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I have always been a fan of DIY. I think it is an amazing way to express your personality and get a certain level of satisfaction in knowing you created something. My perfectionism also comes out in DIY, which is not such a good thing, but I am working on it. Mr. Ducky and I are both DIY people, but with different talents. We are hoping to DIY as much as we can at the wedding to not only save money, but also to share a part of ourselves that day with friends and family. We hope that people can walk away from our wedding saying, “That was so Mr and Miss Duckling,” or just feeling like they know us a little bit better. My first DIY project of the wedding has been creating my “Will you be my bridesmaid” cards. I have not quite finished them yet, but I will share them this week as soon as they are completed and mailed out.
I was on Martha Stewart Weddings website this weekend and loved these candles she had featured in her fall favors. What perfect candles for the fall!
I then figured out that they are DIY!
Amazing! Here is the how to:
Lemon, mountain laurel, and rhododendron leaves work well for this project.
Melt 4 to 6 ounces of beeswax in a double boiler. If you’d like, tint the wax: Add 1/4-inch pieces of crayon until you achieve desired shade. Note ratios so you can make more if needed. With a sponge brush, spread a few thin layers of wax on the back of a leaf. Press coated side of the leaf firmly onto a pillar candle. Working quickly but carefully, peel back the leaf, leaving a wax impression.
How did I figure out this was DIY? While doing my daily read at Elizabeth Anne Designs, I came across their recommendation for the One Pretty Thing, a blog with daily DIY inspiration! As I was browsing through, I came across the DIY for the candles I had been admiring this weekend! This site is awesome and a great resource for DIY ideas in general, not just wedding stuff. Thanks EAD…you continue to add more websites to my new blog addiction!
Here are a few more DIY projects I discovered through One Pretty Thing that I think could be easily incorporated into a wedding. I included the link to get to the specific directions for each DIY project:
Schlosser Designs
Wouldn’t these be a great way to incorporate your colors and add a special touch to table setting?
Monogrammed Wall Art
Alan & Steph’s Blog
I love the wooden/moss/flower letters that I have been seeing in wedding pictures. I like the idea of putting them on a printed canvas for something different. Imagine having this at your guestbook table!
What are your favorite DIY projects, or your favorite place to go find DIY ideas?
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Weddingbee, for one! I also follow some craft blogs, try to keep tabs on Martha and hope some original inspirations result in wedding- or home decor-worthy finished projects. 
I love Martha’s site! I can make flower arrangements, design things, but cannot draw alas. I fear candle making would require a visit from the local fire department if I tried it! lol!
I’ve made some DIY “will you be my bridesmaid” cards. They did turn out wonderful!
Did you try making the candles? How did it work?
I’m obsessed with one pretty thing! Those candles are pretty sweet
On that last one with the monogram + canvas, an even easier & cost effective way to emulate that rather than using a printed canvas would be to staple or glue fabric around the canvas or canvas frame. I’ve done that for a number of art projects in the past. It’s easy shmeezy and looks really nice!
i love that monogram art!
what a great way to decorate at the wedding, and then incorporate the decore into your home!
I love love DIYing…it’s my favorite part of the wedding planning process!! My favorite places for inspiration are Martha Stewart, here and the Knot. I also just get inspired going to Michael’s
i love the ideas I get from Weddingbee, but now I will have to go check out those other sites
Weddingbee is my main source of inspiration. I got so many diy ideas from you all and I can’t wait to start working on them. The project I’m working on now is the invitations.
I love those napkin rings. Hmm…I may have to make those. Mr. Quiche will be thrilled, haha.
I love martha stewart too, and I have gathered a lot of inspiration there. Many of my DIY projects for my wedding have been inspired by things I would have liked to buy, but were too expensive, so I thought, “hey, I could make those!” and I could! It makes the wedding that much more personal and meaningful! My save the dates were completely original, though, because I knew what I wanted and saw nothing similar anywhere, so I just made them myself. They were little books with the story of us, decorated with stamps that represented significant milestones in our lives and relationship. Our guests loved them because they got to know us as a couple a little better. Good luck with all your projects!
Can’t wait to see your DIY projects!!! I totally steal ideas from Martha.
i saw those diy candles on the martha stewart website and loved it. it seems so easy and can be used for anything, including decorating the home!
My FI thinks I should change professions and be a wedding planner…he said I may as well with all the DIY going on!!
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Mrs. Duckling, San Diego
Age and Occupation: 23, Psychology Grad Student, Youth Diversion Specialist/Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee and an Executive Assistant
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Marketing and PR Coordinator
Engagement Date: May 17, 2008
Wedding Date: September 2009
Venue: Rancho Bernardo Inn
About Me: I'm currently living in Orange County, but planning our wedding in my hometown of San Diego. We are a DIY wedding "2fer", as I'm the crafty one and Mr. Ducky is in charge of all of our graphic design and technical aspects. When not wedding planning or reading wedding blogs, I'm attending grad school and rotating between two different jobs to keep things exciting. My favorite things include shoes, Post-Its, Labrador Retrievers, traveling, psychology, delicious food, photography, reading, craft gadgets/supplies, and of course, my wonderful Mr. Ducky!
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