Lovely idea from The Violet Hours, discovered via Danny Seo.  A DIY place card/personalized keepsake for each of her wedding guest, using air dry clay, alphabet stamps and some varnish.  How delightful it must have been to receive such a labor of love!

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I just feel in heaven, really.  A blue heaven!  Our own little boy, can you believe it??  Thank you everyone for chiming in earlier. You guys are too sweet!  And since we’re all about celebrations here at iDiY,  what could feel more fun and sweet and celebratory than bunting flags?  Here’s some wonderful bunting freebies for y’all!

Enjoy!

• Free bunting graphic (Photoshop brush set), from Mels Brushes
  
• Free Printable Bunting Invitation Set 1 & Set 2, from Nonpareil Magazine

As always, please respect the Terms of Use for the downloads. Thanks!

Okay, enough black & whites…for now.  Let’s try to bring back some color ’round here shall we? It’s Springtime and it’s our birthday weekend (mine and the hubby’s!) after all.  So while we head out for some cheer and good fun-in-the-sun, anyone care to guess our little one’s gender?  Who’s team pink and who’s team blue? Let’s hear it!

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I know. I seem to be on a black & white kick lately. Have I ever mentioned I love chalkboard stuff?  

Pretty, functional and repurposed items you can use (and re-use!) for the wedding and beyond.

DIY Chalkboard Jar Labels Tutorial by The Inadvertent Farmer
DIY Chalkboard Tea Tins by Someday Crafts
Barnwood and Chalkboard Bin
Chalkboard Pots

Speaking of vintage-y things, Eleanor of E.M.Papers (remember her?) sent us this FREE sampling of her new line of wedding printables to share with y’all.  Oh that tandem bike is LOVE. What a treat!

The downloadable templates kit includes everything you will need for your wedding stationery: invitation, save the date card, response card, wedding program, menu card, place cards/escort cards, table numbers, a seating list and a thank you card.  For Personal Use Only, folks.  Go grab them before they’re gone! Here. Now.

Thanks, Eleanor!