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While perusing the internets I discovered Trevor & Melissa’s magical wedding- TOTALLY inspiring. My favorite part was the red cut-out hearts that they used as a photo prop. I decided to make my own to use at photo shoots- though it would also be adorable to have your guests toss the hearts during your wedding-day exit too!

What you need:
*construction paper (I used red)
*cardboard
*printer/paper
*scissors
*pencil

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Looking for a inventive way to show-off your engagement photos at your wedding? Or perhaps a favor that is more personal and jazzy? Spice up your favors with this 3D photo collage that will have your guests gushing.

What you need:

* Photographs of YOU (I used a variety of poses, 4″ x 6″ in size)
* #11 craft knife, cutting mat, and extra blades
* Long, skinny favor to add to the photo (I used Terecitas Flowers but heart-shaped lollipops would be great too!)
* Full sheet Inkjet labels
* Inkjet printer

Here are some photographs that I thought would work well from Sonia and Nathan’s Engagement Session.
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It’s as easy as using lace fabric as a stencil to spray paint a lacy pattern onto butcher paper!

Using this technique, you can produce tons of funky and brightly colored tablecloths on the cheap. Plus, your handmade, fancy butcher paper can also be used for decorations around your venue, like hanging hearts, or a photo backdrop. Or, when it is all said and done, the patterned paper can even make pretty end-papers for your wedding album!

What you will need:
* Butcher paper
* Spray paint
* Lace
* Spray adhesive
* Clear acrylic craft finishing spray
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Make your own personalized awesome toasting flutes with glass etching! For my example, I’m using the images of a piece of bread and a toaster because together they make toast… and you’ll use the glasses for your toasts… GET IT!? Toasts!?

Seriously, glass etching is a super simple craft — you’ll love it!

What you need:
* Plain champagne glasses
* A design (download my “literal toast” design here)
* Con-Tact brand contact paper
* Printer/paper
* Glass etching cream
* X-acto knife and cutting mat
* Scotch tape
* Glass cleaner (optional but recommended)
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These cotton muslin drawstring bags are a classy way to present your wedding-day favors. Stamp them with your own design and you can fill them with pretty much anything — the possibilities are endless! I personally have made swag bags to help promote my band. I wanted to give earplugs out at our shows because we are LOUD — and these bags are a super fun way to do so.

What you need:

* Cotton Muslin Drawstring Bags
* A stamp (I designed a custom stamp on RubberStamps.net) & ink pad
* Contents for your bags! My bags contain:
* 1-inch pin with my logo
* Custom temporary tattoo of the same logo
* Earplugs
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