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OMG!!! It is over.... My last three DIYs....

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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    I just completed the last three DIYs, and I am so happy; no more crafting, until after the wedding :-)

    This last batch includes:

    • Vows
    • Menus
    • Place cards

    Here are some pictures of the completed work. The first picture is of all three of them. The second and thrid are of the menu; outside and inside, and the last one is of the outside of the vows. You can see the inside of the vows here. The place card is attached to the cracker favor.

    Also, here is a list of most of the DIYs that I have done.

    1. "We Do" Letters
    2. Knotted Pearl Necklace, Bracelet, and earrings
    3. Card Box
    4. Ring Bearer Box
    5. DIY Poms/Kissing Balls
    6. Veil
    7. Save-the-Dates
    8. Cloth Napkins
    9. Tote Bags
    10. Bolero/Shrug
    11. Magnets
    12. Vanilla Sugar
    13. Aisle Decor
    14. Hoodies and Tank Tops
    15. Invitations
    16. Vanilla Extract
    17. Programs
    18. Old Fashioned Cracker Favors
    19. Photo Book Guest Book
    20. Bridesmaid Dress
    21. Bathroom Baskets
    22. Wedding Hangers
    23. Blinged Candy Ladle and Tongs
    24. Candy Bags and Tongs

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    SoontobeMrsA    June 2012   MA/NH line

    My goodness I didn't realize how close your wedding was! I cannot wait to see pics :) 

    You did an amazing job on everything.

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    @SoontobeMrsA: Thank you :-)

    Yes, it is just around the corner; time flies; no matter what other people try to tell you.

     
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    elephant    April 2011  

    Wow! Your DIY projects are amazing!  Great job on everything, can't wait to see some recaps of everything in action at your wedding!

     
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    roxy_angell13    May 28, 2011   Canada

    wow thats a long list. i know that feeling when its down to the final things to do before the wedding. it feels so good.

     
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    I've admired everything you have worked so hard on.  It will be wonderful to see your recap and photos!  I know that you will have a wonderful wedding day. Gorgeous!!!

     
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    ccranetobe    August 14, 2010  

    wooohoo! @noritake22: remember when we were comparing lists? seems so long ago! Its amazing what you have accomplished! Cant wait to see piccies, if its anything like your engagement pics we are in for a treat!

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    Thank you ladies for your lovely comments :-)

    We will be using the same photographers for our wedding that we used for our engagement photos, so we should be able to get some good pictures. I have a meeting with them on Friday to go over the "must haves". And yes @ccranetobe: , I do remember comparing lists :-)

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    No one else?

     
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    Miss Godiva    June 1, 2012   California

    I can NOT believe how much you have DIY'd (sp?!) .... my FI and I have yet to set a date, but when we do, I want to get busy with some arts and crafts like you have :) Are you naturally artsy, or did you pull a lot of inspiration from other sources? (and if so.... where?) I can normally get started on something with a kick start, but have trouble imagining things from scratch!

     
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    bakerella    September 11, 2010   Toronto, ON

    I can't believe you're done!!! You've done such an amazing job honey! Now you can put down the paper punches and glue stick for a couple weeks before the wedding! Congrats!!!

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    @Miss Godiva: Thank you :-)

    I started right away. I do have a craft/artistic gene; however, I do have to gather inspiration too. I just googled and looked on wedding forums for inspiration and then did my own take on things. A word of advice; when you get engaged and want to start DIYing, pick your venue first, so you can draw on that for inspiration. Also, don't let anyone talk you into not starting your projects because they think it is too early. Almost all of my projects, I thought about for weeks to get straight in my head on what I wanted to do, and then I had to round up the materials, and then get busy on it. Make yourself a list of what you want to do, and then do one thing at a time, and then check it off the list as you get it done. Also, give yourself deadlines on when to have each thing done by. If you keep your list on your computer, you can change the dates and order as needed.

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    @bakerella: Thank you :-)

    I can't believe I am done either!

     
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    15happyyears    April 30, 2011   Orange County CA

    Your menus and vows are awesome.  I hadnt thought of prettying up my vow but I will have to add it to my list.  Great advise on the its not to early to start DIY.  Everyone told be it was to early and I wish I had ignored them and started earlier

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    @15happyyears: Thank you :-)

    I am so glad that I didn't listen. I never would have been able to get everything done, if I had.

     
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    Mrs.tobe    September 30, 2011   the middle of there

    You are seriously the DIY master.

    ::bows to you::

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    @Mrs.tobe: Thank you :-)

     
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    Miss Tattoo    September 15, 2012   Pittsburgh, PA

    @noritake22: just wow. I cannot wait for your recaps!

     
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    amyisnice    September 18, 2011   Austin

    WOW! Everything is beautiful! Have fun and I cant wait to see the pictures! :-)

     
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    Evie19    January 21, 2012  

    It all looks so lovely!! Great job.

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    Thank you ladies :-)

     
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    Evie19    January 21, 2012  

    @noritake22: How do you feel knowing the wedding is 2 weeks away??

     
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    Ronneykay    May 11, 2013   Phoenix/ Vow Renewal In Las Vegas 5/11/13

    how many of all those did you make?  I love your bags with the thank you tags:) awesome! :)  I am going to make my own bags too if I decide to do a candy buffet. Which I think I am:)

     

    Ronney

     

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    @Evie19: Scared to death!!! And I have no idea why. We have been together for just over 10 years and we own everything together, so I shouldn't feel that way, but I do :-/

    @Ronneykay: We are having a very small wedding; about 50, so I didn't have to make to many of anything, so that was a good thing. If you are planning on DIYing, the sooner you start, the better, IMO.

     
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    Evie19    January 21, 2012  

    @noritake22: Well I think it is understandable, a wedding ceremony and contract, and just...the whole event is nervewracking! I'm sure everything will be beautiful, and it makes it even more special that you have had your hand in so many DIY projects for the wedding. :)

     
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    Ronneykay    May 11, 2013   Phoenix/ Vow Renewal In Las Vegas 5/11/13

    yea i am diying quite a few things...  And yea, i've started my tissue paper flowers, gonna do like 5 a night or there abouts, I need to get some paper and stuff, to try other things. 

    I want to do hanging paper lanterns but thinking I will just make big pomanders instead and/or fans of different colors, I still got time:) yay! 

    I am ordering cheap invitations and then sprucing them up with my own touch.  That wont happen for a few months.  Save the dates, the same thing, ordering plain post cards and adding my personal touch.  i need to make a list of what I am DIYing I guess... 

    Thanks Nori, your stuff turned out beautifully! 

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    Thank you for your support @Evie19:. I really appreciate it :-)

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    @Ronneykay: Thank you :-) It is good that you are starting now. You will be surprised at how the time will just fly by. I really really really recommend the lists. They helped me immensely.

     
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    Evie19    January 21, 2012  

    @noritake22: Smile

     
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    PurpleUnicorn    April 19, 2011  

    @noritake22: so stunning! great job!!

     
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    noritake22    March 31, 2011   Seattle

    @PurpleUnicorn: Thank you :-)

     
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    RayRayFurious    May 2013   NJ

    Wow! You did sooooo much for your wedding! I can't wait to see how everything comes together in your pictures!

     
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    tksjewelry    June 25, 2011   Omaha

    OMG, your DONE!  Gosh, I am kind of sad in a happy way, all the ladies that have been around since I started WB are all finishing their final projects or have already gone down the aisle.

     @noritake22:  I want to tell you that you are a true inspiration to the boards.  You are always there with a warm welcome and great advice.  I am so happy that you are marrying the man of your dreams.  I really look forward to your recaps.

     
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    jayelcee85    April 9, 2011   Georgia

    Lil Mrs. Martha Stewart!! Hehe!! All of your DIY items look so very wonderful!! I hope you have an absolutely amazing day! I cannot wait to see pics!!!

     
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    rachaelrobin    January 16, 2011   Philadelphia

    As always, beautiful work.

     
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    bells    June 26, 2011  

    wow you sure have done alot of work...  I will be sure to share all of mine once I finally finish!

     
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    destiny1120    November 20, 2011  

    Very nice! You are very creative..it all looks great!

     
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    pinkshoes    July 2011   MA

    Wow!  Looks amazing.  Must feel good to be done huh?  (I'm so bookmarking this page so I can get ideas and tips later!)

     
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    forforever    January 8, 2011   Maine

    Wow, DIY machine! I think you've just inspired me to get my act together when the time comes for our reception. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

     
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    lox    May 2011   Baltimore

    What an accomplishment! And you did it all ahead of schedule too!

     

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