Do-It-Yourself
Monogram
Our last name will begin with a K, and I simply couldn't find a nice way to have A, K, and J fit nicely together with the normal monogram styles out there. So I found somewhere that had the full last name spelled out with the first names...so I acutally really liked how that looked MUCH better than just our initials!
Aisle Runner
In Progress Picture
This was my very first big DIY project.
White aisle runner from Joanns
Created my own monogram in PowerPoint
Printed large scale with Kinkos for $5.00
Navy blue acrylic paint
Silver acrylic paint
Paint brushes
Navy ribbon
Tacky glue
I think the hardest thing about this project was reaching across my table to be able to paint carefully!
White aisle runner from Joanns
Created my own monogram in PowerPoint
Printed large scale with Kinkos for $5.00
Navy blue acrylic paint
Silver acrylic paint
Paint brushes
Navy ribbon
Tacky glue
I think the hardest thing about this project was reaching across my table to be able to paint carefully!
Finished
Guest Book
Made with Picaboo. Love how it turned out!!
Display Case Letters
I purchased my supplies from Joanns:
Letters were $3.99 each
Rhinestones $3.99 for a bag
Snowflake Stencil $3.49
Stencil brush $1.99
Tacky Glue Pack $3.49
Silver stencil paint ? (lost my receipt)
The letters were already white when I purchased them, so that saved me a step! The stencil I purchased had several different snowflake designs, so I randomly stenciled different snowflakes on each letter. Once they dried, I used the Tacky glue to carefully place a rhinestone in the center of each stenciled snowflake.
Letters were $3.99 each
Rhinestones $3.99 for a bag
Snowflake Stencil $3.49
Stencil brush $1.99
Tacky Glue Pack $3.49
Silver stencil paint ? (lost my receipt)
The letters were already white when I purchased them, so that saved me a step! The stencil I purchased had several different snowflake designs, so I randomly stenciled different snowflakes on each letter. Once they dried, I used the Tacky glue to carefully place a rhinestone in the center of each stenciled snowflake.
Bridal Emergency Kit
There will also be one for the groom, too!
Items I included:
1st Aid Kit $1.97
Germ-X $1.94
Tylenol/Advil packets $1.00
Tums $1.92
Rolaids $1.79
Immodium (generic) $3.74
Sudafed $?
Eyedrops $1.53
Cough Drops $1.00
Dr. Scholl's Shoe Cushions $6.84
Bobby Pins $?
Combs $1.00
Hairspray $1.47
Rice Paper (blotting paper) $6.49
Nail file $0.89
Baby Powder $1.00
Aveeno Lotion $1.94
Nail Polish $0.93
Certain Dry $3.99
Wisp Disposable Toothbrushes $1.97
Orbitz Gum $?
Plackers (Floss) $2.76
Crest Mouthwash $0.97
Granola Bar $0.50
Safety Pins $3.99
Lint Roller $1.00
Tide To Go Pen $2.94
Shout Wipes $0.97
Crayola Chalk $0.96
Static Guard $1.99
Double Sided Tape $3.79
Crazy Glue $?
Sharpie/Post It Notes $?
Q-tips $1.00
Downey Wrinkle Release $1.99
Approximate Total = $60
Items I included:
1st Aid Kit $1.97
Germ-X $1.94
Tylenol/Advil packets $1.00
Tums $1.92
Rolaids $1.79
Immodium (generic) $3.74
Sudafed $?
Eyedrops $1.53
Cough Drops $1.00
Dr. Scholl's Shoe Cushions $6.84
Bobby Pins $?
Combs $1.00
Hairspray $1.47
Rice Paper (blotting paper) $6.49
Nail file $0.89
Baby Powder $1.00
Aveeno Lotion $1.94
Nail Polish $0.93
Certain Dry $3.99
Wisp Disposable Toothbrushes $1.97
Orbitz Gum $?
Plackers (Floss) $2.76
Crest Mouthwash $0.97
Granola Bar $0.50
Safety Pins $3.99
Lint Roller $1.00
Tide To Go Pen $2.94
Shout Wipes $0.97
Crayola Chalk $0.96
Static Guard $1.99
Double Sided Tape $3.79
Crazy Glue $?
Sharpie/Post It Notes $?
Q-tips $1.00
Downey Wrinkle Release $1.99
Approximate Total = $60
Centerpiece Vases
Thank heavens for friends who got married a year before us who were happy to lend us the vases they used for their wedding! Phew! So our vases were lent to us and I wrapped them with navy and silver satin ribbon. I glued rhinestones to the tall vases and wrapped thin navy ribbon in a bow on the shorter vases. I will be filling them with clear Deco Beads and using blue submersible tea lights to achieve a pretty soft blue glow!
Votives
I ordered these votives from Sam's Club and they were cheaper getting them myself rather than having my linens vendor provide them at 75 cents a piece! I simply used my hot glue gun to put the ribbon pieces on! I'm going to put 4 or 5 of these votives mixed in with 4 medium sized vases and single taller vase above.
Votives on the wedding day
Bathroom Baskets (Hers)
The basket $8.00
Tampons $3.99
Always pads $0.94
1st Aid Kit $1.00
Combs $1.00
Nail File $1.00
Bobby Pins $1.00
Sewing Kit $1.00
Safety Pins $1.00
Spray Deodorant $2.99
Hairspray $0.96
Body Spray $1.97
Shout Wipes $0.97
Tide To Go $2.94
Orbitz Gum $1.77
Scope $0.52
Altoids
Germ-X $0.97
Tylenol $0.97
Rolaids
Tums $1.82
Immodium (Generic) $2.46
Eye Drops $1.53
Lint Roller $1.00
Static Guard $1.99
Plackers (Floss) $1.00
Advil $1.00
Q-tips $1.00
Contact Rewetting Drops $3.96
Lotion $2.08
Allergy Medication $0.82
Downey Wrinkle Release $1.47
Approximate Total $50
Tampons $3.99
Always pads $0.94
1st Aid Kit $1.00
Combs $1.00
Nail File $1.00
Bobby Pins $1.00
Sewing Kit $1.00
Safety Pins $1.00
Spray Deodorant $2.99
Hairspray $0.96
Body Spray $1.97
Shout Wipes $0.97
Tide To Go $2.94
Orbitz Gum $1.77
Scope $0.52
Altoids
Germ-X $0.97
Tylenol $0.97
Rolaids
Tums $1.82
Immodium (Generic) $2.46
Eye Drops $1.53
Lint Roller $1.00
Static Guard $1.99
Plackers (Floss) $1.00
Advil $1.00
Q-tips $1.00
Contact Rewetting Drops $3.96
Lotion $2.08
Allergy Medication $0.82
Downey Wrinkle Release $1.47
Approximate Total $50
Bathroom Basket (His)
Basket $8.00
1st Aid Kit $1.00
Combs $1.00
Nail File $1.00
Hair Gel $1.00
Safety Pins $1.00
Deodorant $1.00
Hair Spray $0.96
Axe Body Spray $1.97
Shout Wipes $0.97
Tide To Go $2.94
Orbitz Gum $1.77
Scope $0.52
Altoids
Germ-X $0.97
Tylenol $0.97
Rolaids
Tums $1.82
Immodium (Generic) $2.46
Eye Drops $1.53
Lint Roller $1.00
Static Guard $1.99
Plackers (Floss) $1.00
Advil $1.00
Q-tips $1.00
Contact Rewetting Drops $3.96
Razors $1.00
Shaving Cream $0.92
Allergy Medication $0.82
Approximate Total $35
1st Aid Kit $1.00
Combs $1.00
Nail File $1.00
Hair Gel $1.00
Safety Pins $1.00
Deodorant $1.00
Hair Spray $0.96
Axe Body Spray $1.97
Shout Wipes $0.97
Tide To Go $2.94
Orbitz Gum $1.77
Scope $0.52
Altoids
Germ-X $0.97
Tylenol $0.97
Rolaids
Tums $1.82
Immodium (Generic) $2.46
Eye Drops $1.53
Lint Roller $1.00
Static Guard $1.99
Plackers (Floss) $1.00
Advil $1.00
Q-tips $1.00
Contact Rewetting Drops $3.96
Razors $1.00
Shaving Cream $0.92
Allergy Medication $0.82
Approximate Total $35
Water Bottle Labels
Thanks to knottie krhagen for the inspiration and template!
These went into the out of town bags for the guests.
These went into the out of town bags for the guests.
Card Box
Boxes purchased from Ross for $7.00
Navy satin purchased from Walmart maybe $3.00
Silver ribbon purchased from Walmart maybe $1.50
Rhinestones already had from prior project
Spray Glue
Snowflake scrapbook stickers
Navy satin purchased from Walmart maybe $3.00
Silver ribbon purchased from Walmart maybe $1.50
Rhinestones already had from prior project
Spray Glue
Snowflake scrapbook stickers
Card box on display at the reception
Favors
Hot Cocoa Favors
(Okay, so I cheated...but not for lack of trying! I tried out 2 different recipes and neither turned out that well, so rather than buy more supplies to try new recipes, I said heck with it and bought large canisters of NesQuick from Costco! LOL! It is good!
Cone shaped bags
Navy blue ribbon
Hair elastics
NesQuick $6.59 per canister from Costco
Chocolate Chips from Target $2.39 per bag
Silver Sprinkles from Michaels $3.99 per container
Marshmallows from Target for $1.34 per bag
(Okay, so I cheated...but not for lack of trying! I tried out 2 different recipes and neither turned out that well, so rather than buy more supplies to try new recipes, I said heck with it and bought large canisters of NesQuick from Costco! LOL! It is good!
Cone shaped bags
Navy blue ribbon
Hair elastics
NesQuick $6.59 per canister from Costco
Chocolate Chips from Target $2.39 per bag
Silver Sprinkles from Michaels $3.99 per container
Marshmallows from Target for $1.34 per bag
The favors displayed on the tables
Guest Book Sign and Bathroom Basket Signs
I borrowed the verbiage from a couple knotties and my apologies, I didn't jot their names or sites down, so if these were yours please let me know so I can give you proper credit!
Out of Town Bags
We got our OOT bags from Publix. Filled them with snacks, candy, gum, Disney sample shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc.
Groomsmen Gift Boxes for Cufflinks
I just bought empty jewelry boxes from Michaels and used ribbon and printed their names out on paper to dress up the box a bit and seal it shut. (It was glued tightly around the box, but this was taken after this groomsman opened the box.)
