Oh, fake flowers.  I love that you last indefinitely and that this forgetful girl doesn’t have to remember to water you.  But I hate that you look so, well…  fake.  If you share this sentiment, you’ll be pleased to see this great how-to from Diane at In My Own Style.  By combining two different types of fake flowers, she came up with a bouquet that looks …

Wedding season is just around the corner and I would bet someone you know if not yourself is trying to come up with some inexpensive centerpieces. Heather and I had an awesome afternoon brainstorming and crafting together using Martha Stewart products. We came up with the very elegant candle holder which will have all your guests asking, “where you got those beautiful centerpieces?” …

When Janet from The Painted Piglet found herself in charge of decor for decorating banquet tables at a gathering for local motorcycle owners, she came up with a great idea.  By wrapping her floral centerpieces with bandanas, it not only gave them a fun, country look, it also gave them a little bit of a biker edge – and at the end of the night …

So you want an elegant wedding, but you don’t want it to be all stuffy and overly formal.  A shabby chic theme may be just the solution you are looking for!  Melissa from Serendipity & Spice combined rhinestones, satin, and burlap to decorate some dollar store vases, turning them into fabulous table decor that marries and air of sophistication with rustic charm.  I love the …

Spring will be here before you know it, which means we’re also on the verge of wedding season! To celebrate, Angie at The Country Chic Cottage is hosting a whole week of DIY wedding ideas, and we couldn’t resist joining in on the fun. After being inspired by some silly, oversized “diamond” rings in the Valentine’s Day offerings at Dollar Tree, I came …

I’ll admit it:  The only times I have ever bought rolls of tulle, it’s been for wedding decorations.  I know it has a zillion more uses, but somehow in my mind it had been pigeonholed into that singular, stereotypical application.  Then along came the ladies from eighteen25 with an idea that is great for any festive occasion!   Using a simple pom pom making technique, they …

What’s a bridal shower without a wedding shower game? Well, in my family, we usually try to bring in a crafty activity as an alternative to bridal shower games. Instead of playing cheesy games at my sister’s bridal shower, I decided to create SMASH Book station for the guests. The station was a table where friends and family could write notes, memories, blessings, or create …

Make invitations for your next bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, or holiday party! It’s easy if you turn the invitation making into a party. Lay out cute supplies on a table, provide coffee and tea, and let your friends get crafting! I made these cute postcard invitations for my sister’s bridal shower, and because each one is different, I had a ton of fun …

Looking for a great handmade holiday gift to give your family and friends this year? Look no further — you can create simple, designer-looking custom glassware with dollar store supplies and some goodies by Martha Stewart. I’ve been experimenting with glass painting on dollar store glassware, and this is one of my favorite results: butterfly silk screened tumblers. These look professional — your family and …

Get a vintage glam look on some inexpensive mercury glass tea lights by hanging brooches or earrings from them. It doesn’t get much more simple than this project — such a pretty and simple way to glam up a party. You can buy readymade mercury glass candle holders for about $2 at Michaels, or you can DIY mercury glass from dollar store candle holders, and …