Paper and fabric flowers are the perfect DIY project. Not only are they eco-friendly, but they are also a great alternative to those of us who are allergic to real flowers.

If you want to reuse some old fabric or have a ton of unused tissue paper we have a few ideas on how to make paper and fabric flowers for your wedding or any day of the week!

Need a simple rose centerpiece? All you need is a pencil, scissors, vases, hot glue gun, and a few branches. These easy to follow pictures (below) will guide you through making a very simple and beautiful centerpiece.

I love all of these ideas below and there perfect for the handmade bride. But, if your worried you won’t be able to pull off some of these ideas don’t worry, check out Etsy!

This bouquet can be made to fit any type of wedding. From formal to casual you can match it perfectly to your wedding colors.

Wondering how to make it? Check out the How To at Martha Stewart Weddings!

Want more ideas? Check out Martha Stewart’s How to make paper and fabric wedding flowers gallery.

Photos courtesy of Oh! Crafts, DIY Inspired, {next 2} Martha Stewart Weddings, Looks Pretty Good To Me, Kara Hansens Blog, and Emmaline Bride.

TGIF & Happy Crafting!

This isn’t the first time Victoria and Ryan have graced the Lucy Dylan Weddings blog. I was honored to feature their engagement session last fall by the very talented {and Dylan List member} Brent Foster.

So, today I’m over the moon excited to feature their wedding at the Fire Rock Golf Club in London, Ontario, Canada! Victoria and Ryan’s wedding didn’t disappoint and Brent Foster once again did a fantastic job!

You can check out more of Brent Foster work by visiting his website and for a full list of other fabulous vendors make sure you check out our Dylan List!

I know… this recipe will have a dropping everything and going to the store to pick up all the ingredients you need. I know this recipe has you thinking it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, but its the perfect recipe that can be changed to match any occasion!

This recipe will give you flashbacks to your childhood and will have your friends and family jumping at the change to help you make them.

If you plan on making pink chocolate with the recipe below make sure that you make the Vanilla sugar one week prior to everything else. There’s nothing worse that starting a recipe and not realizing you can’t finish it right away .

Rice Krispies Treats (The original recipe courtesy of RiceKrispies.com)

Serves 12, cook time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows

- OR -

• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Pink Chocolate (Recipe courtesy David Bailey via Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels)

Cook time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 7 ounces whole milk
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Sugar, recipe follows
• 2 ounces white chocolate coins
• 1 1/4 ounces framboise (raspberry) liqueur
• 3/4-ounce white chocolate liqueur

Directions

Vanilla Sugar:

• 1 whole fresh vanilla bean
• 1 pound sugar

Slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and place them along with the bean rind into an airtight container along with the sugar. Mix thoroughly. Let sit for 1 week before using.

photo courtesy of My Sweet & Saucy.

I love this submission from Chelsea Elizabeth Photography via Two Bright Lights. Amy and Rick’s wedding looked fantastic with their Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire first dance.

You can check out more photos from Amy and Rick’s wedding by visiting Chelsea Elizabeth Photography’s CLICKING HERE!

Photography: Chelsea Elizabeth Photography

Florist: Eden Events

Venue: Westlake Village Inn

Wedding Gown: Alfred Angelo

Cake: Cupcakes & Company

DJ: Feet First

Make-up & Hair: Picture Perfect Makeup and Hair

What a perfect way to start off a Monday morning! We have a great giveaway for one lucky winner who’s ready for their postcard printing!

The awesome people over at Next Day Flyers are giving away a set of 100 4×6 postcards. They can be customized and used as engagement announcements, save the date cards, or whatever you want (including baby announcements for those honeymoon babies ).

They will print the postcards on a 14 PT card stock in full color on the front and black and white on the back. They will ground ship them directly to you anywhere in the Continental U.S. The winner will be able to upload print ready files, or design their layout using their Online Design Center.

To Enter:

• Comment below on how you will use the postcards if you win.
• Make sure you enter with a valid email address. The folks at Next Day Flyers will contact you directly to claim your prize.
• Make sure you enter by Oct. 7th, 2011.

Good luck and make sure you check out Next Day Flyers for all your postcard printing needs!

Happy Monday!

When I came across this pancake bar yesterday via Green Wedding Shoes. If I could I would eat breakfast food all day long I would!

How cool would it be for your next party or at your wedding to serve your guests breakfast! They could pick there own fresh toppings or syrup and make there plates as big as they wanted.

Another fun way to let your guest indulge is with pancake escort cards! I found this very cute and simple DIY pancake plate via Once Wed.

I love this idea via Elizabeth Anne Designs for your next party. Give your guests their very own honey stick to take home. They. Would. Love. It.

And of course with all these delicious breakfast ideas we had to included a wonderful Buttermilk Pancake recipe! Enjoy.

Buttermilk Pancakes

(Yield 12 – 5 inch pancakes)