So, some of you may remember my other post:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=327284.0

I'm not super crafty, but I definitely have a great appreciation for all things handmade, so most of our wedding was collected from Etsy.
Thank you all for the opportunity to share all of my finds

Adorable caketoppers from Bunny With A Tool Belt


Flower Ring from MeridethGrace



Heart Sunglasses from Ebay
Mustaches on sticks from WhiskerWorks on Etsy
Pinwheels from Rule42




"&" Sign from Thebackporchshoppe


Photo Booth Poster from TaylorsType


Groom & Groomsmen Socks (online purchase)


My Shoes (Not crafty... just thrifty)


Flower girl baskets were actually clear paint cans from Michael's ($1 each!)
*Notice, I ended up with different dresses!! The tutu's were too tight for 2 of my girls, so, in a last minute panic, I picked something new.


I used locally bottled soda as place cards (hang tags free from my mom's stash)

and the straws are from Etsy seller HeyYoYo and the
Thank You Pins from Minepress

**The card says "Put this straw inside your pop. Smile for the camera, it's a great photo op!"
And we got:


Fingerprint Guestbook Tree from Bluedetoi


My Hair flowers were from Jujacrafts



And I think that's it! Thanks for letting me share, I hope you're still here!



***Photo credits: Michael Carr Photography in Chicago

Here's a little inspiration picture for you! I like the moss underneath!

How about something like this:


You could get inexpensive birds on ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Artificial-Mushroom-Bird-24-Decorative-Birds-New-/350303362348?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518fb51d2c

A few ideas:

Cake Topper:

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47412/how-to-make-a-clothespin-cake-topper

Centerpieces: (I know they are hanging in the picture, but I bet they look just as charming on a table with a circle of cute fabric underneath!)

http://lifehacker.com/5343002/turn-mason-jars-into-garden-lanterns

Bunting Decoration:

http://bizzyheid.wordpress.com/2009/01/29/diy-fabric-bunting-from-twig-and-thistle/

Fabric Bouquet:

http://kreatedbykelly.com/Tutorial_FluffyFabricFlowerBouquet.html

Clutches for the Bride and Bridesmaids:

http://melissaesplin.com/home/2009/05/diaper-wipes-case-poopy-clutch-tutorial/

Set up a table with disposable cameras and print this free sign:

http://ruffledblog.com/2010/02/vintage-wedding-camera-photo-station-free-template/

Free, printable, adorable wedding invitations:

http://ruffledblog.com/2008/10/wedding-invitation-template/
I think I would ask the guests to bring a dish to pass... this might help alleviate some of the cooking & preparation stress.

DIY wedding cake tutorial:

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/weddings/cake

DIY Cocktail umbrella seating cards:

http://divinepartyconcepts.com/category/baby-shower/page/5/

Free, printable, DIY wedding fans:

http://www.colormeinspired.com/2009/08/24/65/

DIY Fortune cookie favors:

http://benignobjects.blogspot.com/2009/06/diy-fortune-cookies.html

DIY moss covered letter:

http://ruffledblog.com/2009/11/diy-moss-letters/

And then, I'm sure she's looking, but I LOVE dress shopping! Here are a few of my top beach weddings picks! (I bought my gown from this site, preloved, and it was a great deal on an amazing dress!!)

http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/dresses/14956/J-Crew-86454-Size-6.html

http://www.preownedweddingdresses.com/dresses/12677/Other-Size-4.html

I am new to photoshop and I just learned how to play with different brushes!

Here's what I came up with!


Advice & comments are welcome!

So, my little girl cousin is named Lennon Riley.
In her short 7 years here on earth, she has received countless Beatles related gifts.
This one is no exception <3

I have been looking at pictures of hot air balloons on google image search for awhile and, today, I decided to give it a go!

(She loved it, btw)

What a cute theme!! You're going to have so much fun (looks like you already are), getting everything ready! I, too, can't wait to see your dress. Do you have any inspiration pics yet? I want to share one with you that I saved from somewhere:


It's a Norma Kamali from the 80's (as far as I know!)

So, I printed our save the date's on business cards and mounted a small magnet to the back!
Trouble is, now I don't know how to mail them...
Should I just stick them, loose, into a bigger envelope?
Should I mount them, somehow, onto a card or cardstock?
I don't want to spend an awful lot... but I don't want it to look lame.

Advice please!!

And just for visual reference, here is the artwork from the card! (it takes up the whole card, but I left a wide border on it so I could edit it for printing)


Oh, and for anyone following my invitation mini-saga, here is the finished version (front and back) (The patterned paper was from my collection. Convo me if you would like any additional information on it and I will look to see who made it!)


And, just for fun, here's the RSVP (I *THINK* it will be a postcard when all said and done) I also want to change the wording from "circle your choice" to something else. Haven't decided what, yet... any help is appreciated!



COMMENTS AND CRITICISM WELCOME!! It's your advice that has gotten me where I am with these!!

Thanks sprinklez for introducing me to this project!
 http://www.olahelland.net/giraffes/ This guy is trying to collect 1 million hand drawn giraffes!

So here's mine!

Oooh! Fun!!

I agree with putting a request on etsy using the alchemy feature. That's how I bought my wedding dress, and it's amazing!

Here's a picture that I just LOVE:


I also like this one... I bet you could trim it in red somehow!
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=5065205