DIY Life http://www.diylife.com DIY Life http://www.diylife.com/media/feed_logo.gif DIY Life http://www.diylife.com en-us Copyright 2010 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Dye wool yarn with food coloringhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/23/dye-wool-yarn-with-food-coloring/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/23/dye-wool-yarn-with-food-coloring/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/23/dye-wool-yarn-with-food-coloring/#commentsFiled under: ,

multi-colored ball of yarn

When I was a youngster, I remember days where I was bored beyond measure. I would listen to the click-clack of my Mother's knitting needles as she would tell me stories of her youth in Germany, while I would unravel the ball of yarn for her.

Most kids won't sit long enough to help with mundane tasks, but I bet you could get yours to sit still on a rainy day if you ask them to help you dye yarn with food coloring. Suse of Pea Soup has a tutorial showing off her gorgeous pictures of yarn that she dyed with the help of her 8 year old son.

You'll need a box of food colors, a microwave-safe bowl, the child(ren), wool yarn, and vinegar, which helps set the dye. Adult supervision is needed when handling the hot water, so that the kiddos don't burn themselves.

For more help dyeing wool and other fabric, check out how to dye with fruits and vegetables, and how to dye with Kool-Aid.

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]]>childrendyedyeddyesfood coloringFoodColoringkidsknitknittingrainy dayrainy day activitiesrainy day activities...rainy daysRainyDayRainyDayActivitiesRainyDayActivities...RainyDayswoolyarnyarnballAnna SattlerWed, 23 Jul 2008 19:00:00 ESTEggshell trinket box makeoverhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/23/eggshell-trinket-box-makeover/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/23/eggshell-trinket-box-makeover/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/23/eggshell-trinket-box-makeover/#commentsFiled under: ,

white trinket boxI saw some very nice trinket boxes at the thrift store the other day, but I let them go without a second thought. Too bad I did, because I now want to make over one for my daughter for a Christmas present, and maybe a few as gifts for other special people.

Using cleaned and broken white egg shells, decoupage and white paint, Jane Lake over on All Free Crafts, made over a plain trinket box. Jane put the eggshells into a plastic bag and used a rolling pin to crush them into fairly fine pieces. After removing the hardware, she then decoupaged the box lid, sans where the holes for the hardware were.

Jane alternated the decoupage and the broken egg shells, then allowed the box to dry overnight. After the box was dry, she used two layers of shimmery white paint, allowing one coat to dry before she applied another. She says you can apply pearl beads to the bottom of the box. Apply the hardware, and call the makeover finished!

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]]>beadsboxdecoupageegg-shellseggshellsgifthomemadehow-tomakeoverpaintpastic-bagpearlsplastic-bagtrinketAnna SattlerWed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:00 ESTFabric-covered kitchen cabinetshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/22/fabric-covered-kitchen-cabinets/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/22/fabric-covered-kitchen-cabinets/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/22/fabric-covered-kitchen-cabinets/#commentsFiled under: , ,

fabric covered kitchen cabinetsHaving previously used wallpaper to cover my kitchen cabinets, I'm ready to change them for a new look. Since I get bored fairly easily with my decor, I like to spruce things up about every six months, and I am so itching for newly decorated cabinets.

Thanks to help from Tipnut, I found the perfect kitchen cabinet makeover project over on Tres Chic Veronique. Using pretty fabric covered in bees and honeycombs, Veronique cut the fabric an extra inch on each side, then hammered in thumbtacks to secure the fabric to the cabinet door.

I read in the comment section of Veronique's post that Scotchgaurd was used to help eliminate grease and stains when the fabric is wiped down. If you, like me, are unsure of whether or not you want to use regular fabric on your cabinets, then maybe the best alternative would be to use oilcloth, since that can be wiped down easily.

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]]>cabinetsdecoratefabrichow-tokitchenmakeoveroil-cloththumbtacktutorialwallpaperAnna SattlerTue, 22 Jul 2008 18:00:00 ESTTurn dinner napkins into an apronhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/22/turn-dinner-napkins-into-an-apron/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/22/turn-dinner-napkins-into-an-apron/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/22/turn-dinner-napkins-into-an-apron/#commentsFiled under: , ,

napkins turned into an apronI am in desperate need of a kitchen apron. I have been cooking since I was 8 years old, and I have always absentmindedly wiped my hands on my clothing, even though there is always a dish towel nearby. Yup, I need an apron.

DIY Maven on Curbly has written a fabulous tutorial, complete with awesome pictures, teaching us how to turn large cloth napkins into a kitchen apron using a sewing machine. You'll need several yards of ribbon for tie strings and for the apron collar, and of course, some basic sewing skills.

This apron is perfect, not just for the kitchen, but also for gardening. The pockets in the apron could hold your kitchen gadgets, or your gardening tools. Of course, I always absentmindedly wipe my dirty hands on my clothes when I am gardening too.

Check your local thrift stores for some awesome napkins. Mine always seem to have the prettiest sets of fabric napkins on hand, and for the price they sell at (6 for $1.00), there are plenty available to make as gifts for my gardening and cooking friends.

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]]>apronclothcookingcraftfabricfabrocgadeninggardeninggifthow-tomakenapkinsribbonsewingthrift-storestutorialAnna SattlerTue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:00 ESTWood-burn a beautiful clockhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/18/woodburn-a-beautiful-clock/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/18/woodburn-a-beautiful-clock/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/18/woodburn-a-beautiful-clock/#commentsFiled under: , ,

woodburned clockEvery week, I eagerly look forward to Wednesdays and head over to Design*Sponge to see what has been created that day. Derek and Lauren never cease to amaze me, and this week is certainly no exception. Once again they have come up with an excellent DIY project.

A simple piece of wood, a clock mechanism kit, and a wood-burning tool are materials necessary in making this gorgeous little clock. Derek and Lauren provide complete and detailed instructions and pictures describing the process of putting the clock together.

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]]>clockdo-it-yourselfkitmechanismnumbersprojectwood-burnwood-diskAnna SattlerFri, 18 Jul 2008 18:00:00 ESTScrabble tile fingerprint mosaichttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/18/scrabble-tile-fingerprint-mosaic/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/18/scrabble-tile-fingerprint-mosaic/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/18/scrabble-tile-fingerprint-mosaic/#commentsFiled under: ,

handprint scrabble tilesMy two local thrift stores are full of kids' games and adult board games. Most of the games are missing pieces, but that's OK with me, since I like to use them for craft projects.

Laura, otherwise known as The Scrabble Gal, is great at re-purposing materials some people would send to their local thrift store. She recently had her fingerprint mini-mosaic tutorial made from Scrabble tiles featured on Junk Creation, and sent us the link.

Laura took some old Scrabble tiles and painted them white. She arranged them in a pattern around the non-painted tiles. She then dipped her fingers in a non-toxic ink pad and transfered her prints onto the white tiles.

The possibilities of what you can create are endless. Magnets, scrapbook keepsakes, wall art: the list goes on. For more ideas on how to use Scrabble tiles, either as a kid project or made to give as a gift, check out M.E. Williams's post on making Scrabble tile coasters.

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]]>board-gamescraftcraftsfingerprintgame-piecesgameshandprintink-padlettersmakemini-mosaicpaintprojectrecyclerecyclingrepurposerepurposedscrabbleScrabble-tilesscrapbookthrift-storeswall-artAnna SattlerFri, 18 Jul 2008 10:00:00 ESTFix annoying chair wobbleshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/17/fix-annoying-chair-wobbles/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/17/fix-annoying-chair-wobbles/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/17/fix-annoying-chair-wobbles/#commentsFiled under: , ,

wood chair legsNothing perturbs me more than sitting in a chair and wobbling back and forth because the chair legs need fixing. I get perturbed because once again I spent my money on something cheap, or someone else did, and they just like to be annoying by rocking back and forth.

Over at the Indianapolis Star, our own extremely talented Shelly Leer learned how to fix annoying chair wobbles when a furniture builder showed her how to apply wood glue to the chair using a turkey basting syringe. Genius!

There's a little more to it: please join me after the break to learn how it's done.

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]]>chairchair-wobblesdrillfix-itfurniturehow-tolegsrepairrepairedrepairingsyringewobblewobblingwood-glueAnna SattlerThu, 17 Jul 2008 18:00:00 ESTHomemade frozen treats help you chillhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/17/homemade-frozen-treats-help-you-chill/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/17/homemade-frozen-treats-help-you-chill/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/17/homemade-frozen-treats-help-you-chill/#commentsFiled under: , ,

frozen banana ice creamFor the last couple of days, the weather has been humid, without much wind to cool it off. It was hot enough outside that I had to split the lawn mowing into two days. I will not complain, though, as I will take the heat, sans humidity, any day of the year.

Unfortunately, it gets pretty hot in my house too, as we don't have much shade or air conditioning. It wasn't enough that I had cold water to drink: I needed something more to help cool down my body temperature. I wasn't prepared, but next time, you can bet I will be with these 6 simple frozen treats I can concoct myself.

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]]>bananacheapchocolatecoldfoodfreezefreezerfrozenfrozen-treatfrugalhomemadeice-creaminexpensivejuicepopsiclesnackstreatsyogurtAnna SattlerThu, 17 Jul 2008 10:00:00 ESTSew a fabric doorstophttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/16/sew-a-fabric-doorstop/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/16/sew-a-fabric-doorstop/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/16/sew-a-fabric-doorstop/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

fabric doorstopLast week I painted the outside of my front door.

I left the inside of the door alone, so that my kitchen would stay light and bright. I am glad I didn't paint it, since last month I had to move some furniture around to make room for my new freezer-on-the-bottom refrigerator, and the front door is constantly being bumped against the microwave stand. I am desperately in need of a doorstop to keep my door from being marred.

Elizabeth Hartman has a downloadable PDF tutorial on how to make a nine-patch bean-filled doorstop. Choose your fabric, have 5 pounds of dried beans on hand, and sew up that little gorgeous number.

What's really nice about the fabric doorstop is that it has a handle so that you can carry it around and use it for different doors in your house. I also think it would be great to knock out a burglar, should you happen to be so unfortunate as to have one visit.

In any case, I love the doorstop. It's perfect for all my door-opening-and-closing needs.

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]]>craftdoor-stopdoor-stopsdried-beansexpire-images2008-8-14fabricfree-patternsmakepatch-worksewsewingtutorialzipperAnna SattlerWed, 16 Jul 2008 20:00:00 ESTFabric-covered headboardshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/16/fabric-covered-headboards/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/16/fabric-covered-headboards/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/16/fabric-covered-headboards/#commentsFiled under: , ,

twin beds with fabric headboardsFabric: so very versatile, necessary, and perfect for any crafting need. For me, the hardest part of purchasing fabric is choosing which fabric I want to take home. I usually end up going overboard with my purchases, as I can never decide on just one color.

My girls were to share a room, so they each would have had their own twin bed separated by a night table. Since they carry my genes, I know that they'd get bored very easily with their headboards. The perfect solution? Cover the headboards with coordinating fabric that they picked out themselves.

Fabric, scissors, and a staple gun are all you need to have on hand to create your one-of-a-kind headboard. Just staple the fabric to the headboard, working outwards from the center. Don't pull too tight, as you don't want to stretch and tear the fabric. When you are done, stand back and admire your job-well-done.

Looking for more headboard covering ideas? Check out my previous post on covering a wood headboard with fabric, and Brian's post on more creative headboard ideas.

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]]>bedbedroombedsdecoratingfabricheadboardshared-roomstaple-guntwin-bedsupholsterAnna SattlerWed, 16 Jul 2008 08:00:00 ESTMake a no-sew pillowhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/15/make-a-no-sew-pillow/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/15/make-a-no-sew-pillow/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/15/make-a-no-sew-pillow/#commentsFiled under: , ,

handmade no-sew pillowI love to cuddle, so I can usually be found hugging a pillow if my 3-year-old or my husband are unavailable to be squeezed. Pillows are so comforting, and I just can't own enough of them.

Any project that requires time sitting at the sewing machine gets put on the back burner for me, especially in Summer. I found the perfect no-sew pillow project over at Craft Bits. All that is needed to make the pillow is fabric, filling, scissors, and plenty of patience.

You can use down feathers or other loose filling to plump up your pillow. Polar fleece is a soft, super cuddly material that doesn't fray. Lycra and knit fabrics do not fray, either. Young kids who know how to make knots would be helpful for this project; keeping them occupied on a rainy day.

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]]>expire-images2008-8-13lycramakeno-sewpillowpillowspolar-fleeceprojectsewsewingsewing-machineAnna SattlerTue, 15 Jul 2008 20:00:00 ESTPaper table lanterns make inexpensive centerpieceshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/15/paper-table-lanterns-make-inexpensive-centerpieces/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/15/paper-table-lanterns-make-inexpensive-centerpieces/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/15/paper-table-lanterns-make-inexpensive-centerpieces/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Paper table lanterns from Design*Sponge.Summer is in full swing, as are outdoor picnics, parties and wedding receptions. If you haven't taken your turn at outdoor dining, then it is time to pretty up your patio or picnic table, and sit down to some char-grilled delicacies.

Evening dining is tops; nothing beats watching the sun set on a glorious summer day. Since you probably love to sit outside after dark, and do not relish the thought of having to go in the house right away as twilight comes, you can stay outdoors a little while longer with homemade paper table lanterns.

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]]>candlecard-stockcenterpiecedo-it-yourselfglasshomemadelanternmakeoutdoor-diningpaper-lanterntable-lanternvaseweddingAnna SattlerTue, 15 Jul 2008 10:00:00 ESTOpen a locked door with a credit cardhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/14/open-a-locked-door-with-a-credit-card/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/14/open-a-locked-door-with-a-credit-card/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/14/open-a-locked-door-with-a-credit-card/#commentsFiled under: ,

lock and keyWhat happens in the movies can't always be accomplished in real life. For instance, jumping out of a window in a movie looks easy, but if you try it for yourself, you might not walk away like that cute actor did.

If you have seen someone (whether in reality or not) open a door with a credit card, then you may want to keep that particular ability in the front of your memory, as it really can help you to get in your house if you have misplaced your key.

Keep in mind that you really have to work hard to make the credit card open the lock, so you may want to use an old beat up credit card or gift card that is no longer valid.

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]]>credit-carddoorfeaturedframegift-cardhow-tojimmy-locklockopensimpletrickunlockwiki-howwikihowAnna SattlerMon, 14 Jul 2008 20:00:00 ESTRecycle light bulbs into Christmas ornamentshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/14/recycle-light-bulbs-into-christmas-ornaments/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/14/recycle-light-bulbs-into-christmas-ornaments/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/14/recycle-light-bulbs-into-christmas-ornaments/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

snowman lightbulb ornamentI realize it is only July, but it is never too early to think about Christmas, or at least to get a head start on your decorating this year. If you are into recycling items some people would rather just throw away, then release the artist in you, and paint yourself some one-of-a-kind ornaments.

Since you probably throw away your old burned out light bulbs, I invite you to recycle them into handpainted Christmas ornaments, courtesy of Kraftykristen over on Craftster. Kristen cleans the bulbs with rubbing alcohol, uses acrylic paint to make a snowman, gingerbread man, or a Santa onto the bulb, and finishes up with an acrylic sealer.

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]]>bulbChristmascraftgiftgingerbread-manhandpainthandpaintedHolidashlight-bulblightbulbornamentpaintrecyclereuserubbing-alcoholSantasnowmanAnna SattlerMon, 14 Jul 2008 16:00:00 ESTStarched fabric decals fix up boring wallshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/09/starched-fabric-decals-fix-up-boring-walls/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/09/starched-fabric-decals-fix-up-boring-walls/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/09/starched-fabric-decals-fix-up-boring-walls/#commentsFiled under: , ,

fabric decals on a white doorStarch and laundry get along really well, and you can also use corn starch to thicken up homemade gravy and other homemade delicacies, but did you know that you can use corn starch to "paint" fabric onto your walls?

Jessica at How About Orange made homemade starch, sketched out her plan, cut out fabric, then applied the homemade starch to the fabric. She then applied the fabric to her door, smoothing out any air bubbles she encountered along the way.

Jessica used double-stick tape to see how the fabric would first look arranged on her door. She advises that when taking the fabric off the wall, all you have to do is peel off the pieces and wipe off any leftover starch with a damp cloth.

I love the decals, as they are perfect for times when hammering nails into a wall just isn't appropriate, such as in dorm rooms. They can also cover up any nail holes left by previous tenants, or you can just simply have fun decorating your walls at your whim.

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]]>corn-starchdecalsdouble-stick-tapefabrichome-decorhomemademakepaintwall-decorAnna SattlerWed, 09 Jul 2008 16:00:00 ESTWoodgrain oilcloth lunch baghttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/09/woodgrain-oilcloth-lunch-bag/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/09/woodgrain-oilcloth-lunch-bag/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/09/woodgrain-oilcloth-lunch-bag/#commentsFiled under: , ,

woodgrain oilcloth lunchbagNow that you are wrapping your sandwiches in an eco-friendly vinyl wrap, you can go a step further and carry those wrapped sandwiches in a neat woodgrain oilcloth lunch bag, courtesy of Derek and Lauren over at Design*Sponge.

To make the lunch bag, you'll need 1/2 yard woodgrain oilcloth, scissors, a sewing machine, thread, a ruler, and Velcro sticky dots. Derek and Lauren cut the pine woodgrain into three pieces, then sewed the pieces together. After turning the bag right side out, they attached the Velcro sticky dots, and the job was complete.

While many of the commenters like the oilcloth bag, a few think that the lunch bag really isn't eco-friendly at all. I think the bag is awful cute, and would argue the fact that if you use the bag every day, then it really is environmentally friendly, simply because you aren't using and tossing a paper bag every day.

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]]>design-spongedesignspongeeco-friendlygreen-dailylunchlunch-baglunchbagmakeoilclothpaper-bagsandwichsewingvelcrowoodgrainAnna SattlerWed, 09 Jul 2008 08:00:00 ESTSticky notes books make great giftshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/08/sticky-notes-books-make-great-gifts/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/08/sticky-notes-books-make-great-gifts/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/08/sticky-notes-books-make-great-gifts/#commentsFiled under: , ,

sticky notebooksAre you looking for last minute ideas for gifts, or party and wedding favors? Or perhaps you never have a piece of paper in your purse or briefcase when you need it.

Help is here, with this tutorial teaching us how to make sticky notebooks. Michelle made sticky note books for her daughter's kindergarten classmates, using 3M Post-it Notes in Ultra Colors, and scrapbook paper.

With a knitting needle, she scored the scrapbooking card stock so that it would fold where she needed it too. She placed the sticky notes on the card stock, taking off the last page so that the notes would stick to the paper. She then made circle closures for the notebook, closing the notebook with embroidery floss.

Customized to your specific needs with the appropriate paper and colored notes, these sticky notebooks could be used for grocery lists, notes to yourself (or family members), wedding and party favors, or even as gifts for the person who forgets everything. I think they would also be nice for little fingers to stay occupied on short trips.

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]]>3mcard-stockfavorsgiftgrocery-listknitting-needlenotebooknotepadpaper-craftpaper-craftsparty-favorpost-it-notesscrapbook-paperscrapbookingsticky-notestabletwedding-favorAnna SattlerTue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:00 ESTUnusual uses: Plastic soda bottleshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/01/unusual-uses-plastic-soda-bottles/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/01/unusual-uses-plastic-soda-bottles/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/01/unusual-uses-plastic-soda-bottles/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

plastic water bottleAs I have said many times before; almost everything has more than one use, and I believe it is our duty as inhabitants of this planet to recycle as many items as possible, sometimes reusing the same item over and over again.

Plastic soda and water bottles are items that can be reused. Join me after the break, as I give you a list of things that you can reuse plastic bottles for, which I found over at Green Home.

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]]>blue-bottlebottlebottlescandle-holdermotion-oceanpaint-trayplasticpotpourrirecyclereusesoda-bottletrashunusual-useswater-bottleAnna SattlerTue, 01 Jul 2008 14:00:00 ESTSay goodbye to your soda addictionhttp://www.diylife.com/2008/07/01/say-goodbye-to-your-soda-addiction/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/01/say-goodbye-to-your-soda-addiction/http://www.diylife.com/2008/07/01/say-goodbye-to-your-soda-addiction/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

cans of Mountain DewWhen I was growing up, I wasn't allowed to drink soda. Even back then, my dad was pretty smart. He said the stuff would make me fat and rot my teeth. Seems research studies are proving him right about the unhealthiness of soda.

When I was old enough to move out of the house, I started drinking soda like mad. My dad was right; I did indeed gain some unneeded weight and I had to go to the dentist because I had cavities.

If you are trying to kick the soda habit, try jazzing up water with natural flavorings. You can make your water super cold with ice chips, then add in some lemon or lime juice, along with a couple slices of the fruit. Keeping water refrigerated at all times will get you reaching for the jug instead of the can.

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]]>addictionbeveragecaffeinecaloriescarbonatedcarbonationdrinkhabitpopseltzer-watersodasoda popSodaPopsugarunhealthywaterAnna SattlerTue, 01 Jul 2008 10:00:00 ESTMore do-it-yourself wedding centerpieceshttp://www.diylife.com/2008/06/30/more-do-it-yourself-wedding-centerpieces/http://www.diylife.com/2008/06/30/more-do-it-yourself-wedding-centerpieces/http://www.diylife.com/2008/06/30/more-do-it-yourself-wedding-centerpieces/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

candle wedding centerpieceSo your wedding day is near, and you still haven't made up your mind about table centerpieces.

Last year, I wrote a post with ideas for 8 do it yourself wedding centerpieces. It's been very popular since it was published, but I know that there are hundreds of additional impressive ways to go about making a beautiful visual feature for your guest's tables.

Let's face it: you want your wedding day to be perfect, and saving money on your centerpieces will give you a sigh of relief. Knowing that you and your wedding party made them yourselves will also give you great satisfaction. "Inexpensive" does not necessarily mean "cheap"; anything that you can do for your wedding day or even your day to day life to save money will make you happier in the long run.

Follow me after the break, as I try again to give you some inexpensive ideas for creating your own beautiful centerpieces.

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]]>accessoriesaisledashbabys-breathbouquetscandelabracandlechampagne-bottledo-it-yourselffavorfeaturedfloatingflowershandmadeice-cream-dishesivymakemirrorpillapillarterra-cottaweddingwedding-centerpiecewedding-centerpiecesweddingsAnna SattlerMon, 30 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST