Photos > WeddingsApril 04, 2008

For the most part, weddings can be quite costly. I have a tip that can help you cut the cost of a few needed items. If you don't sew, a glue gun will work. And if time is a factor, discount fixer uppers are great to! The items that you 'll be checking off your list are the:

• Ring pillow
• guest book
• pen
• flowergirl basket
• unity candle with sides

Materials:

• Glue gun
• needle with matching thread
• small basket with handle
• a large 8 inch candle
• 2 small matching candles for the unity sides (you made or may not need)
• Lace
• ribbon
• silk flowers
• butterflies
• pearls
• rhinestones, etc.

For those that sew and or are having the dresses made: The scrap fabric and lace will be great for this project. They can be used for the ring pillow, guest book and flowergirl basket.

For those who are Non sewers or short on time: You can find inexpensive (under $12.00) guest book, ring pillow, a small basket, and pen (to match the guest book).

Instructions

Arrange your silk flowers. Tie or pin them to your ring pillow to see if that's the look you wanted. Set them aside and cut and lay out the ribbon, lace or fabric on the ring pillow. CAREFULLY glue these items onto the pillow. Then add your flowers, pearls, etc. Made to order just for you.

Cut a piece of fabric (open you guest book and add 1 inch on all four sides before cutting), lace, ribbon or whatever is needed for your guest book. Open your guest, fold the edges over on iron down (away from your book and watch the fingers!) This will give your book a finished edge. Glue the edge down on one side, (allow that side to cool before gluing the othe side.) Make sure you can close your book before gluing this side! Now you can glue the lace , ribbon, etc. Last glue your flowers (a small arrangement is nice). Now you cut a large circle (make sure it's large enough to cover the basket bottom). Fold the edges over and glue them to the inside of the basket (Glue the center of each side, you may need to do a little gathering as you glue the fabric down). Then add your ribbon, lace, etc.

For your pen, add your own lace, pearls, rhinestones, to have it match your guest book (keeping in mind where someone needs to hold your pen to write).

Now you may be able to find your candles in the dollar store or for a few dollars at Wal-mart. Use craft glue for this, a tacky glue. Put a little on a paper plate or something. Let it begin to dry for about 10 minutes (it will help it to stick better.) If you want to add your names and date, you can use a calligraphy marker. Using a toothpick (after the names, etc. has dried), you can now glue your pearls, rhinestones, or very small flowers, etc., to the unity candle. Do just a little to the unity sides. (Be careful not to decorate too close to the top, leave at 1 1/2 to 2 inches from the top of the candle.)

I hope this is help to some bride, and have a blessed wedding!

By Juanamie from Washington, DC

By lovescreations

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