Thanksgiving Napkins Ideas

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's some effortless napkin ideas for your Thanksgiving table by <a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/thanksgiving/indoor-decorating/thanksgiving-napkins/?page=2">Better Homes and Gardens</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4YS3fXakg3NkjE1bFVGLygjBJnvLwppJBrK1CRCpoU4Lpy4HGPlc69wVL7tVBJWN2XtEZx9eNq_StgMq7eLTNGOk6KajE4jb9FX_ygAFRpVg4a9io3zoEC32w-RaYChd2OYn6lzH0PAq/s1600/ss_ANC401719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4YS3fXakg3NkjE1bFVGLygjBJnvLwppJBrK1CRCpoU4Lpy4HGPlc69wVL7tVBJWN2XtEZx9eNq_StgMq7eLTNGOk6KajE4jb9FX_ygAFRpVg4a9io3zoEC32w-RaYChd2OYn6lzH0PAq/s320/ss_ANC401719.jpg" width="288" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjljovdK0UbKntdjaOAcLRftbEvkGojmhb6mVflJ4x6oB_vQd_sBVWSxGl7PsDv9iHOgwVmIbpSU8-tFpcqvitbqqnke0_6rBpUPGG_DurM8n-26v_3I8TkiOKJKO299q3kus854nlFYS6u/s1600/ss_101431803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjljovdK0UbKntdjaOAcLRftbEvkGojmhb6mVflJ4x6oB_vQd_sBVWSxGl7PsDv9iHOgwVmIbpSU8-tFpcqvitbqqnke0_6rBpUPGG_DurM8n-26v_3I8TkiOKJKO299q3kus854nlFYS6u/s1600/ss_101431803.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlwQehJgljZRA8pmN2jgTjJjP0PLuq1f-M2yyI0K0ln-4A65ktksGxmbHFzQS0Z-VGN6Xjg3x3pRWD2povxPWmB6aqqiLR_Rjp3mHKEY8gAv8YDntYjyGvYMApNvn9xG_hHLyyVekfSxF/s1600/ss_bhgvideofall602c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlwQehJgljZRA8pmN2jgTjJjP0PLuq1f-M2yyI0K0ln-4A65ktksGxmbHFzQS0Z-VGN6Xjg3x3pRWD2povxPWmB6aqqiLR_Rjp3mHKEY8gAv8YDntYjyGvYMApNvn9xG_hHLyyVekfSxF/s1600/ss_bhgvideofall602c.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBgBItsA26SV9r-IbXiKk7U8YxQjsKjvE5oCBe4o5bm2Wxi9HlPW0Ylb1cj4amHkA8-EMu93DJEfYGMjzsEH7PE8xJQdaW3FyEPPvCIPARf2wdBgDj00YR1F9Uwnps4mtcwSM0P3fdsgF/s1600/ss_CSH902759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBgBItsA26SV9r-IbXiKk7U8YxQjsKjvE5oCBe4o5bm2Wxi9HlPW0Ylb1cj4amHkA8-EMu93DJEfYGMjzsEH7PE8xJQdaW3FyEPPvCIPARf2wdBgDj00YR1F9Uwnps4mtcwSM0P3fdsgF/s1600/ss_CSH902759.jpg" /></a></div>

Thanksgiving Napkins Ideas

Here's some effortless napkin ideas for your Thanksgiving table by Better Homes and Gardens .

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Diy Project: Cupcake in a Jar

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin99gx3yndLn1rd3cYxy6p4jKJ-F62kn27TMYcUEQ72JWN-A4FJv0GPZRyTqkvCYHjz8Wv1Foo47LCNVT3emK8OZJA4p6E18tudB11va-fvFQ_-mt7QLGjoIWEz3W6bOqngpqHpJ9qN1JT/s1600/4462907426_afe6d82724_b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501428930869043922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin99gx3yndLn1rd3cYxy6p4jKJ-F62kn27TMYcUEQ72JWN-A4FJv0GPZRyTqkvCYHjz8Wv1Foo47LCNVT3emK8OZJA4p6E18tudB11va-fvFQ_-mt7QLGjoIWEz3W6bOqngpqHpJ9qN1JT/s400/4462907426_afe6d82724_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">For tasty favor try a cupcake in a jar with red velvet cupcakes. You can find all the instructions and many more pictures on the fabulous</span> <a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-cupcake-in-jar.html" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">cakies blog</a>.<br /><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIxL7Bm3RLtAdJz36QVntWcrbTHW74tA3eL8qWUBfBGqMQf0TCFfCCKbPJx0hVMV2rJawk5rQKv14fP0XFknIW2gYYfrxWEWTlzit8SD1YbQF-HCKRsFZPfJytKu17GmVs1ZG4uh_YmtZ/s1600/4462906928_b47bd89a0d_b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501428924466495042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIxL7Bm3RLtAdJz36QVntWcrbTHW74tA3eL8qWUBfBGqMQf0TCFfCCKbPJx0hVMV2rJawk5rQKv14fP0XFknIW2gYYfrxWEWTlzit8SD1YbQF-HCKRsFZPfJytKu17GmVs1ZG4uh_YmtZ/s400/4462906928_b47bd89a0d_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0oicDWHA5nSqhEJrj7QLewPzQDhsDjhQ1gmbag2jpA4DLJeb6RdSuJ2NAyDO6OK5IIVHdRXeKdX5OTrrJSCmNPSX4EZjsSfuttFCM1tBjmUWqQD7Eybk-KkCwnlFrBgkhTGNfPvkyY8p/s1600/4462905176_bab5068a5f_b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501428921949481954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0oicDWHA5nSqhEJrj7QLewPzQDhsDjhQ1gmbag2jpA4DLJeb6RdSuJ2NAyDO6OK5IIVHdRXeKdX5OTrrJSCmNPSX4EZjsSfuttFCM1tBjmUWqQD7Eybk-KkCwnlFrBgkhTGNfPvkyY8p/s400/4462905176_bab5068a5f_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgP_KP9QWUN_X3M320nhcayrr9s4cSoxUFkvhWP2Jz4eKaxZPHEvaQrrCBuhn9x64wHJHayProobmW7R9jdaSNFVcETU0pCS0hHEHtqBo9ZednSbTDwICLcWyaMfThsh6z1nbFLR26MNnw/s1600/4462130995_115a803bb3_b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501428917701658658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgP_KP9QWUN_X3M320nhcayrr9s4cSoxUFkvhWP2Jz4eKaxZPHEvaQrrCBuhn9x64wHJHayProobmW7R9jdaSNFVcETU0pCS0hHEHtqBo9ZednSbTDwICLcWyaMfThsh6z1nbFLR26MNnw/s400/4462130995_115a803bb3_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /></div></div> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Image via: <a href="http://with--this--ring.blogspot.com/2010/04/diy-project-cupcake-in-jar.html"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">With this Ring</span></a></span></span>

Diy Project: Cupcake in a Jar

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DIY... Easter Egg

<span style="font-style: italic;">Martha Stewart created these gorgeous Japanese inspired Easter Eggs. They look like little pieces of art!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa7iX3Rl_ft5oDojXDpjGshz0HnfdGMUsSBA473-UjoUBKBcfZ_IsMSLufSgdN_cqIxhjLHXe8Kqc6zbPd_XlZ-261Yd_p-rrtIu_5uZrW0OKmZgWjRo0p0glcQ48unSrtZZ_TSF5H0oQ/s1600/ft_apr04msl05_xl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455066371097549666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa7iX3Rl_ft5oDojXDpjGshz0HnfdGMUsSBA473-UjoUBKBcfZ_IsMSLufSgdN_cqIxhjLHXe8Kqc6zbPd_XlZ-261Yd_p-rrtIu_5uZrW0OKmZgWjRo0p0glcQ48unSrtZZ_TSF5H0oQ/s400/ft_apr04msl05_xl.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Preparing the Shells</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">You can empty the contents of a raw egg without damaging the shell. (If you prefer, use wooden eggs, available at crafts stores.) Carefully twist the point of a utility knife against each end of the egg to create two small holes. Insert a long pin through a hole to pierce the yolk. Blow out the insides with an egg blower, available at crafts stores, or with a rubber ear-and-nose syringe. Let drain; rinse. Blow out again, rinse again, and let dry.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Tools and Materials</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Blown-out eggs</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Pencil</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Origami paper</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Embroidery scissors</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Small paintbrush</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Glue sealant, such as Mod Podge</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Elegant Eggs How-To</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />1. Mark egg's length plus 1/4 inch on paper; roll paper around egg's circumference, add 1/8 inch, and mark. Cut out resulting rectangle.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmX_Bt85oa3rF4wrZFg4WsCZKsbKP4ySsO2jJbih-nMzcbDvWwdSZZIzCYNu06xqaiwhU6rt7xNtn8VzpxHKimMnEuDAkzA1uA7LPmM8LBXX2EW0cFolJy1gZy_B6ibeB8YGNq4sa0XKFP/s1600/ft_apr04msl06_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068298581889074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmX_Bt85oa3rF4wrZFg4WsCZKsbKP4ySsO2jJbih-nMzcbDvWwdSZZIzCYNu06xqaiwhU6rt7xNtn8VzpxHKimMnEuDAkzA1uA7LPmM8LBXX2EW0cFolJy1gZy_B6ibeB8YGNq4sa0XKFP/s400/ft_apr04msl06_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">2. Fold rectangle in half lengthwise. Cut 1/4-inch-wide strips on both sides of fold, stopping 1/4 inch from fold.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0AQK4pHTwCoaDws8zNZEIsf1BqclGDb-ifcVLY2jVGW70O4XQgmjxU-1FvaUrykfDEdShEqbiRol41SNa6w-yc9dxRW4Xw7vBFzjyLjgr9-Pn00DKt-TVMjap7o7FZ9BfPACa8aISO8n/s1600/ft_apr04msl07_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-style: italic;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068310548713810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0AQK4pHTwCoaDws8zNZEIsf1BqclGDb-ifcVLY2jVGW70O4XQgmjxU-1FvaUrykfDEdShEqbiRol41SNa6w-yc9dxRW4Xw7vBFzjyLjgr9-Pn00DKt-TVMjap7o7FZ9BfPACa8aISO8n/s400/ft_apr04msl07_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">3. Brush glue sealant down fold on unprinted side; wrap around center of egg. Cut one strip to a point so it just reaches egg's tip.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPV_aA4-VEeqiRTiBOAIGywlla3SbTCQdl0v_-VPTc6VjtN4IA9uhr9m_9X2861exdnxg_9I-mnp_uMIBTN6GS9FL9Y6eI-xzCLjZbcNXfZdACIlTXS3o1o9tbKIapqd_cpIipWSI4-ia/s1600/ft_apr04msl08_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068313279070242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPV_aA4-VEeqiRTiBOAIGywlla3SbTCQdl0v_-VPTc6VjtN4IA9uhr9m_9X2861exdnxg_9I-mnp_uMIBTN6GS9FL9Y6eI-xzCLjZbcNXfZdACIlTXS3o1o9tbKIapqd_cpIipWSI4-ia/s400/ft_apr04msl08_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">4. Brush strip with glue; press gently. Repeat on every other strip, then with remaining strips (trim to fit smaller spaces). Repeat with other end of egg.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4eUaYTU0yJrVDr-sHhgvhwClc6RwguWzp4fs8kiTwM6dtB0i5c2OVaCcDiI8CFajEQcKjUXlkZVKOMsxrzThO6YwE7m6LVx8z7SRrlYwTNB712XNusn2Q1LiY0k-_BVSYHXm_4TF6S8r/s1600/ft_apr04msl09_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068315606250530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4eUaYTU0yJrVDr-sHhgvhwClc6RwguWzp4fs8kiTwM6dtB0i5c2OVaCcDiI8CFajEQcKjUXlkZVKOMsxrzThO6YwE7m6LVx8z7SRrlYwTNB712XNusn2Q1LiY0k-_BVSYHXm_4TF6S8r/s400/ft_apr04msl09_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">5. Brush glue over half of egg to seal. Let dry; repeat on other half.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPiy94I_z59LOF367yseqLA51vcX_nxstoqzr3sAQU6qP7IoMa6qbeOQKArx61RCba4CG9qqFjqBBi8c_FzuzgUZRzmdd4WA35rxK7xOZ9wRaYyBm92eLK86IdONle8_li9u6QZVTXOaA/s1600/ft_apr04msl10_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455068322103074562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPiy94I_z59LOF367yseqLA51vcX_nxstoqzr3sAQU6qP7IoMa6qbeOQKArx61RCba4CG9qqFjqBBi8c_FzuzgUZRzmdd4WA35rxK7xOZ9wRaYyBm92eLK86IdONle8_li9u6QZVTXOaA/s400/ft_apr04msl10_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a>

DIY... Easter Egg

Martha Stewart created these gorgeous Japanese inspired Easter Eggs. They look like little pieces of art! Preparing the Shells You can emp...

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DIY Herbal Wedding Boutonnieres

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The lovely ladies of <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/25329/diy-wedding/diy-herbal-wedding-boutonnieres/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Once Wed</span></a> have created a beautiful herbal boutonniere, perfect a Spring wedding! </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Herbs are casual and aromatic and perfect for a late summer or fall wedding. As far as ingredients go, the sky is the limit! Here I’ve incorporated blueberries with lavender thyme, oregano and sage and wrapped them with a sweet dotted ribbon for contrast. The best part is that the boutonnieres could be dried and used for cooking later, making them completely Eco-friendly!</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvhrqBelnJEy4rSZFefDcHOUqFRv01o_mNZHkFAoJFEb5cB0Q-_6yVKhLPgVC0Kp6rtFVgeo2751XhOnpSbX5BC4xUeQPy1eUOtp3mF6-YS5qhZCuZlsMhD40ilGRQfq6c_xAHKUV4PkG/s1600-h/diy-herbal-wedding-ideas2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443516001649665666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvhrqBelnJEy4rSZFefDcHOUqFRv01o_mNZHkFAoJFEb5cB0Q-_6yVKhLPgVC0Kp6rtFVgeo2751XhOnpSbX5BC4xUeQPy1eUOtp3mF6-YS5qhZCuZlsMhD40ilGRQfq6c_xAHKUV4PkG/s400/diy-herbal-wedding-ideas2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 333px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgz3J0H4hgN5T-2PXo5A1uA05e01tb42sMhwRI_iCtLZDZF7voRwh-DNbrbFo84F2SFRMVJHY8fQih-ym4OX6CAVNIx0gUxKvsUNSYwMbF87hNs561cdYWkZI2u9YeUilbHTcE0G7UPK6Z/s1600-h/diy-wedding-boutonniere-ideas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443516012630983986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgz3J0H4hgN5T-2PXo5A1uA05e01tb42sMhwRI_iCtLZDZF7voRwh-DNbrbFo84F2SFRMVJHY8fQih-ym4OX6CAVNIx0gUxKvsUNSYwMbF87hNs561cdYWkZI2u9YeUilbHTcE0G7UPK6Z/s400/diy-wedding-boutonniere-ideas.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">You will need:</span></div> <div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">13 small stems of herbs (choose varying colors and shapes)</span></div> <div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">3 stems of small berries</span></div> <div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">floral tape</span></div> <div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">narrow ribbon</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-XcjYRYAQgzZiVsU6ZXsT6FWU-OaYKGmriGe-AvviDN4txJN5HUBnXLmWx1ohXwemfcJND69NbasZYMmNoOz9Qssj2aazIvQPfxsizCoEQl-D3WFTiqRE034Inp19ZA1BK5qLLgjg4Dv/s1600-h/herbal-wedding-ideas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443516694947999522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-XcjYRYAQgzZiVsU6ZXsT6FWU-OaYKGmriGe-AvviDN4txJN5HUBnXLmWx1ohXwemfcJND69NbasZYMmNoOz9Qssj2aazIvQPfxsizCoEQl-D3WFTiqRE034Inp19ZA1BK5qLLgjg4Dv/s400/herbal-wedding-ideas.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" /></a><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">1: Start with a leaf stem like sage to be the backbone of your boutonniere. This leaf is just for support.</span></div> <div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">2. Place taller, lanky herbs like lavender and rosemary on top of the leaf. It’s OK for them to sit higher than the first leaf.</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >3. In front, place smaller rounder, herbs like oregano or thyme blossoms or fruit like blueberries. Heavier items always look nicer at the bottom with the leaner stems poking out the top.</span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtWw_frkGGh6WfpLYmCaKQKAaHvqNAi9T8zallQrVrvajnfnrGDccI3fLsWjYy_IJSVJ52k-ASAislrTe7cWXUafIT_KtZQA8SGFs8eCZQFMuUPkLY__zDmgTyG3PtMcmCilFNzyiq766/s1600-h/diy-green-wedding-ideas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443515990235225906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtWw_frkGGh6WfpLYmCaKQKAaHvqNAi9T8zallQrVrvajnfnrGDccI3fLsWjYy_IJSVJ52k-ASAislrTe7cWXUafIT_KtZQA8SGFs8eCZQFMuUPkLY__zDmgTyG3PtMcmCilFNzyiq766/s400/diy-green-wedding-ideas.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span> </a><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">5. Secure with floral tape,</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >6. Wrap the ribbon around the stems several times to disguise the floral tape while leaving a length of ribbon free to tie up the ribbon at the back of the boutonniere.<br /><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbL6wIeS2aB7z9oqg7RxY1eshPSbjaa9ErrsbKM6cqA-coFbPRzdqh4iNwVSvD7pGUuRUyFBW5evfXCuo4oa8S7NZgvoO0RjkU9rLvQPRv12l6Hzk78P1kqp33OV5cPH0CknZlHfTQLzQr/s1600-h/diy-wedding-boutonniere2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443516019270201826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbL6wIeS2aB7z9oqg7RxY1eshPSbjaa9ErrsbKM6cqA-coFbPRzdqh4iNwVSvD7pGUuRUyFBW5evfXCuo4oa8S7NZgvoO0RjkU9rLvQPRv12l6Hzk78P1kqp33OV5cPH0CknZlHfTQLzQr/s400/diy-wedding-boutonniere2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Project created by <a href="http://www.chelseafuss.com/http___www.chelseafuss.com/chelsea_fuss_prop_stylist_portland.html"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Chelsea Fuss</span></a></span></span><div><div><div><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: times new roman;font-size:85%;" ><em><a href="http://www.chelseafuss.com/" target="_blank"></a></em></span> <div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic; font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Photography by <a href="http://www.lisawarninger.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Lisa Warniger</span></a> </em></span></div><br /></div><br /></div><br /></div>

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Hip Button Boutonniere

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">If you want an out of the ordinary and creative boutonniere, try a pin-back button. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Unique and </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">affordable, it can be customized for your whole wedding party!</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8oMb5nTX32QiaZ_0Q-QFzJjSJPJix2B0J6F72BguAsvufoHyeXStaD2xHQvBIidnIlc_umz4Xr1OyV2-vABk1DEHoKclOBVSimo5_YXdq9hbgxrDr2zFNArypYfb257LnVcrxAec4MQCI/s1600-h/blog2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426501947356432610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8oMb5nTX32QiaZ_0Q-QFzJjSJPJix2B0J6F72BguAsvufoHyeXStaD2xHQvBIidnIlc_umz4Xr1OyV2-vABk1DEHoKclOBVSimo5_YXdq9hbgxrDr2zFNArypYfb257LnVcrxAec4MQCI/s400/blog2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 211px;" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Image Via</span> <a href="http://www.hatchcreativestudio.com/"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Hatch Creative Studio</span></a></span>

Hip Button Boutonniere

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DYI: Wool Bangles

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Wool-Wrapped Bangles:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Even if you can't knit, you can make this craft. It's a unique and stylish bracelet decorated with wool yarn. It's simple to make and is a great gift idea! A perfect way to recycle your 80's bangle!<br /></span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdBKyeWb0aA5EkIXICKqIp2tosh9zD1Z7MTAOBliucd8nK1euTBiEyGhHYxdTIDX62jrTJjG6AmBQBlgCQe1AlO4BH-QfzcLEaTVdP0Hzc7NqpHCVl05Ty3dnJzn_fTjixCSAbPTYO9kO/s1600-h/3119_022508_woolbangles_xl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410924749911159234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdBKyeWb0aA5EkIXICKqIp2tosh9zD1Z7MTAOBliucd8nK1euTBiEyGhHYxdTIDX62jrTJjG6AmBQBlgCQe1AlO4BH-QfzcLEaTVdP0Hzc7NqpHCVl05Ty3dnJzn_fTjixCSAbPTYO9kO/s400/3119_022508_woolbangles_xl.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /> </a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level1">Tools and Materials<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Scissors</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Clothespin</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Plain plastic bangle bracelets</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Yarn or ribbon</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Fabric glue</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level1">Wool-Wrapped Bangles How-To<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">1. Create a ball of yarn slightly larger than a golf ball.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />2. Densely wrap the yarn around a plastic bangle bracelet, making sure to neatly keep the yarn aligned, and pulling tightly as you go.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Tip: Work over a table or in lap in case the ball slips out of your hands.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br />3. Finish by overlapping a few wraps at the point where you started. Glue the strand of yarn in place along the inside of the bracelet with a fabric glue.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">4. Hold the glued end of yarn in place with a clothespin and allow to dry. Once the glue has fully dried, snip off the extra yarn.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">5. Bangles can be covered in thin decorative ribbon using the same process.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" class="subhead-level1" >Resources<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" ><br />The variegated yarn can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.schaeferyarn.com/" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" target="_blank">schaeferyarn.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >; the ribbon can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.stranodesigns.com/" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" target="_blank">stranodesigns.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >; the plain plastic bangles can be purchased at </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.cocowholesale.com/" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" target="_blank">cocowholesale.com</a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" > (product Nos. BA0006-25, BA0006-26, and Ba0006-21), but you can also recycle bangles of all shapes and sizes from thrift stores or eBay.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" >From the </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/wool-wrapped-bangles?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/stocking-stuffers#slide_4" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Martha Stewart Show</a></span>

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DYI...Letterpress

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymPrGNivyJ9EKHm2Xa8ki-hIMjQnuT0wYVXfkmEizMLov3gOO8AG4k6cysPqBXzH3kLoGaA6n0XtAoqrFPVDqZggCNpj1sidvyeU2J5hOhsC4_YyBmWq9mk7b7ocz8at0frPNOOUTLJ0-/s1600/letterpress.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407598213397343698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymPrGNivyJ9EKHm2Xa8ki-hIMjQnuT0wYVXfkmEizMLov3gOO8AG4k6cysPqBXzH3kLoGaA6n0XtAoqrFPVDqZggCNpj1sidvyeU2J5hOhsC4_YyBmWq9mk7b7ocz8at0frPNOOUTLJ0-/s400/letterpress.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px;" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">How great is this new affordable letterpress machine from <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">Paper Source</span></a>? It includes everything you need to create cards and crafts!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">where to purchase: <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Letterpress-Machine/2903_018/40077890.html"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">Paper Source</span></a> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>$149.99</span></span>

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DIY Tufted Moss Ring Pillow

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMXTRLvtUdpEl5f1Fy0kvq4HzLHBi4LoHsj47MfdjCHeOjwEjHGm2r2XpFKRO7bJoet9OFd1TBpyyaiEFHp9ZdmDmpJmVMm3zeHwDJZAtAYWJ2J-msJo7nDMEDh9rPYOjVCIbfk35aFjd/s1600-h/diy-tufted-ring-moss-pillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384226723989919698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMXTRLvtUdpEl5f1Fy0kvq4HzLHBi4LoHsj47MfdjCHeOjwEjHGm2r2XpFKRO7bJoet9OFd1TBpyyaiEFHp9ZdmDmpJmVMm3zeHwDJZAtAYWJ2J-msJo7nDMEDh9rPYOjVCIbfk35aFjd/s400/diy-tufted-ring-moss-pillow.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><strong style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">What You’ll Need:</strong> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> A 5″ x 5″ X 2″ piece of Styrofoam</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> 2 feet ribbon (2″ wide)</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> 3 yards of ribbon (1/4″ wide)</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> A 6″ x 6″ scrap of fabric</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> A handful of sphagnum moss</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> Straight pins</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> Round-headed corsage pins</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">. A pair of scissors</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkCudtJVCgioDQoo62G7acPVWXnh69iwPAq3EAJhNlFibXlbn9KN0tYF1E1yiTMbFh8g2Fj4wYqGRYbfAapMIdGZcGeeDU0_1wf7JCfcN7wCRtLFgQlEKtbF4Cvbp2APJHc3luRlIkFgg/s1600-h/diy-moss-ring-bearer-pillow-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384226714236587442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIkCudtJVCgioDQoo62G7acPVWXnh69iwPAq3EAJhNlFibXlbn9KN0tYF1E1yiTMbFh8g2Fj4wYqGRYbfAapMIdGZcGeeDU0_1wf7JCfcN7wCRtLFgQlEKtbF4Cvbp2APJHc3luRlIkFgg/s400/diy-moss-ring-bearer-pillow-2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 343px;" /></a><br /><strong style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Instructions</strong></div> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">1. Center your fabric face up on the Styrofoam square Fold the fabric<br />edges over sides of the Styrofoam and secure with straight pins. Wrap<br />the corners neatly and pin. (see figure 1)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">2. Turn your Styrofoam over so the fabric side is down. Take your<br />sphagnum moss and stretch it out across the top of the Styrofoam. Be sure<br />that the moss completely covers the surface. (see figure 2)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">3. Cut a length of the skinnier ribbon and run it diagonally across the<br />mossed surface. Attach both ends of the ribbons on the sides of the<br />Styrofoam using straight pins. Repeat this process to create a diagonal<br />grid of ribbon on the top of the pillow.</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">4. Take your corsage pins and stick them into the points where the<br />ribbons intersect on the pillow top. (see figure 4)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">5. Turn the pillow on it’s side and pin the end of the wider ribbon in<br />the center of the side, using your straight pins. (see figure 5)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">6. Wrap the ribbon around all four sides, concealing the fabric edges and<br />skinny ribbon tails. Pull it tightly as you go and keep the ribbon edges<br />lined up with the edges of the pillow. (see figure 5)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">7. When you pass your starting point, fold under the ribbon tail and pin<br />it down using your corsage pins. (see figure 6)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">8. Trim off any loose moss bits.</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">9. Cut a 12″ length of the skinnier ribbon and tie it to the corsage pin<br />in the center of the pillow. Attach your rings by tying a bow. (see<br />figure 7)</p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><strong>What it costs:</strong><br />Styrofoam square $.90<br />Ribbon $3.00<br />Corsage Pins $2<br />Small bag of moss $1.80<br />Total = $7.70</p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Project created by </span><a href="http://www.lalalaurie.com/" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);" target="_blank">Laurie Cinotto,</a></em></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"> Via <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7568/diy-wedding/once-wed/diy-tufted-moss-ring-pillow-2/?currentPage=1" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Once Wed</a></span></span><br /></p>

DIY Tufted Moss Ring Pillow

What You’ll Need: A 5″ x 5″ X 2″ piece of Styrofoam 2 feet ribbon (2″ wide) 3 yards of ribbon (1/4″ wide) A 6″ x 6″ scrap of fab...

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DYI... Another Great Rustic Centerpiece

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJV4VjQHR3FpfUvMgy5JDtmapcUB_YIaWLxDrV7Pd8YKB4J-ERjwdb9HNPjdfYOYbADBqMgb8g5054iyCvrj8DkpA-A1ATHeVjHG4Wp7sX5V_s7HqoWOexYevKc_pv1ITVqlrH8UmyS9I/s1600-h/diy-rustic-wedding-centerpieces.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373830393762082098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJV4VjQHR3FpfUvMgy5JDtmapcUB_YIaWLxDrV7Pd8YKB4J-ERjwdb9HNPjdfYOYbADBqMgb8g5054iyCvrj8DkpA-A1ATHeVjHG4Wp7sX5V_s7HqoWOexYevKc_pv1ITVqlrH8UmyS9I/s400/diy-rustic-wedding-centerpieces.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" /></a> <br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">I found these simple </span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">rustic candle centerpieces</span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"> at <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7530/diy/decor/diy-rustic-wedding-centerpieces/" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Once Wed</a>. Perfect for a fall wedding!<br /><br /></span></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEi9a2vXKbMXTqevJtnNg1tUvsYe9KDm9Z_V4ouGKIL5WACxRvLtXX_ufL98NuKcTDaYUvaXVy59RCYU1qudAYImZX9-VTSST4U1WzgNPFM-JQbfY5HRGogNvK9I1M_uwdIxAL7jylNhe3/s1600-h/rustic-wedding-centerpieces.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373830386480822162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEi9a2vXKbMXTqevJtnNg1tUvsYe9KDm9Z_V4ouGKIL5WACxRvLtXX_ufL98NuKcTDaYUvaXVy59RCYU1qudAYImZX9-VTSST4U1WzgNPFM-JQbfY5HRGogNvK9I1M_uwdIxAL7jylNhe3/s400/rustic-wedding-centerpieces.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a><div style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 74); line-height: 18px;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,fantasy;font-size:85%;" ><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong>What you will need:</strong></p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">· slice of wood ( 11′ diam x 2.5′ h)<br />· glass cylinder vases ( 11′h, 9′h, 6′h x 3.5′ diam) you can find these at<br />Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michael’s Crafts, and Hobby Lobby<br />· pillar candles ( 3 varying heights to fit in each vase)<br />· ribbon & yarn<br />· fabric, wood, or dried flowers<br />· double sided tape<br />· scissors</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong>Instructions:</strong></p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">1. Cut 3 pieces of ribbon/yarn (one arms length per piece). Wrap each vase with ribbon/yarn. Attach ends of ribbon/yarn with double sided tape to surface of vase. I chose to wrap with a knobby yarn, satin ribbon, and grosgrain ribbon to create a variety of textures. I also wrapped the ribbon/yarn at different heights on each vase to create more interest.</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">2. Attach fabric/wood/dried flower to a piece of ribbon and tie around tallest vase.</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">3. Insert pillar candles into vases. arrange cluster of vases on wood slice, keeping the sides with the tape facing the center.</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">4. Arrange fabric/wood/dried flowers on wood slice around the vase cluster. Light the candles and enjoy your rustically elegant centerpiece!</p><p style="margin: 3px 0px 7px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">FYI: The wooden flowers shown are no longer available for purchase. I would suggest creating fabric flowers or heading to a local craft store and picking up some dried botanicals. If you are interested in creating these centerpieces in large numbers, I would suggest ordering the vases in bulk.</p></span></div>

DYI... Another Great Rustic Centerpiece

I found these simple rustic candle centerpieces at Once Wed . Perfect for a fall wedding! What you will...

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DYI...Wedding Cup Cake Stand

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRIZY8h3UbcA8l6Td7ThFmjlCroJA2HRIBlMUMMQrpDi93qRcNL4yK_7Bjl_57e-WoJ7R3URpMc6w4tx1ZQBS6XiwsHX6iCFfrVLAQ9tt5T70bbcOz_oFrykhi0o_k2ZFKRp8zbwK2X6m7/s1600-h/diy-cupcake-stand.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368605905810752562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRIZY8h3UbcA8l6Td7ThFmjlCroJA2HRIBlMUMMQrpDi93qRcNL4yK_7Bjl_57e-WoJ7R3URpMc6w4tx1ZQBS6XiwsHX6iCFfrVLAQ9tt5T70bbcOz_oFrykhi0o_k2ZFKRp8zbwK2X6m7/s400/diy-cupcake-stand.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></a> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">These cupcake stands from <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/7598/diy/decor/diy-wedding-cupcake-stand-2/?currentPage=1"><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Once Wed</span></a> are sublime for a </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">vintage wedding or baby shower.</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> Can you believe they're made from terra cotta pots? </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNigiB-GQ9rfaB2PbCh8YyqKZtfhaa3SLE2BPTMGO7FWP427V1tSaR2BUFuyQSvyIZb_9Di6b-TJu17dx2Ogf5xVg9_off4IVRzdafMtSR6Fowllv4PtFwUPU1QyI01w4U8754Xr2pkXQ/s1600-h/diy-cupcake-stand1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368605899116143986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNigiB-GQ9rfaB2PbCh8YyqKZtfhaa3SLE2BPTMGO7FWP427V1tSaR2BUFuyQSvyIZb_9Di6b-TJu17dx2Ogf5xVg9_off4IVRzdafMtSR6Fowllv4PtFwUPU1QyI01w4U8754Xr2pkXQ/s400/diy-cupcake-stand1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" ><strong> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;">What You’ll Need:</span></strong></span> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >2 terra cotta saucers (I used a 7” and a 10” saucer, but you can use any size you like)</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >2 terra cotta rose pots (The pots I used are 5” and 6” high. You can use any size as long as they are taller than the height of your cupcake and frosting.)</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >2 yards ribbon (or what ever it takes to make it around the circumference of your saucer)</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Decorative or scrap book paper</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Acrylic paint</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Hot glue gun and glue sticks</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Sponge paint brush</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Scissors</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Cupcakes</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" ><strong>Resources:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Terra cotta pots are available at most nurseries and home and garden stores.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Cupcakes shown are available at Hello, Cupcake in Tacoma, WA </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.hello-cupcake.com/"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" > </span></a><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" ><a target="_blank">http://www.hello-cupcake.com</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" ><strong>Instructions:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >1. Begin by painting both sides of your terra cotta saucers and only the outside of the terra cotta rose pots with your acrylic paint and sponge brush <em>(see figure one and two). </em> Paint a second coat if needed.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >2. Allow the paint to dry <strong>completely</strong>. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >3. Turn the saucers upside down and glue the bottom of the rose pots to the back side of the saucers using your hot glue gun. Use a generous amount of glue. <em> (see figure 3)</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >4. When the glue has dried, turn your cake stands right side up and carefully glue your ribbon to the edge of your saucers. <em>(see figure 4)</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >5. Cut two circles out of your paper to line the inside of the saucers. <em>(see figure 5)</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >6. Stack stands and arrange your cupcakes. </span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" ><strong>Budget:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >2 terra cotta saucers $7</span></p><p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >2 terra cotta rose pots $3</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >acrylic paint $2.50</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >2 yards ribbon $4</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >1 sheet paper $1.50</span></p> <p style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:small;" >Total = $18 for two stands</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Project created by<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Laurie Cinotto,</span></span><a href="http://www.lalalaurie.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a></em></span></p>

DYI...Wedding Cup Cake Stand

These cupcake stands from Once Wed are sublime for a vintage wedding or baby shower. Can you believe they're made from terra cotta po...

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DYI...If I Could Save Time in a Bottle

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbAEvpiZslLSNwGyCI7P1GwPYoZYO3sNS495ouDr05L1FGBjBvbZkRxb0e4MoDOavp6Y6lpIb042xwath2HV-JHKDCqizgFqJ_2UxG2cT4bIjiXmng0vH9rMfQeg78wsosDHBx761KmnY/s1600-h/bottle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359897634517768946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbAEvpiZslLSNwGyCI7P1GwPYoZYO3sNS495ouDr05L1FGBjBvbZkRxb0e4MoDOavp6Y6lpIb042xwath2HV-JHKDCqizgFqJ_2UxG2cT4bIjiXmng0vH9rMfQeg78wsosDHBx761KmnY/s400/bottle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 357px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Here's a great way to display vintage family photos. Follow these few easy steps from <a href="http://www.yankeemagazine.com/issues/2009-07/home/bottle-photos-project"><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Yankee Magazine</span></a>.</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">You'll need:</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">glass bottle or jar</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">glass cleaner</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">photocopy of a photograph or print</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">scissors</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">two wooden skewers</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">1. Choose an attractive glass bottle or jar, whether new or antique (the larger the neck or the mouth the better). Clean it and dry it thoroughly. (Polident denture solution works great for getting old glassware clean.)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">2. Make a color or black-and-white photocopy of your picture on regular copier paper. The copy should be small enough (in length and width) to fit unrolled inside the glass container. Trim excess paper if necessary.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">3. Wrap the photocopy, blank side showing, around one of the wooden skewers and roll it into a tight cylinder.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">4. Slide the photocopy cylinder off the skewer and slip it, right side up, through the bottle's neck (or the jar's mouth).</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">5. Insert both skewers down through the neck (or mouth).</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">6. Working from the blank side (to avoid damaging the print), use the skewers to unroll the cylinder until it's flat inside the bottle or jar. Pressing toward the front of the container from the back of the photocopy works best.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">7. Leave the top of your bottle or jar open if you like, or finish with a cork or clean metal cap.</span>

DYI...If I Could Save Time in a Bottle

Here's a great way to display vintage family photos. Follow these few easy steps from Yankee Magazine . You'll need: glass bottle...

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DYI...Lollipop Stand

<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/lollipop-stand-how-to?lnc=00e72f09fba1d110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=from_the_magazine_Homepage_Homepage"><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">Martha Stewart </span></a>created these fun, colorful lollipop stands. Inspiration for a circus or carnival wedding!</span> <p face="georgia" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm45Lu29gM2a7vJTH_ZawN9JTMA0QuySuTF7Xa9cb8jV_f3fnlmxv987qivGKohrC3F3n5KQHKCAH44nVU_O_-_6o4Al52HKoXI025yKpBGGLNmpoudV2DnlJieQzACdxTCFvGgbOo85ik/s1600-h/6a00e5503c8898883301157118467a970b-320wi.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354828261193528130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm45Lu29gM2a7vJTH_ZawN9JTMA0QuySuTF7Xa9cb8jV_f3fnlmxv987qivGKohrC3F3n5KQHKCAH44nVU_O_-_6o4Al52HKoXI025yKpBGGLNmpoudV2DnlJieQzACdxTCFvGgbOo85ik/s400/6a00e5503c8898883301157118467a970b-320wi.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a><span class="subhead-level1">Tools and Materials</span><br />Styrofoam cone from <a href="http://baischandskinner.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank">Baisch & Skinner</a></p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Floral spray paint (choose a color that will match your ribbon)</p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Extra-wide flat washers (these will add weight to the bottom of the cone and keep it steady; to get a heavy-enough weight, Cheree used 2 and hot-glued them together. The more surface of the base that the washer covers, the steadier the cone will be; so, if you can find a "Large OD" washer that's 8 millimeters or wider from a plumbing-supply store, that would be best)</p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Hot-glue gun</p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">8 yards of 5/8-inch-wide ribbon (use 1-inch-wide ribbon for a 24-inch-tall cone; <a href="http://baischandskinner.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank">Baisch & Skinner</a></p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Gold-topped boutonniere pins (about 30)</p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Lollipops (some of our favorite sources include <a href="http://jucsuckers.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank">Ju-C Suckers</a>, <a href="http://hammondscandies.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank">Hammond's Candies</a>, and <a href="http://candydirect.com,/" style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" target="_blank">CandyDirect.com</a><a href="http://candydirect.com,/" style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">.</a>)</p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Flag template (<a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/msw_sum09_sweetbeginningflag.pdf" target="_blank">download template here</a>)</p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Slim wooden dowel (for flag)</p><p style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Craft glue</p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" class="subhead-level1" >Lollipop Stand How-To</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDNvO_TC4Pwpg38q185qGF4y1B4feBlc2qVT4Swc10hijrnqePhPmY6U1ypH1pOjbAvLqKrGrNWtIIj9Q5WGd-yzLG9Pg_jh5hVtfJ0P_APtGUaXtUWzl2ZwLnLM-7nNVuCEr23aBpjQE/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_washer_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825438786362722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDNvO_TC4Pwpg38q185qGF4y1B4feBlc2qVT4Swc10hijrnqePhPmY6U1ypH1pOjbAvLqKrGrNWtIIj9Q5WGd-yzLG9Pg_jh5hVtfJ0P_APtGUaXtUWzl2ZwLnLM-7nNVuCEr23aBpjQE/s400/sum09_lollipop_washer_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level2">1.</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:85%;"> Spray paint cone with floral spray paint, and let dry. Hot-glue the flat washer to the bottom of the cone, and let set.</span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_tcwyi8QXz4NZWcWGb8Fprqp4fgFYMENZOdoHpdSQ9RfLaijgtLgC9M49a6sRgWRJMFT1EnCOSv3uh49LO_tBFDfW_sF9BPy0CnlnIklvfzfjD-DKu649da75k8L6CDaQyuo344bSA59/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_ribbons_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825444223007970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_tcwyi8QXz4NZWcWGb8Fprqp4fgFYMENZOdoHpdSQ9RfLaijgtLgC9M49a6sRgWRJMFT1EnCOSv3uh49LO_tBFDfW_sF9BPy0CnlnIklvfzfjD-DKu649da75k8L6CDaQyuo344bSA59/s400/sum09_lollipop_ribbons_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" class="subhead-level2" >2.</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:georgia;" ><span style="font-size:85%;"> Cut the ribbon into graduated lengths so each wraps once around the cone, with extra for overlap; the shortest piece (for the top of the cone) will be about 5 inches. You will need 25 pieces of ribbon for 16-inch cone, 28 pieces of ribbon for 18-inch cone, and 27 pieces of ribbon (of 1-inch-wide ribbon) for 24-inch cone.</span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7KlozC780RjjObPVZlc_BN5y6TMBNiyIE3H9tOyJmHBKrKZeN1P_xGCJhz_ZTEBEYGBJdR3G-GSzN2Pvln_FRK95jaXpOJP0gvaQwT8ZXu3aOIdB9ReKWk4wpTWOWfuSdyBbzdSXvqmm/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_pinning_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825440920715650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7KlozC780RjjObPVZlc_BN5y6TMBNiyIE3H9tOyJmHBKrKZeN1P_xGCJhz_ZTEBEYGBJdR3G-GSzN2Pvln_FRK95jaXpOJP0gvaQwT8ZXu3aOIdB9ReKWk4wpTWOWfuSdyBbzdSXvqmm/s400/sum09_lollipop_pinning_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level2">3.</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:85%;"> Cover cone with ribbon, starting from the top. Wrap the first ribbon snugly around the cone (you will need to wrap the ribbon at a slight angle so that it lays flat on the conical surface). Fold the end under to hide the raw edge, and use a pin to secure. Continue down the cone, overlapping the ribbons only slightly.</span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkbo1tm763SsVbYVd4Mo5DuCkBd-Ewuff86Z0DJWDTaIHqa8VRT4O_e8nW4NNXbKrd0uKu-PpMaDjwT5dz6cAiRWVys_PJO0MTu9QHIKRaekX6h2Y06CsbtFzF5MG6Guiv2fBXTcjz3ne/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_insert_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825445938211250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkbo1tm763SsVbYVd4Mo5DuCkBd-Ewuff86Z0DJWDTaIHqa8VRT4O_e8nW4NNXbKrd0uKu-PpMaDjwT5dz6cAiRWVys_PJO0MTu9QHIKRaekX6h2Y06CsbtFzF5MG6Guiv2fBXTcjz3ne/s400/sum09_lollipop_insert_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);" class="subhead-level2">4.</span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-size:85%;"> Insert your favorite lollipops into the cone, slipping the sticks between the ribbons and angling them down. We used rock-candy swizzle sticks, so we used scissors to cut off the balls on the ends of the wooden sticks.</span><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXnuXMnyHjpGOn7S6Me-_C7BGwDA0bJnVoQclwGYHoZFW8JHUetU0dUVrYH0exL0ZIqhnoDqZv6KGfOFn9e9MqZCvdyBPa_OM-dZOWW9qrNpnxf5mH5S2Gn2lt5jupIzPSwdqjUgZHIwn/s1600-h/sum09_lollipop_flag_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354825452096842754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXnuXMnyHjpGOn7S6Me-_C7BGwDA0bJnVoQclwGYHoZFW8JHUetU0dUVrYH0exL0ZIqhnoDqZv6KGfOFn9e9MqZCvdyBPa_OM-dZOWW9qrNpnxf5mH5S2Gn2lt5jupIzPSwdqjUgZHIwn/s400/sum09_lollipop_flag_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 281px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" class="subhead-level2">5.</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> Stick a sign into the top of the cone, or insert a single lollipop instead. Flag </span><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/msw_sum09_sweetbeginningflag.pdf" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" target="_blank">template </a><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2009Q3/msw_sum09_sweetbeginningflag.pdf" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;" target="_blank">download </a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: italic;"> and print it out, then use a craft knife and a metal straight edge to cut the flag just inside the lines. Glue it to a slim wooden dowel; if you like, cut a second sheet of paper and glue it to the back of the flag to cover the dowel.</span></span>

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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345974841894293266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukrgOj1mnTNgqvhabi8O0edftOeh2u2G8p2G9JnuaGts_fZ8HScweHitBH8Izjji4MI8qOQ1oMgHWRmAxjLcLjyQrj6Y1VQaKg3TuFG9zE1doB2FB13rcIgMC9g9Tk88Tb6JBo_HpsMQ8/s400/cakestand_1-680x1023.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">adore all things rustic and natural, and with the economy still hurting I guess, I should figure</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> out how to DIY. </span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/514/diy/decorations/rustic-wedding-cake-stand/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Once Wed</span></a></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">as created a simple way to make rustic cake stands or centerpieces.</span></span><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345975477948918322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO40Q19r17pUl4CSj1Hv1E6PDNY7S3O3-WZ8IUMRMpjj8Z_tsrUpqdxF6NKJVLcE5zwLc7XEwOCQu7IuFSU__7e4Gg8cOoJ6l-dpzVF2_auzrhyhibsJjO3WpgAMmgqPjhAzzRHoeXPHpr/s400/tree_pedestals_instructions-1024x1024.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 74); line-height: 18px; font-size:12px;"><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What You’ll Need</span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A Cross-Cut Wood Plaque (round or oval)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A Cross-Section of a Tree Limb   (Make sure the top and bottom are parallel)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Titebond Ultimate Wood Glue (or a similar extra strong wood glue)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A Large Wood Clamp</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Instructions<br /></span></span></strong></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cross-cut wood plaques can be found in your local craft store or online at </span></span><a href="http://www.hofcraft.com/walnuthollowbasswoodrounds.html" style="color: rgb(103, 178, 139); text-decoration: none; " target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hofcraft</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> The come in a variety of sizes ranging from 5 inches to 12 inches in diameter.   They are usually found in the section with the wood-burning kits and other wood crafts.  They are clean, sanded and ready to use.</span></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1.  Take your tree limb section and wipe the cut surface clean.   Put a generous amount of extra strong wood glue on the surface. (see figure 1)</span></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2.  Place the limb section in the center of the back side your wood plaque and press down firmly.  Wipe away any excess glue with a clean, damp cloth. (see figure 2)</span></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3.  Place the two joined pieces in a wood clamp and let dry for at least one hour.   If you don’t have a wood clamp, you can stack a few heavy books on top of your pedestal until it’s dry.   (see figure 3)</span></span></p></div><div><p style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4.  Use your pedestals to display cakes and desserts (see figure 4) or use as a base for a centerpiece.   If you want to place food directly on the wood surface, coat it first with a food-safe wood sealer.  If you would like to keep the wood it’s natural color, place a piece of parchment paper beneath your cake or dessert.</span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What it Cost</span></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wood Plaques $3.99 - $5.99 each</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tree Limb - Free from our wood pile!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wood Glue - $3.35</span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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