DIY Wedding Gift

Ok, this is my FAVORITE wedding gift (or gift for the couples first Christmas, or if YOU just got married, your parents might adore one as well!)

This is a very easy DIY ornament!

Cute, huh?

You will need:

•Scissors

•A clear, empty, glass or plastic ornament (Walmart $0.88)

•The wedding invitation (and any relevant accompanying envelope stuffers)

(Mine with some censoring) 

•Straw (I used a tumbler straw), Chopstick, Screwdriver, something of the like (or just your finger will do)

That is all you'll need!

How to:

•Step 1: Cut that Invite into strips! Sorry scrapbookers! If you want one because you are sentimental or crafty, ask the bride and groom (politely and AFTER the wedding, do NOT stress out the Bride or she may cut you.)

Horizontally cutting out each line as it's own (each name, date, etc.) so that it's readable.

If you have an invite like mine, you have several options for the blank space & emblem.

Option 1- Cut it out and slice it up. 

THIS LOOKS SO BAD NO MATTER HOW YOU DO IT!

Option 2- Cut it out! Looks cool in Step 2. 

Option 3- Also looks cool in Step 2 and if you want both, ask another guest if you can chop up their invite.

Option 4- Keep cutting horizontally, this is good if you have a lot of space to fill (I did with JUST the invite)

•Step 2: Curl those strips up!

The straw method (with the emblem cutout)

Straw with a strip because I just realized th emblem was a terrible example!

Finger wrap- part 1: curl around finger, not thumb.

Finger wrap- part 2: twist the curled strip into a tighter & longer curl. 

I really find that tools work better than fingers. Or multiple tools for multiple sized curls! Plus chopsticks you can get for free or 25 cents at a Chinese restaurant and tools, screwdrivers, etc. you can borrow from anyone!

•Step 3- Pack up!

Actually, Step 2 & 3 can go together, after each curl you can put it in the ornament until it's full! 

BAM!! Put the cap back on the ornament and you are finished!!! You can tie the wedding color ribbon around the neck of the ornament, alone or holding an ornamental tag with the year on it. You can add a bit of glitter (don't go overboard) to the inside of the ornament, matching confetti (if this is a Christmas gift confetti from the wedding!)

This ornament, however, commemorates a very special occasion, so keeping it timeless is key. The easiest way to keep it timeless is to (as hubby would say) KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid!

-xoxo Sorority Housewife