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Sunday, August 4, 2013

Affordable Candy Table

I know it has been a while...but I just had to post a recent Candy Table that I decorated for my sister's wedding. I thought I would show how a Candy/Dessert Table can be accomplished on a cheap budget. Here are some tips on achieving an affordable candy table.

* Use items that already come in the color of your wedding. For example, if using white consider buying powdered doughnuts, tasty cakes, wafers, candy wrapped in white, and/or buy white chocolate to cover pretzels, make truffles, make chocolate covered strawberries, etc.

* If using silver, consider buying chocolates and wrapping them in aluminum foil. Or buy candy already wrapped in silver, like Andes mints, Hershey Kisses, 3 Musketeers, York peppermint patties, etc.

* If using brown, consider making most of the table using milk chocolates, like whoppers, chocolate covered pretzels, etc. Unwrapped some chocolates and display them on the table and perhaps wrapped them in nice cardstock paper,  to reduce cost. Use decorative paper that reflect the colors of your wedding to add more color to the table. Customize more of the table by using paper and other items, as personalizing the candy will increase your budget.

* Check the Dollar store.  Recently I've seen colored coordinated wafer straws...awesome at just a $1.
As pictured below, the blue and white wafer straws were from the Dollar store.

* Check farmer's markets, Big Lots, Ollie's, Dollar tree, Party City and other stores for colored candy before you go overboard ordering online.

* As pictured below, cover sturdy boxes to add dimension and character to you candy table. Or recycle your glass jars and decorate them to store some candy.

Candy Table Colors: Silver, blue, and white Candy Table








 
 
Let me know what you think.

Friday, July 27, 2012

DIY No Sew Pillow

I'm excited to share this post with you because it's my  First DIY tutorial...that I actually made. Yay. I'm in the process of coming up with a design for our bedroom and I wanted to make some pillows. So I received some nice sturdy pillows from my neighbor who was cleaning out her attic and I decided to dress them up. I didn't want to go through the hassle of sewing not to mention I don't have a sewing machine:)  So I came up with this quick, easy and affordable DIY No Sew pillow!
I know you might be thinking what does this have to do with wedding planning? I figured if you are going to have your ring bearer holding a pillow, why not have a fancy and cheap one? The best part is that you can  reuse it in your bedroom after the wedding.



Materials Needed:

1. Fabric: I used a curtain I got on sale at Target for less than $2.00.
2. Fabric for flowers: I trimmed out the excess from another project I had going on.
3. Pillow: Free
4. Safety Pins:
5. Rubberband: I used a hair tie
6. Hot glue gun
7. Scissors

Total for the No Sew Pillow Project: under $2.00
 I already had the other materials not to mention the free pillow!





1. Get all your material..sorry I didn't take a picture of all the material but the list is above.

2. Cut the fabric with enough length to cover the pillow half way, length wise. Width wise cut about an extra inch or two. ( Sorry for the vague measurements, it would depend on the size of your pillow)



3. Cover half the pillow length wise.



4. Cover the other half length wise.


5. Fold one corner across the pillow diagonally.


6. Pinch the fabric one fold at a time.

7. This is what it should look like when are done with one side.





8. Tie all the folds together, leaving extra space for the other side.




9. Create the same folds on the other side and tie together. 


10. This is what it should look like...you're almost done!



11. With the material for the flowers, cut the fabric into strips. Create your center by twisting the fabric and continuing to twist the fabric as you go. Twist and Turn.
Note: For a bigger flower twist loosely.
          For a smaller flower twist tightly.



11. This is what it should look like.



12. Once you have your flowers you can start pinning them onto the fabric. Pin from underneath so the pin is not exposed.




13. One down, two more to go...you are done!



Looks complicated but its super easy. Give it a try and let me know how it turned out.


So what do you think of my First DIY tutorial?

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Awesome D.I.Y tools

Two new discoveries I made this week. Don't know which one to mention first because they are both so awesome. Okay, first is this awesome website that provides vintage graphics and crafts.  You can print these images for your wedding essentials or transfer them onto totes, towels, pillows, etc. and give them as gifts. Head on over to Graphics Fairy, and check them out.










Through this site I also found my next inspiration. Apparently, Sherwin Williams has a new tool called letschipit , where you can upload an image and they will match it with paint chips. Light bulb went on, and I thought this tool would be so helpful to all the brides stuck on choosing a color palette for their wedding. Its so easy and amazing! Simply go to letschipit. Choose to upload an image or enter image url. Once you have an image this tool will give you a couple color options. I think this tool did an awesome job with this beautiful peonies bouquet.  What do you think?



 

Saturday, June 9, 2012

DIY Wedding Cake Techniques

In my continous quest to helping brides to save money, I decided to find easy yet classy looking frosting techniques for those who have opted to make their own cake or considering it. These techniques look so simple even a bridezilla can do it:) Kidding about the bridezilla part:) After getting quotes from many caterers or bakers, you will find that making your own cake would be cheaper. This would be a big savings in your budget. To save on your wedding cake and save yourself a headache, have a couple practice rounds with someone who you would trust to make your cake. I know this is nerve recking but with the techniques I have found, you won't need Ace of Cakes to make your cake...even though that would be nice:) Let me know what's your favorite technique.



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                              Source: strawberry-chic.blogspot.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

This is truly adorable and functional not just for a wedding but also a bridal shower, baby shower, or even Mother's Day. If you love this rose technique check out Strawberry-Chic, for the complete tutorial.
                                         Source: sockerrus.se via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

Can you guess what is needed to create the technique on the cake above?....A spoon. I couldn't believe it. How clever is this?



                                                  Source: sweetapolita.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest


As mention on Sweetapolita, there is a Youtube tutorial that shows you how to frost a cake using the ruffled technique. This looks so cool.



                           Source: baking911.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest
 
Wow...does this not look fake? Well, it isn't. This cake is perfect using an upside down technique. Make sure you have a couple practice rounds before making your final product. I'm still amazed at the perfection..good thing i'm not showing you the tutorial...I would mess this up for sure.

Visit baking911 to see their tutorial on this technique.













    
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              I found a homemade vanilla frosting. According to the reviews its really good...aka the best. 
                    

                                       Feel free to comment on other techniques you've used or seen.


                                        In need of Baking Supplies Check out Amazon's selection.


Thursday, June 7, 2012

DIY Vintage Gothic Wedding Theme

Sorry, its been a while. Today I was inspired to post this Vintage Gothic Wedding Theme. First, I wanted to post this because I couldn't believe that a gothic wedding theme could look so classy. Second, because I was amazed at how this theme came together with lots of DIY projects. If you look closely at the details of this theme, you will find that pages from some books,  as well as some lace and ribbons, gave this theme a vintage look.

Once again, Hostess with the Mostess, has inspired me with their awesome themes. Can't have enough. So for those on a budget who think classy and elegant only fits a wealthy person's pocket...think again. With just a couple of ripped pages from an old book and some inexpensive lace, your wedding can be just as expensive looking. Remember get the look you want on a budget you can afford.

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Amazing how a couple of book pages make a simple white cake look so classy. Great way to save money.

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                                         Source: blog.hwtm.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest 

Who isn't loving this Vintage Gothic inspired candy table? ...I'm lov'in it...What are your thoughts on this table?


                                        Source: blog.hwtm.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

I love the little details, like wrapping chocolate bars with old book pages and topping them off with a little button. So clever.



What are your thoughts on this theme?

If you like this theme, click here to check out the rest of this theme's photos.



Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Cinco de Mayo Wedding Theme

Cinco de Mayo is a couple days away and I thought I would share a festive wedding theme. Ever considered a Cinco de Mayo Wedding Theme? If you are like me and saw nothing but bright colors, sombreros, panchos, etc, at the sound of this theme, think again. I definitely was thinking this way and while there is nothing wrong with that, I wanted to seek something that would say Cinco de Mayo theme in a classy way with lighter colors. I would like to call this a desert mirage in pastels...maybe too dramatic.


The Inspiration


cinco de mayo wedding inspiration board
                           
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These festive yet classy invites and save the dates are sold through Etsy.com. Love the color combination and all the details.


                                             Source: Uploaded by user via Eventlookforless on Pinterest

This is a customized guest sign in box sold through Etsy.com. Cool way to add a personalized touch.


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Love these centerpieces. Not sure if they used dried pinto beans to fill the bottom of these vases but if they did that is cleaver. If they didn't then I'm clever for thinking about this...just kidding. Gives it an illusion of being in the desert.




                                         Source: babydeco.blogspot.com via Eventlookforless on Pinterest


DIY Mexican Banners or the proper name for them Papel Picado (Perforated Paper).  These are pretty neat. I made simple ones for a sister's get together and hung them from one corner to the next in the kitchen.  If you prefer a classier version use square doilies or wide laced fabric like the one demonstrated after the color palette picture. Feel free to comment.


                             If you are not feeling crafty check out some selections through Amazon.


                                                              White Mexican Wedding Banner $17.50


                                                                       64 Beautiful Succulents $68.00

These will make great favors for your guests. Another option would be to grow them yourself. I've never experimented with these so I would do some research first before trying to grow them. They look so pretty.  Buy Succulent seeds.


                                                   Stay tune for more inspirations on this theme.
                                                

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Hunger Games Wedding Theme: DIY Arrows

This is just a quick repost of fun ways to incorporate arrows in your Hunger Games Wedding Theme...I accidentally erased the original and could not retrieve it. Hope you guys enjoy:) Don't forget to check out my other posts on Hunger Games Wedding Theme: Hunger Games Wedding Themes and Hunger Games Hairstyles.




































                             
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