Monday, June 13, 2011

DIY Favors- Pillow Boxes

As one of my favors we are giving the traditional Italian/ Greek koufetta- the jordan almonds candy. They are meant to symbolize that love is both bitter and sweet but we hope more sweet for the newlyweds. 5 almonds are included for the blessings of marriage- children, health, wealth, happiness, and long life.


I made pillow boxes from thick cardstock- print a template for pillowboxes off the internet they come in all different sizes.

Use a tracing wheel or something similar to score the folding edges of the box, then fold and secure it closed with double sided tape- for all wedding things DIYed double sided tape is your best friend!

Fill with jordan almonds or candy, and tie off with a bow. I chose to decorate mine with these amazing Alice in Wonderland stamps and a tag that says "Eat Me"- like the candies Alice eats to grow smaller or taller. :)







DIY Wedding Invitations



My best advice if you're DIYing your wedding invites is to use a kit. Unless you have a graphics design background and printing experience, these kits are a lifesaver and you can customize them any way you like. I chose the kit below from http://www.gartnerstudios.com/ , and customized it with pink lace and the Alice in Wonderland stamps. Their kits are super easy and print on a home printer. The best part- it only costs about $1 per invite!