Bouquet Vases
This is a really inexpensive way to make your own vases.
I needed 8 vases for the head table for all our bouquets.
I bought the glass vases at Hobby Lobby for $2 each. (they were half off)
I then bought a big container of different sized gems (acrylic stones).
I picked out all the medium sized and the large ones.
Then I glued them on using tacky glue. (don't use the E6000 with these gems)
It takes about 3 days for it to fully dry.
The ribbon is hot glued on.
This is my design, but you could do any design you wanted.
I needed 8 vases for the head table for all our bouquets.
I bought the glass vases at Hobby Lobby for $2 each. (they were half off)
I then bought a big container of different sized gems (acrylic stones).
I picked out all the medium sized and the large ones.
Then I glued them on using tacky glue. (don't use the E6000 with these gems)
It takes about 3 days for it to fully dry.
The ribbon is hot glued on.
This is my design, but you could do any design you wanted.
Escort Labels
I came up with this all on my own.
I figured it will cost me about $35.
The little glass jars are from Michaels Craft store.
I either waited for them to go on sale or used a coupon.
They come in a clear box of 16.
I painted small popcycle sticks 5 different colors.
Then I painted small clothes line clips and glued them to the back.
I found that hot glue doesn't like the paint so I used tacky glue instead.
The cards are left over paper from my flowers.
I'm going to print the names and table numbers onto shipping labels and then stick them on the paper.
The small rocks I got at Home Depot. 50lb bag was $3.
They have to be rinsed off though. (that's the hard part)
These will also serve as party favors for my guests. They can use it as a photo holder later.
I figured it will cost me about $35.
The little glass jars are from Michaels Craft store.
I either waited for them to go on sale or used a coupon.
They come in a clear box of 16.
I painted small popcycle sticks 5 different colors.
Then I painted small clothes line clips and glued them to the back.
I found that hot glue doesn't like the paint so I used tacky glue instead.
The cards are left over paper from my flowers.
I'm going to print the names and table numbers onto shipping labels and then stick them on the paper.
The small rocks I got at Home Depot. 50lb bag was $3.
They have to be rinsed off though. (that's the hard part)
These will also serve as party favors for my guests. They can use it as a photo holder later.
Table Decor
This project is still in the works.
I'm using empty wine bottles. (yes, I have to drink the wine)
My friends are helping me collect them too.
I created a label to put on the bottle.
I didn't want it to be too noticeable so it just says our names and the date.
The labels are printed on a 4x6 photo and then cut to 4x3.
The flowers I got at Hobby Lobby.
Except I kinda messed up.
These are from the Christmas line so I can't get them anymore.
I knew that was going to happen, but I just ran out of money.
I have about half of them.
Each bundle is going to be different.
Like I said...still working on this.
I'm using empty wine bottles. (yes, I have to drink the wine)
My friends are helping me collect them too.
I created a label to put on the bottle.
I didn't want it to be too noticeable so it just says our names and the date.
The labels are printed on a 4x6 photo and then cut to 4x3.
The flowers I got at Hobby Lobby.
Except I kinda messed up.
These are from the Christmas line so I can't get them anymore.
I knew that was going to happen, but I just ran out of money.
I have about half of them.
Each bundle is going to be different.
Like I said...still working on this.
Card Box
This is the card box I made.
I painted the boxes striped using masking tape.
The card sign is wooden letters I bought and then glued to popcycle sticks.
I first painted them and then at the last minute decided to mod podge the front of the letter with the matching paper of the flowers.
The flowers are from the first set of bouquets that I made.
I also put some shear ribbon flowers on there.
Total Cost $17.
I painted the boxes striped using masking tape.
The card sign is wooden letters I bought and then glued to popcycle sticks.
I first painted them and then at the last minute decided to mod podge the front of the letter with the matching paper of the flowers.
The flowers are from the first set of bouquets that I made.
I also put some shear ribbon flowers on there.
Total Cost $17.
Candle Cans
This was a little bonus project I wanted to do.
I saved a few empty cans. (from canned vegetables)
I used Mod Podge and the left over paper from my flowers.
Then I filled them with water and put them in the freezer. Which pushed out the bottom of the can. (I didn't plan on that happening)
Then hammered a few holes along the top with a nail.
I learned that was totally not worth it and would just leave them the way they are.
I plan to put candles in them and have them outside the reception site on the patio tables. Total Cost $0.
I saved a few empty cans. (from canned vegetables)
I used Mod Podge and the left over paper from my flowers.
Then I filled them with water and put them in the freezer. Which pushed out the bottom of the can. (I didn't plan on that happening)
Then hammered a few holes along the top with a nail.
I learned that was totally not worth it and would just leave them the way they are.
I plan to put candles in them and have them outside the reception site on the patio tables. Total Cost $0.
Thank you photo
I plan on us holding this and taking a photo for our Thank You cards.
I just used the scrapbook paper and cut triangles. Then cut a smaller triangle of card stock to put on the back so they were thicker. Printed the outline of the letters onto brown card stock and then cut out the letters and glued them onto the triangles. Then glued the triangles onto ribbon.
I used rubber cement for all the glue.
I just used the scrapbook paper and cut triangles. Then cut a smaller triangle of card stock to put on the back so they were thicker. Printed the outline of the letters onto brown card stock and then cut out the letters and glued them onto the triangles. Then glued the triangles onto ribbon.
I used rubber cement for all the glue.
Aisle Decor
Since our wedding is outside, I want to put these down the aisle along the white chairs. I plan to bring them inside the reception after the ceremony. I haven't decided where, but possibly in front of the head table.
I made these using the same paper I used to make the flowers. I found a pattern online somewhere.
I bought the flower pots at the dollar store and then 6 long wooden dowels that I cut to size. Then painted the dowels. And then found a package of pin wheels at the Dollar store and ripped everything off and used the spiny part. (see photo below) I then hot glued it to the dowel.
The flower pot has a block of Styrofoam (that I customized with a knife) and then filled it with gravel.
Total cost for 12: $17
I made these using the same paper I used to make the flowers. I found a pattern online somewhere.
I bought the flower pots at the dollar store and then 6 long wooden dowels that I cut to size. Then painted the dowels. And then found a package of pin wheels at the Dollar store and ripped everything off and used the spiny part. (see photo below) I then hot glued it to the dowel.
The flower pot has a block of Styrofoam (that I customized with a knife) and then filled it with gravel.
Total cost for 12: $17
Table Numbers
The first time I made the flowers, I laid the flowers out on a white piece of paper spelling out the numbers 1 thru 9.
I then put the numbers together in Photoshop to make the number 24 for example. And then put a grey circle around them and them printed them as photographs and then glued them to a green card stock. They are double sided.
Total cost: $12
I then put the numbers together in Photoshop to make the number 24 for example. And then put a grey circle around them and them printed them as photographs and then glued them to a green card stock. They are double sided.
Total cost: $12