Glitter Cakespiration

7 Sparkly glitter cakes to oogle!  Although not a total trend now, I can forsee this one coming from a mile away!  There are so many nice cakes layered in edible glitter.  Mainly birthday cakes, not so much wedding cakes "AT THE MOMENT".  Take a stroll through and check out the glitter bling roundup!

http://asubtlerevelry.com/reason-to-celebrate-glitter-cake

http://www.andeatittoo.net/

http://www.weddingaces.com/2009/12/winter-wedding-trendwatch-shimmer-and-sparkle-part-2/

http://www.rockstarphotographyblog.com/2009_05_01_archive.html

http://visionsboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/wedding-cakes-yumm.html

http://www.weddingbycolor.com/imthebride2009/milestones/28381

http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2184392/sparkle-cake

Coffee Filter Flowers...8 tutorials

I myself personally cant stand doing paper flowers.  I have no imagination whatsoever in that department!  However I have noticed theres quite the rage going on with them all starting with Martha Stewart.  They do look absolutely stunning though and you would never be able to tell they were from coffee filters!  So once again I am gonna do a tutorial roundup on some of the best ones I can find.  Link to tutorial below picture.  Enjoy!

http://www.marthastewart.com/266346/paper-roses

http://artglitterblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/coffee-filter-flowers-by-laura-bray.html

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=325213.0

http://artglitterblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/coffee-filter-flowers-by-laura-bray.html

http://shellyhickox.blogspot.com/2011/02/theme-thursday-tutorial-are-you-getting.html

http://lovelycraftyhome.com/2012/02/11/tutorial-coffee-filter-flowers-and-valentines-decor/

http://memakingdo.blogspot.com/2010/04/coffee-filter-flower-tutorial-part-1.html

http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/2011/09/coffee-filter-flower-tutorial.html

Garters Galore! 5 tutorials on DIY

A follow up to the last DIY garter tutorial I found.  I still find it ridiculous how much satin and elastic can cost.  20$?!?! Then of course there are the dollar store ones...i wore one as a prop once for a bachelorette party.  Needless to say, it didnt even last 20 minutes before it fell apart.  Even 8$ ones just look like chimsy...Besides the cost, they must expect every bride to have the same size leg.  Have you ever noticed that some can only stretch so far?  We're all made different.  I've been looking all over and it is sooo cool to see so many different ways to do it to your size, style, taste, and satisfaction though!  I've gathered up a list and the links for the tutorial are linked under each photo. 

http://sosweetsowild.blogspot.com/2012/01/makin-my-thigh-pretty.html

http://alexandkatwedding.blogspot.com/2011/10/diy-garter-sparkly-style.html

http://www.do-it-yourself-weddings.com/how-to-make-a-wedding-garter.html

http://www.weddingbee.com/2010/02/04/toss-me-diy-garter-tutorial/

http://www.bertiesbakery.com/2011/07/diy-ring-pillow-and-wedding-garter.html

Coloring crinolines...

Dying your crinoline can give your dress that extra edge your looking for if your someone who especially likes to accessorize!  Blue crinolines have been used to go with the saying "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue".  So if your still sticking strictly to tradition, you can work a blue crinoline on your list.  Upon looking for a good place on "how to" I ran across "The Brass Paperclip Project" and she has a few different options versus one output...link below, stop by and check it out!



http://brasspaperclip.typepad.com/brass_paperclip/2011/01/diy-colored-crinoline.html



Pearl Tulle!

Stunning!!!  The pearl look is so elegant and gorgeous!  This is a pretty cheap option when it comes to decorating.  In her comments she explains that velcro can be used to hold it to the table.  To cut costs, instead of buying bracelets to go around the tulle...you can get "spool of pearls" online at www.orientaltrading.com 25 feet for only $3.25 and if you have dealt with tulle, you know that it is amazingly cheap yet gives you the dreamy wedding look!  She also has other pictures with blue tulle.  The link is posted below.

http://www.weddingbycolor.com/rodrhonda4ever/milestones/54740

Glitter letter

Props to jessica at http://myworldmadebyhand.blogspot.com/2011/11/mod-podging-glitter.html  This tutorial is a lifesaver for those DIY brides looking for a way to do the sparkling glitter letters without the glitter falling off...all over.  She did a great job going through each step and explaining the process!

Easy DIY Flowers on the cheap!

I HAVE GOT TO SAY, I HAVE NEVER THOUGHT DIY FELT FLOWERS COULD LOOK SO EASY!  This option for faux everlasting wedding bouquets and centerpieces is also cheap!  I now have something to happily waste my free time doing!  Check it out on the link @ http://craftsnob.com/2010/12/make-fabric-flowers-part-7/  She shows it step by step and breaks it down!  WTG Sara at craftsnob.com!  They are awesome!

Eco friendly birdseed favors!

intimateweddings.com  One of my newfound favorite sites!  I found these really cute bird food favors that are simply easy and you would more than likely have most of the stuff already on hand!  We all know that most favors are usually tossed and just end up to be a waste of money.  Well, you can be sure the birds will benefit from this being tossed out ;)  Link is below, enjoy!




http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/birdseed-wedding-favor-hearts-easy-and-inexpensive-diy/

GLITTER HAIR!!!

Check out this tutorial for tips and how to @ THE BEAUTY BAR: Glitter Hair and Body Spray  Personally im suprised that all those sparkle and glamour brides havent got into this yet!  This is an awesome idea that i will be personally using for my wedding day since i am a huge glitter and sparkle freak!  :D