Do It Yourself Unveiled

The Most Charming Guest Book -The Review

We're huge fans of diy projects that add a personal touch to your wedding day and this project goes above and beyond showcasing your own personal style!

Total Cost: $54.99*

*This was the cost of the specific photo book we selected for the project which was the 12"x12" digital scrapbook. Additional photo books in different sizes and styles range in price from $12.99 for a soft cover 5"x7" book to $69.99 for a fabric or leather covered 12"x12" book

Time Spent: 4 to 6 hours

This can also vary depending on if you would like to be very detailed, if you would like to keep it clean and simple, and everything in between. You can also save your project and come back to it at any time which is great for the busy bride

Difficulty: Moderate

Uploading photos and maneuvering through this process may take some time initially. However the drag and drop design process gets easier once you get the hang of it. And if you'd really like to make things easy, they have a storyboard option which allows you to drag and drop photos into each of the pages and then the backgrounds and layouts are selected for you!

Overall this project was a concept we really liked to begin with and after working through the process and seeing a preview of the final result we were ecstatic at how ridiculously gorgeous everything turned out! And as we mentioned at the end of the previous post, this particular project will be making an appearance at our own wedding next May!!

Long story short, this will definitely be a guest book you'll want to showcase on your coffee table and enjoy for a very long time which makes it even better. Enjoy!

Head Over Heels -The Review

This is our first gift project and we're HUGE fans! Bridesmaids work extremely hard to ensure your wedding day is flawless and special, and this is a terrific way to thank them AND to make sure they're comfortable!

Total Cost: $8.00 (not including tax)

We bought the flip flops at Old Navy right at the beginning of the summer when they were two pair for $5.00 which was a great steal! With the large container of glitter you can definitely make multiple pairs of flip flops. Overall, this project has an amazing price point and terrific value for your bridesmaids

Time Spent: 5 minutes

Yup, you read that correctly! Just one more reason why this project is a new favorite

Difficulty: Very Easy

Just a few quick and easy steps and this project is done!

When it comes to cost, time, and difficulty this project is one of the best!

We're ridiculously huge fans of this project not only because it's quick and easy but mostly because bridesmaids will really enjoy it! They work hard so why not thank them AND make them comfortable at the same time!

Felt Flower- The Review

This project is so unbelievably charming we can barely contain ourselves and it reviewed extremely well too!

Total Cost: $4.00 (not including tax)

That included full 8 1/2" x 11" sheets of felt in all three colors and depending on the size of clip art you select, you could possibly make an additional 4 or 5 flowers with these supplies if you have multiple brads already!

Time Spent: 20 minutes

If you're comfortable with your sewing skills, this may take you even less time

Difficulty: Moderate

Getting a consistent stitch length all the way around can take some patience and a few attempts (it did for us) but your patience is greatly rewarded with the final product

Overall this project was relatively quick and the fact that the total cost above may yield multiple flowers is a terrific bonus as well! Enjoy!!

Hanging Escort Cards- The Review

This is such a great project because it's a great way to personally reach out to each of your guests on your special day!

Total Cost: $11.00 (not including tax)

This is what it cost us to buy everything except the stamps. Included in this price was the purchase of a pack of 50 silver binder clips as well. Once these base items are purchased you only need to purchase additional notecards and envelopes as well as alphabet stickers

Time Spent: 10 minutes

The total time spent could fluctuate depending on how intricate you would like your design to be as well as the content of each message

Difficulty: Very Easy

This project is not only extremely meaningful but it's also super easy, what's not to love about that!?

A big heartfelt thank you to Heather Dwight with Calluna Events for sharing this project with us and for giving us a glimpse into her big day for our special feature (if you missed it, you must take a peek at this charming affair!)

Place Card Display Board- The Review

Creative! Charming! Functional! All the ways we would describe this fantastic project and here's why:

Total Cost: $25.00 (not including tax)

This is the cost for everything except tools (tape, foam brush, Mod Podge, wire cutters, hot glue gun, and glue). Should you opt for a larger or custom size piece of sheet metal, this cost may increase as you will also need to purchase a large custom frame and more paper to cover it with

Time Spent: 45 minutes

It definitely saves time to be able to put the frame together while the glue on the magnets is drying. We greatly appreciate that kind of multi tasking in a project!

Difficulty: Moderate

Constructing the frame takes a little extra work and depending on the items you choose to glue to your magnets, that may take some additional work as well 

And after all is said and done, these display boards are extremely functional in other areas of your home. They would make a great place to organize your kitchen or home office and are a very charming way to showcase photos in your bedroom or living room area.  

Party Poms -The Review

Party Poms are not only absolutely adorable but they also reviewed very well. Read on for more details!

Total Cost: Dependent on quantity of items purchased, however most are priced as follows:

1 Party Pom: $5.00

3 Piece Set: $15.00

5 Piece Set: $25.00

7 Piece Set: $30.00

Set of 4 Napkin Holders: $10.00

All great price points that get even better when you take advantage of the additional 15% off when you tell Party Poms that we sent you!

Time Spent: 10 minutes each

This could take a little longer if you'd like to be extra careful to avoid any tearing

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Party Poms are relatively easy to assemble however extra gentle care is needed to ensure there are few to no tears in the delicate tissue paper. (Tissue paper that's made from recycled content which makes them even better!)

Decor You'll "Fall" For- The Review

We're HUGE fans of projects that not only take no time at all but also make a big impact and this project does just that!

Total Cost: $9.00 (not including tax)

That's for absolutely everything. If you already have glue and/or glitter on hand you can subtract that to make this project even more cost effective

Time Spent: 7 minutes

That includes everything from start to finish and a project that takes 7 minutes total definitely gets our approval!

Difficulty: Very Easy

Overall this project required a small amount of resources and an even smaller amount of time, both of which are important factors for today's busy bride

There are plenty of uses for our gorgeous glittered pumpkins and if you think they look stunning now, just wait til you see them when they're accented by candlelight! However, a word of caution; please make sure any accent candles are properly enclosed in glass (votive holder, glass cylinder, hurricane, etc) to meet proper fire codes

Honeyfund -The Review

If you missed our project with Honeyfund, take a moment to check it out. And then come back for the good stuff below!

Total Cost:  $0.00

Yup, that's correct, this project cost us zero dollars! You're registry page is paid for by ad revenue generated by a column of ad's on the right hand side. Although if you'd like to veto the ad column you're more than welcome to by upgrading to a premium membership for $29.00. This not only allows you to have a registry page free from ad's but also grants you access to extra perks like a special page layout, enhanced image gallery, and more. The best part is that you can upgrade at any time so feel free to try it complimentary and then if you decide you'd like to upgrade, the option is always available

Time Spent: 1 to 4 hours or more

This is a very wide range of time simply because the time spent to build your registry depends on many factors including knowledge of your location and length of stay for starters. If you know a lot about where you're headed and what you'd like to experience while you're there, it will take less time. If you're learning about activities available, cost of accommodations, airfare, etc while you're creating your registry then this will take a little longer

Difficulty: Moderate

It takes a small amount of time to become familiar with how to operate the listing of registry items however once you learn it, thanks to the easy navigation through the rest of the site, this is a user friendly project

Overall, this is a really great way for couples to experience the honeymoon they've always wanted not to mention that it's user friendly both for the couple as well as the guests

Welcome Gift -The Review

This is a great project for multiple reasons; it's low in overall cost, the items you buy for this project can be used to create additional quantities of the same gift, not to mention that there is the potential that part of this project could be free to you! Read on to learn how!

Total Cost: $15.00 (not including tax)

If you already have a needle and thread, ribbon, Post-It's, and glue, this will cost dramatically less. Not to mention that our visitors guide was complimentary courtesy of our local convention and visitors bureau (please note that policies and procedures may vary from city to city, but more often than not, these guides can be offered complimentary)

Time Spent: 1 hour

This includes time not only to construct the box and its contents, but also to write out all the Post-Its that you'll place throughout the visitors guide

Difficulty: Easy

The additional sewing component keeps this from being rated "very easy" but overall if you follow each step, you should be just fine!

We hope you enjoy this project as much as we did. The best part was searching through the guide to locate which places we'd like to recommend to out of town guests (and finding a few places we'd like to visit on our own as well!)

Graphic Templates -The Review

Thank you Tammy with Uniquity Invitationsfor allowing us to feature your great product. The official review is below and for those of you that missed "The Project" for this one, be sure to take a peek, it's one of our favs!

Total Cost: $79.00 (Template only, does not include paper materials)

This is what it will cost you for ALL the following items in one of Tammy's charming templates; Invitation, Response Card, Placecards, Favor Tags, Table Numbers, Program, and Menu. There are plenty of other options as well from adding on a hand drawn map to having Tammy create a completely custom design!

Time Spent: 3 to 4 hours

The overall time spent on this project can vary depending on whether or not you already have the exact wording for all the pieces or you'd like to take your time trying out different fonts, colors, and wording styles

Difficulty:  Moderate

Overall this project is easy once you get the hang of how to adjust font style, color, and content. Thankfully Tammy gives you all the tools you need on the instruction sheet at the beginning of each template, so order one of your own and enjoy!