Happy Monday everyone!     Today’s DIY takes a little bit of time and patience, but it turns out so cute that it’s totally worth it. These paper fans add this perfect little handmade touch to any party. All you have to do to get started is download this template and follow the instructions below.   The post DIY: Paper Fans appeared first on Smitten on Paper.

This DIY turns something simple and everyday into something adorable and charming for your big day! Just grab some clothespins, a couple different colors of paint and you’re ready to go.   You will need the following things: • large clothespins • small clothespins • paintbrushes • metallic paint • acrylic paint   All you need to do is secure your clothespins to something you can easily maneuver. I used a small box and clipped each clothespin to the edge. Now, you can paint away. I used simp...

Happy Monday Smitteners! Let’s start this week off with a super simple DIY. This is one of the easiest ways to dress up and personalize your napkins for any party you might be throwing. And if it’s your wedding, this is the perfect way to bring it all together.     What you need: • napkins • twine or ribbon • our Invitation Hang Tags   Just cut, wrap and tie! That’s it and it’s a perfect way to dress up your table. You can also use these tags as escort cards or a cute finishing touch on your...

Today’s DIY involves one of my most favorite things ever: bookbinding!   You can master a simple pamphlet stitch binding to make our program covers even more adorable. Each suite in our wedding collection was designed with a matching program cover. They are a great way to tie all of the details together on the big day, and they can be easily prepared ahead of time. Little details like this make a big impact.     Follow this simple tutorial and you’ll be sewin’ like a pro in no time!     Have...

Q: What trend setting things do you see happening in 2012 A: People who aren’t designers are getting more and more savvy about design.  Which is so exciting, and really opens up the door for more contemporary and interesting work. Q: What is your favorite invitation you’ve designed for SOP? A:  It’s a kind of sweet country-feel invite that could work for a barn wedding or a modern wedding. Q: What do you hope to bring to our readers? A: Showcase interesting and new ways to bring design in...