Browsing bridal magazines and websites is fun.
…and dangerous.
Why dangerous? Well, somewhere in your mind, you get this inclination that you need to incorporate every cute idea into your wedding, no matter the cost. Well, when your wedding is on a budget, the ‘cost’ cannot be too high, yet you never want to feel like you’re missing out on something.
Enter yet another element I just HAD to add to our wedding, the “I DO” decorations.
Exhibit A:
Of course, I was not about to spend too much on a project that would probably serve little more than a cute “oh, look at that” moment (though I do hope to squeeze in a picture or two with us holding them), ala:
…so of course, I had to take manners into my own hands (literally!) and this is how I did it:
1. set out materials; ‘i d o’ letters from craft store – apx. $1/ea on sale @ JoAnn, paints, modge podge, hot glue gun, assorted ribbon and buttons.
2. pick out a variety of scrapbook paper sheets that go with color scheme; i got a pack of Martha Stewart branded paperstock at Walmart for aboout $5-6.
3. arrange the letters on the paper and trace around with pencil.
4. cut around the pencil lines; a miniscule amount inside the line, to adjust for fit.
5. with foam brush, apply modge podge in thin, even layer over the letter, then adhere paper letter! after this dries, if desired, add embellishments, such as ribbon, buttons, charms, etc to personalize.
6. repeat process on back of letters, then let dry.
And voila! Adapting ideas to a theme is almost a theme of its’ own, once you get your creativity flowing…what other trends could stand a little old-school elbow-grease translation?
This is CHO kawaii!
CHO san q!
OMG SOOO cute!
aww thanks!!
Wow, you’re a crafty critter!
u know it, miss 😉