Postcards & Pretties Guest Post

Hi friends!

Sorry I've been a little MIA this week.  I am busy working on save the dates for my best friend's wedding (I'm her maid of honor) in September.  I have been addressing envelopes like crazy because these babies need to go out soon!  I will probably show pictures later this week once things are organized and I can take nice pictures of my work. I think they turned out lovely!

Last week something really excited happened for me...I did a guest post on Postcards & Pretties!  I have been a huge fan of this wedding inspiration blog for awhile now (you must check it out if you haven't already) so I was ecstatic when Chris asked me to create a unique DIY for her readers.  And she gave me free reign to do anything I wanted which was even better.  I'm kind of in save-the-date mode (clearly since I'm doing my best friend's) so I figured I would role with that.  I am a huge fan of mason jars so I decided to incorporate them into my design...except make them more crafty!

So I designed embroidered mason jar ornaments that guests can hang to remind them of your special day!  See the full post here with the full tutorial.

Chris told me that the post was a popular one so clearly, I'm not the only mason jar lover out there (yes, I've converted you all!).  Would you make something like this for your save the dates?  I think these mason jars could be used for many things, not just for wedding-related purposes.  Some people suggested them as cute gifts for kids.  Or maybe making it for special someones on Valentine's!  Another person commented that they would make adorable Christmas ornaments...maybe like an advent calendar.  The rolled up notes could be sweet messages for each day of December.  

I realize that this save-the-date is a bit labor-intensive.  But the handmade touch is so special and unique and I think guests would really appreciate something like this.  Sometimes it is important to put a little time and energy into things.  This is a motto that I definitely live by.  There is so much value in the things that we make by hand.

Happy Tuesday night everyone!   

Comments

[Aleah + Nick Valley]

We totally love and agree with your motto! Taking time to pour yourself into projects really shows!

[postcards and pretties]

I cant thank you enough for sharing this adorable diy on P&P! I full heartedly agree with you motto! xo

[Mädchen für alles]

I love your posts and your projects. It's all so inspiring.Thank you for sharing ideas with beautiful photos.
Hugs and greetings from Europe ♥

[Sofia @ Brancoprata]

I can't get enough of this idea... it's genius ;)))

[Lauren Elise]

Thank you so much for the sweet comments Aleah + Nick, Chris, Hrandica, & Sofia! I appreciate the support. I loved this project, one of my favorites!

[The Demoiselle]

THis is such a lovely idea. I give so much credit to crafters who can dream something up and bring it to life with thier own two hands. Great job Lauren! xo, Magalie

[Lauren Elise]

Thank you so much for your sweet words Magalie!

[theaxx]

this is INSANELY cute!! You are a craft genius!!

thea.
xx

(Spoonfulzine)

[digital printing pro]

All postcards are beautiful! You are definitely genius. Thea is right. Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas.