Make: Custom Thank You Cards

Posted by magpie
On May 19, 2016

Message from Maggie: My friend Lindsay was asking how my made my custom thank you cards so I decided to document it here. Instructions: Create a Canva account on canva.com. Begin creating a design by clicking the postcard or card icon depending on the style of card you prefer. Using the layouts on the left […]

Make: Hydrangea Arrangements

Posted by magpie
On May 2, 2016

Message from Maggie: For the bridal shower I hosted, I created these hydrangea arrangements for the tablescape. What you need: Hydrangeas Wide glasses Instructions: Wrap hydrangea leaves around inside of wide glasses until completely covering inside of glass. Fill with water and plant food if provided. Measure hydrangeas to glass height. Place hydrangea in glass. […]

Make: Occassion Banners

Posted by magpie
On May 1, 2016

Message from Maggie: I am getting to be a banner specialist. I create them for bachelorettes and showers often. Here are some tips. What you need: Burlap I used to buy yards of burlap and cut the flags before pinning them onto a large ribbon. Given the trend is growing, you can buy the burlap […]

Make: Bridal Shower Mirror Welcome Sign + Menu

Posted by magpie
On April 27, 2016

Message from Maggie: Originally bought at the thrift, we used these mirrors at our wedding for decoration. During our shed reorg this weekend I found them and thought they’d be perfect for the bridal shower I am hosting this weekend. What you need: Mirror Spray paint (optional) Chalk ink Stencils (optional) Instructions: Determine what you […]

Make: Customizing Bridal Shower Champagne Glasses

Posted by magpie
On April 24, 2016

Message from Maggie: I decided to go with plastic champagne glasses for this weekend’s bridal shower since I don’t have enough crystal for all of my guests. I customized them to go with her gold theme making them a bit fancier. What you need: Plastic champagne glasses with twist off bottoms Gold spray paint Instructions: […]

Make: Bridal Shower Guest Gifts

Posted by magpie
On April 22, 2016

Message from Maggie: I am hosting a bridal shower this weekend and created these little gifts as favors for my guests. What you need: State cookie cutters Paper bags Washi tape Instructions: Place cookie cutter in bag. Seal with washi tape. Optional: I placed the bags in left over berry boxes I used as wedding […]

Make: Bridal Shower Signs

Posted by magpie
On April 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: I am hosting a bridal shower for a friend next weekend. Carrying the theme through, which started with the invitations, and to direct people, I created these little signs. Recommendations: Create a Canva account on canva.com. Begin creating a design by clicking the poster icon. Using the layouts on the left choose […]

Make: Emoji Cupcakes

Posted by magpie
On April 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend my coworker Lindsay just got engaged! We are hosting a little surprise celebration for her this afternoon and I wanted to do something silly to celebrate. As an avid emoji user, I thought these cupcakes would be perfect for her. Materials: Cupcake ingredients Frosting ingredients Food coloring Spatula Squeeze bottles […]

Make: DC Themed Welcome Basket

Posted by magpie
On April 8, 2016

Message from Maggie: When we were married last spring I wanted to do a DC themed welcome basket since most of our guests were out of towners. Since DC doesn’t have much industry necessarily we had a hard time coming up with items off the bat. To take the guessing out of it for other […]

Make: Custom Party Koozies

Posted by magpie
On April 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: I made these custom koozies as wedding favors for our guests but have also had them made for bachelorettes and parties . Recommendations: Think of a funny phrase (Note: We used “I got silly with the Gentiles” which aligned with our wedding hashtag #GettinSillyWithTheGentiles.) Create a design and color scheme that mirrors your other […]