New Budget DIY Poker Centerpiece Video is Available

We just finished uploading this fun to make Poker theme centerpiece video on YouTube.

Watch for our new DIY Ice Cream Centerpiece video, coming soon!

For additional information on our kits and supplies, visit us.

How Do I Anchor a Flexible Plastic Tube for my Tall Wedding Balloon Centerpiece?

We are regularly asked how to secure the flexible plastic tubes to a base to make a tall air filled balloon centerpiece.  We have several suggestions, which include:

One technique, as shown to the left, is to glue to a 3/8″ piece of plywood.  We cut a circular pattern, just a little bit larger than the circumference of the flexible plastic tube, about 1/2″ into the wood and glue the tube in the hole.  Here you might consider added some weight to the base or inside the tube to keep it balanced and free from wobbling.  This mainly depends on the length of the tube and what you put on the top.

Another example is inserting and gluing into a 1-1/2″ styrofoam base (below) or  styrofoam brick.  With this technique you need to have some weight on the base or inside the tube itself with a smaller base.  However, you probably do not need weight with an 11″ or 12″ round or square base.

Happy do it yourself centerpiecing!  For more hint and ideas, check out our site.

More say ‘I do’ to do-it-yourself nuptials

Mary Meehan of  McClatchy Newspapers, as reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, quoted Anja Winikka, editor of theknot.com, an online resource for weddings:  “The DIY thing is indicative of the economy…A lot of people now feel comfortable talking about how they are going to be saving on their weddings.”

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How to Make a Do It Yourself Music Guitar Cut Out with Strings to Accent Your Party Centerpiece

This video by A-BnC Parties and More, Inc. demonstrates how to construct a do it yourself music guitar cut out for your musical theme party centerpieces.  The guitar is accented with guitar strings made from black yard, heavy black card stock and clear push pins.  Judy shows how to take a plain white polystyrene guitar cut out, paint and add these lovely accents.  She puts it on another budget “Just Add Sand” centerpiece base and accents with two pieces of onion grass.  Add balloons, a table name and table place cards for an economical music guitar theme centerpiece for your Bat Mitzvah, Bar Mitzvah, wedding, special event or party!

Information about kits and supplies available at the Music Theme page of her do-it-yourself-centerpiece Website.

How To Make A do It Yourself Beach Theme Centerpiece – New Video

We added a new YouTube video this week. It is how to make a beach theme centerpiece.

It was a family participation. Ely did the narration, first time. Good job Ely! Mikey wrote the script, produced, directed, shot and edited the video and audio. And I was the demonstrator!

You can download the pdf of the narrative at our site.

10 Great Tips to Get Gorgeous Wedding Flowers

Jacquie Cattanach recently wrote an interesting article on saving on your Wedding. This was one of her tips on Life Style.

“Most high schools and colleges have horticulture classes that specialize in caring for and arranging flowers and plants. For a small fee, you could hire these aspiring florists who would be thrilled to work on your arrangements. The teachers of such a course will act as your safety net and, as an added bonus to you, will have extensive experience and oversee your project.”

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DIY wedding is a creative, cash-conscious alternative

Jackie Burrell (Contra Costa Times) wrote an interesting story as reported by San Luis Obispo.com The Tribune.

These tips caught my eye

“- Do as much as you can yourself, but don’t do it solo. Host a bridesmaids and mothers’ party to assemble craft projects. Ask friends for help with photos, flowers, even the dessert buffet. Especially now, most people are delighted to make their wedding present a gift of time and expertise.

“- DIY is not always cheaper. Pick the most meaningful, budget-friendly projects and don’t overspend on craft tools you may never use again. If you’re looking for some esoteric piece of equipment, ask for advice on one of the DIY wedding forums, or call a local art studio. Some rent studio time and tools.”

Read the rest of the story, which includes tips on do it yourself flowers as well as some great resources.

DIY Weddings: It’s not difficult to create a cash-conscious alternative

A very interesting article about DIY weddings from the beginning appears in the Monterey County The Herald website. Jackie Burrell wrote it and quotes an early DIY bride who said: “the DIY movement was just in its infancy and pretty much for the micro-budget brides. It was all about saving money, finding the cheapest avenues to pull off a wedding.”

She was further quoted to say: “Martha Stewart’s approach to weddings and her stylish DIY projects were a turning point” and “Suddenly, DIY was chic. And the Internet’s exponentially expanding networks not only spread the word, they provided the expertise to make the movement successful.”

Jackie writes: Now DIY wedding blogs and discussion boards are popping up all over the Internet, and craft stores are responding to the trend. The DIY wedding aisles at Michaels (craft stores), for example, multiplied this year.

Read the rest of the story at the Website.

Musical Theme and Musical Instrument Cut Outs

Visit a new page on the www.do-it-yourself-centerpiece.com Website for Musical Themed Centerpiece Cutouts. Kits and individual musical instruments are featured. Instruments pictured include a guitar (and step-by-step), piano, drums, tuba, saxophone and violin.

Do It Yourself Guitar Centerpiece Kit

Guitars come in two sizes, 13″ and 16″ long. Cut in polystyrene, they can be sealed and painted. Patterns are added at the headstock and bridge and the finishing touch of strings are held by clear push pins.

Drum Music Cutouts

Visit this and other pages on www.do-it-yourself-centerpiece.com as well as www.do-it-yourself-wedding-centerpiece.com for ideas, supplies and kits for your party or upcoming event.

Cheap Do It Yourself (Green) Eco-Friendly Wheatgrass Centerpiece

I found this charming and colorful idea for wedding centerpieces by Happy Girl at Happy Hour Bride. Not only are they cheap, but they are friendly to the environment, chic as well as great looking!

Do It Yourself Wheatgrass Centerpiece

Get the full directions to grow your own at DIY: Eco-Friendly Wheatgrass Centerpieces.