DIY monogram

There are some great instructions about DIY monogram as seen in other websites such as Martha Stewart and DIY Bride. I thought I would try it as a person with little microsoft word knowledge.

1. Open new word document
2. Change page layout/orientation to landscape
3. Type the initials you woud like (Groom's 1st name initial, Last name of Groom/first initial of Last name, Bride's 1st name initial )
3. Change your 1st name initials to 120
4. Change your Last name initials to 200
5. Change your font to Champignon or etc.
6. Copy your initials
7. Open Paint or Paint.net program and paste
8. Save as jpg. file and done!

Hanging paper rosettes

At my luau party, I made some accordion napkins as table display. It can also double as hanging decor. The guys at Paper Source provides these simple paper rosette instructions  here! 

I tried my own version with the luau paper napkins. Start by gathering double stick tape, and your choice of paper napkins.  Create the accordion fold and create a round shape and use double stick tape as adhesive. 

 

Create a larger one by putting 4-6 napkins together.

DIY Wedding

In preparation for my own wedding,we came up with a budget. Frugal and diy are two of my fave adjectives. I realized this is where I wanted to start crafting – wedding bouquet, centerpieces, music, favors, invitations...I could do this every day! That said I'm not an expert and like to experiment and I challenge myself to be as frugal as possible. Ofcourse that is easier said than done when you're planning a wedding.. My friend's wedding was ah-mazing! See for yourself

 

Diaper cake and wish tree

One tier diaper cake

I've always wanted to make my own diaper cakes,

but was reluctant due to the cost of creating one.

I decided to make a small

cake for a centerpiece. After all it's a waste

to make a three tier-diaper cake. Sure it's pretty, but

it's not practical because it gets thrown out after the party.

For the small diaper cake, I used

6 -10 diapers and half of a paper towel roll, and  topped off with an inexpensive dollar store puppet

Wish Tree

1. to get started on your wish tree, use a branch off an old tree

2. Add some silk or paper flowers and hot glue in place

3. Let guests hang their own wish or advice on the tree using a ribbon