What you need:

1. floral wire
2. flowers
3. different kinds of leaves
4. scissors
5. plywood
6. chalkboard paint
7. transfer paper
8. chalkboard pen
9. scotch tape

Cut and arrange the leaves as a garland and secure them using floral wire. Make sure to layer the leaves to fill up the gaps.

Cut the ends of the flowers and put them on the garland using floral wire.

Cut the plywood into 2”x3” and paint it with chalkboard paint. Let dry.

Cover the board with transfer paper, secure it with scotch tape.

Print the template of your desired writing and put it on top of the transfer paper. Using a pen, trace your template on the board.

Using chalkboard pen, put the finishing touches on your writings. Then, secure the garland on top of the board.

And you are done! A rustic chalkboard sign to welcome your beloved guests.

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What you need:

1. coffee filters
2. fishing line
3. metal washers
4. rit dye
5. bucket
6. wood board
7. staple gun
8. hot glue
9. stir stick

Fold the coffee filters three times. Fold as many coffee filters as much as possible.

Put some hot water on a container and pour the rit dye. Stir until dissolved.

Grab about 20-30 folded coffee filters dip into the dye. If you want to achieve a lighter color, add more hot water on the dissolved dye and dip your coffee filters.

Get a wood or beam and secure the end of the fishing line. Measure about 6 feet fishing line and cut it. Secure the dyed coffee filters on the fishing line using the stapler. Put as many coffee filters as possible giving them enough space among them.

Cut more fishing lines and staple more dyed coffee filters. Once you have the desired number of lines of the coffee filters. Put them horizontally on the wall using scotch tape.

Starting at the top, take each coffee filter apart, fluff it up and give it a crinkle to achieve that beautiful wedding backdrop. Keep doing it all the way down. If you plan to have your wedding outdoors, use weights so this backdrop won’t be blown away.

Done! Guests will surely take photos again and again using this stunning and inexpensive backdrop.

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What you need:

1. hula hoop
2. twine
3. plastic plants
4. plant ties
5. spray paint
6. foam board
7. grass mats
8. fairy lights
9. fishing line

Grab the hula hoop and wrap it with twine.

Decorate the hula hoop with plastic plants, you may also use real plants. You can put it around the hula hoop or just cover half of it. Secure the plants with plant ties.

Here are some ideas you can have on the hula hoop. One is to use foam board. Put it in the middle of the hula hoop and write the word “love” or any word that you like for your wedding.

Using cutter, cut it out and spray paint it with gold to make it stand out. Be careful.

Another idea is to make a letter. You may recycle the foam board you used from the word or use a new one, whichever is convenient for you. Arrange the recycled foam board to form a letter like M. Use glue gun to secure the pieces.

Next, put grass mats on top of the letter, following its shape.

Then, grab the fairy lights and hide them in your grass mats. To hide the battery, you may secure it with tape on the backside of the letter.

Hang the letter up using the fishing line. You may add roses or any flowers on the wreath to make it stand out more.

And you are done. These stunning wedding wreaths set the spring feel.

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One way of making your wedding more personal and creative is DIY projects. They are inexpensive, quick and fun to do. Today, we are going to create a canvas banner that is a perfect decor to bride and groom chairs. A pretty, simple and charming project that will surely captivate every guest.

What you need:

1. Canvas
2. Template of the letters
3. Ruler
4. Rotary cutter
5. Paint (desired color)
6. Nylon polyester rope
7. 2 pieces of grommets

First, you have to choose the font of the letters and print one letter on an 8” x 11” paper. This will serve as the template as you work with the canvas. Place the paper on top of the canvas and then use rotary cutter to cut through the sides of the fabric following the size of the paper. Cut at the bottom the tail making sure not to overlap the template.

Place the paint in a squirt bottle with a sponge brush so it would be convenient for you to color the canvas. Put ruler on the canvas in line with the sides leaving about half an inch and paint it. The paint will stiffen the fabric to secure the edges. Repeat the steps to paint the other sides as well as on its tail.

Grab the nylon polyester rope. and t To secure the edges, wrap some tape around it. Then, cut on the middle. Grab a clear nylon rubber band and wrap it around the edge of the rope until it is tight. After that, remove the tape. Following the template, place the rope tracing the letter.

If you are done creating your letter using the rope, remove the template. Position the rope and using fabric glue to stick the rope on the canvas.

Next, we are going to create holes on the banner to hang it. Grab two pieces of grommets and place it half an inch from the top of the banner. Make sure to place the banner on the wood for hammering later. Use pencil to mark the grommets to know where they are. Remove the grommets and use scissors to cut the fabric out.

Bring back the grommets and flip the banner over. Place the female piece and insert the top part of the grommet setter, hold and use hammer to hammer it down. Repeat the steps for the second grommet.

Insert the nylon polyester into the holes.

Add the other banners you made and finally, hang it. And you are done!

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Wedding Bubble Favor is quick to make and it makes you feel like a kid again. This is ideal decor for outdoor wedding. Today, I am going to show you how to make simple yet very fun bubble favor you won’t regret.

What you need:

1. P.E.T jars
2. Glue dots
3. Print out template
4. Pipe cleaners
5. Ribbon
6. Scissors
7. A jug of bubbles

First, print out the label of the wedding favor depending on your theme. You can work it out with Photoshop or you can download templates online. If you had that, then get the glue dots. Turn the print out over and put some glue dots. Then, carefully place it on front of the P.E.T container.

After that, get your jug of bubbles. You can buy from a local store your bubbles or you can make your own, click here. Gently pour the bubbles into the container leaving about 2 inches of space on top. Then, get the ribbon. Measure it around the container long enough to make a bow. Then, cut it and place it around the container, a little above the label and tie a knot.

Next, get the pipe cleaners. Pipe cleaners are usually used as the “wand” of bubbles since it holds well with its mixture. Hold the stick of pipe cleaners on the middle. Tuck the other end towards the middle, then twist it around to secure it and make a loop. To create the heart shape, push the center of the loop towards the center making bunny ears. Pull it gently back to the top, then shape it around like a heart.

If you are satisfied with the heart-shaped bubble blower, gently put it on the side of the container. Place it inside the ribbon to secure it.

And that’s it! You have an amazing and lovely wedding bubble favor that you and your guests, especially the kids, will surely enjoy.

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Decoupage soap are great and easy-to-make crafts. Today, I will show you how to make decoupage soap on your own. It is amazing to create something artistic using piece of napkin.

What you need:

1. White bath soap
2. Paper napkins with printed designs
3. Medium of candles and soaps/decoupage glue
4. Brush
5. Scissors

Since the bath soap come with the label, you need to remove them. What you need to do is to rub the bath soap onto the sandpaper. Do it until the label is entirely removed and the soap’s surface becomes smooth.

Now, we will cover the entire soap with medium. Pour a small amount in a bowl, get the brush and apply the medium on the soap. Let it dry. Next, get the paper napkins and cut out the shapes, flowers or decors. In order to effectively remove the excess napkin without damaging the outline of the design, wet the paintbrush and wet along the outline to tear out the extra paper napkin.

Pour a small amount of medium of candles and soaps into a small bowl. Hold the design on the surface of the soap. Use brush to apply the medium over the design. After the design is entirely covered with medium, let it dry. After that, start applying medium again for the second coating. Then, let it dry.

If the surface is a bit rough, wash the soap with water. Gently rub the top with your hands to minimize the roughness. Let it dry.

Turmeric and kojic acid soaps are known for their skin-brightening properties. Incorporating these ingredients can enhance your crafting experience while providing additional benefits for your skin. If you prefer not to make your own, consider purchasing these soaps from Seek Bamboo for quality options while still enjoying their benefits.

After that, you can decorate the soap depending on your preferences. You can wrap it with plastic or place it in a basket and place some embellishments.

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Dahlia is one of the favourite spring flowers and you can make your own oversized paper version with the materials you can easily find in a craft store. If wedding bells will ring this spring, then add these lovely paper dahlias to your special day. Celebrate the sun shining, birds chirping, trees growing and love blooming with this creative project.

What you need:

1. 7 pieces cardstock (color of your choice)
2. Paper cutter
3. Double sided-tape
4. Circle cardboard

Grab the cardstocks and cut them into perfect 4-inch squares. It is better to use paper cutter for accurate and fast cut.

If you created about 60 pieces of squares, then you are ready to turn them into cones. Place a double-sided tape on one edge of the square. Then, bring the opposite corner about halfway across the square and bring the tape into the side over to overlap it. Secure the paper as we do not want these cones to open while we are making our flower. Repeat the process until you have 60 cones.

Once finished, it is time to assemble the cones on the circle base. Place one layer of double-sided tape around the outside of the base.  Before placing the cones, flatten its bottom about half an inch or so. Then, carefully press down the cone on the base. Continue working around the base creating the first layer of your flower. Make sure the cones are about half an inch apart.

Now, we are to create the second layer. Place the cones in between the first one. Continue working around the base.

Repeat the process for the third, fourth and fifth layers.

And you are done! You can make more and more paper dahlia with the color of your choice.

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Who doesn’t love a cookie? A wedding is never complete without those fancy wedding cookies in a cookie table. A delicious snack that will keep your guests munching on something while waiting for the foods. Today, we have a tutorial on how to beautifully decorate your homemade cookies. They look so good, you are hesitant to eat them. They could also be great wedding favors.

What you need:

1. Cookies
2. Sugar dough
3. Piping bag
4. Cookie cutter

You might as well bake your cookies before we proceed with this tutorial. You can choose any shape you like. After that, set them aside while you work on the decors.

Grab the sugar dough. Place it on a board so you can easily press it down. Flatten it using a roller making sure it is plain flat. Then, get the roller with designs and roll it down the fun dough. This will give the dough the pretty texture you need.

Grab cookie cutter of your choice depending on the shape of your cookie. Place it on the sugar dough and press down to cut a piece.

Trim a bit of the end of piping bag. Grab one cookie and squeeze a bit of piping bag on it. After that, place the cut fun dough on top. You can leave as it is or you want to give the designs a 3D effect by outlining them using the piping bag. Another option is to make your own pattern on top.

If you are outlining the designs, you can do it halfway or the entire top of the cookie. After that, pipe a bit of piping bag around the cookie. It will give you a decorative outline for the cookie.

With these simple steps and a bit of creativity, you can decorate as many cookies as you can. You can ask for help if you are working on bunches of cookies for your BIG day.

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Mini cakes are beautiful ornaments to a wedding cake table. They can also be boxed individually and served to guests as wedding dessert. Moreover if you put them in a box and wrap with ribbon, they are excellent wedding favors. A stunning “thank you” and memorable gift to your guests.

If you worry about the cost, you can make your own mini cakes at your home. It is easy to make and they are charmingly superb!

What you need:

1. Fondant icing (white, pink and purple)
2. Mud cake or fruit cake
3. Food ring or dessert ring
4. Flower cutter
5. Cupcake box
6. Ribbon

In this tutorial, purple, pink and white fondant icings are used but you can use any color you want as long as it compliments your wedding theme. If you are done choosing your colors, then let’s begin. First, place mud cake or fruit cake on a large bowl. Make sure it is moist enough because you are going to compact it down to make the base of the mini cake. Squeeze it together to create a 150-gram ball of mud cake.

Next, measure 200 grams of white fondant icing or sugar dough. This serves as the packaging for your mini cake. Grab the dessert ring or food ring and vegetable shortening. Get a small piece of vegetable shortening and rub it on the inside of the ring.

Get your ball of fondant icing and use a roller to flat it down. Flat but thick enough for the packaging.

Once the fondant icing is plain flat, get the mud cake and put it on the center. Then, wrap it up. Make sure the mud cake is sealed up. After that, roll it up to achieve a cylinder shape.

To achieve a perfect cylinder, use the food ring. The pushing and rolling of the cake will help you achieve the best cylinder shape for the mini cake. I will remind you this might take a few minutes to obtain.

Once you have the perfect cake, you can start decorating. Grab the purple fondant icing and cut a long strip. Touch it with some water and start wrapping it around the bottom of the cake. Then, trim off the excess. Use pink fondant icing and flower cutter for additional decor on your cake.

If you are satisfied with the look of your mini cake, then it is time to put in a box. Place it in a 3-inch silver cardboard and put in a cupcake box. Wrap it with ribbon. And you are finished! A lovely mini cake that will surely be the talk of your BIG day.

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 You need:

1. Empty plastic bottle
2. Craft knife
3. Hole puncher
4. Jewelry wire
5. Crochet lace
6. Lace fabric

Clean and wash the empty bottle thoroughly. Then, grab a ruler and measure about 2 inches from the bottom of the bottle, mark it. This is where you will cut the bottle. After you cut the part, this will serve as the base of your basket.

Grab the jewelry wire. Measure how long the wire should be depending on how tall you want your handle to be. Then, cut it. Get a hole puncher and create a hole on both sides of the bottle. This is where you will insert the wire later.

We will use crochet lace to cover the plastic base. Apply glue on the base and then wrap the lace around carefully. If there is excess fabric, use it for the bottom of the base.

Insert and secure the jewelry wire into the holes of the base. Now, you have a tough handle for your basket. Embellish the handle with a lovely lace full of crystals. Use glue to secure it.

Next, we will have the goodies. Get lace fabric and cut a small piece enough for the sweets. Lay the fabric and place chocolates, cookies or other preferred sweets. Then, bundle up the fabric using a rubber band. Get a ribbon to cover the ugly rubber band. Tie the both ends of the ribbon to create a lovely bow for the bundle.

And voila! A mini basket adorned with charming lace fabric along with heavenly sweets as wedding favor your guests will surely be excited to bring home.

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