Wedding DIY: Vintage Escort Cards

Right now I'm relaxing on a beach somewhere in Maui! Jay and I just got married last Saturday and I scheduled some wedding related posts for you this week in honor of our special day :) I hope you enjoy! 

We wanted to do something a little different for our escort cards at the wedding. We got married on an organic farm and we we're really playing up the vintage vibe. The farm also has honey bees (on another property nearby) and they jar and sell their honey. We bought a bunch of jars in four flavors (raw, cocoa, mint and cinnamon) and I wanted to incorporate the escort cards to tie it all together. 

I used some thick brown card stock, a large tag punch, mint bakers twine and the honey jars to create the final look. I used Adobe PhotoShop to create the tags using two different fonts. I made the last names larger so that our guests could easily find their jar.  After I was happy with the font and size, I printed them on the card stock in a darker brown ink color. I then cut the card stock in to smaller pieces so I could use the punch to get the exact shape I wanted. After they were punched out I measured some bakers twine and tied it around the jars. So simple! It didn't take long at all. 

After they were all put together I put the jars in vintage cocoa-cola crates that I found at an antique shop. I think these look great with our vintage theme and I am really happy how they came together! 

Future brides: will you do something unique for your escort cards? What other DIY ideas do you have?

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Wedding DIY Craft Ideas

It's no secret that I love crafting. Adrianne and I even have designated crafting dates every so often to try out new ideas we have or projects we've admired on Pinterest. I'm planning on doing all of the crafting decore for my wedding myself (yikes - that's why I'm starting now!!) and you better believe I'll be stealing Adrianne to help me.

Some craft ideas that I can't wait to do for the the wedding:



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1. DIY floral headband for our adorable niece Addie who is also our flower girl.

2. Heart garland for decoration around the tent and barn - swoon.

3. Burlap flag bunting (I plan on doing a lot of this) for the sweets table, gift table and general decoration/

4. Tissue and fabric pom poms.

5. Wooden signs for directions.

6. Chalkboard table numbers.

I already spent a ton of time in Hobby Lobby the other day dreaming up things I can do. I need to make sure I don't take on too much and only do projects I really love. I'll be sharing all of my progress on the blog so be sure to check back!

So what do you think? Have you seen other DIY wedding crafts that I should consider trying?

Easy Craft For The Home

Looking for a simple craft you can do in a short amount of time that will pretty up the walls in your home? 

I had two empty shelves on a wall in my bedroom, and I was looking for something to put on the top shelf. This craft was easy to do, and I really like the way it turned out.

What you’ll need:

• Canvas(es) – your choice of size
• Masking or painter’s tape
• Paint(s) – in any color(s) you want
• Cup or paint holder
• Paintbrush(es)
• Newspaper or scrap paper

This craft is simple to pull off, and there are a few different ways you can do it. It’s all up to the look you want.

I chose to place two canvases side-by-side and create an abstract pattern using blue painter’s tape. I aligned the canvases so the pattern could continue across both without interruption. Once I finished placing the tape, I pressed down on the tape to make sure there were no areas where the tape was lifted. I then painted two coats in two different colors over each of the canvases. One tip: paint along the tape, never paint toward the sides of the tape or you risk the paint bleeding under it. Then, just remove the tape and set the canvases out to dry on some newspaper.

This is a really versatile craft. Here are a few other ideas:

• Do vertical or horizontal stripes – something more symmetric. Or, paint the canvas one color, tape, then paint another color so you get a piece that incorporates two of your favorite colors.
• The craft will make a different impression on your home depending on the paint colors and size of canvas you select. Choose a large canvas and bright colors to create a statement piece for your living room, or choose several small canvases and soft colors to create a serene series for your bathroom.
• Use the tape to write your child’s name and help them finger paint to create one-of-a-kind wall art for their bedroom or play room. Let your child be in charge of choosing the colors.
• If you’ve got the skills, use the tape to create a more intricate design or scene.

Happy crafting!

Simple Craft For the Home

I have to admit that growing up I was never very artsy. My brother was blessed with all the artistic talents and I was the kid churning out art projects only a mother could love. I always felt like because I didn’t have the ability to draw or paint, that I wasn’t very creative. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that creativity isn’t just about art. I’ve found my creativity lies more in writing and crafting.

As part of this blog, Amanda and I are planning to share some craft ideas that we’ve worked on together and separately. 

Here is a sign I made for my laundry room:

As you can see, I've failed to actually hang the sign.

How cute is this? All I did was purchase some wooden letters, paint and a canvas from Hobby Lobby. I painted the canvas and letters white, and then hot glued the letters to the canvas. Including drying time, it took less than an hour and a half. It’s a super simple craft that can be done for a variety of rooms in the house like the kitchen or bathroom. You could even put your child’s name on a canvas and hang it in their bedroom. Choose the colors to match your dècor. I went with all white because when I think laundry, I think clean and crisp.

Share your ideas with us! What are some fun and simple crafts you’ve done to spruce up your home?