DIY picture collage

To get started on a picture collage, purchase an 8x8 scrapbook refill pages. 

These sheet protectors should include white insert paper. Place your pictures as you wish and adhere onto the paper. Use as many as 3-6 sheets and place into the sheet protectors. Then simply position the sheet protectors together vertically and use double stick tape or use dot adhesives. You can find the same thing selling for $20 on some sites. Enjoy!

Floating lanterns

I love Chinese lanterns because they look so festive.  Every Memorial Day many people gather in Hawaii to set off these floating lanterns as a way to remember their loved ones. I can imagine this would be great in any event and will create a lasting memory. There is a diy, but it might be cheaper just to buy them online or China town.

Kissing ball

If you don't have flowers in your budget, then diy paper wishing balls are great alternatives. Aren't these pomanders elegant? To make them, all you need is a flower punch, scrapbook paper,  styrofoam balls and some pearl tipped corsage pins.  Check out the DIY pomander tutorial over at Pizzazerie.

Chinese fortune

I love fortune cookies because they tell me how wise and lucky I am. It's a little compliment in an edible package, what more could one ask for? They would look great sprinkled on the sweetheart table. Want to make them for your wedding? All you need are scrapbook paper, or old book pages, glue stick, scissors, and some clips.  Check out the tutorial over at Print over matter.

Cupcake wrappers

 I found these great cupcake wrappers from a bee with Wedding bees costing $1.  She used a cupcake template from skiptomylou.

 

I tried it and it was time consuming, but worth it!

Embossing

I love the look of embossed stationary. Embossing folders create textured impressions on your stationary or envelopes for that extra wow factor. Sizzix or cuttlebug makes some folders for their machine, but you can easily use without, instead using a rolling pin. You can find Embossing Folders here. The ones I saw reminded me of the Lotus, the Chinese flower. I found them at amazon for very cheap here. I also made some other impressions using Sizzix texture boutique that I purchased for under twenty dollars with coupon.

monogram label

Have you seen those fabulous monogram labels at weddings?
They look great with personalization. But even if you don't have a  cricut or die-cut machine there is an easier way. If you've been to Micheals or other craft stores, you will find they sell the single monogram letter stickers. All you'll need is your choice of cardstock paper and your letter monogram. To get started, place the monogram on your select cardstock, cut into squares or use a circle punch, and lastly add your ribbon. Simple and easy. You can also add craft rhinestones to make them stand out.