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French Vintage Goodies 4: DIY Table Runners
OMG, these photos totally had me at burlap and mercury glass. Swoon, swoon! What an absolutely gorgeous and inspiring DIY by Julie over at EAB Designs. Using a do-it-yourself silkscreen printing kit, she created these custom burlap table runners...
DIY Grosgrain Ribbon Wreath
Originally created for Halloween, this grosgrain ribbon wreath from The Long Thread would also make for some pretty yet inexpensive decor for so many occasions. Just switch out ribbon colors, as with this lovely ivory version from Weddingbee. ...
Hand-Typed Tags & Labels
Because not all pretties are always printer-friendly, check out these great ideas for a wedding or dinner party. Makes me wish I have a typewriter at home! Typewritten fabric labels from Make Something Yup, typed on to fabric. Who knew?! Anyone t...
Pom Pom Love!
First came the pom pom flowers tutorial … And now there’s matching pom pom printables too! (can I get a woot woot?) FREE downloads you can use for showers and parties: patterned paper, invitations, gift tags, and place cards in peach...
DIY Decorated Tea Set
Sweet upcycling chic! Here’s a cool tutorial from Aya via Re-Nest for turning your thrifted/inexpensive china into one-of-a-kind party decor or keepsakes. For those who can’t draw (coughthatwouldbemecoughcough), Aya suggests writing a...
Handmade Flowers
…as we pause to remember 9/11 today. Images of Carol Gearing’s papercut flowers from here, here and here. It’s amazing what one can do armed only with handmade ivory paper, scissors, and scalpel....
Free Lemonade Printables by Farouche
Some sizzling hot temps out here in the East (hello there, heatwave!), and what could be more perfect than these awesome thirst-quenching treats from Christy of Farouche. Downloadable templates for gift tags, large tags for invitations, decorativ...
Free Vintage & Apothecary-Style Labels
I kid you not, my friends. This stunning collection of vintage-y printables is all FREE, courtesy of Amy at Eat.Drink.Chic. Whether it’s for the wedding, the occasional gifting, or simply for everyday home use, Amy has all the tutes and downloa...
French Label Clip Arts: The Graphics Fairy
I’m definitely loving The Graphics Fairy’s clip art collection of classic French product labels– beautiful, well-designed and yep, FREE to download! I think these print images would be beautiful applied to boxes, tins, glass canis...
DIY Flower Cones
Lillyella may have originally made them for May Day but these hanging flower cones is sure to delight any time of the year and can be used for any occasion. I think they’d be especially lovely for weddings or receptions. Get all the deets a...
Faux Bois Table Numbers
7 different colors, all with table numbers 1-12! FREE download here, courtesy of The Future Mrs. Darcy. Print, cut and enjoy! Related posts from our archives:Candy Jar Labels & Table NumbersFree Table Numbers & Candy Buffet SignsMotif...
DIY Milk Bottle Vases
Would you believe me if I told you… that these vases… along with these … … were recycled Starbucks’ frapuccino bottles?!?! OMG, how totally ingenious is that?! Top photo shows them spray painted in white, pink and ...
DIY Wedding: Lauren and Andrew
I knooow. My eyes popped too when I first saw their planters’ wheel invites. Charming, clever, one-of-a-kind, letterpress and yes, D-I-Y. Can you believe it? So much real wedding inspiration from our awesome couple today so sit back, relax...
Security Envelopes: Oh The Possibilities 2
I say three cheers for being more creative and less wasteful! Here’s a few more neat-o’s for upcycling those junk mail envelopes. Take a sneak peek at Ugly Kitty’s already spiffy-looking DIY centerpieces (above) and flowers ...
DIY Wedding: Catherine & Hans (Part 1)
This is an absolutely gorgeous, absolutely DIY wedding! I couldn’t be more thrilled when our groom Hans emailed us to share details of their truly beautiful affair held in Seattle last March. They had a piano player and typewriter theme and t...
Eco-Friendly Blossoms By Michelle Brand
Look closely! Yes way! Michelle Brand, an eco-designer from Manchester in the UK, repurposes the bottoms of discarded plastic soda bottles to create these breathtakingly beautiful decorative light fixtures, lamp shades, curtains, room dividers, an...
DIY Tissue Paper Carnations
I’m not usually a fan of paper flowers nor of carnations, but these are just too clever to resist. Coloring the edges of the tissue paper with markers was such a “realistic” touch, don’t you think? Whether for a fun bouquet...
Free Wedding Labels!!
Whether your style is a little Victorian… or maybe you’re a lover of all things Damask… or perhaps you fancy some pretty Scallops… or just prefer a clean, Modern Border… …then you gotta check this one out! Worl...
More Lace Pattern Freebies!
The Martha must have read my previous lace post here ‘coz look-it! they’ve added more downloadable lace clipart lovelies. Even better, they now come with the DIY tutes for your invites, decor, etc. Click below for the links. Sweet! ...
Font-astic Inspiration
“Guests at a fundraising event should NEVER walk in and question how much was spent on the evening. Rather, the guests should walk in and say, “WOW! That is COOL!” Price should never enter their heads. These are not expensive mate...
Oh Happy Day!
Everywhere on the web it’s balloons, balloons, balloons! These balloons came to mind as we celebrate the hub’s birthday today (mine’s this saturday, so it’s not too late to send in your gifts, haha!). When done right, ball...
Pretty Sticky Finds
I can’t help it. I have a new obsession. Decorative Packing Tapes. I’ve blogged about the B&W lace packing tape a while back but I’ve just discovered (via Twig & Thistle) that they have more decorative patterns available a...
Free Votive Wraps & Envelope Labels
Check out the latest printable goodies from The Fussy Designer! DIY VOTIVE WRAPS (2009 Edition) Templates and instructions here. (2008 damask edition here) WRAP-AROUND DAMASK MAILING LABELS Templates and instructions here. Enjoy and happy wee...
Real Simple Ideas
Clever, simple, accessible, and eco-friendly! Real Simple Magazine shows us new wedding uses for old things by repurposing everyday items and coming up with something new. Row 1: Wine glasses as candle holders; Jordan almonds served in vintage te...
Ode To Domino
It’s a bit late for me to blog about this as the news had already gone around bloglandia since the announcement. But I’m truly sad about Condé Nast’s decision to stop publication of my ultimate fave mag, so please indulge me for a ...
DIY Shaded String Lights
Wowzers. Time to hit the season’s bargain bins for more string lights! Amazing what some simple Christmas lights with vellum shades can do to a room, no? I think the idea would translate wonderfully to weddings as well. Get the tutori...
Motif: Silhouettes
I am admittedly silhouette-obsessed. Ever since we got them as souvenirs from our trip to Paris three years ago, I was hooked (and don’t get me started on the opening credits to Mad Men, hehe). I just love their charm and how they fit right i...
Free Table Numbers & Candy Buffet Signs
Time for another iDiY freebie! I made these table numbers and candy buffet signs for a baby shower, but they could also be used for a fun wedding, so I thought I’d share. Feel free to download the templates for personal use. Proper attributi...
The 4-Step DIY Wreath
How to assemble a wintery wreath from fresh greens: Step 1: Gather the greenery Step 2: Bundle the foliage Step 3: Attach bundle to ring Step 4: Work around the ring Get more deets here from HomeBySunset. Green wreaths + A whole lotta chunky white p...
Free Lace Pattern
Psst, want some beautiful lace? Here’s another great freebie from who else but The Martha. Use this downloadable lace panel pattern for this iron-on ruffle shirt tute as Blueprint suggests. OR EVEN BETTER, use it as your design motif for th...
