Hi everyone and Happy Monday!!
It was a beautiful weekend here– with perfect temperatures! We played outside a lot- and enjoyed the weather, and we are hoping it lasts thru this weekend for trick or treat.
Yesterday, I did sneak into my Craft Room- so I could get something done that I’ve been wanting to do for a month or so now.
When I very first started pinning on Pinterest- I saw this ornament with cut up pieces of a wedding invitation in it– I wish I could link to the site that had the ornament, but it was just the picture (no link).
Here’s the picture: (After I posted this, I found the original post, thanks to a friend- and this post also has step by step directions on how she made hers!)
It looks like they may have had a beach wedding– (only clue is the seashell tied to the top)
Anyway, I remembered I had some left-over invites from our wedding nearly 7 years ago- and wanted to make something similar for our tree this year.
I know I am a little crazy for keeping them for so long but, I am so glad I did now. If you don’t have your invites- you could still type up and print the details of your wedding….OR…make this for someone who sends you an invite to their wedding! Wouldn’t that be a sweet little gift?
Okay…so here’s how I made mine:
Our wedding invitations had an inside printed layer of vellum, with our picture and the invitation portion, which I thought would be extra pretty in a glass ornament (so, if you are reprinting an invite…think about using vellum instead of regular paper)
I simply cut the lines of print apart from each other-
My Westcott paper cutter came in SUPER HANDY because I could see exactly where I was cutting, and it cuts perfectly straight- and the tiniest slivers without letting the paper slip. Love is….finding the perfect paper cutter!
I also cut out the picture from the invitation as well
Then taking each strip, I curled them using the edge of a pair of scissors–you know, how you’d curl Christmas ribbon 🙂
Here’s one angle of the ornament-
and then the other angle- I love that you can see our wedding details–makes my heart happy!
Oh…and since we were talking about pinterest- I wanted to be sure you all knew where you can find me on pinterest to see what I am pinning this week!
Plus, I’ve added a new feature on my posts- right below- that allows you to pin things that you might like from my blog 🙂 It’s that little button that says Pin it! Go ahead, give it a try- let me know if it doesn’t work!
Have a great week everyone!
What a great Christmas or anniversary gift! Gonna have to keep this project in mind. We just celebrated our 6th anniversary Saturday, beautiful weekend, just like when we married with the colors & temp. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I saw this on Pinterest too. Thought it was a great idea too. You did a great job on yours. Like the idea of printing it on vellum.
Beautiful! What a neat idea and way to remember that special day. TFS.
For people who JUST got married, this would be a cute Christmas gift to give to people who were in the wedding or family members.
Shawn ~
What an awesome idea Sarah and a beautiful ornament! I had a beach wedding and we didn’t do invites because only a few members from our family traveled down to our wedding, but you’ve totally inspired me to make my own ornaments this year!
OMG! What a wonderful idea & gift this would make. My husband & I just celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary in August. I now want to make this for a little treat to celebrate our 10th Christmas together & show off the love that surrounds our home! Thank you so much for sharing this. I may make one for my parents who will be celebrating their 40th in February. My mom would love this! =)
wow, what an adorable ornament. super cute!!!!
Liz
That is so simple but so elegant. Wouldn’t that be neat with kids drawings too. You can keep them all in their original form so this would be a pretty cool use of them.
I have to agree with everyone, what an awesome ornament, my nephew just married this past weekend, I may just make one for him and his bride, maybe put an date charm on it as well! Thanks for sharing!
what a great idea! My son just got married in August and I think this will make a great gift for them! My gogson also got married this year. Thanks for the inspration!!!
This is a great idea. Beautiful gift idea!
What a great idea! I have a tiny stack of our wedding invitations, and I want to do the same! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful!!!!! I love this idea.
Oh I love this idea. I’m gonna have to try it with some of our left over invites.
This is a great idea! Love it!
Sarah – what an awesome idea! It makes my heart happy for you! I just might try it with our invite…. 🙂 You and Kyle are incredible!
lisa
I am now on a hunt for our invites. I know I have them I just have to find which box they are in!! We have been married 15 yrs and I think this will be awesome to add to our tree this year!! Yay thank you so much for sharing this!!!! Oh I am sooo excited!!!
Lisa 🙂
What a beautiful project…The picture is soooo romantic and lovely.
I love this ornament idea too!! In case you were still interested, here is the link to the original posting with a tutorial: http://tinyurl.com/5sh99pz. =)
Thank you Tiara!! 🙂
I love this idea. Our son is getting married on Nov 18th and I think I will make this one for their first ornament. I feel they will really love this and it would be very personal. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
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