the little touches

Monogrammed Cake Topper

2008-03-22T21:32:00.004-05:00

Materials:

3 inch brushed silver cake topper from Ebay seller Blueargyledotcom.
60 clear/slightly pearlescent Swarovski crystals from Hobby Lobby.
60 Rose Swarovski crystals from Hobby Lobby.
Jewel glue from Wal-Mart (meant for jewels on fabric, but it still works peachy!)
Tweezers
2 Toothpicks

Thoroughly clean the cake topper. Stick toothpick in top of glue nozzle. Place small amount individually on the metal cake topper. Place crystal with tweezers. I did mine in a pattern alternating colors. Scrape off excess glue in between crystals with clean toothpick.

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Sized with a 6in plate since our top layer will be 6 inches

Toasting Glasses

2008-03-22T21:28:00.003-05:00

I found our toasting glasses! Found these for just $10.50 of these at Belladonna Spa and Retail Therapy in New Orleans on Magazine Street. Since I wanted them for the whole bridal party, I bought 15! So excited!

Tissue Rehearsal Bouquets

2008-03-22T20:58:00.005-05:00

Materials:

Four sheets of 10 X 5 inch tissue paper per flower.
18 inches of floral wire per flower.
6 in of faux flower stem.
Raffia ribbon
Tape

Stack four sheets of tissue. Make 3/8-inch-wide accordion folds. Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, slip over center of tissue, and twist to secure. Trim ends of tissue. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.
Place stem next to wire. Wrap wire pieces around stem. Wrap raffia ribbon around stem securing at end with tape.

Cake Knife Set

2008-01-06T14:44:00.000-06:00

I found this steal of a knife set on sale at Pier One a while back. I tried to bead it, but it didn't work out. Instead I tied on a pink, plastic raffia around it. I think that's good enough!

Frames

2008-01-06T14:06:00.000-06:00

Materials:

12 2X3 frames from Dollar Tree
25 5X7 frames from Dollar Tree
Metallic silver spraypaint from Wal-Mart
Black spraypaint from Wal-Mart

I bought some basic frames in various sizes to use at our reception. I bought (12) 2X3 frames and painted them silver. These will be used for the candy buffet to identify each candy on the buffet.

I bought (20) 5X7 frames that I painted black to go on each reception table. I will put directions for using the disposable cameras in these at one per table.

I bought (5) 5X7 frames that I will paint silver. These will be used to mark the reserved tables and one will be for our sweetheart table.

I will post completed pics once I have the contents placed in them after I receive all my paper.

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Save the Dates

2008-01-06T13:21:00.001-06:00

I created my Save the Dates by using Publisher. I ordered them through Vista Print. I had to get them to resend some because they weren't all great! They were more than happy to accomodate my request. I heart Vista Print! I jsut sent them out this week. People love them!

Below are the picture of my STDs and I attached a template for you to use if you'd like!

Save the Date Template

Bridesmaid Newsletter

2008-01-06T13:17:00.000-06:00

I created a newsletter for all my bridesmaids. Click the link below for the template.

Bridesmaid Newsletter Template

Submerged Orchid Centerpiece Trial

2008-01-03T20:48:00.000-06:00

Materials:

3 strands of pink orchids from Wal-Mart
3 cylinder vases varying in height from Hobby Lobby
3 white floating candles from Hobby Lobby
Water

I placed the cylinder vases on the counter, and placed the strands up against the vases for measurements. Cut stem about 2 inches from top of cylinder vase. Place orchid stem in each vase. Fill each glass with water to about the top of the stem, about 2 inches from top of the vase. Place floating candle on top of water.

We're using this idea for our centerpieces, however using real flowers. I wanted to DIY one to see what it looked like. I purchased all the necessary vases and floating candles from Hobby Lobby for half off. I will give the vases and candles to our florist to use. He said this saved a bunch of money!

Floral Door Hangers

2008-01-03T20:13:00.000-06:00

Materials:

Various flowers
Sheets of white styrafoam--enough to make the letters you desire
Acryllic paint similar to the floral color scheme
Sponge paint brush
Plastic wreath hanger
Ribbon as wide or wider than hanger
Adhesive

Cut the sheets of styrafoam to particular letters. Paint the sheets of styrofoam on the sides and top with the sponge paint brush to desired color. I painted mine to a medium pink. Allow to dry. Cut floral stems to about an inch. Lightly cover the stems with adhesive and individually place into the styrafoam letter on front and roll over sides of the styrafoam. Allow to dry. Glue wreath hanger to the back of the top of the letter. Allow to dry. Place a light coat of glue along the front of the wreath hanger. Carefully place the ribbon adhering to the hanger. Smooth the ribbon so it does not bubble up. Before it dries, hand up to make sure it lays flat against a door.

Pearl Ribbon Necklaces & Bracelet

2008-01-03T19:49:00.000-06:00

Materials:

Pink and white pearls from Hobby Lobby
Pink and black ribbon from Hobby Lobby
Needle

I'm not quite sure the mm on the pearls I used. To use a comparision, when I put one up to a ruler it's like .3 in or .8 cm. The ribbon I used does not have cm/mm on it so measuring it, it comes out to be about .6cm. Cut enough ribbon for the necklace/bracelet leaving some room to tie a ribbon. I stitched a needle perpendicular to the ribbon through one of the ribbon's ends. I used this needle to thread through the opening in the pearl. If you thread to little when you pull it through it'll rip the ribbon. If you thread too much it won't fit in the opening. Just play around with it to get it right. I picked an appropriate size ribbon compared to the pearl opening because I didn't want the pearls sliding on the ribbon. I just continued to thread each pearl pushing it down the ribbon but leaving some room for "half" of the bow.