More is just over the horizon this lovely Thursday! General Wedding Decor is the going theme since not every handmade ware has to be designated to just one segment or another of the eventful matrimonial day. And in all honesty, it's the array of DIY options that make wedding's the pavilion of all events in terms of deciding which things to do yourself. One is given numerous possibilities to choose and create at will whatever he/she wants. Our CP Girls did just this and captured some ideas you might be interested at trying if you're to tie the knot or know someone who's about to! They range from detailed to simple...
CP Designer: Lexi Bridges
Here I combined two of my favorite things: the Portrait collection and vintage finds! The idea is to use a $3 suitcase and a collection point for guests to drop off cards for the happy couple and perhaps small gifts. I also thought it would be fun to add the typewriter as a way for guests to sign in or write little notes to the newlyweds on shipping tags. A small cup houses mini clothespins so the tags can be added to hang within the suitcase. Old books act as a stand for a milk bottle filled with vintage buttons and decorated with Portrait elements. Portrait buttons and brads are scattered and used as the center of woodgrain paper doilies which, along with Portrait accent cuts that decorate the inside of the suitcase. The Mr. & Mrs. banner across the top was created by sewing die-letters to a linen-like material cut pennant shape and sets the tone for the tablescape.
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CP Designer: Davinie Fiero
Floral pomanders are a fun addition to any wedding decor, as they can be used in centerpieces, and can also be carried down the aisle by bridesmaids and flower girls.
Paper pomanders are a less expensive way to include a burst of color and are a sophisticated addition to your wedding decor as well.
To create this one, I used a styrofoam ball, circle punches {two sizes}, push pins, and some trims/buttons from the Portrait collection, as well as the Bridesmaids and Bouquet pattern papers (how appropriate!) from the 6 x 6 paper pad.
It was simply a matter of layering punched circles, and attaching them to the styrofoam with a push pin. I then topped it with vintage styled trims in a loop for carrying, and a few vintage buttons from the same collection.
Imagine these in different sizes in a glass vase, a bowl, or in the hands of a sweet little flower girl. The possibilities are endless!
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CP Designer: Tara Anderson
All of those Crate Paper Scraps were put to use by punching out lots of small circles and hearts to create hand-made confetti. I sewed wax tissue paper into a small packets, filled each with the Crate confetti and sewed a "tear and toss" tag across the top. Tear and Toss confetti, the perfect send off to a creative wedding.
With these final images from Tara Anderson, we're going to do a Portrait giveaway if you happen to be interested in commenting on the projects shown today...if so, we'll throw your name in with the mix and carefully select TWO winners to for a Portrait Collection Kit!! We'll announce our winner's tomorrow! Good Luck Friends!
I love all the projects. Hope I can create some of them myself with the portrait collection.
Posted by: Carolyn R | June 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM
LOVE the vintage typewriter!
Posted by: Keshet Shenkar | June 12, 2011 at 07:14 AM
What incredible and creative ideas! I love the vintage suitcases and the tear and toss confetti bags, and well...everything! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Kimberly Jones | June 20, 2011 at 02:44 PM
More is just over the horizon this lovely Thursday! General Wedding Decor is the going theme since not every handmade ware has to be designated to just one segment or another of the eventful matrimonial day. And in all honesty,...
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