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03/28/2009
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Wedding Reception
Damask Take Out Boxes
I knew I wanted to do take-out boxes for out candy buffet, but I didn't like the plain, white look. Problem solved! I found damask packing tape at organize.com for about 6 bucks a roll, and used it on my 1/2 pint boxes. The process can be a little time consuming, because you have to go back a cut a slit for the tab to slide through, or else the boxes won't close after your guests fill them.
I'm contemplating putting a little monogram on one side of each box, but I kind of like them the way they are. 20 down, only 130 to go! |
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03/28/2009
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DIY Wedding
Damask Stamps
I had been looking for some good quality damask stamps for quite some time for DIY Projects, but I was having a really hard time. I found these really cool ones at Michaels and thought I would share.
They are by Inkadinkado, called Bold Damasks. It comes with four different damask patterns in various sizes. The really cool part is applying them. They come on a clear backing sheet. When I bought them, I also bought a clear stamping block. You peel the stamp off the backing sheet and position it where you want it on the stamping block. Voila, it sticks and you have a stamp! When you're done using it, it peels off, washes with water, and goes right back on the backing sheet. I'm obsessed! I've never been much of a "stamper", but I think I might try more now because of these awesome stamps! You can see one of the patterns in my Card Box post, the other is being currently used for my cake table letters. |
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03/28/2009
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DIY Wedding
DIY Damask Card Box
This was super simple and super CHEAP to make. Here's some basic instructions:
*You need two boxes, one smaller then the other. I got mine at Hobby Lobby awhile ago, I think they may still have them). *I hot glued ribbon around the bottom edge of each box. *First, cut out the bottom of the smallest box. These boxes were a lot thicker then I was expecting, so this took awhile. *Position the small box on top of the lid of the large box, trace, and cut a circle SLIGHTLY smaller then the hole in the small box. I did this to make it easier to secure the small box to the large box. *Hot glue the small box to the large box lid. *I cut a wide slit at the top of the small box for the cards. I have seen some people cut their slits on the front side of the box as well. I also covered the edges of the slit in lavender ribbon, I think it makes it look cleaner. *I left the lid to the large box unglued, so I can easily open the box to get the cards out. Some people forget this step :) *I added rhinestones around each of the lavender ribbon for a little bling :) For the letters: *I bought the wooden letters at Michaels. They are actually two different "fonts", and the B is larger. *Give them a few coats of acrylic paint. Let each coat FULLY dry. *To get the damask pattern on the letters, I bought a stamp kid by Inkadinkadoo at Michaels. I'm going to make a seperate post about these later, they are SO cool. *I stamped the image in white. There you have it! |
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03/23/2009
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DIY Wedding
My Aisle Runner!
I still can't believe I actually completed this. I was TERRIFIED of DIYing an aisle runner because I am NOT a painter. In the slightest. I bit the bullet this weekend and decided to try it, and I think it came out GREAT!
Here's some basic instructions (taken from Heather's Road to the Aisle Blog: http://roadtotheaisle.blogspot.com) 1.) I made a monogram and saved it as a PDF. 2.) I took the PDF file to Kinkos, and had them blow it up to 3' by 3'. 3.) Bought the aisle runner from Hobby Lobby (I don't know if you can tell, but it's actually DAMASK! I don't know how I lucked out on that one) 4.) I taped the blown up picture to my kitchen table, then secured the runner over the picture. 5.) Trace lightly, in pencil on the runner. I did this a few times to make sure I could really see the trace. 6.) Remove the aisle runner and picture. Lay down WAX PAPER or GARBAGE bags. If you skip this step, the runner will stick to the table and most likely rip when you are done painting! 7.) Paint away! I did the light purple first, then painted over with the black. 8.) Make sure you let each coat FULLY dry (I waited three hours) before painting again. 9.)GO SLOW. Mistakes are pretty much impossible to correct. I love it so much, I can't wait to see it on the aisle! |
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03/22/2009
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Wedding Decoration
Damask Votive Wraps
I wanted to add a little "something extra" to our centerpieces, so I decided to add a few votives to each table. I came up with the idea for vellum wraps from a friend, and decided to try them on my own.
I made a template with a damask-like pattern that would run the length and width of the votive holder. I found vellum sheets at Hobby Lobby, and had the template printed on the vellum at Kinkos. Super cheap, since I provided the paper. For the actual votive holders, I purchased them at Michaels. It took me awhile to find holders, because for the wraps to work, the holder has to be completely straight up and down. Most holders tend to taper towards the bottom, and the wraps will not go around properly. This is the end result! |
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03/22/2009
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Damask Wrap-Around Labels
I knew when I bought the kits from Michaels that I did NOT want to use the plain white labels they came with. I sought out to find a good replacement label. With a little help from my friend Stephanie, I came up with the final produt: Damask wrap-around labels.
These were SUPER easy to make. Stephanie made me a Powerpoint Document template with five labels to a page. I changed the color to fit my lavender accents theme, copied 22 slides, entered all my addresses, and VIOLA! Done. I had them printed at Kinkos on full page label sheets, and then cut them with a paper cutter. So simple, and in my opinion, very classy. They wrap around to the back, where our address is. |
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03/22/2009
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Wedding Invitation
My Damask Invitations!
I found these invites at Michaels and knew they would be perfect. Now that they are completed and mailed, I thought I would share a few words of wisdom with you:
1.) TAKE THEM TO KINKOS. I've talked to many other brides who have used these kits, and like me, they had HORRIBLE problems printing them at home. We fought for HOURS with margins and page sizes, until we finally gave up and took them to Kinkos. Best decision we ever made! It cost me about 10 dollars to print all 150 invites and reception/direction cards. 2.) Use an outer envelope. My mom suggested we get outer envelopes, because although the seals are cute, they tend to "un-stick" easily and she was afraid cards would get lost in the mail. We ended up buying black linen outer envelopes, and they work great! |
axocutie143
| 4 | years since wedding |
Kristin
Dan
May 16, 2009
Columbia,
Missouri,
United States
Purple
Black and white damask with lavender accents, I'm a DIY bride planning a platinum wedding on a not-so-platinum budget! :)
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