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Ridiculously easy paint chip-inspired wedding crafts

My husband and I chose our wedding colors by comparing stashes of paint chips we grabbed from the hardware store. But what if paint chips WERE the palette?

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Wildflowers and farmland at this clifftop wedding in Wisconsin

Instead of feeling like a wedding, the goal was “first family reunion.” And after finding an awesome farm locale with hay rides and lawn games, the potluck dessert and flowers came naturally to finish off the event. Despite planning from a state away, these two found help in their friends and family to pull it off. Put on your farm boots and check it out.

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KissÃ¥ & Todd’s morning garden party wedding

These two had awesome goals: stress-free day, guests enjoying their “quirky little world,” and be comfortable. They managed all of that while still creating a beautiful outdoor ceremony and cozy party with a bunch of touching moments and lots of blissed-out looks. It’s happy-sappy and I looove it.

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Kristy & Kevin’s colorful crafty Midwest barn dance wedding

This couple decided one day wasn’t enough, so they crafted an entire weekend of fun for their crew with a 5K, a barbecue, and bike rides. Somehow they managed all this while DIYing almost all of the elements of this gorgeous farm wedding.

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Make your own rustic burlap sack banners

After seeing these burlap bunting/banners around, I decided I could make them myself. Here’s how to make these rustic burlap banners very easily and inexpensively.

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Steampunk madness, kissy faces, and one rockin’ ring monkey

The Offbeat Flickr Pool was full of Steampunk, kissy faces, and ring monkeys. It’s an eclectic mix in this Monday Montage.