Happy Friday everyone!  I have another lovely Inspired Creations Contest shoot to show off today - modern and glamorous bridal fashion inspiration from the Portland team of Sara Gray Photography, Madeline Roosevelt, Amy Wing, and Serephine.  The model is Sara’s beautiful younger sister Emily who is getting married this summer!  The team wanted to incorporate sparkle without going wild, so they kept to a …

I like flowers. Really, I do. But when it comes to our wedding, flowers are way down low on the priorities list. Sure they look pretty, but large, complicated centerpieces are a bit unnecessary for my venue. Plus our reception is in the evening and outdoors, and I would much rather focus on candles and lighting (stuff that our guests …

If you love flowers but don’t love having to throw them out after your big day, a fabric flower bouquet is just the right thing.  Andrea Gray Harper shows us how to make this adorable bouquet – view the printable instructions here or follow along below!

Supplies needed:

assortment of fabric (choose fabrics with a variety of different textures, for these we …

Fabric, ribbon and fabric flowers have interested me for some time as a way to save money and my running nose and itchy allergy prone eyes for my upcoming nuptials.  Martha Stewart has two great sections on her wedding DIY bible of a website but as gorgeous as they are can be pretty challenging- so I’ve gathered some great DIY …

A little sneak peek of some DIY goodness coming next week!  Hint: it involves these lovely …

This DIY monogrammed napkin ring made from burlap and ribbon is a lovely small detail that would make a beautiful addition to any place setting and could be customized in a variety of ways.

{Tutorial found at maya*made via the CRAFT magazine blog}

PS – Now I’m picturing napkin rings made from these !

I have a mad crush on crafters that use common objects to create gorgeous treasures – which is exactly what Pam Garrison did when she paired tissue paper, coffee filters, and string to create this fabulous garland.

{Tutorial found on Pam Garrison’s blog, as seen on Poppytalk and Creature Comforts}

Can’t you see these strung from the ceiling, or across a mantle, …

Good morning, weekend warriors! I hope everyone is having a great (and grateful) Memorial Day weekend!

Planning has been going a bit more smoothly this week. We’re so excited to introduce our new photographers, Andrew and Jessica Schaeffer, later this week. We also figured out the order for our ceremony, and worked on the music for the reception. Finally, …

Another gorgeous non-floral flower alternative. This Japanese Kusudama folded paper flower technique is lovely for small decor elements – or strung together as a garland!

{Tutorial part 1 and 2 via Whip Up}

Amanda at the Vintage Glam blog is holding a DIY contest and posting some beautiful entries!  I am over the moon for these positively lovely DIY wristlets and boutonnieres made from artificial flowers and other ephemera.

{Tutorial found here}

Found on the ever-fabulous iDIY blog, these tissue paper carnations are absolutely gorgeous!  The colored edge makes all of the difference and gives such a realistic look to these creations!

{Tutorial found at Folding Trees via iDIY}

Is it obvious that I love creating flowers from unexpected materials?  Becky from the fab Beetlegirl Design blog shows us how to create tulle blossoms that are perfect for adorning the branches in your centerpieces (or for adding faux flowers to your invites…  or to dress up a plain shawl…  or in a DIY headpiece…)!

{Tutorial found at Beetlegirl Design via …