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@mrsberry2011: I just buy enough stuff to do a trial run before buying everything.... but so far everything has worked out with a few minor adjustments... Good Luck=)
@mrsberry2011: I haven't actually started any DIY projects and this is exactly why...I'm not great at crafty things and I'm afraid I'm going to waste a ton of money too!
@nshorty: That's a smart idea!
I do the trial run before too, just to make sure I don't ruin it.
I feel ya, mrsberry2011! I fell in love with a DIY pomander ball and thought it would be the cutest alternative to a floral centerpiece:
@QCamB: I am totally doing those pomander balls! Haha. I think the one on the right looks nice--the pin maybe just needs to be a darker color?
@mrsberry2011: Yeah, I think a lot of folks don't realize that DY doesn't ALWAYS mean cheaper! It's cost of materials, cost of those "oops!" results, and a lot of time putting it all together. Some things I think I'd rather pay a little more to have someone else do it and save me the stress when I've got enough to worry about. DIY can be charming and CAN be less expensive, but it can also be a huge pain in the potatoes.
I'm a little weary of this myself as I've just ordered supplies to make DIY petal aisle runners. I just love they way it looks......we shall see! Will post pics when I complete them, just need to figure out how long each one needs to be 25ft? They will each be 6 inches wide. Using lilac, purple, white and white white with an edge of purple petals. Wish me luck!!
@mrsberry2011: Yup. I'm trying not to buy too much ahead, which has worked out because I've changed my mind about a few things.
Some DIYs arent as easy as you think they would be. I found myself regretting certain purchases but then I always found another way around it. For example I bought lots of archival pigment ink for all my stamping needs ( and I did a lot of rubber stamping) and then realized that ink NEVER dries on the types of paper I was using it for. But crafty ladies on the bee advised me to try a fixative spray and it worked!
I also spent money on the wrong circle cutter by martha stewart but then figured out a way to still make it work my needs. SOmtimes posting about the difficulties you are facing can help because someone might have an idea to assist you.
@mrsberry2011: I feel your pain. I basically wasted half of my DIY invitations kit because my printer wasn't printing it properly. :(
So there with you...some projects work and some don't.... I wanted to see if I could do the coffee filter flowers for bouquet instead since I'm not a huge fan of real flowers anyway...they looked good in white, but once I dyed them it looked like a kids project...and then I had all these leftover coffee filters...so I made a bunch of white ones and displaying it in my house...so it didn't completely go to waste!
I really enjoy DIYing!!! I already have all the craft supplies from past projects so IT really does save a lot of $$$. I could probably DIY a lot of it but TIME is what I dont have enough of so I wont. If you are normally crafty then do it but otherwise yes-- it can end up costing you a lot more when you have do overs!!! You just need to take some classes and not just look at YT videos or internet. I took 10 weeks of floral arrangements ($100) and now I know how to, where to buy cheap, and how not to over buy. My flowers would have been easily over $7000-8000 with literally a carpet of flowers running down long tables, several tall arrangements, 2 grand arrangements, cake, gift, wishing tree, garlands for chairs, all bouquets and church flowers to mention a few. Including all vases etc will cost me under $800. I learned that wedding flowers are marked up 8-10X their real cost, So for example a 5ft fresh flower garland oasis costs $20, flowers+supplies $60-80. The actual cost to buy one will be $500+ I also took jewelry metalsmith classes and I could make our rings (jewelry is also marked up 10X) but after 5yrs and about $20000 tuition later, I dont think it would turn out the way I would like. So yes some things you gotta leave it for the pros.
The only thing Im DIYing is the bouquets and the wedding program fans and because Im NOT a DIY type person Im afraid Im going to mess it up. I dont have 2 do anything else because Im getting an all inclusive venue with the decorations, tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, food, drink, all included plus a staff member to decorate it for me she just does it the way I want it.
Waste of money and time was why I chose not to DIY anything. I am still saving money by, for example, buying silk flower bouquets, but I am NOT creating them. If I were to, I can already see my bald head! ;)
This is like the story of my crafting life. I've completely given up. LOL.
@QCamB: that actually looks pretty good! i think i'll try it! i don't even know what i'll use it for but i just love doing arts and crafts stuff! lol
@QCamB: I actually really like what you did with the right one!
@QCamB: Ummm these are awesome! I wish I could do that.
I am not a DIY bride and admitted defeat from the very beginning. I admire all you that try!
I dont see anything wrong with you pomander ball!! I think its looks lovely!!
but yeh this is something im worried about, fingers crossed theyll work out ok though, havent tried anything yet though, but fingers crossed!
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Is there any other bees out here thats wasting money on DIY projects that are not turning out as you would hope? Im so tired of buy things that i wont end up using!! Im already on a tight budget