When it comes to making the most of your wedding budget, a little elbow grease goes a long way. Getting creative and doing it yourself also adds that extra personalization that only handmade details can. Repurposing old furniture into chic, stylish props and accent pieces is very cost-effective, and can reward you with fabulous results. Plus, recycling furniture, jewelry, and other items into your handmade projects is easy on the environment as well as your budget. How about using fabric from a loved one’s wedding dress in elements of your own big day to provide a special added meaning to the details?
For the DIY couple, the satisfaction and extra personalization that comes from thinking outside of the box and budget is well worth the effort, especially if you’re the crafty type who truly loves working with your hands.
Fabric and crafts store Jo-Ann posts a number of do-it-yourself projects online; someone brought their online wedding ideas section to my attention, and I wanted to share it. If you’re a DIYer, do check it out. There are dozens of creative wedding project ideas posted that you can do yourself, each with materials needed, illustrations, and step-by-step instructions. Some have downloadable PDF guides as well.
To browse their projects, just visit www.joann.com, click “Projects”, and then select “Wedding Ideas” from the left-hand menu. Or, jump to it here. Happy crafting!
{ Photo Credits: Project selections from joann.com }
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