Some of my DIY projects (and other stuff as well)...

[emives]

I just wanted to post what I have done so far as I am super proud of myself for accomplishing what I have. I never thought I would want to do this much DIY stuff but it's so much cheaper for us and I got what I really wanted.

 

The invitations:

 

The flowers:

(My bouquet, followed by the BMs)

 

Locket for my bouquet (will put a picture of my dad in it). Bought it on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoPkO?ref=ss_profile):

 

Makeup Brush Roll (for my cousin who is doing my makeup) and little wristlets for the BMs (I'm gonna put their gift in the them):

 

BMs gift (each necklace is personalized with their initial). Also bought on Etsy (Made By Sam):

 

And the handkerchief for my mom (GosiaDesigns):

 

I have a couple other things done as well (my ring is purchased and I made the guestbook as well) but I didn't take pictures of those. This is pic heavy enough as it is!

 

Again, just wanted to share - I'm so excited!

[charitydawn]

awww fantastic job! Love the hankerchief

[ellie0717]

Did you make the makeup brush roll????  I love all your details so much!  They are going to love all the handmade goodness?  If you did make the make-up roll yourself would you mind sharing the pattern/ instructions??  Good Job!

[emives]

 

 

Originally Posted by ellie0717 

 

Did you make the makeup brush roll????  I love all your details so much!  They are going to love all the handmade goodness?  If you did make the make-up roll yourself would you mind sharing the pattern/ instructions??  Good Job!

 

Thanks! Yup, I make the makeup brush roll. Wasn't really too difficult (I'm just a beginner sewer). Here's the link to the pattern I used: Roll-up Makeup Brush Case

The only difference (I think) is that I purchased a thin vinyl for the plastic backing (so that the residual makeup from the brushes wouldn't dirty the fabric). If I make another one, I'll use a thicker vinyl. This one was a bit flimsy - but it did the job!

[anudrm]

Are your flowers silk? They look very realistic in the picture and I am so on the fence about making my own silk ones or just paying the extra for real ones at the resort (that I can't keep )

[LindsayR]

Your flowers look great!

[capecodder]

Thanks for sharing all the great items you made!!

 

For the invites, is the starfish cutout a punch?  Do you mind sharing where you got it?  I have been looking for one and no luck yet.

[emives]

Originally Posted by anudrm 

 

Are your flowers silk? They look very realistic in the picture and I am so on the fence about making my own silk ones or just paying the extra for real ones at the resort (that I can't keep )

 

All of the flowers are from Michaels. They were on sale this week - all stems 50% off! I had to take advantage. My wedding package comes with a bouquet (roses) but I'm going to use it for my toss bouquet instead.

 

Originally Posted by capecodder 

 

Thanks for sharing all the great items you made!!

 

For the invites, is the starfish cutout a punch?  Do you mind sharing where you got it?  I have been looking for one and no luck yet.

 

Yup. It's from Martha Stewart. I couldn't find it anywhere in any store and I had my heart set on it. I think it might be discontinued. I finally found it on eBay. If you can wait until January, I might be able to sell it to you if you like.

 

[anudrm]

Your flowers look really good.  I am so afraid of them looking funny in my pics, yet now I'm ready, I'm ready (in my spongebob voice)

[nolacruiser6]

Thanks for sharing!