Do It Yourself Unveiled

This Weeks Featured Etsy Seller: The Pretty Peacock

This weeks featured Etsy seller is one that we'll be using for our own wedding so we're super excited to share! The Pretty Peacock specializes in "personalized jewelry with meaning" including these beauties below!

These brushed silver cuff links can be personalized to make a gorgeous grooms gift. Also shown above are the personalized eternity bangles which would make for some stunning bridal jewelry and are also a great option for bridesmaids gifts! The final of our favorite items (and the purchase we'll be making soon!) is the pair of poesie rings pictured above. With the option to personalize them with any message and to select a slightly thicker band for your groom, this is a touching way to make your wedding rings very personal and extra special! Enjoy!!
 

Breathtaking Bridal Clutches!

We love to support our fellow diy-ers, which is why we're madly in love with Etsy, and so we've decided to do regular special features on our favorite Etsy shops to show our love and support of all things handmade and diy!

This week we're bringing you the stunning designs from Davie and Chiyo of Vancouver

 

Felt Flower- The Project

We figured we would start the week off on the right foot by premiering an extremely charming new project so let's get started!

Supplies

1. Felt- We chose an off white for the flower and two shades of green for the leaves

2. Floss for Cross Stitching- For the white flower we selected a brown floss however this can be any color that fits your palette

3. Scissors- For the best results, make sure that your scissors are sharp to ensure clean, straight lines

4. Needle- Floss is thicker than thread so be sure to use a needle made for embroidery which has a larger eye

5. Large Brad- We chose a brad with copper and brown tones to match the brown floss

6. Flower and Leaf Clip Art- To create more depth we suggest using two sizes of the same flower pattern and 2 sizes of the same leaf pattern

Cut out the larger of your two flowers and using your needle, pin it to your chosen felt color. With your scissors, carefully cut around the outline of your flower. Repeat with your smaller flower as well

Thread your needle with a long length of floss and tie a knot at the end opposite the needle. Began sewing stitches, as shown above, around the perimeter of your flower. With your last stitch ending on the same side as your knot, gently tie the two ends together and trim. Repeat this step as well with your smaller flower

Position the smaller flower on top of the larger flower as shown above

 

Carefully fold in half and with the very tip of your scissors snip a small slit

 

Place the large brad through the slit and slightly expand the prongs to hold it in place

Using the needle, pin the larger leaf clip art to the green felt and cut it out. Repeat with the same size leaf and the lighter shade of green. Using the smaller leaf clip art, repeat this entire step as well

 

Position the leaves slightly off center from each other. Fold over the ends and just as before, with the very tip of your scissors, snip a small slit. Repeat with smaller leaves

 

Turn the flower face down and place the large leaves onto the brad as shown above. Repeat with the smaller leaves as well then open the brad completely so the prongs now lock all your pieces into place

And there you have it! A super charming felt flower that can serve as the ultimate diy boutonniere, an adorable accent to a bridesmaid updo, extra flair to your napkin fold...the possibilities are endless!!
 

 
 
 

Stylish Vintage Umbrellas!

We are head over heels for Bella Umbrella not only because they have a delightful variety of drop-dead gorgeous parasols and umbrellas, but also because you have the option to purchase or to rent! Take a look at some of the stunning styles available!

 

 

 

Once you locate an umbrella you like, simply click “Add Reservation” and you’ll be prompted to enter your event date. This is a must have because each umbrella has it’s very own calendar to manage rentals effectively, how ingenious is that!? Rentals are 5 days long and also come with a pre paid shipping slip to make your return shipping super easy and pricing is below. They make a great addition to photos and add just the right amount of elegance and personality. Enjoy!!

 

$20 each - For most Pagoda, Ruffled, Double Layered, and Jeweled categories.

$10 each - For most Classic Solid and Classic Design categories.

$30 and up for select and rare umbrellas.

All umbrellas no matter which category they’re in are reduced to $10 when 65 or more rental umbrellas are ordered.

$20 each - Umbrella Stand Rental

 

 

 

Fabric Flower- The Project

This week we're bringing you a gorgeous project from the diy maven herself, the one and only Martha Stewart. We here at DIYUnveiled are HUGE Martha fans so of course we jumped at the opportunity to try out one of her newest projects. You can find the templates and official directions at Martha Stewart Weddings . We've taken out any guesswork for you and completed the project step by step below, and of course we'll be sure to deliver the final review so you get all the details even before you begin the project!

Supplies

   

1. Fabric Selection-We chose a mixture of dupioni silk, chiffon, and matte tulle. You only need a 1/4 of a yard of each

2. Hair Comb- An empty hair comb like the one shown above will be perfect to turn this fabric flower into a stunning headpiece

3. Scissors- For projects involving fabric it's helpful to have a quality pair of fabric scissors that are only used for fabric

4. Needle- We chose a cotton darning needle. They're a little sturdier and have a slightly larger eye which makes it easier to thread

5. Thread- A heavy cotton thread will hold up better to the many layers of fabric than an all purpose thread

 6. Thimble- Depending on the number of layers you may find it difficult to get your needle through them all so a thimble will save your fingers plenty of pain

Step 1

Iron all strips of fabric. Take caution to use a lower heat setting as many of the fabrics that work best for this project are also very delicate. The template you choose will determine how big you should cut your fabric squares. For our flower we chose a 9" template and cut all fabric into 9"x9" squares. The fullness of your flower will depend on the number of layers. It's suggested to use between 9 and 17 and for this project we chose to use 15, 9"x9" squares.

Step 2

Lay your fabric squares on top of each other, pin two opposite corners and place the template you've printed and cut out on top, pinning it through the center to the fabric layers. Cut fabric around the template.

Step 3

Take one layer at a time and re-stack them turning each new layer slightly to the right to offset your petals for variation. Sew a few stitches through the middle to keep your flower together.

Step 4

 

Carefully fold in half and then in half again as shown above

Step 5

 

From the corner, working your way outward, sew 5 or 6 stitches as shown in the close up (stitches are highlighted in black). Secure these stitches before moving on

Step 6

 

Attach the comb on top of the previously made set of stitches using the same loop stitch. Doing multiple loops in between each tine of the comb will help strongly secure the flower to your comb.

Finished Project

 

Turn the flower right side up and gently separate all the petals, and there you have it; a stylish headpiece that makes quite a statement! It's so lovely you may be tempted to just wear it while you cook dinner or do dishes like we did :o) Who says you can't enjoy fancy things in every day life?