BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

This is such a sweet, thoughtful, little gift you can make for anyone you love. The one in the photo was made as a Mother's Day gift but I am thinking of making one for my dear hubby. It's the kind of gift I'd want to get so I may even make some cute little ones for my kids.

To make your own mini book, you'll need:

• Cardstock to print the cards on
• A hole punch
• A binder/jump ring or your ribbon!
• A pen to write with
• Picture

You can find a template and more instructions here at The Creative Place.

I love projects that feaure items that you can find at the dollar store and this Twine Wrapped Vase Lantern is no exception. You can all the funny instructions over at It's Toile Good but even if you a little crafty you can figure out what to do just looking at the photo.

Can you believe that this chandelier was made with all dollar store items? It's hard to believe but it's true.  You can find all the instructions here on Dollar Store Crafts and below is a YouTube video tutorial.

I literally saw these Antique Doorknob Table Numbers on Facebook just minutes ago and ran to share the information with you. I love unique table numbers and these you can learn to make yourself with the step-by-step tutorial here on the Wedding Chicks website. Below are photos of what you will need for your project, which isn't much and they are not hard to make which is a bonus.



If you make some, we'd love to see pics, so please share if you do.

I am excited about this project because these Glass Magnets can be used for a Magnetic Escort Board. I don't have instructions on how to make a magnetic escort board but you should be able to create one using a piece of sheet metal from a Lowe's or Home Depot in your area and frame it.

For the magnets, however, making them will be pretty simple!

You'll need:

• Glass Stones (Dollar Tree)
• Mod Podge
• 12mm Magnets
• Fabric
• Sponge Brush

Head on over to Dandelions and Dust Bunnies and you'll find all the very clear instructions.

If you have made a magnetic board before or have instructions on how to make one...please feel free to share!

Oh these Gumball Machines are so cute and afforable to make too. They would be such fun pieces on your candy buffet and they are also very easy to make.

What you'll need:

• 1 (one) 4" Terra Cotta Pot
• 2 (two) 4" Terra Cotta Saucers
• 1 (one) Bubble Bowl (Dollar Tree)
• 1 (one) Wooden Ball – 1 1/4″
• 1 (one) Tube E6000 Adhesive
• 1 (one) Spray Can Clear Gloss (Triple Thick - Rustoleum , your choice)
• Acrylic Paint

Directions:

1. Paint Both Terra Cotta pot, saucers and knob then let dry overnight..

2. Place Terra Cotta Pot upside down, apply E6000 to the bottom rim of the pot, apply Saucer and set to dry OVERNIGHT.

3. Add Wooden Ball to Saucer number 2, with the E6000 and allow to dry overnight as well.

4. Add lid to top of Bubble Bowl… and viola...Gumball Candy Dish!

 Find all the instructions accompanied by photos here at Wrap Candy!

When I first saw these flowers, I had no idea that they were made of paper. They look so realistic and for a bride any budget, this could be the ticket to having lots of flowers at her wedding, that looks elegant, but cost less than 30¢ each. Of course there is some labor involved but good things come from hard work and it's not as much as I thought it would be.

What you'll need:

• (5) 3" Coffee Filters
• (5) 3 ¼ Coffee Filters
• Floral Wire
• Floral Tape
• Scissors
• Glue (glue gun works too)

For the instructions on how to make them you will have to go here to Michella Marie but be sure to let me know if you make some of these beautiful Peonies. 

This is a tutorial that I know DIY brides would love especially if they are planning an outdoor, garden, rustic wedding. They look easier to make than I thought they would be after reading the instructions here at Small Chic Home.



This is how they look close-up. You can make small numbers for your wedding tables, you can make a large Monogram for your head table...let your imagination go wild and you'll find an amazing use for them in your wedding.

I am starting to be convinced that with some creative thinking almost anything can be recycled into something beautiful and this Coffee Can Lantern project is a prime example.



Who know that empty coffee cans could make for such a stunning display. I didn't before but I'm so glad that I do now and they can be made simply by filling cans with water, allowing the water to freeze then you poke holes into the cans using  a nail and a hammer.

If you are making them for an outdoor party, I would spray paint the cans after the holes are nailed into each one.

You can find another method for making these Coffee Can Lanterns here at Design Sponge right now.

I love scroll invitations but they are so expensive which is why I found myself searching for tutorials on how to make them. In my search I came across these DIY Cherry Blossom Scroll Invitations! I love the invites! The whole set this bride made was beautiful. 



Check out the tutorial and if you are looking for unique invitations and can't seem to find one you love then how about giving these the scroll invitations a try!