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Aug 9, 2010, Reader Contribution: Ring Bearer's Pillow

Look at this lovely, earthy ring bearer's pillow shared with us by a reader.

PS - you can now upload multiple photos to share! Share your own wedding projects right here!

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Jul 23, 2010, Colorful Twine & Free Printables for DIY Wedding Favors

Check out this colorful twine from The Twinery!

Lovely for favor packaging. Speaking of favor packaging go to The Twinery Blog for free printable matching labels which would be just perfect with their twine.

The good news? They are offering readers of this blog a 25% discount off your entire order by using code WEDDINGS25. (Good until July 31st) The Twinery

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Mar 31, 2010, DIY Lollipop Flag Favors & Seating Place Cards

Lollipop Flag Favors & Seating Place Cards are cheap and adorable. Uses just a P-touch machine, a bag of lollipops and some decorative paper!

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Mar 26, 2010, Your top DIY Wedding Food Questions Answered

I get tons of food questions in my email box so I turned to the pros for a little help.

Here are the Wedding Reception Food FAQs that caterers, John & Zuzana from Party Recipes and Ideas tackled for us!

This is a must read, they are a wealth of information and even share some caterer's secrets!

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Mar 2, 2010, Another Paper Towel Roll Wedding Favor! Seed Packets

Yet another use for your paper towel rolls. How about seed packet favors? So easy and customizable.

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Mar 2, 2010, Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors...from a paper towel roll!

These paper towel roll mini-notebooks are just the thing if eco-friendly is your goal. Cheap, adorable and easy to make!

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Feb 18, 2010, Reader Contribution: Candy & Spoon Favors

Look at these clever diy spoon favors shared with us by a reader. Just think how much fun it would be to head to a thrift store and find a variety of lovely vintage spoons for this project!

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Dec 27, 2009, DIY Portable Chuppah or Wedding Canopy

Here is a brand new diy chuppah tutorial shared with us by a reader...and she even shares her price breakdown! She did an amazing job.

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Dec 24, 2009, DIY Pearl Earrings & Necklace Tutorial

This amazingly detailed pearl earrings & necklace tutorial is a great beginner's guide to jewelry making. You can save a bundle by making your own wedding jewelry!

This tutorial was shared with us by jewelry artist Wanda, who runs Making-Beaded-Jewelry.com where you can find even more jewelry making tutorials.

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Dec 18, 2009, DIY Wedding Invitation Seals

Check out this wedding invitation seals tutorial! Use fall leaves, pressed green leaves or pressed flowers.

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Dec 10, 2009, DIY Message in a Bottle Invites

Check out these DIY message in a bottle destination wedding invites! Perfect for island and beach weddings.

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Nov 7, 2009, Reader Contribution: Gerber Daisy Seating Display

This Gerber Daisy Seating Display DIY project was submitted by Barbara!

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Nov 4, 2009, Reader Contribution: Beaded Napkin Rings

This Beaded Napkin Rings DIY project was submitted by Carmen!

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Nov 4, 2009, Reader Contribution: Simple Cheap Orchid Centerpieces

This Simple Cheap Orchid Centerpieces DIY project was submitted by Gina!

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Nov 4, 2009, Reader Contribution: Cupcakes

This Cupcakes In Lieu of Cake DIY project was submitted by Kim!

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Nov 4, 2009, Simple Cheap Orchids

I love the way my centerpieces turned out for my August 2009 wedding. They were cheap but stll looked lovely. I used an idea from this site

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Nov 4, 2009, Confetti (Almond) Favors and almond poem

We didn't want to just put wedding almonds in a favor box and so I was looking for something unique. One Sunday, I happen to be looking through my

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Nov 4, 2009, Homemade Preserves

-Pick you favorite fresh, seasonal berry. -Buy some small 4oz mason jars -Fill Jars with homemade preserves -Decorate and add creative labels (I used

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Apr 2, 2009, And the DIY Wedding Tutorial Contest WINNERS Are...

The winners are...

Congrats to all the winners!

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Mar 31, 2009, DIY Bridesmaid Jewelry

This DIY Bridesmaid Jewelry tutorial was submitted by Marla!

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Mar 31, 2009, DIY Cookie Ingredients Favors

This Cookie Recipe Favors tutorial was submitted by Andrea!

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Mar 25, 2009, DIY Maid of Honor Card

This Maid of Honor Card tutorial was submitted by Tenchia!

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Mar 25, 2009, DIY Pocketfold Invitations

This DIY Pocketfold Invitation tutorial was submitted by Andrea!

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Mar 25, 2009, DIY Favor Boxes

This DIY Favor Box tutorial was submitted by Andrea!

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Mar 25, 2009, DIY Pocket Wedding Invitations

This Pocket Wedding Invitations tutorial was submitted by Tara!

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