Karaoke & Cards Vintage Victorian Party Invitations

Karaoke & Cards Vintage Victorian Party Invitations

To properly announce any ball, you need an impressive invitation! So when I was planning my Victorian themed Karaoke & Cards Cocktail Party, I knew that the invitation to announce it would need to be pretty, informative, and most of all, floral! After a few hours of design, printing, cutting, and assembling, these mismatched floral Vintage Victorian Party Invitations were ready to send out to all my favorite people!

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DIY Patterned Paper Envelope Liners & Invitation Mats

DIY Patterned Paper Envelope Liners & Invitation Mats

For my Vintage Victorian Karaoke & Cards Cocktail Party, mismatched florals were the name of the game! So when I found a bunch of beautiful floral scrapbook paper it became the perfect time to start making more stationery details and create a staple for my future paperie projects. After creating custom Floral Patterned Playing Cards with part of my paper, I picked my favorite prints to turn into a personalized patterned detail on my guests invitations, Patterned Paper Invitation Mat and Envelope Liners.

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DIY Personalized Wax Seal Gable Gift Boxes

DIY Personalized Wax Seal Gable Gift Boxes

If there’s a classy stationery detail I’ve been obsessed with lately, it has to be wax seals! So when I wanted to give my guests a take home gift for my last party in gable boxes, I knew just how I wanted to decorate them: some soft chiffon ribbon and some of my favorite marbled beauties for these Wax Seal Gable Gift Boxes.

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DIY Vinyl Bottle Labels

DIY Vinyl Bottle Labels

When it comes to keeping all my cocktails in order for my parties and events, my favorite method has to be these Vinyl Bottle Labels. If you’ve read any of my party posts you’ve seen them make an appearance, from my Goddess of Spring 30th Birthday to my most recent Karaoke & Cards Vintage Victorian Party, I always use these to label my various cocktails, making it easy for guests to find what drink the are looking for, while being able to remove them when the party's over and the bottles are being cleaned out for the next event. So for those that are new to the craft cutter lifestyle, I’m making this simple tutorial for making bottle labels, with the sizing, fonts, tips and tricks I use when creating them and other vinyl decals.

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Sealing Wax Taper Candle Wine Bottle Centerpieces

Sealing Wax Taper Candle Wine Bottle Centerpieces

Be it a party or a date night at home, there’s nothing like a little romantic candle light to set the mood,  and one of my favorite styles I’ve seen is when tapered candles are used to create candlescapes with wine bottles! Unfortunately for me, real candles are a little too much of a fire hazard for our home’s parties at present, but it was the perfect opportunity to create reusable candle holders from my existing wine bottles, with a little help from my favorite stationery sealing wax.

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Galentine's Day Gifts Under $35

Galentine's Day Gifts  Under $35

Galentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while I love getting my husband something special for sweetheart season there’s no one I enjoy giving gifts to more than my favorite ladies! I’m busy crafting themed gift boxes for my besties this Galentines, for those that don’t have the time or patience to DIY I’ve got an affordable Galentines gift guide just for you!

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Valentine's Day Gifts for Men Under $35

Valentine's Day Gifts for Men Under $35

Soon it's time to start celebrating our favorite sweethearts, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! I’ve been busy looking for beautiful handmade gifts to buy my husband for the occasion, so it was the perfect time to create a gift guide for all those with sweet men you are looking to give a thoughtful and affordable gift to this Valentine’s Day. All the items on this list are $35 or less, so you can spoil your best guy with the perfect present this sweetheart season without breaking the bank!

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Easy to Mail Bridesmaid Proposals Under $15

Easy to Mail Bridesmaid Proposals Under $15

While I love all the amazing and affordable bridesmaid proposal options out there, sometimes we need a proposal that can be easily mailed to maids far away! So while I chose all sorts of proposals for my 50 Bridesmaid Proposals Under $15 gift guide, this collection I wanted to feature the proposals that are unique, affordable, and easy to fit into an envelope for the post office!

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50 Bridesmaid Proposals Under $15

 50 Bridesmaid Proposals Under $15

While I’m always a fan of DIY Bridesmaid Proposal Projects, there are also so many creative and beautiful options out there for the less crafty among us. To help all you recently engaged brides find the perfect proposal for your ladies, I’ve created a collection of beautiful Bridesmaid Proposals that you can buy on Etsy. The best part is all the items on this list are under $15 each, so start your wedding planning off right  with some affordable inspiration to invite your best friends to your bridal party uniquely and affordably!

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Wine, Bubbly & Bar Themed Bridesmaid Proposals Under $15

Wine, Bubbly & Bar Themed Bridesmaid Proposals Under $15

Bridesmaid Proposals are probably one of my favorite things to shop and craft for, so I had to make another list of the super cute and also super affordable proposals I have been seeing on Etsy, but this time with a theme that's all about the bubbly with this barware inspired proposal post! All of the items on this list are perfect for the bar themed bridesmaid proposals, whether wine, cocktails, or champagne; with all the items affordably priced under $15!

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Just Engaged Gifts Under $15

Just Engaged Gifts Under $15

Happy New Year and congrats to all the new brides that got engaged over the holidays! Any new bride needs a little swag in addition to their beautiful engagement rings to celebrate the occasion, so I made a list of some of my favorites from Etsy! Whether you are a new bride yourself or know a recently engaged lady, these gifts are both adorable and affordable, as all are under $15!

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Just Engaged Attire & Accessories Under $20

Just Engaged Attire & Accessories Under $20

What lucky ladies have said yes to their partner popping the question this season? Celebrate your new soon to be bride status with some fun clothing and accessories that shows off your engagement! From socks to tshirts, all the items on this list of affordable and adorable options are less than $20, so you can easily mix and match different options for your perfect just engaged ensemble!

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Gifts for Women Under $35

Gifts for Women Under $35

With Christmas just around the corner, its the perfect time to start hunting for gifts on Etsy and order presents for all your special ladies before its too late! Here is a collection of my favorite affordable finds for the ladies in you life, all less than $35! Take a look and find some unique, affordable and creative gifts for all your gals this holiday season.

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25 Unique and Affordable Holiday Gifts for Women Under $25

25 Unique and Affordable Holiday Gifts for Women Under $25

The holidays are almost upon us and there’s nothing I like more than shopping or DIYing gifts for all my girlfriends and special ladies in my life. While shopping for my ladies, I made this list to inspire you too, as well as to show some of the adorable and affordable gifts I found. All the gifts below are fun and unique finds for any of the ladies in your life, and all under $25!

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Unique & Useful Holiday Gifts for Men Worth Splurging On

Unique & Useful Holiday Gifts for Men Worth Splurging On

I’m usually all about the budget gift guides, I made an exception and am making a gift guide that’s all about great holiday gifts that you can get men this season, in a wide range of price points for any holiday budget.

All the items on this list are sorted into groups, with the least expensive items around $40 with the most expensive running around $100-$250. Pick your favorites for your price point to spoil your great guy this holiday season!

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