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DIY project: grass cupcakes

On - Monday, October 24

Here are two great ways to add a touch of spring to your wedding with grass cupcakes!

Option one - paper cupcake wrappers. Really simple to make, especially when we've got a handy free cupcake wrapper template for you to download. Just print the template onto some green card stock, cut out and finish with a grass edge punch. Here we have used a Fiskars punch but there are plenty of others to choose from. Just wrap your grass around the cupcake and secure with a little double sided sticky tape.
Visit the 'i do' it yourself shop to download the free basic cupcake wrapper template.

Option two - icing! Using a number 233 icing tip and a good deal of green food colouring, you can transform your cupcakes into little patches of grass. Beki Cook's Cake Blog has a lovely tutorial and even shows you how to add cute bees and ladybugs.

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something new: falling in love

On - Saturday, October 22

While we've been busy focusing on spring the past few weeks here at 'i do' it yourself we haven't forgotten about our Northern Hemisphere friends! New this month is the beautiful 'fall'ing in love range. Including some beautiful ideas for reception decorations like these cute menu cards.
Available from the 'i do' it yourself shop

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DIY project: ribbon photobooth backdrop

On - Thursday, October 20

Making a photobooth backdrop out of ribbon has got to be of the easiest DIY wedding projects you could do. All you will need is twine, ribbon and something to string it up between, which is why outdoors is a great location. Just tie strips of ribbon to the twine and your done. Of course you can mix the colours and textured of the ribbons up, and even use strips of lace.

And of course you can use the same idea in all sorts of settings - reception decorations, the ceremony, the cake table and even a backdrop for the band.

Photos: Ricardo Viera via Un Beau Jour, Elizabeth Anne Designs, My Sweet and Saucy and via Intermate Weddings

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steal that style: Elly and Jake

On - Tuesday, October 18

If you loved the look of Elly and Jake's garden reception, here's how to get it.

Mason Jars. These are a North American product, and can be hard to track down in Australia and NZ. Shipping costs will probably make buying from overseas sellers a little too expensive so keep an eye out for vintage glass jars at markets and in antique stores. You can of course recycle your used glass jars at home. Keep an eye out later this month for our aged glass jar project.
Classic fingerprint guest book tree - printable file, $20 from 'i do' it yourself.
26 printable photo booth props $15 from 'i do' it yourself. Includes seven moustache on stick styles.
Pink gingham ribbon for your DIY photo booth backdrop, available from any good craft or fabric store.
Cherry-Blossom Princess Cake Recipe from Martha Stewart Weddings.

Colour palette: Jungle and grass green with candy pink.

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real wedding: Elly and Jake

On - Sunday, October 16

There is something really magical about an outdoor wedding. Perhaps it's just the trees rustling in the breeze on a warm day, or maybe it's as the sun begins to go down and the fairy lights come on. Today we have a gorgeous garden wedding to share, shot by the very talented Duston Todd. A dreamy and relaxed reception with green grass, wildflowers and a scattering of blossoms.

A cute hand painted sign points the way to Elly and Jakes stunning garden reception and their beautiful photo booth set up. Strips of green and pink ribbon are tied to a piece of string and hung between two trees - so simple but so clever. A collection of fun photo booth props, like the good old mustache on a stick where on hand too.

Mason Jars are the wedding decoration of choice at the moment, espeically if you have a rustic or vintage feel to the day. Here Elly and Jake have used them as tea light candle holders, vases for wildflowers and photo frames - another very popular wedding trend this year. Just pop your photos into the jar. Engagement shots are great, or you can even use old family wedding photos, just use copies of the originals if you are worried about damaging them.

Elly and Jake chose one of 'i do' it yourself's fingerprint guest book trees, decorated with two lovely shades of green ink for the leaves/fingerprints. We always find working with two ink colours works really well for these. You can choose the same colour but in different shades for a soft, subtle look as above. Or for something a little more daring pick two contrasting colours for a bold effect.

Elly and Jake's reception decor was simple, charming and beautiful. Handmade paddle fans to keep the guests cool - you can put all sorts of things on these: the menu, order of reception or just personal messages to your guests.

A pretty display table was set up for the guest book tree, decorated with photos beautifully framed from the pre-wedding shoot, flowers and candles. A selection of weddings cakes covered in white fondant and topped with real pink blossoms sat on a simple burlap tablecloth.

As the sun went down, those little fairy lights came on, candles where lit and guests kicked off their shoes. The perfect end to a truely beautiful wedding.

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trick or treat!

On - Friday, October 14

With Halloween just around the corner we thought we'd share a super cute free download today. These fun printable party circles are an easy DIY project for Halloween. Use them as cupcake toppers and gift tags or to decorate cards, party hats, place cards and more!

With 12 coordinating images designed to be used with a 2" or 2.5" paper punch. Available as a free download in the new 'i do' it yourself shop.