DIY beauty

I am in love with this wreath, I have had this image book marked for ages and I just discovered where it came from AND how to make it! I think I really want to give this craft a go. You can see full directions on the blog Pickles and you can actually buy all the felt balls from Ornamentea. I think it is so pretty that it has potential for staying up well past December!

Pinup Wreath

Martha came up with this idea in 2002 and I think it is fabulous. I know the blogs are buzzing that Christmas cards are a thing of the past. But, I think not. Just because family pictures are uploaded on Facebook right away does not mean there is no need to send out cards any more. Even Real Simple Magazine broached the subject. I, however don't really care. I love sending cards, I love reaching out to old friends who I don't keep in good enough tough with and I love getting cards in the mail and I love displaying them. I am totally going to rig up this idea that MS came up with. Click here for some simple directions.

T&T DIY Advent Calendar

Kathleen from Twig &Thistle just created the most darling advent calendar! You can download the template and see full instructions here. Each tin can be filled with a little treat and your fridge or any other magnetic surface can be now decorated for the holiday. Thanks T&T for this wonderful craft. You really do always come up with the best at home projects.

musical chairs

My parents have a chair kind of like this sitting in their garage waiting for one of use kids to take. I think painting it a super rad color like one from above would give it new life and a new reason for me to love it!! I call it brother and sister!!!

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DIY beauty

Rachel, over at Austin Wedding Blog has come up with  25 amazing budget friendly wedding projects. I am just in love with this necklace that I might one day over the rainbow try to craft up for my self. I am in desperate need of a statement necklace and this might just be the ticker. Rachel always finds the best things. Clink here for step by step directions.

pop up

How would you feel about a pop up alter? Maybe? Humm? I don't know. Instruction can be found here and you can buy the leaf garland here. It might look good when used with lantern decor.

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Place Cards

Do you have an event coming up that requires assigned seating? Well why not download this free template from Martha Stewart and print and write in the names in your self. I bet you could even figure out how to have the computer print out the names. Let me tell you, you can spend a fortune on name cards! A fortune. And these are so pretty.

Free Template and Direction Link

These monogram letter templates by Martha Stewart are also perfect for that added extra detail to your event. You can print these out on any color paper and then use a 3" circle punch to cut them out. Such a cute way to sparkle up a wedding favor.

Free Template and Directions Link