Maybe it is my type A personality, but I've always loved school and taking classes. I have been preoccupied with baby preparation classes lately, but I think one of these DIY craft classes would be fun, especially the furniture upholstery one, because of this past post I did and my desire to turn my coffee table into a tufted ottoman.
If you live in the LA area, try one of these out. And today there is a Groupon for a class at that very location (if you don't get Groupon emails, you are missing out so go sign up!).
Happy DIY'ing!
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
DIY Project: Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows
I'm a big fan of DIY projects and personalizing your wedding. I saved my favorite DIY projects featured on other wedding blogs and want to share one of them with you today...Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows! Originally featured here on Style Me Pretty and done by Kathleen of Twig and Thistle, this project is another great wedding favor for a fall or winter wedding or cute addition to out-of-town bags for guests. It would also make a great regular party favor or hostess gift!
Materials:
Images from Twig & Thistle via Style Me Pretty
From Kathleen:
-Heavy Card Stock
-Labels
-Muslin Bags
-Thread / Sewing Machine
-Corner Punch Tool
-Cellophane Envelopes
-Resealable Glue Strips
-Individual Hot Cocoa Packets
-Recipe for Homemade Marshmallows (could substitute regular marshmallows if desired
Instructions:
1. Print pattern onto a card stock and trim to 3.75 x 3″ then round the right side corners with a corner punch tool. (You could use any patterned paper for this project and just mount it to a card stock with spray mount.)
2. Print the smaller labels onto a card stock. I used a silver metallic to coordinate with our wedding colors. trim each one out using an x-acto knife and ruler. Then hole punch (only half) on either side for sewing.
3. Line up pieces of paper with the left edge of the muslin bag and sew with a coordinating thread color. I used my basic sewing machine to do the sewing and they turned out well.
4. For the note inside we printed a greeting onto the same silver card stock and rounded the edges with a corner punch tool.
5. The homemade snowflake marshmallows were made from a recipe found at marthastewart.com.
We packaged the marshmallows in cellophane envelopes with a re-sealable glue strip to maintain freshness. Add individual hot cocoa packets in similar colors to complete the gift!
You could simplify this as much as you need to. If you can't sew or don't have a sewing machine (I don't, but this project makes me wish I did!) you could always find small craft paper bags and print labels to put on the outside, you can use regular marshmallows, etc. There are two more DIY projects that can be done in combination with this one that I'm planning to feature in the coming weeks. Until then, happy crafting!
You could simplify this as much as you need to. If you can't sew or don't have a sewing machine (I don't, but this project makes me wish I did!) you could always find small craft paper bags and print labels to put on the outside, you can use regular marshmallows, etc. There are two more DIY projects that can be done in combination with this one that I'm planning to feature in the coming weeks. Until then, happy crafting!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
DIY Project: S'mores Kits
One of the most important things I think any bride can do in planning her wedding is to come up with at least one DIY (do-it-yourself) project. Whether it is your menus, programs, favors, or a cute extra project (or all of the above!), DIY elements add a special touch to your wedding, show your guests you put time and thought into the elements of your wedding, add a little bit of 'you", and save you money! I am going to try whenever possible to post DIY projects or ideas for weddings that I have come up with or found on the blog circuit.
One of my favorite DIY ideas I have come across is actually quite simple - a s'mores kit. It would be a perfect wedding favor idea for a fall or winter wedding or an element to use in out-of-town bags for guests, not to mention a great gift for everyday use (think holiday gift, thank you gift, hostess gift...) How perfect would this project be as a favor idea for the winter inspired wedding previously featured!?
Materials needed: marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, acetate boxes or clear plastic bags (depending on how big you want the kits and how you prefer to package them, but I prefer the acetate boxes, which can be found here), and baker's twine or your choice of ribbon
Instructions: Pretty simple really - just package the boxes or bags with the marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate, tie some baker's twine or ribbon around the packaging, and top it with a sticker or tag carrying a special message from you. I like the combination of baker's twine and a kraft tag. Minimal cost or effort to you, but a thoughful and yummy gift for others!
One of my favorite DIY ideas I have come across is actually quite simple - a s'mores kit. It would be a perfect wedding favor idea for a fall or winter wedding or an element to use in out-of-town bags for guests, not to mention a great gift for everyday use (think holiday gift, thank you gift, hostess gift...) How perfect would this project be as a favor idea for the winter inspired wedding previously featured!?
Materials needed: marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, acetate boxes or clear plastic bags (depending on how big you want the kits and how you prefer to package them, but I prefer the acetate boxes, which can be found here), and baker's twine or your choice of ribbon
Instructions: Pretty simple really - just package the boxes or bags with the marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate, tie some baker's twine or ribbon around the packaging, and top it with a sticker or tag carrying a special message from you. I like the combination of baker's twine and a kraft tag. Minimal cost or effort to you, but a thoughful and yummy gift for others!
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