Thursday, March 18, 2010

Back to Basics


We're getting so many mails from brides inspired by the DIY projects featured on this site. For many it is their first create-it-yourself attempt and knowing where to start can be daunting. Our number one piece of advice is to enlist help - sisters, moms, bridesmaids, they're all eager to help and wedding craft is one place where many hands make light work (as opposed to choosing a dress!). Our second piece of advice is to invest in a set of essential tools, which will make your projects that much easier. Here's our list of DIY must-haves.
  • Paper trimmer - accurately size and cut paper, say good-bye to rulers, grubby pencils and skew lines.
  • Craft knife - cut delicate, complex shapes in the blink of the eye.
  • Cutting mat - protects work surfaces when using above craft knife and the grid keeps things on the straight and narrow.
  • Ruler - No less essential than in grade 1 for measuring and aligning.
  • Scissors - Invest in a quality pair for navigating tight corners and hand-cut shapes.
  • Tweezers - Not just for plucking, use to attach small embellishments or lift tiny stickers.
  • Bone folder - Nothing compares to this old-fashioned tool for perfect scores and fold.
  • Glue stick - Reliable, easy-to-apply, acid-free adhesive for sticking, sticking and more sticking.
  • Double-sided sticky tape - It changed our crafting life! Use when assembling a paper box, attaching ribbon, mounting photos and even seam-free gift-wrapping!
Now you're ready to tackle any DIY project with ease (or more ease than in the past!) - good luck! We'd love to see the final products!

P.S. I love the craft shown in the above image - no words required! Mithi used a vintage book to create these lovely placecards. Find out more here.

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