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I’m starting to feel time compress like this downward spiral.

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(Isn’t that a cool image? I love me some Google searching!)

Anyway, it’s high time to buckle down and get to work on our invitations. They came in more than two months ago and are sitting in boxes waiting for a loving someone to show them the light of day. So I did what any rational procrastinator would do on a free Sunday afternoon and focused all my effort and attention…on something else.

But not to worry, I promise that it was a wedding-related project. Remember these lovelies?

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The sequin-covered top side makes me swoon every time I see them. The soles, on the other hand, were lacking a certain sparkle. You DIY brides know what I’m talking about. “I do” stickers! Inspiration abounds with a quick internet image search.

Image via Project Wedding / Photo credit: Jenny GG

Image via Real Photography

Super-duper cute, right? And how adorable is the second photo as her “something blue” with the added bonus of well wishes from her bridesmaids? You can bet that we can also find fellow brides on the message boards who are in on the sweetness.

Image via icedchaitea on the Weddingbee Boards

Image via Mrs.tobe on the Weddingbee Boards

An Etsy search yields over 80 options for “I do” stickers. Grooms can also get in on the action and even go so far as to announce cold feet quite literally!

Image and design via Forweddingsake on Etsy

Image and design via PrettyThisPrettyThat on Etsy

Image and design via MonAmourBoutique

With so much inspiration and so many options to choose from, this should be a no-brainer, right? Except with what you already know about me, I must find a way to complicate even a seemingly straightforward project. So I started my search at Michaels for the perfect stickers. There are at least ten stores within my work geography, and you can bet I checked the racks of at least eight of them.

After finding a font that appealed to me in the right size and with numbers as well as letters (this is not as easy as you might initially think!), I consulted a friend about my choice. She liked them except wished they had more depth. Inspiration struck again at Michaels, where I discovered adhesive faux-pearl bead embellishments. What if I put them on top of the stickers to get more of a 3-D effect?

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For two hours I plucked those little suckers and stuck them lovingly to 12 letters and numbers. I’ll share a quick tutorial in an upcoming post. Until then, here’s a peek at the finished product. I’m so pleased with the result!

The date isn’t missing…just blurred out.

Nothing compares to crafting on a lazy Sunday in pajamas, haha! A special thanks goes to Mr. Hot Tea for snapping this shot. Now if only I could magically transform that pile of waiting invitations…I guess that’s what another Sunday is for.

Sad, sad invites waiting for some love

What wedding DIY projects are on your list? How do you prioritize which ones to tackle, and what’s been most rewarding so far? Will you “I do” your shoes?