From plastic to fantastic: How to make your own sew-on buttons
You can do tiny buttons, giant buttons, square buttons, buttons shaped like dinosaurs — whatever you can think of, you can make. Want some dainty blue butterflies down the back of your gorgeous white ball gown? Can do. Want some larger gears for your steampunk ensemble? Can do. Want some old skool Nintendo gamepads? Can do. Sky’s the limit. And here’s how to pull it off…
Wedding shoe upgrade, using paint and tape!
I found my perfect wedding shoes, but I couldn’t afford them. So what’s an Offbeat To-Be-Wed to do? DIY, obviously! This project is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re still with me, then let’s get started.
Enjoy the show: How to make a homemade microwave popcorn favor
Popcorn is one of the most perfect foods for enjoying the show — and isn’t your wedding one helluva show? Microwave popcorn is a great favor, and an inexpensive one — though commercial varieties are more expensive than this homemade version. Whether you’re not a fan of artificial butter chemical flavorings, or want to add a personal flavor flair to your own popcorn, this project is a super-easy way to DIY a tasty favor.
8 ways to geekify your wedding day nails
I stumbled on these old skool Apple logo nails and felt inspired to find any and all geektastic nail tutorials! I know some of ya’ll are going to love these and may be inspired to rock them down the aisle. We’ve got Doctor Who, Harry Potter, TMNT, Angry Birds, Super Mario, and moar! Check it out.
Make your own stamps using tumbling blocks
Stamps are a great way to personalize anything from paper napkins to RSVP cards, and small muslin bags for favors to after-party back-of-the-hand style party antics. Whatever your reason for wanting a stamp, you can create a pile of them easily, mixing and matching them to suit your needs. Here’s how to make your own.
A few tease-y steps to a simple and casual updo
This updo tutorial inspires some casual, floofy, and BIG updos! This one has lots of teasing for body, but looks totally doable, perfect for a headpiece, and not at all fussy or pretentious.