DIY Flowchart... A must see before deciding to go with a Project

Well that chart didn't workout well as a graphic.. but you can click this link below to see if bigger. http://www.weddingbee.com/2011/01/17/how-to-make-envelope-liners/

Do you have a link to the chart it is really hard to see.

Thanks for the link! I'm about to start DIY stuff this week..I think I'm scaling down some ideas I had since I am relatively short on skills and time lol. So I'll stick to the things that don't require much talent at all! Also I think many are inclined to use a iffy DIY just because of the time and money that went into it, it's hard to toss a finished product!

You must have just missed it Soon to be Mrs. Gonzalez..

My petal curtain was a serious pain in the rear. I am adding a picture, so that you could see what it looks like, but just so you know, that is only of HALF the curtain. There are 4,320 petals in that photo, and 8,640 petals total. My thumb was cracking and bleeding while I was making it, and I spent MONTHS working on it. I also work about 50-60 hours/week, so most of my spare time went into that thing.

I'm actually still not completely done with it, but I'm really, really sick and tired of working with petals right now.

BTW that flowchart is hilarious.

That was handy! And Esther, thats amazing!!!!!

I love the petal curtain, but refuse to spend that much time and work on one lol. That's just too much - but your hard work really did pay off! =)

I haven't started any of my DIY projects yets, but I do know that there is a risk that it may be easier and/or cheaper to just buy something than to make it. BUT what is so good about DIY is of course - the reason why we all want to - to save money... BUT now that I think about, I think I probably would still do all my DIY projects (as long as it came out good lol) even if it came out to be the same price as just buying because it adds more personal elements and touches to your wedding that an already bought item just wouldn't.

I started on my flowers, and it hasn't really become a pain yet, all I'm doing is cutting paper at the moment, I'll have three sizes of flowers 4", 3" and 2"(petal squares), so I have two reams of paper that each have 500 sheets, I'll be making the 4" and 3" squares and buying another ream to make the 2" squares out of later...I have some work ahead of me but I planned on it taking awhile so I started it early...can't wait for my buttons to come in (they're going to be the center of my flowers)

That petal curtain is so nice! I want it... but I don't have the time to do something like that, and I think I'd get too frustrated and probably end up throwing a fit after one string... Good job tho!

The one thing I'd add to that chart is, "Do you really need it at all?" If you're making things to save money, you could save even more money--not to mention time--by not having those things. In some instances, you may decide that the time and expense are worth it to you. But do remember at least to ask the question before deciding whether to make something.

LOVE this seating chart!

I'm not a DIY bride at all. I did consider DIY menu cads but honestly at the end of the day I'll probably just have it made. I don't have the time or patience to DIY. I prefer to pay someone to make it happen.

Hello Rachel M- fellow date twin! I am actually having a favor/diy project party Saturday. I am inviting around 10 ladies over and we will have Tacos and Tequilla after they have completed the tasks.

1) 100 Favor Boxes

2) Bathroom baskets

3) Welcome bags

4) labels for water bottles

I am putting them to work..lol!

Esther the petal curtian is pretty!

Anticipating August-- 39 days today!!! OMG And you are having a killer idea for a party. Although I might be wary of the project that is done after drinking the tequila!! hahah

Esther-- you have more patience than the dali lama. Seriously between the shoes and the curtain, I think you are some sort of saint.

Remind me if I ever go through this again, that I need to make you my MOH and have you DIY everything!! haha