Image via SiliconAngle
{Isn't that a cool image? I love me some google searching!}
Anyway, it's high time to buckle down and get to work on our invitations. They came in more than two months ago and are sitting in boxes waiting for a loving someone to show them the light of day. So I did what any rational procrastinator would do on a free Sunday afternoon and focused all my effort and attention . . . on something else.
But not to worry, I promise that it was a wedding related project. Remember these lovelies?
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The sequin-covered topside makes me swoon every time I see them. The soles, on the other hand, were lacking a certain sparkle. You DIY-brides know what I'm talking about. 'I do' stickers! Inspiration abounds with a quick internet image search.
Image via Project Wedding / Photo credit: Jenny GG
Image via Lovely Bride
Super duper cute, right? And how adorable is the second photo as her 'something blue' with the added bonus of well wishes from her bridesmaids? You can bet that we can also find fellow brides on the message boards who are in on the sweetness.
icedchaitea via Weddingbee Boards
Mrs.tobe via Weddingbee Boards
An Etsy.com search yields over 80 options for 'I do' stickers. Grooms can also get in on the action and even go so far as to announce cold feet quite literally!
Image and design via Forweddingssake
Image and design PrettyThisPrettyThat
Image and design MonAmourBoutique
With so many inspirations and options to choose from, this should be a no-brainer, right? Except with what you already know about me, I must find a way to complicate even a seemingly straightforward project. So I started my search at Michael's for the perfect stickers. There are at least 10 stores within my work geography and you can bet I checked the racks of at least 8 of them.
After finding a font that appealed to me in the right size and with numbers as well as letters (this is not as easy as you might initially think!) I consulted a friend about my choice. She liked them except wished they had more depth. Inspiration struck again at Michael's where I discovered adhesive faux pearl bead embellishments. What if I put them on top of the sticker to get more of a 3-D effect?
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For two hours I plucked those little suckers and stuck them lovingly to 12 letters & numbers. I'll share a quick tutorial in an upcoming post. Until then, here's a peek at the finished product. I'm so pleased with the result!
{the date isn't missing...just blurred out}
Nothing compares to crafting on a lazy Sunday in pajamas, haha! A special thanks goes to Mr. Hot Tea for snapping this shot. Now if only I could magically transform that pile of waiting invitations . . . I guess that's what another Sunday is for.
{sad, sad invites waiting for some love}
What wedding DIY projects are on your list? How do you prioritize which ones to tackle and what's been most rewarding so far? Will you 'I do' your shoes?
I love some of the guy ones you posted! Especially the Lucky Me one :D
ReplyDeleteI actually just realized the other day that with our new wedding theme the only thing I will be diying is our flowers, some of the decor (draping maybe, maybe even linens) and semi- personalizing our store bought invites. But besides that we are relying on uplighting and my flowers to set the stage. I do need to come up with an idea for table numbers though, so I might look to you for inspiration!
Love it when the date's on there too. I had blue I do stickers, just wish I'd had more photos of the shoes on me on the day. I prioritised in terms of time like invitations were done first. Things that had to be spray painted we started 4 weeks before.
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