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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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Ashley
Best place to buy starfish in bulk?
Ashley, on February 20, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Does anyone have a recommendation for where to buy starfish in bulk? I need about 150-180 2-3 inch starfish and the prices seems to be all over the place. I'm thinking I'm not the first to try to find...

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Feb 20, 2012 8 271
Cyndi K
Grr I'm so sick of trying to find these! Help! Please!!
Cyndi K, on February 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

I'm making my own "hand fan" programs. Trying to find jumbo popcycle sticks is making me crazy! I went to hobby lobby (my go to place) and the lady sent me to a bin where I had to pick them out of a...

Jacqueline, Feb 20, 2012 13 211
Shannon
Ideas on decorating margarita glasses?????
Shannon, on February 17, 2012 at 4:32 PM

FH and I are supplying the alcohol for the reception and we have decided to have margaritas and beer. My venue only supplies the glasses for the water, tea, and coffee. I was OK with the guest...

Shannon, Feb 17, 2012 3 1,123
Lolita
Spring Time In Paris :)
Lolita, on February 6, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Hello ladies! so the wedding theme is spring time in paris and have a small wedding at the most 9 or ten tables 8ppl at each table i love my theme and i want to do a spring like theme for each table!...

Jennie, Feb 17, 2012 8 172
flo's clone
paper towel tube bouquet holder
flo's clone, on February 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM

Ok so found a silk flower bouquet that I liked and want to use a paper towel tube holder to hold them but I cant find any instructional videos on how to wrap the ribbon around the tube to make it look...

Hayley C™, Feb 17, 2012 3 492
Shana
Petal Aisles...
Shana, on February 16, 2012 at 5:39 PM

So I was brainstorming and came across the idea of having rose petals as a runner. Has any of you ladies done this or thinking of doing this? Whats your thoughts on this...? I dont really like when...

Shana, Feb 16, 2012 18 416
Ms. Boop
Feather Bouquet
Ms. Boop, on February 13, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Hello fellow brides!! I haven't been on here for awhile and it is so hard to believe I have about 130 days to go....considering when I joined I had about 400 days lol We are basically all done with...

Cydney J (Cydney M), Feb 13, 2012 11 280
Cheryl
Centerpieces and bouquet out of silk flowers?
Cheryl, on February 6, 2012 at 11:02 AM

I would really rather use silk flowers due to budget, but I want them to not look 'cheap' either. Any suggestions as to where to buy from or how to do them so that they look nicer? Thank you!

Katy, Feb 10, 2012 18 567
Elisa
Bouquet Charms...
Elisa, on February 8, 2012 at 8:29 PM

So I just got done putting together my charms for my bouquet to honor our family members that have passed. Now I'm stuck. How do I attach the charms to the bouquet? I have 5 total and they're little...

Tiffany Morris, Feb 8, 2012 2 750
Marie S. (aka Princess Leia)
Under Table Uplighting
Marie S. (aka Princess Leia), on December 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

Hi girls, I really like the look of the under table uplighting and have been trying to figure out where to get them. My DJ will be providing the uplighting for the walls but the price for under the...

Marie S. (aka Prince, Feb 8, 2012 22 6,963
Kimber
Dimensions of Vistaprint invites
Kimber, on February 7, 2012 at 9:05 PM

Does anyone have the dimensions of the Vistaprint invites? I've attached the one we will be using. I was thinking of buying separate pocketfolds or making them myself, and I just wanted a general...

Kimber, Feb 8, 2012 5 290
Aidan (Mrs. Cowgell!)
How many silk roses would I need?
Aidan (Mrs. Cowgell!), on January 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

My mom and I have been talking decorations, and I love the idea of kissing balls. A while back I made some a while back with tissue paper and I was pretty happy with how they turned out - until I went...

Aidan (Mrs. Cowgell!, Jan 30, 2012 19 4,983
Kaylee
Mad Libs guest book???
Kaylee, on January 27, 2012 at 10:28 PM

What do you think??? super fun and laid back!! how easy would this be to make yourself?!!!! awesome!! anyone know a place for a good template??

Abby, Jan 28, 2012 17 386
Anonymous
Why can't I find taupe cardstock!?
Anonymous, on January 25, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Can someone help me?! I"m usually pretty good at finding things on google but everything comes up with taupe "kraft" paper which is a true brown like a paper bag. Not taupe in my opinion! I can find a...

Anonymous, Jan 26, 2012 11 326
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 1,543
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 1,106
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 11 177
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 3 293
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 3,038
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 1,822
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