Embracing Fall Details

Embracing Fall Details

April 23rd, 2010 @ 11:52 am by Mrs. Seashell
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Disclaimer: I can take no credit for any of this DIY wonderfulness! My FMIL is a crafting genius.

Initially my FMIL was going to make a ring pillow using lace from my Aunt’s veil. While searching for inspiration, I found this beautiful ring pillow on Etsy (which I now call “crack for brides”). I simply adore it. It has the perfect blend of the ivory and gold tones and the leaves are a lovely subtle fall detail. I decided to go ahead and buy it and we’re going to wrap the pillow in the lace from my Aunt to make something really beautiful and meaningful! I’ll post photos once that project is complete.

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Then, my FMIL came up with a FANTASTIC idea. Using the inspiration of the leaves from the ring pillow she created larger leaves hand cut from a paper/cardboard that we will use to decorate each pew end in the chapel. Here is the first one she has cut:

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The next step is to spray them metallic gold. (I think I can at least handle that step - fingers crossed.) They are going to look fantastic! She’s so talented! Also, I’ll be sure to post a tutorial as we cut more.

Do you have someone crafty who is helping with some DIY projects?

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24 Responses to “Embracing Fall Details”

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puzzle (message) 248 posts, Helper bee

That’s very pretty! A refreshing change from the usual pew pomanders that we see on here (not that I mind at all!)

Question: are the leaves from the ring pillow made of paper as well? They look metal to me. I’ve been looking everywhere for loose metal leaves that look just like that. No luck so far.

4/23/10 @ 12:10 pm (reply)

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audamy (message) 128 posts, Blushing bee

That leave is so awesome. I love it- can’t wait to see the finished product.

I like to think that I’m fairly crafty myself but my FI and FMIL have been a huge help with the DIY projects for the wedding. My FI is crafty for a living and my FMIL manages an AC Moore (hello employee discount!).

4/23/10 @ 12:12 pm (reply)

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audamy (message) 128 posts, Blushing bee

@puzzle- if you search for “leaf pendants” or something like that under the supplies section on Etsy there are a ton of those metal leaves for sale

4/23/10 @ 12:13 pm (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

@puzzle: The leaves on the ring pillow are metal. I’m trying to track down more too! I love them!

4/23/10 @ 12:14 pm (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

@audamy: OMG! great tip! you just made my day!

4/23/10 @ 12:14 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 3,921 posts, Honey bee

that leaf is so pretty!! thats an awesome idea to decorate the pews too. you lucky gal!

4/23/10 @ 12:15 pm (reply)

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jingle96 (message) 2,842 posts, Sugar bee

Love it! I like doing most of my DIY projects myself only cause I’m particular when it comes to crafty work! But my FMIL has been such a huge help with everything else!

4/23/10 @ 12:17 pm (reply)

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puzzle (message) 248 posts, Helper bee

@audamy THANK YOU! I don’t know what I was doing in the past. I was basically searching for everything BUT “leaf pendant”. You’re a lifesaver. <3

@Miss Seashell - Just type ‘leaf pendant’ as audamy suggested. I want to use them to DIY bouts a la ~ http://www.etsy.com/listing/41441959/art-deco-style-boutonniere-customized

4/23/10 @ 12:22 pm (reply)

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audamy (message) 128 posts, Blushing bee

@Miss Seashell: Glad to be of help! I stalked the supplies section forever to find some of those for some jewelry I was making.

4/23/10 @ 12:23 pm (reply)

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