Green Friday: Cans & Vintage Labels
Written by Sara on December 18, 2009 – 9:00 am -
I have this not-so-secret love affair with projects listed on I-Do-It-Yourself. Luzel, the author of this smashing blog full of DIY goodness, is a seriously smart gem of a DIY’er, and she’s honed in on an ever-growing market: brides who DIY.
Whatever the reason you’re DIYing (out of concern for your wedding’s environmental footprint, for budgetary reasons, or for the fun of the projects), you have to check out I-Do-It-Yourself.
This project comes from a post on I-Do-It-Yourself offering free (yes, FREE!) vintage labels. As Luzel mentions in her post, she has a thing for vintage labels and tea tins (what lover of all things vintage doesn’t!), and she’s concepted an idea for vintage brides!
I seriously thought about incorporating tin cans covered in these vintage label beauties for J and my gift-opening brunch, but a wheelbarrow full of other projects have taken precedence. However, if YOU are still looking for reception centerpieces on the cheap, take a look at Luzel’s post over at iDIY!
As an added bonus, use recycled cans for this project! Or, to establish and encourage community between your family and your new in-laws, ask a few members of your soon-to-be spouse’s family to help you collect cans, and have them all over for a rousing DIY party! (Just be sure to provide snacks and libations!)
[Image and project from Luzel of iDIY, www.i-do-it-yourself.com]
Tags: DIY, DIY reception centerpieces, I-Do-It-Yourself, Luzel, tea tins, vintage labels
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Invitation Inspiration!
Written by Sara on August 28, 2009 – 7:14 am -Good Friday morning to everyone!
I apologize for not posting yesterday; one of my very good friends from high school was in town, and we spent the evening chatting about boys, playing games and reminiscing about our days at Brandon Valley High School. It was a blast!
Today’s post is a lot of fun – I’m beginning to hone in on what I envision for our wedding invitations! As you all are aware, I’m in love with all things vintage-inspired, and I desperately want to incorporate this love of old things and of tradition into my wedding while still keeping some elements new. I am starting to realize that J and my wedding will be a blend of “Something Old” with “Something New,” and I love that!
As of now, J and I are planning on a mid-July 2010 wedding, so instead of the deep browns and crimson reds and olive greens that I was imagining for a fall wedding, I’m now thinking bright and bold colors! Lately, I’m loving the idea of bright, fuschia pink flowers and cobalt blue dresses, ties, and linens. How fun does that sound!
If we indeed go that route, I found this WONDERFUL and (get this: FREE) invitation suite on IDIY awhile back, and I just love the simplicity of it! All we would need to do is change the wording to fit our needs, add our own personal touches to make it our own, and print away! These invites have an old-world feel to them that I love!
However, I’m also So. In. Love. with the invitation below, and I think I can tap the graphic design skills of a few friends and family members to get something like this done. It’s a new twist on a wedding invitation; get ready to scroll, people!
Hope you have a wonderful, restful weekend!
[Photo credits: IDIY]
Tags: DIY, I-Do-It-Yourself, IDIY
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