DIY Projects

Memorial candles
This is a very simple DIY project. All you need is ink jet vellum, glass cylinders, votive and ribbon.

After finishing your design, I would first print it out on regular paper and put it around your cylinder so you know for sure that its exactly how you want it. When you've finalized your design, then print it on your ink jet vellum (you can find vellum at your local scrapbook store, Michael's or JoAnn's).

Before permanently adhering the vellum, double-check the height of your vellum and if needed trim any extra with a paper cutter or scissors. Using double-stick tape or adhesive, line one edge of the vellum. Wrap around the cylinder and secure.

Next, take your ribbon and wrap around the bottom of the cylinder to see how much you need. Cut and place on the table. Use your double-stick tape or adhesive and put a strip on the ribbon the same length. Adhere the ribbon to the bottom of the cylinder and secure at the back. Repeat this process if you'd like to put ribbon at the top as well.

Put a votive candle or LED light in each. Do not use a tall candle as this will not illuminate the entire cylinder.

For more instructions go to this link:

http://www.chattybrides.com/index.cfm?postID=127

BLING BUCKET

I found these St Patrick buckets for 5.00 and I sprayed painted them silver and added some bling...

KIDS TABLE

You will need: stro foam ball, wire cutters, glue gun, tootsie roll pops. Cut all the stems half way off the pops, stick a little glue in on the end of the stick & stick it the foam ball. You can stick what ever type of candy you like in the glass vase. It was a big hit withe the kids. We choose ring pops & added our monogram on them.