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Polly Conway, our craftonista, is back this week with colorific place card holders that really pack a punch. Made out of clay, these vibrant gems are fun and easy to make. Supplies Polymer clay (I used the Fimo brand.) X-Acto knife Cardstock Scissors Calligraphy pen Baking tray or aluminum foil Instructions Step 1: Preheat oven [...]
When it comes to do-it-yourself weddings, more and more brides are upping the craft ante by dreaming up or recreating elaborate projects that hardly look homemade. These complex creations can be terrifyingly unnerving to the Sunday crafter who wants a little piece of the wedding crafting action, so today’s tutorial offers a comfortable middle ground. [...]
Boldly printed fabrics are all the rage on the wedding scene these days, whether they’re used to make custom linens, such as decorative pillows and dinner napkins, or fashioned into colorful confetti and treat bags like these playful, winsome creations crafted by Polly Conway, connoisseur of all things cute. Novice sewers and the craftily challenged, [...]
If you follow the wedding blogging scene, you’ve probably already been inundated with more Valentine’s Day inspiration than you can healthily handle, but we couldn’t resist adding a dash of our own sweetness into the mix. We think old Saint Valentine, who was imprisoned for performing secret weddings, would approve. This charmingly simple craft, created [...]
You’ve probably seen rusty old skeleton keys turn up at quite a few vintage-themed weddings. Given their symbolism and their beautifully ornate look, with the tops, or bows, featuring Gothic trefoils, quatrefoils, and other intriguing shapes, they’re an unsurprisingly popular wedding décor item. Today, our crafty girl, Polly Conway, has given these antique icons a [...]
A décor element that’s enjoyed a place in wedding ceremonies for centuries, the humble wreath has meaning and longevity. Our craft expert, Polly, put a delightful spin on the traditional floral version with these colorful and crafty creations, which make wonderful use of yarn and felt. Here’s our girl to share today’s doable do-it-yourself project. [...]
When it comes to wedding details, there are few things we love more than an adorable handmade cake topper. Although this little bauble may seem like a trivial element, it’s kind of like the Magi’s star atop a Christmas tree—a little bit of magic happens the moment it’s shifted into place, and a tree just [...]
In creating today’s DIY project, Polly drew inspiration from one of our recent mood boards: Icelandic Poppy. Although poppies are extraordinarily beautiful, they can be hard to come by, and they’re not exactly cheap, so we decided to make a more economical alternative using one of the craft world’s most versatile materials: fun and funky [...]
The use of Mason jars is one wedding trend that we have yet to grow tired of. As far as we can tell, the budget friendliness and versatility of these humble canning containers will keep them in the wedding game for years to come. Since they make an appearance at so many weddings, however, the [...]
Everyone loves getting something pretty in the mail, something shiny and bright and sent with love tucked in among the piles of angry-looking bills and obnoxious junk mail. A wedding provides the perfect opportunity to fill your loved ones’ mailboxes with lots of mood-lifting prettiness, so why not try your hand at making your own [...]
If you don’t have an endless wedding budget (and most brides don’t), chances are that your favors are going to be simple, and the packages in which they come are going to be even simpler. But, hey, sometimes simple is better. Leonardo da Vinci, Lao Tzu, and Henry David Thoreau all thought so. The most [...]
We’re delighted to share the homespun goodness that Polly’s wonderfully crafty brain came up with this week. On a one-to-ten scale of adorableness, this needle-felted garland is a solid eleven. And even though we’re a solid negative eleven on a one-to-ten scale of craftiness, we’re still seriously tempted to give this a shot. Here’s Polly [...]
The Rolls Royce of glitter meets the rustic charm of October foliage in today’s DIY tutorial. Here’s Polly to show you how you can add some autumnal sparkle to your fall wedding using German glass glitter and fallen leaves. California doesn’t get a lot of extreme seasonal changes, but here in Oakland, we’re lucky to [...]
Originating in Japan, washi tape is the craft world’s new darling, and it’s got plenty of things going for it: prettiness, inexpensiveness, versatility, and ease of use. Made from natural fibers—typically the bark of native Japanese plants, such as the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub, and the mulberry tree—washi tape is surprisingly strong and comes [...]
We’re more than a tad bit obsessed with the DIY goodies that Polly made for us this week: neon-painted sea urchin shells filled with air plants (also known as tillandsia). Despite appearances, these are actually quite easy to make. The pops of acid yellow and punchy ’80s pink lend an edgy, modern, funky feel and [...]
We’re thrilled to introduce the lovely and crafty Polly Conway, Limn & Lovely’s new DIY maven. You can find her on her blog, The Firefly Express (chock-full of crafty musings, fun photos, and kitschy goodness), or at her shop for the cute-minded, Pollyanna Cowgirl, which is making the world a more creative and colorful place one [...]
