Tetris Takes Centerstage?

I have to admit, I totally fell in love with this idea. By now you've recognized the pieces to a game of Tetris! Offbeat Bride's guest poster,Terra, tells you how to make these beauties for your own wedding. As a fan of Tetris I can see how these would appeal to the gamers out there. Use your wedding colors or go metallic like Terra did. You could even put them on a mirror base to give it some more glitz. Smaller versions could be used as place cards by adding each guest's name along the cubes. So if you've got game, head over to Offbeat Bride and see more photos and directions on how to make these Tetris-like centerpieces.  Then take the time to check out other great ideas some of the Offbeat Bride contributors have posted as well.  It's a great resource for weddings or parties of all kinds!

DIY Lace Centerpieces Help Keep Down Wedding Decor Costs

Title photo by Rob Brinson for BHG

Decoupaging old vases with pieces of lace or lace edging can turn an inexpensive vase into a WOW centerpiece.  This DIY project uses Modge Podge, pieces of lace or lace edging, and an old vase (or one from your local Dollar Store). 

For specific directions and more photos go to Urban Comfort's web site although I suspect if you are an experienced crafter you've already figured out just how to make these (and possibly even improve on them!)

Consider using the same process to make napkin rings to pull together the feminine look of the table decor.  I just love it when a craft project brings everything together!

Easy DIY Rose Topiary

This DIY rose topiary (just click link for exact directions as well as for other great projects) is easy to make and you can keep costs down by ordering your roses in bulk.  The trickiest part is taking the rectangular floral foam and shaping it into something resembling a ball (don't worry, no one gets theirs to look like a ball, more a rounded octagon! But as you add the flowers it will round out.) The different shades of roses give the topiary extra depth.  You use a candle holder with a prong at the base to hold the foam in place and tie a ribbon around the bottom for extra decoration. 

My criteria for DIY projects is can I (the queen of messing up DIY projects!) manage to pull it off.  The hardest part of this one is cutting the foam and anchoring it, so as you can see, that shouldn't be too hard for even the DIY challenged like me! Give it a try.  You don't have to experiment with roses for your trials.  Also you can put the balls and holders together well in advance so you aren't overwhelmed closer to your wedding.   Add a couple of candles or votives to the side for an extra accent and a variation in height.  Enjoy this fun project!

Flowers That Won't Wilt For Your Wedding

Photo by Claire Marika and directions at: http://www.thebridescafe.com/index.cfm?q=diy&StartRow=5

Looking to save money on your bouquet and boutonnieres? Visit The Bride's Cafe and see how to make felt floral bouquets and bouts. This is a relatively simple DIY project although it may take some time so don't leave it until the last minute!

Or if you'd rather work with crepe paper go to http://wednesdaycustomdesign.com/blog/category/diy/P3 for ideas for a similar crepe paper bouquet seen below. Use as bouquets or centerpieces.

Candles -- Easy and Inexpensvie DIY Centerpieces

Photos and ideas courtesy of: http://www.surroundings.com/

Surroundings.com offers you a large selection of floating candle kits and craft items needed to make DIY centerpieces for your wedding. Candles offer an inexspensive alternative to large floral arrangements and add to the ambiance of your day. This is a go to place for candle kits, accessories, and centerpiece ideas for you wedding day.