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It’s time to flex those crafting muscles! Bust out the sewing machine, master the art of the glue gun, and show that cricut who’s boss - this section is all about getting creative and customizing your wedding day decor. Share your DIY tips and progress here!

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Mrs L
Bride and groom trivia bridal shower game!
Mrs L, on January 25, 2012 at 10:27 AM

This weekend is my bridal shower. FH and I created this game for the shower. Just wanted to shared. How well do you know the Bride & Groom How did the Bride & Groom...

Mrs L, Jan 25, 2012 1,533
JennRo
Paper lanterns
JennRo, on January 24, 2012 at 4:05 AM

I love the look of paper lanterns! Does anyone have any ideas about how many and sizes I should use? The area I want them in 30'x 60' area. I saw the article 2d bride wrote...(great btw) I just want...

JennRo, Jan 25, 2012 3 663
Amanda P
Paper Cutter
Amanda P, on January 20, 2012 at 1:43 PM

I am planning on cutting my on paper for my stationery and I wanted to know which paper cutter is good. Any ideas?

Hayley C™, Jan 21, 2012 11 172
Deanna
Palm leaves for centerpeices
Deanna, on January 20, 2012 at 6:22 PM

PLEASE HELP! We are making our own centerpieces that look like islands with palm trees. I can not find 12" leaves that look like palm's or actually are. Does anyone have idea's OR have had this...

Kimberly S ( former, Jan 20, 2012 3 285
Darlene
Fire hall rental for reception party, cheesy or not?
Darlene, on January 18, 2012 at 4:20 PM

What do you guys think about renting a firehall for the reception party to save money?

Honey B., Jan 20, 2012 16 2,341
C
Emailing save the dates
Celia, on January 18, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Have any of you sent save the dates over email? I'm thinking of printing a few STDs for older guests and immediate family but the rest I'll email... My question is, do I just send the JPEG attachment...

Celia, Jan 18, 2012 2 1,367
 Mrs.Watson
Bridal Entrance Song
Mrs.Watson, on January 14, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Ladies what do you think about AT LAST by etta james for my entrance.

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Jan 16, 2012 10 95
Nicole
Centerpieces for March wedding
Nicole, on January 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

I am having trouble figuring out what I want to do for centerpieces. We have thrown around the idea of christmas tree balls. I found a picture of a shaped reord but I'm not sure what I could do with...

Hayley C™, Jan 14, 2012 9 263
CT Bride
Brides who did DIY submerged flower centerpieces
CT Bride, on January 12, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Fellow brides, did any of you make your own DIY submerged flower centerpieces? My hope is that by doing this, I can save a significant amount of $ (also hoping to make my own bouquets). My...

Monique Wilber, Jan 13, 2012 6 204
Caroline
Poem or Message help please! Need something for our wedding favor - DIY wine glass charms
Caroline, on January 10, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Good Morning Ladies! I was wondering if anyone had seen a cute message or poem to go with a wine glass charm favor. I am pretty proud of myself - as I will create sets of 4 wine charms for each guest...

Caroline, Jan 10, 2012 3 376
A
Fake flowers under water - experiences?
Anonymous, on January 9, 2012 at 9:19 AM

My centerpieces are going to have fake flowers under water with a floating candle at the top and some river rocks at the bottom... but as I was thinking about the flowers and water - I got worried....

Rebecca, Jan 9, 2012 3 1,065
Mrs. D (formerly Tasha E)
Vista Print questions.....Hayley???
Mrs. D (formerly Tasha E), on January 7, 2012 at 7:39 PM

There is a design that I already found on their site that we want to use. I'm looking to order 30 of each: Invites RSVPs Some type of STD magnets Lawn signs (a few to lead the way to the ceremony) Any...

Mrs. D (formerly Tas, Jan 8, 2012 21 590
Natania
Customized Bridesmaids Wine Glasses. HOW TO DO??
Natania, on December 29, 2011 at 2:09 AM

I've seen painted wine glasses and such and I cant help but think that it cant be too hard. Does anyone know how to do this? Certain material? Paint?

Natania, Jan 4, 2012 4 379
Jessica
Has anyone ever CUT their invites???
Jessica, on January 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

So I already purchased all the paper I need to make my petal invites but am having a very hard time finding cheap invites to use as inserts (I need 100-125 invites!!!). Would it be so terrible if I...

Ellen, Jan 3, 2012 11 1,883
wilma
anyone hire an amature photographer?
wilma, on December 19, 2011 at 11:10 PM

I am inquiring with my co-workers cousin to take pictures. Its not her profession but she does it on the side ( her main job is directing plays). She also did our companies xmas party. I don't know if...

Kalli Pavon, Jan 2, 2012 32 479
Janet
How many oz of water does a Pilsner Vase hold ? 24
Janet, on December 29, 2011 at 6:57 PM

I'm trying to figure out how many oz. of craft water a 24in tall x 4 1/4 round Pilsner vase will take.. Please help.

Janet, Dec 29, 2011 5 433
Brandi ♥'s Chris
Silk flowers in water???
Brandi ♥'s Chris, on August 10, 2011 at 3:32 AM

I am considering doing my own centerpieces and will need orchids to go in the water inside the vase. I am going to order the stargazers in bulk and use real flowers for the top part. I was thinking it...

Cassy, Dec 29, 2011 13 1,371
Marie S. (aka Princess Leia)
What are you putting in your welcome bags?
Marie S. (aka Princess Leia), on December 27, 2011 at 7:12 AM

Our venue is at a local hotel and it turns out the majority of my guests will be booking a room instead of driving home. I've got about 20 OOT so do I just have welcome bags for those guests or for...

Marie S. (aka Prince, Dec 28, 2011 13 199
Heather
DIY WEDDING MENUS & PROGRAMS....HELP!!!!
Heather, on October 4, 2011 at 10:31 PM

I would really like to save some money by doing my own menus and ceremony programs. Unfortunatly I have no idea where to start or how to do them lol. Can anyone please help? THanks!

Buena Vista Farms, Dec 27, 2011 10 247
Ashley C (formerly P)
Remembrance Quotes/Sayings
Ashley C (formerly P), on December 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM

I am need of some assistance. I am designing our programs and we are going to do a moment of silence for our grandparents that are no longer with us and I want to put a "remembrance quote/saying" into...

Ashley C (formerly P, Dec 23, 2011 6 13,551 1
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