This morning’s Inspired Creations Contest entry set in gorgeous Big Bear featured a stunning feather chandelier and pretty feather placemats created by Melissa Huber of The Loveliest Day. Herewith, the budget-friendly how-to for creating this look for yourself… DIY Feather Chandelier Supplies – The inside ring of an embroidery hoop, whatever size you choose. Spray …
Party + Tabletop
I loved the great metallic charges in this morning’s Inspired Creations entry from Bella Rains Garden Studio and Lavender & Twine. Roya of Bella Rains Garden Studio took an inexpensive plastic charger (easily found at places like Marshall’s, TJMaxx and HomeGoods) and created something really beautiful with the simplest of DIY projects. Use this idea …
The incredibly sweet Jessica of In the Hushed Hours was kind enough to share this tutorial for DIY paper pinwheels. I love pinwheels. Pinwheels strung on a mobile? I might love those even more. Thanks for sharing, Jessica! String your paper pinwheels from an embroidery hoop to make your own mobile perfect for a bedroom …
Colorful and super cool, these fringed party streamers rock my world. Drape them from the ceiling and across the room, cascade them along tables and chairs. The more colorful the better. Budget-friendly and simple enough for even the most novice of crafters, get the full how-to from Oh Happy Day. {Photos from Oh Happy Day.}
Hi all! I was cruising the aisles at Michaels on a mission to not buy anything except hot glue and I happened upon the clay aisle. I was amazed at the range of gorgeous shades they have now, some are even pearlescent. Truly stunning. I had to find something to make with this pretty little …
Today is another exciting day here at The Sweetest Occasion as I welcome our second DIY Contributing Editor, Jenny Batt! Jenny writes the blog Hank + Hunt and keeps an Etsy shop stocked full of the coolest handmade goods for parties and weddings. Jenny will be stopping by regularly to show off her DIY prowess …
Today I am loving these cute DIY party hats created by Michele of Cakewalk and recently featured on Birthday Girl. With their ruffled trim made from inexpensive crepe paper they are the perfect little project for your next birthday party. They can easily be coordinated to your color palette or theme by picking paper to …
This morning I’m excited to welcome lovely Emilia of Sweet Emilia Jane (and part of the genius behind this gorgeous Inspired Creations Contest entry you all loved so much) to The Sweetest Occasion! Emilia is sharing a beautiful little DIY project from her recent wedding. Thanks for sharing, Emilia, and congratulations! Fabric is playing a …
Today I have the pleasure of sharing two fabulous Inspired Creations Contest entries from Tammy Golson. The first up is the sweetest little idea for escort cards – cupcakes! (No pun intended.) My husband and I are both fanatical about sweets and baked goods so I love the idea of a personalized escort card display …
I was doing some research for an upcoming project this evening when I stumbled upon this gorgeous DIY doily table runner and I couldn’t resist posting it right away. Photographer Ashley Ann crafted this darling table runner from vintage and flea market doilies as a part of her recent kitchen remodel – check out her blog …
I think these simple DIY punched tin votive holders on Project Wedding are too cute for words. They appear simple enough for even the most novice of crafters to give a go and, although they’re shown here as table numbers, I think they could easily be reimagined for any event. I have a couple of …