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Mrs. Bunny, Columbus Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Editor/Reporter Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Reporter Engagement Date: September 23, 2008 Wedding Date: July 2009 Venue: Everal Barn, Westerville About Me: Organized, but messy. I love art (all kinds). I don't have any secrets. I talk a lot and listen even more. I show love by baking. I'm timid by nature, but brave when it counts. Mr. Bunny and I work at competing weekly newspapers, which makes it a little interesting trying to describe our work joys and frustrations without giving away too much before the paper comes out. In spite of that little hurdle, we've managed to build a pretty solid relationship in the short one-and-a-half years we will have been together when we tie the knot. I can't wait!
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The End is the Beginning

June 16th, 2009 @ 10:33 am by Mrs. Bunny

Welp, I’m officially broke (almost). I visited my bank accounts today to see where I should charge the honeymoon plane tickets and realized I am pretty much out of cash!

A bevy of last minute purchases during the past month — including Mr. Bunny’s ring — have completely exhausted my cash reserves.

It’s not as though I don’t have two pennies to my name. I’ve just officially reached my limit for wedding spending. After I plunk down $200 to get to Boston, I’m done with wedding spending until the honeymoon … that is, if I want to be able to actually DO anything while we’re in Cape Cod.

It’s the end of the line for my spending, folks.

I guess it’s time to look around and make do with the things I already have. I’ve stocked up a lot of craft supplies over the past six months, and I always seem to spot random objects that might work well for decor.

Time for me to toss out the credit card, kick my brain in gear and start thinking like a Junk Queen!

The End is the Beginning :  wedding decor reception Junkere

all pics from Junk Camp

This is Junkerella, the official mascot of Junk Camp, blog home of Ki Nassauer. Ki is an absolute goddess whose primary purpose in life is turning trash into treasure. This chick has some mad skillz.


Take this project, for example. She turns a bunch of discarded industrial light covers….

The End is the Beginning :  wedding decor reception Lights
… into this! Wouldn’t this be great for holding flowers or tea lights?

The End is the Beginning :  wedding decor reception Light C
Or, more creatively, silverware!

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I found Ki’s blog via One Pretty Thing and read through her entire archives in one afternoon. I look at the materials she has to work with then see her finished project and think, “Why didn’t I come up with that!?”

Here’s one of my favorite projects. All it takes is a drill, a piece of wire and a stamp with a handle.

The End is the Beginning :  wedding decor reception Rubbers

Perfect for place cards, right?

The End is the Beginning :  wedding decor reception Stamp2
We’re not having assigned seating, but I have big plans for this one…

Where do you turn for inspiration on the cheap? I’d love to visit your favorite sites!

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15 Responses to “The End is the Beginning”

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Grey56 (message)  644 posts, Busy bee

Are you going to Cape Cod for your honeymoon?

Cool pics. I never would have thought of that.

 
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Miss Gloss
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Miss Gloss (message)  1,222 posts, Bumble bee

Love these ideas!

 
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Miss Bunny (message)  349 posts, Helper bee

@Grey56 — Yes, we are! I’m so excited!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Wow, definitely very creative stuff!

 
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Melissabegins (message)  3,340 posts, Sugar bee

This is more of a home interiors site, but it’s inspirational nonetheless! http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/before-and-after

 
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Jenniphyr
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Jenniphyr (message)  2,602 posts, Sugar bee

Those are some sweet ideas. =) I especially like the use of the industrial light holders combined with the mason jar. To glass gives it a rustic feeling, and the metal gives it a more modern, cutting-edge look.

The stamps are also really cool! They’d be awesome for a vintage wedding! I like the placecards idea, but I’m also thinking they could be used to hold pictures in a centrepiece, or to mark chairs where loved ones who’ve passed away would sit.

I’ve got to check out that site — it looks awesome! ^.^

 
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saraplusmike (message)  17 posts, Newbee

http://www.i-do-it-yourself.com/
and
projectwedding.com (it has a diy section)

Both our geared towards wedding. I got some great label off of iDIY.

 
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saraplusmike (message)  17 posts, Newbee

are not our. Wish there was an edit button.

 
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LovestheBear (message)  1,250 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks for the new link! I also like design sponge and Cucumbersome (http://www.cucumbersome.com/).

 
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Mrs. Flamingo (message)  1,366 posts, Bumble bee

Awesome, love the stamp idea. Neat-o

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  3,157 posts, Sugar bee

oh my GOD…You have no idea how many old stamps I just threw away when our office moved! TONS. Damn, those are CUTE! oh well!

 
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West Coast Bride (message)  708 posts, Busy bee

I love when bees introduce me to awesome blogs I haven’t visited before–thanks so much!

 
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MyPurpleWedding
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MyPurpleWedding (message)  237 posts, Helper bee

Awesome ideas! I can’t wait to see what you come up with now that you can’t spend any more money!

 
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Miss Mouse
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Miss Mouse (message)  5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

Wow, so cool! I wish I was that inventive!

 
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mrspaetz (message)  3,805 posts, Honey bee

wow! talk about upcycling!

 

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Mrs. Bunny, Columbus Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Editor/Reporter Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Reporter Engagement Date: September 23, 2008 Wedding Date: July 2009 Venue: Everal Barn, Westerville About Me: Organized, but messy. I love art (all kinds). I don't have any secrets. I talk a lot and listen even more. I show love by baking. I'm timid by nature, but brave when it counts. Mr. Bunny and I work at competing weekly newspapers, which makes it a little interesting trying to describe our work joys and frustrations without giving away too much before the paper comes out. In spite of that little hurdle, we've managed to build a pretty solid relationship in the short one-and-a-half years we will have been together when we tie the knot. I can't wait!

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