Rose For Trial
Finished Project on our Wedding Day!
Wine Bottle Table Numbers
Aren't all my DIY Projects Easy? That would be a YES!
I collected all wine bottles and corks from drinking a lot of wine and also forcing our friends to do the same (13 in total). They are all the darker brown or green glass but all different shapes. I printed out the numbers on White Shipping Label Paper (the same paper I used for the Record Label). I soaked the bottles in soapy water to loosen the glue so taking off the labels was a breeze.
I can't cut a straight line to save my life, so my trusty Craft Helper (Fiance Chad) cut the new labels for me. We found it easier to just eyeball where you wanted the label on the bottle rather than measuring it. Then we stuck the cork half way in and we were DONE!
Bottles & Corks: Collected From Drinking and From Friends; FREE
Label Paper: Already had some so it was FREE
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Total Cost: FREE
I collected all wine bottles and corks from drinking a lot of wine and also forcing our friends to do the same (13 in total). They are all the darker brown or green glass but all different shapes. I printed out the numbers on White Shipping Label Paper (the same paper I used for the Record Label). I soaked the bottles in soapy water to loosen the glue so taking off the labels was a breeze.
I can't cut a straight line to save my life, so my trusty Craft Helper (Fiance Chad) cut the new labels for me. We found it easier to just eyeball where you wanted the label on the bottle rather than measuring it. Then we stuck the cork half way in and we were DONE!
Bottles & Corks: Collected From Drinking and From Friends; FREE
Label Paper: Already had some so it was FREE
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Total Cost: FREE
Finished Project on Our Wedding Day!
Wedding Favors
I struggled to find a budget friendly DIY wedding favor that was edible. This was one of many attempts. I started out with Wedding Cake Shaped cookies until I realized the dough I was using expands when baked and needless to say, it was too time consuming. If it ain't easy, I won't do it. This then lead me to mini cupcakes. I finally got the recipe down and then realized the dang favor boxes would cost more than the cupcake. So then I was on to my third baking attempt ... Almond Flavored Sugar Cookies. SCORE!
Pillsbury Cookie Dough (6 Rolls): $10.32
Pure Almond Extract (2 Bottles): $5.00
Favor Organza Bags (8 Packages of 12): $41.74
Favor Tags (Provided By the Famous Magic Ashley): Free!
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Total Cost (Based on 96 Favors): $57.06
$0.59 Per Favor
Pillsbury Cookie Dough (6 Rolls): $10.32
Pure Almond Extract (2 Bottles): $5.00
Favor Organza Bags (8 Packages of 12): $41.74
Favor Tags (Provided By the Famous Magic Ashley): Free!
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Total Cost (Based on 96 Favors): $57.06
$0.59 Per Favor
Finished Project on our Wedding Day!
