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i finally finished some diy

Yam, on September 16, 2019 at 2:26 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 42

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...Yeah, 8 days left. I’ve learned I like the DIY look but hate the DIY work. Man I come home from work and just want to sleep, nevermind do wedding tasks. I finally finished two projects and FH is halfway done with our third. One more project to go, bring it on deadline!
Our toasting flutes(they were originally flesh colored, flesh toned flowers looked gross to me)
Our Wish Tree! Not pictured is the tags people write on that I spent an additional hour figuring out placement.

FH made me laugh so hard I had tears running down my face. We’re sleep deprived so it probably wasn’t that funny but he kept making fun of the butterflies on our tree because the antennas were crooked. He has affectionately called them “lopsided turd flies”
I love them anyway. 😋

FH is in charge of our moss covered cupcake stand, he was wearing more than the cupcake stand! That stuff gets everywhere, do not attempt unless you love vacuuming and you can laugh at the ridiculousness of DIY Hell.

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Rebecca · on September 16, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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OMG those are SOOO cute!! You did great job! 😍😍😍
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Ivy ORP · on September 16, 2019 at 2:33 PM
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These are beautiful and will fit your theme so well. I am truly excited to see your pictures. YAY for checking another thing off the list.
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Yam · on September 16, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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Thank you! I’ve learned a lot, DIY is hard. I have even more respect for full DIY brides, it’s like making magic.
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Cher Horowitz · on September 16, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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I agree, DIY is definitely not easy! Your projects look awesome though!
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Melle · on September 16, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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Wow looks so good !
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Rebecca · on September 16, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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It is hard! I've only made a couple of things so far and holy moly! I consider myself fairly crafty, but I feel like when it comes to wedding decor, it's so much harder!!
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Yam · on September 16, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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I told FH everything needs glitter! I added a light dusting of opal glitter to the Wish Tree flowers afterwards. Our last project is going to be difficult. It’s a wall of gold ornate picture frames I thrifted that will have fairytale love quotes and moss/flowers surrounding it. I need more butterflies! I’m a little annoyed with the Wish Tree because I had originally bought these gorgeous tags that had butterflies and roses on them but they’re too big, then my smaller plain white ones wouldn’t stain an antique color 😖
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null · on September 16, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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These look great! I love the toasting flutes Glad you're both enjoying this last week of being engaged and overcoming the stress
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Ivy ORP · on September 16, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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Oh no!!! I have no doubt it will all come together and be perfect on the big day. Where will you place the wall?
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Yam · on September 16, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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That’s what I found so discouraging! I’m an artsy person, I used to sell drawings but this is a whole new level. I have these gigantic ideas but never the skill to execute. Thankfully FH is better at this! He’s got that eye for detail I’m missing. I’m very happy with our projects so far.
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Yam · on September 16, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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Cake table, it’s our backdrop. I’m undecided on what else to add. I have that for the cake backdrop and a gorgeous fairy castle for the guest table. I have these antique white pillars I’m going to drape with ivy rose vines and then I have these tall lit flower branches in vases. Not sure which one will go with which table! All I know is I’m using everything.
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Yam · on September 16, 2019 at 2:49 PM
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It was a lovely moment for sure. We’re finally reaching that point we’re laughing and being happy again. Handing out thousands of dollars of your paychecks to vendors just isn’t fun, it’s stressful and left us feeling so tired of it. Oddly enough the DIY made us excited again.
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Ivy ORP · on September 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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Wow! That sounds incredible.
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Yam · on September 16, 2019 at 3:04 PM
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Cheap too! I’m not too proud, I’ll wear frugality as a badge of honor lol I tried to only buy things that would make a huge impact and stacked coupons during a sale. I really hope I can pull this off.
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Ivy ORP · on September 16, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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Girl, I brag about my thrifty finds! I would rather find a deal than feel like I overspent on something. I wish I was craftier and could have done more actual DIY. I'm better at finding a lot of little things and putting them together in unexpected ways to make it look unique and cohesive.
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Yam · on September 16, 2019 at 3:27 PM
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That’s how I feel too! I know everyone likes a deal but I bargain hunt like it’s my job. Oh there was a ton of projects we had to cut, big ideas but zero time management! That’s a talent too! FH is more like that, just that eye for detail. He fussed with our tree so much because I kept putting the flowers in the wrong spot lol.
All in all the cake table cost about $80 including the linens and the guest table cost about $85. Could’ve been cheaper but those are the areas I really want to focus on. FH has a project just for him too! He found actual potion bottles(thanks Halloween!) at Michaels he’s going to fill them with red and blue liquid for health potions and mana potions, it’s his special fantasy element!
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Ivy ORP · on September 16, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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OMG I love that!!!! I know you were wanting potion bottles. I was actually at Dollar Tree this weekend and thought of you when I saw some really cute ones. Health and mana potions! I would have loved to do something like that but I think we capped our nerd quota when we finally found a place to put the Mischief Managed sticker when guests return from the ceremony. It makes me happy to have all those little touches. I can only imagine how you feel seeing your vision come to life.
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Clíodhna · on September 16, 2019 at 3:39 PM
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You're SO creative! Great job
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Yam · on September 16, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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Ours sadly didn’t have the bottles! Well I sent FH, he might’ve overlooked them since he hates that store lol, “it’s too crowded” yeah because everyone wants something for a dollar. He found his bottles at Michaels as we were leaving with other wedding crap. He made a beeline for them! They are apparently becoming a part of the rennfest family, he wants them for his wizard accessories. I love when props get multiple use!
There is NEVER enough nerd. Never. If I had it my way I’d have a Sailor Moon cake topper right now. You nerd that wedding up!
Oh right our wedding favors arrived too! They come in more colors but I just unwrapped one to see. Everyone is leaving with loot from our raid(lol) FH says they’re dragon eggs.
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NextChapterReady · on September 16, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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Those are beautiful! You should be so proud of your work!
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