Category Archives: Weddings

How to make a Teacup Topiary from a flea market find

If you have plans to go junking this weekend, be sure to grab a handful of mismatched teacups to make these sweet, Teacup Topiaries. If you need an inexpensive, handmade gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week (next week!), or … Continue reading

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So pretty! Four DIY May Day bouquets to decorate your door

April showers are almost behind us and May flowers are ready to bloom. It’s the perfect time to DIY a springtime bouquet to decorate your front door. Each bouquet celebrates spring in its own way with a combination of birch … Continue reading

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DIY flower crafts for girls, Mother’s Day, weddings, or??

It’s flower power Friday, with tutorials for a Carnation Topiary and Carnation Pomander. Any girl would love to dress up her room with flowers, and I think these easy, DIY topiary and pomander would be pretty anywhere in the house. … Continue reading

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Pretty, DIY Flower Arrangements Celebrate Springtime

I’m celebrating spring a day early with pretty, springtime centerpiece ideas. These easy, DIY flower arrangements are all made with silk (or everlasting) flowers, so though they’re quick to make, you’ll enjoy them for a long time. Any of these … Continue reading

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A Festival of Christmas Topiary Trees: Craft vintage Crepe Paper Topiary Trees

Today kicks off a week-long festival of tabletop Christmas topiary trees, packed with tutorials to make your own small forest of Christmas topiary trees. I’ll have sweet, tabletop trees made with felt, twine, wool roving, paper, buttons and one of … Continue reading

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Nine pretty paper & penny-pinching DIY wedding decorations (and a paper ribbon giveaway)

While pulling together Tuesday’s post about natural wedding decorations, I found myself collecting another stash of projects to share. This second collection of beautiful DIY wedding decorations has one thing in common – paper. So today I’m sharing pretty wedding … Continue reading

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Nine natural ideas for DIY wedding decorations

Today, I’m sharing the companion pieces for the Birch Bark Centerpiece Wedding Cake from last week. These Birch Bark & Roses Centerpieces are a naturally elegant way to decorate, whether you’re making DIY decorations for a garden wedding, anniversary party … Continue reading

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Create beautiful, DIY wedding décor: “Bake” a Birch Bark Centerpiece Cake

Weddings are no longer cookie cutter affairs, and I’m frequently enchanted and inspired by the many sweet and creative ways you can personalize a wedding. Couples who DIY their wedding can find tremendous savings, too. One idea I fell in … Continue reading

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A Mother’s Day gift idea: Make Mom a Cupcake Bouquet!

The first time I laid eyes on a Cupcake Bouquet was at a school bake sale last year and it was love at first sight. Who wouldn’t love a Cupcake Bouquet? If you’re looking for a swoon-worthy idea for Mother’s … Continue reading

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A Button Bouquet tutorial & 18 more Mother’s Day craft ideas (and two giveaways!)

You can make this charming Button Flower Bouquet to celebrate May Day, Mother’s Day, or even a favorite teacher. If you make this Button Bouquet for a Mother’s Day gift, how cool would it be to use buttons from baby … Continue reading

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