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DIY Retro Father’s Day Clip-Art Labels

mei@mints — Thu, 20 May 2010 06:54:29 +0000

This is such a fun & easy-to-do Father’s Day gift for the dads who love to eat!! Simple print, cut and glue these retro labels on his favorite foods, and you are DONE. Charming design by Martha Stewart!!

DIY Instruction & Download Labels

DIY Seed Matchbooks

mei@mints — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:31:34 +0000

Lovely DIY seed matchbook favors from Martha Stewart. Perfect for the Happy Springtime!!

Happy Easter!!

mei@mints — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:50:59 +0000

Such adorable egg crafts made by Chez Larsson. Wishing you a Happy Happy Easter!!

You may visit his bog for the DIY Instruction

DIY Place Card Rocks

mei@mints — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:45:07 +0000

Lovely Creation by The Violet Hours

Inspiration Boards: as Cute as a Button

mei@mints — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:13:36 +0000

Very cute button cookies from Bakerella. You may visit their blog for the DIY instruction : )

images via: button bouquet (off beat bride), button favor box (manolo brides), button favor bag (creature comforts), button boutonniere (orange beautiful)

I stumble upon… Wood Alphabet Magnets

mei@mints — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:33:13 +0000

Lovely creation by Aesthetic Outburst!! You may visit her blog for the step-by-step instruction. Have fun!!

DIY Heart-Shaped Soap

mei@mints — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:47:58 +0000

I felt like I just celebrated the New Year not too long ago, and now the Valentine’s Day is coming around the corner. Prepping early and trying to find something cute & sweet for my dear friends, and I came across this fun DIY project from Martha Stewart. It also offered a how-to video on its website. If you are planing a V-day wedding, it will be cute giving out the soaps as wedding favors or Thank You gifts for your closed friends & family. Enjoy!!

Tools and Materials
Nonstick 9-inch square pan
Heart-shape cookie cutter
Glass measuring cup
Glycerin soap
Bench scraper
Soap colorant or food coloring
Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
Cutting board
Needlenose pliers
1/8-inch metal letter stamps
Masking tape

Heart-Shaped Soap How-To
We used a 2-inch cookie cutter (1 inch high) and 2 1/2 pounds of glycerin soap-sold at crafts stores-to make 16 hearts.

1. Depending on your equipment, yields may vary. To determine how much glycerin you’ll need, fill pan with water to 1/4 inch below height of cookie cutter; pour water into measuring cup. Record amount; discard water.

2. Cut soap into small pieces with bench scraper; fill measuring cup. Microwave on medium heat until melted; stir. Add soap and heat until you’ve reached the water amount. Add colorant; stir. Pour liquid into pan. Spray with alcohol to eliminate bubbles.

3. Let harden at room temperature, 2 hours. Freeze 10 minutes.

4. Turn upside down onto cutting board. Create soaps with cookie cutter; pull cutter out with pliers if it sticks. Tape stamps together to form words, and imprint on soap, applying light, even pressure.

I stumble upon… Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

mei@mints — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:29:14 +0000

Thanksgiving is always one of my favorite holidays. Let dress up your Autumn wedding with all these fun decor from Paper Source!!

ACORN, OWL, WHEAT BUNDLE PLACE CARD KIT: adorable way to welcome your guests!!

FALL LEAF WREATH KIT: use it as your table centerpiece with fall color candles place in the middle, pew decor with a brown bow tied on top of the wreath, picture frame to showcase your family and engagement pictures.

LEAF, OWL, THANK YOU STICKERS: stick them on the votive vases to light up the room with a personal touch, put them on your little guests as a special gift to welcome them, use them on the favor box to show appreciation to your dearly guests.

DIY Vintage Photo Gift Tags

mei@mints — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:40:46 +0000

Such an easy and cute idea to dress up your gifts!!

Visit NICE PACKAGE BLOG for the step-by-step tutorial video and free printable DIY Vintage Photos. Have Fun!!

DIY Customized Matchbook Favors

mei@mints — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:45:37 +0000

What a HOT-HOT-HOT idea for wedding favors!! Grafxcowgirl from Offbeat Bride created these fun matchbook favors just using cheap blank matchbooks. Three simple steps: print, cut and paste. Woo-la-la, you have something smoky-hot for your wedding day.