Friday, November 11, 2011

Themes: Classic Carnival

Check out these inspiration boards for fun ideas for a carnival theme!
 




Now to SHOPPING for the deals!
Get 100 feet of rainbow banner, only $8- HERE!
Rainbow swirl pops, $6/ dozen! HERE
Cupcake stand, only $8!


Put your flower girl in this adorable tutu for only $16! Handmade from Kenzies Treasures

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

More bridesmaid's dresses!

For matching bridesmaid's dresses, the cheapest way by far is to check out prom dress sites or stores, and not bridal shops! I found some great picks at http://www.dress-queen.com
This dress is only $62 and available in 7 colors and sizes xs-3x
check it out HERE
This purple dress is only $56, and is available in sizes xs-3x
Check it out HERE

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Tissue paper pompoms!

Big, fluffy, and dirt cheap! These are the reasons why tissue paper pompoms were the main decoration at my wedding! Pretty easy, too- I used THIS tutorial by Martha Stewart to make mine! We picked up big packs of white tissue paper from our local dollar store, and used fishing wire to hang for that weightless look.
You can buy pre-assembled kits, but it's easy to make your own!
1) Stack ten 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inch-wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

2) Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue and twist (or just tie a piece of yarn or string around it). With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

3) Separate layers, carefully pulling away from center one layer at a time. (This will take some time! Enlist some detail=oriented friends to help!)
Fluff into a shape you're happy with and  hang from ceiling with fishing wire!


We cut all of ours with pointy ends, but you can choose rounded, also.
Pompoms with round ends

Make them any color you want!