DIY Bride… Sort of

DIY Bride… Sort of

June 26th, 2010 @ 6:00 pm by Mrs. Knitting
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Like many brides, I am planning to include a few DIY projects in our wedding. Here’s the thing though: I am not good at DIY projects. I’m not the slightest bit crafty. I can read anyone under the table, but I can’t sew a cushion cover or make a pretty scrapbook page to save my life. Creating an envelope liner seems impossibly difficult to me, although I’ve been informed it’s not. When other brides DIY, you would never know the project wasn’t done by a professional. With me, everyone will know.

Here’s an example of DIY work that just completely blows me away (and makes me feel inadequate!):

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However, I think I’m okay with that. I want the wedding to be a reflection of me and Mr. Knitting and we certainly never do anything the slightest bit crafty normally. So while I’ll be putting lots of effort into my DIY projects, I’ve had to resign myself to the fact that they really will look like I did it myself and that’s okay because it’s an honest reflection of us. It’s even more okay because the more I look at DIY touches that actually look like they are homemade, the more I realize that I really really love this look.

For example:

Table numbers made out of mason jars and tea stained doilies (I love the flowers too, but suspect they aren’t DIY):

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Escort card with silhouettes:

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Adorable jar of apple butter:

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Unique way of displaying family wedding photos:

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Cupcakes that I made for my older sister’s wedding (yes, I’m obnoxiously proud of them!):

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Have you ever been intimidated by a DIY project?

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20 Responses to “DIY Bride… Sort of”

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Miss Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

I like your attitude All the DIY amazing-ness on the web can really get me down sometimes, but as you said, the wedding is a reflection of who you are as a couple, and we dont have to compare ourselves to others.
Those cupcakes you made look awesome btw!! I hope mine look as delicious as those when the time comes

6/26/10 @ 6:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

P.S. random question: what type of frosting recipe did you use? (yes I am cupcake obsessed!)

6/26/10 @ 6:43 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

It’s the Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Buttercream Icing. You may have come across the recipe before, but in case you haven’t here it is:

http://www.recipelink.com/cookbooks/2005/0743246616_4.html

I’m a big fan.

6/26/10 @ 6:56 pm (reply)

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amandanyc (message) 2 posts, Wannabee

See I almost have the opposite problem. I’m very crafty and have my own stationery shop. Which sounds all well and good BUT the problem is that every single project/cute little touch I see, I think “oh, I could do that.” And I probably could. But then I end up with an absolutely bananas DIY list. I have to really reign myself in and get a lot more realistic about my ability to complete the zillions of projects that I’ve decided t do. Sigh.

6/26/10 @ 7:07 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

I love love love details that actually look handmade. It gives everything such a personal feel!

6/26/10 @ 7:18 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

@Miss Knitting: *drool* yum. Thanks!

6/26/10 @ 7:57 pm (reply)

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Miss Pin Cushion (message) 1,012 posts, Bumble bee

I remember seeing that first pic somewhere and being totally flabbergasted by it! But I think the bride might be a designer or something if that helps soften the blow . . .

6/26/10 @ 8:17 pm (reply)

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

My wedding is all DIY, so it’s scary and I don’t get it right the first time; I just keep trying though and it comes. Not perfect, but it comes.

6/26/10 @ 9:06 pm (reply)

Bee

Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

I found that the more projects I did, the better I became at crafts bc in the beginning, I def was horrible! Good luck

6/27/10 @ 12:18 am (reply)

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engdom (message) 111 posts, Blushing bee

I wanted to DIY sooo much of my wedding, incl favors, flowers and invites but now we’re having at least 400 people. . . so I’m intimidated by my whole wedding.

6/27/10 @ 2:27 am (reply)

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lisalew5472 (message) 699 posts, Busy bee

Wow seeing all these fabulous DIY projects makes me want to run out and get a degree in Art! I have what I’ll call “mediocre” talent with arts and crafts; I can sew, but hey, the pattern and fabric companies make it easy-sort of like putting a puzzle together. Original art? Not so much.

Miss Knitting be careful, you may find yourself in the wedding cupcake business! I’m swooning over your picture!

6/27/10 @ 2:33 am (reply)

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Deborah Lee

The lovely thing about DIY wedding projects these days is they are “meant to look like DIY” .. so an obvious handcrafted look is far preferable to anything that looks professionally produced.

These projects are stunning in their simplicity and originality; I love them all!

6/27/10 @ 3:16 am (reply)

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tksjewelry (message) 9,769 posts, Bee Keeper

I am totally intimidated by DIY, but I am willing to give it the old college try. If it doesn’t turn out, eh, whatever, I tried.

6/27/10 @ 4:59 am (reply)

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vicarswifeintraining (message) 579 posts, Busy bee

I love the idea of the family photo’s in the jam jars!!

6/27/10 @ 5:21 am (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Pin Cushion: Yes, I think you’re right. Still…
@Miss Trail Mix: That’s actually pretty reassuring. Thank you!
@lisalew5472: Thanks! That’s so sweet.

6/27/10 @ 6:18 pm (reply)

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winter (message) 1,333 posts, Bumble bee

those are very nice and those cupcakes look amazing!

6/27/10 @ 10:23 pm (reply)

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jenleetobe (message) 5 posts, Newbee

I have an Art degree but I STILL wouldn’t be able to make that first invitation you mentioned! Uh-may-zeeng!

The problem I have is that I like too many different styles and am the most indecisive person! Planning my wedding has been a challenge to say the least…

BTW: Those cupcakes look delicious!!!

6/28/10 @ 5:07 pm (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

@winter: Thanks!
@jenleetobe: I know, aren’t they insane? So incredible.

6/28/10 @ 6:45 pm (reply)

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runnerbride926 (message) 3 posts, Wannabee

I DEFINITELY agree with you it can be overwhelming to see all the adorable DIY stuff on wedding sites. since you definitely have a talent for things like those cupcakes, pick 1 or 2 things that you know you’d be good at, and spend time on those and really have those details stand out. then you won’t have ot worry about much other of the diy stuff “standing out”

7/26/11 @ 10:03 pm (reply)

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Noella2

I love the flowers!

11/8/11 @ 11:08 pm (reply)