Turn Tea Cups into Dainty Party Decorations and Favors

Tea cups have such a nostalgic feel to them! The delicacy of fine porcelain, the charm of dainty floral patterns, the elegance of gilt edging. Fond memories immediately come to mind—your grandmother enjoying her daily cup of tea, your mother carefully setting out her prized tea service for Thanksgiving,... [Read More]

Favor Ideas from Simply Homemade to Heartfelt

Whether it’s something that you make, bake, or package yourself, giving guest favors that are your own creations says much more than “thank you”. It says that you’ve chosen to make a personal statement in a manner and style that is close to your heart. But not everyone has the needed do-it-yourself... [Read More]

Make Eco-Friendly Coasters From Recycling Corks

Craft your own cool coasters from recycled corks! Rather than toss discarded wine bottle corks into the garbage bin, use them as eco-friendly materials for this great DIY project. Not only do you end up with one-of-a-kind accessories for your wedding party tables, but you also have a fabulous favor... [Read More]

Alternative Wedding Bouquet Using Soda Cans

Are you avid about preserving the environment? Why make an exception at your wedding? Take a daring departure from the traditional bridal bouquet with one crafted from recycled materials. And we mean seriously recycled—as in empty aluminum cans! Don’t believe it? Take a look at this step-by-step... [Read More]

Groomsmen Gift Ideas: From food to fashion

Selecting great groomsmen gifts is always a bit of a challenge. You want to choose items that the gentlemen will appreciate—meaning practical and useful. But you want to avoid giving them more of “the same old, same old,” as they say. So while keeping it practical may seem to narrow the... [Read More]