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November 9, 2009
Bride's Gown Made From Silk Drapes
I'm left speechless by this gorgeous wedding gown that Andreae of With the Crickets made from a set of ivory silk drapes, so I'll just direct you to her blog post on Wardrobe Refashion where you can learn about the dress and accessories she made for her wedding day.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Nov 9, 2009 06:00 AM
Refashion, Weddings |
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October 6, 2009
Hand Embroidered Wedding Dress Circa 1914
Mary of Needle 'N Thread shares pictures of this stunning hand embroidered wedding gown from 1914 that belonged to a friend's great-grandmother.
Made from a gorgeous silk Crepe de Chine, the dress and "court train" are completely hand embroidered in silk perle with a pattern of chrysanthemums, ribbons, and shamrocks. The shoulders and sleeves of the dress are made of embroidered tulle, and the waste is accented with a rhinestone and bead bow.
The detail is simply amazing, and the condition of the embroidery is highly impressive. One of my favorite details is this cluster of French knots in the middle of a perfectly satin stitched flower. They are breathtaking, and look as though they could have been stitched just yesterday. The dress is a true treasure.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Oct 6, 2009 03:00 PM
Hand Embroidery, Weddings |
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September 17, 2009
Custom Wedding Corsages
Littlemithi of planetMithi shares these charming custom corsages she made for her wedding.
Rather than make boutonnieres, which just didn't appeal to me, I handmade little photo corsage/ribbon/brooch/award things for all the wedding party and immediate family.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Sep 17, 2009 08:00 AM
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September 2, 2009
Yarn & Quilled Paper Place Card
Yarn & Quilled Paper Place Card
By Ann Martin
Here's a place card design that's quick and easy enough to make a large quantity in a short amount of time, assembly-line style. They would look pretty at a bridal shower luncheon or could even grace your Thanksgiving table.
The flowers were made with colorful 2-ply yarn I'd been saving in my sewing box for ages, leftover from a crewelwork pillow kit. I love it when I finally find a use for extra bits that were just too nice to throw away.
A few strips of quilling paper were rolled and folded to make the flower centers and leaves. If you don't have quilling paper, you can easily cut your own strips with a paper trimmer. Just use any paper that's similar in weight to standard computer paper. If you need to join two strips to make a longer one, tear the strip ends before applying a small amount of glue to each, overlapping the ends slightly. The torn edges will blend better than straight cuts and the join spot will barely be noticeable.
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 2, 2009 01:00 PM
Cozy Up to Yarn, Paper Crafts, Parties, Weddings |
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August 29, 2009
DIY Vintage Book Table Numbers
Here's a super easy way to make table numbers for a wedding with this DIY vintage book table numbers project by Bird and Banner on Once Wed.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 29, 2009 06:00 PM
Vintage, Weddings |
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August 17, 2009
Wedding Dress Woven From Bride's Own Flock
Shepherdess, Louise Fairburn, of Rsiby, England, was recently married wearing a stunning wedding gown that was made from wool from her own flock. The dress took a spinner and a dressmaker 67 hours to create, and was made from a rare Lincoln Longwool. More pictures and the full story are here.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Aug 17, 2009 08:00 AM
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August 13, 2009
Pac Man Groom's Cake
I love that grooms' cakes can be a way to interject a little fun into wedding receptions, especially when they perfectly capture a groom's personality. This Pac Mac groom's cake from The Domestic Scientist is a perfect example. Complete with a keepsake Sculpey topper, it was a huge hit with the groom. Read more about how and why it was made over on The Domestic Scientist blog.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Aug 13, 2009 03:00 PM
Food, Weddings |
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Embroidered Hankies as Bridesmaid Gifts
Katie D, our wonderful friend and sales rep here at Craftzine, is getting married really, really soon (in less than 10 days!) to an equally wonderful guy. We asked her to bring in samples of the handkerchiefs she's embroidering for the bridal party, and we thought we'd give you, our lovely readers, a sneak peek. Katie's an avid equestrian, so she's embroidering a lucky horseshoe and the recipient's initials onto one corner of almost a dozen hankies. Such a sweet gift!
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Posted by Shawn Connally |
Aug 13, 2009 12:00 PM
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August 10, 2009
Cross-stitch Printables & Stitched Typefaces
These cross-stitch printables are available from Wedding Style Guide but you could use it for any kind of party or crafty event in my book! The templates are for an invitation, monogram letter, drawstring bag pattern, cross-stitch booklet, and booklet cover. [ via iDiY ]
I'm always on the lookout for new fonts and love these stitched typefaces in a roundup compiled by iDiY.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 10, 2009 08:00 AM
Design, Paper Crafts, Parties, Weddings |
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August 6, 2009
Sam's Custom Wedding Ring
MAKE magazine photo editor Sam Murphy is tying the knot this September (congrats Sam!) and she had her wedding ring custom-made based on her mother's vintage 1901 ring. She worked with the talented Amanda Knox of RedStart Design, designers of fine custom jewelry. The process and the end result are fascinating. Here is Sam's mom's original ring:
Sam wanted a slightly different variation retaining the classic etching but using red sapphires instead of diamonds. Amanda first made a sketch and then a CAD drawing:
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The finished ring was then sent to fifth-generation Armenian metalsmith and engraver Hratch Nargizian, who hand-engraved the designs onto the ring. Here's another look at the gorgeous final handmade creation:
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Aug 6, 2009 11:00 AM
Jewelry, Weddings |
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July 22, 2009
Spiral Dot Printable Box
Shala at Don't Eat the Paste has a spiral dot printable box available for download in a variety of colors, perfect for party or wedding favors!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 22, 2009 08:00 AM
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July 21, 2009
April Showers Flowers Pattern
Robyn of Petal to the Metal who was featured here on CRAFT during our DIY Wedding month, has her April Showers Flowers pattern ($5) available for sale in her Etsy shop and her Ravelry shop. It's perfect for those who have the time and desire to make their own handmade flowers for weddings, parties, and decor! The pattern walks you through not just making the buds, but attaching the flowers to the stems as well.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 21, 2009 08:00 AM
Bazaar, Parties, Patterns, Weddings |
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July 17, 2009
No-Sew Fabric Banner
Brittni of paper n stitch made this no-sew fabric banner for wedding ceremony but it would make such great decor for an outdoor party or celebration.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 17, 2009 08:00 AM
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July 16, 2009
How-To: Make Miniature Figurines
Haylie Bird Waring visits Once Wed and shows you how to make these sweet looking miniature figurines that are great for cupcake toppers, bridesmaids gifts, or special favors for a small party. You can see close up shots here where the details are just so, so lovely.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 16, 2009 08:00 AM
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July 7, 2009
Log Cake Stand
Here's an easy and rustic cake stand on Etsy's How Tuesday this week. Aparently you can get cross-cut wood plaques at the craft store, or from your local fallen tree and circular saw.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jul 7, 2009 04:00 PM
Home Decor, Weddings |
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July 1, 2009
Hydra Heart Custom Bridal Flats
Molly of HydraHeart has the most adorable custom Bridal Flats available in her Etsy store. All the shoes in her shop are handmade, vegan, and organic. These flats are just the tip of the cute iceberg. Check out her Equinox Flats and Redefined Mary Janes, too. And yes, you can even get the bridal flats made in white.
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Jul 1, 2009 11:00 AM
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June 30, 2009
How-To: Make Your Own Wedding Emblem
How-To: Make Your Own Wedding Emblem
By Liz Grotyohann
Making yourself an emblem for your wedding is a great and simple way to weave a personalized theme through your wedding elements and get a very "pulled together" look for very little money. You can use your mark on your invitations, place cards, programs, favors, and thank you cards to add a personal and memorable touch.
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 30, 2009 05:00 PM
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DIY Section on Martha Stewart Weddings
Martha Stewart Weddings site has a new DIY Wedding section filled with templates, clip art, decorations, and more to help you plan your big day. [ via The Bride's Guide ]
Associate Editor, Jennifer Miranda writes:
Whether you're a seasoned crafter or novice, think of it as your go-to place for all things do-it-yourself, filled with hundreds of inspiring ideas from our 15-year history to get your creative juices flowing, complete with helpful how-to's for your wedding day and beyond.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 30, 2009 12:00 PM
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How-To: Chic T-Shirt Wedding Dress
Threadbanger has taken on the $10 wedding dress challenge with a modern strapless number constructed from 2XL white t-shirts. It looks so comfortable! Make it in a different color for a cute summer party dress.
If you love the concept but would rather have straps, try our t-shirt wedding dress by Donna and Lauren Kroiz.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 30, 2009 09:00 AM
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June 29, 2009
Wrap-around Mailing Labels
Spruce up your snail mail with these free wrap-around envelope mailing labels (dot pattern or multi-color pattern) by Melissa of A Very Chocolate Wedding. [ via iDiY ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 29, 2009 05:00 PM
Paper Crafts, Printing, Weddings |
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