Weddings

Cake Topper Mod

When I got married, way back in the last century, big puffy sleeves complemented with bold colors and super shiny fabrics still ruled the world of weddings. Wedding gowns were over the top, bridesmaid dresses were the stuff nightmares are made of, and cake toppers were often sickly sentimental or big, gaudy affairs. I got […]

How-To: Pantyhose Petals

Pantyhose Petals Create delicate nylon flowers to dress up a wedding gown, veil, or centerpiece. By Mary Beth Klatt In the 1950s, women had to wear hosiery to the office or risk being fired. Naturally, these ladies ended up with a lot of ripped and snagged pantyhose. Although some tossed these ruined pairs, the crafty […]

DIY Monogram Stationery

Sarah Hodsdon re-gifted me a Cricut at Maker Faire last month and I’m excited to test it out sometime soon. Mrs. Penguin on Weddingbee has a great tutorial on how to create your own monogram stationery using the Cricut Expression — a great way to DIY your own Save the Dates, invitations, thank you cards, […]