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So, how can you incorporate DIY aspects into your amazing wedding or event and make them work? Here are a few do's and don't when considering DIY projects:
DO: Take your time doing your DIY project. It should be perfect or close to perfect. Have a steady hand, keep your lines straight, and use the right glue/tape. Count on doing 3-5 demos before finding your groove.
DO: Take advantage of classes, YouTube videos, tutorials. There are people that have done your project (or similar to yours) who can give you helpful hints to make it perfect.
DO: Incorporate elements of DIY with professionally done items. Invitations are perfect for this. Have a professional invitation, but then add your own embellishments for a personal, skilled look.
DO: Know your limitations. This takes a bit of self-awareness, but know what you are good at and the skill level for a project. You probably won't paint a good self-portrait for your wedding, so don't try that project. I'm not saying that you shouldn't try anything new, but know your skill set and know the level of difficulty of your pending project.
DON'T: Print or hand write anything unless you have nice handwritings or are a skilled calligrapher. With the ease of computers and the amount of materials available at craft stores, don't take the easy way out. Sloppy handwriting looks sloppy, no matter how nice the item you are printing onto is.
DON'T: Enlist the help of your friends if they are not good at DIY stuff. This may sound harsh, but true. Many bridal sites and magazines suggest making a day out of DIY and enlilsting your bridesmaids to help you with your prijects. Don't do this if they aren't good at what you are doing. You will be stuck with a finished product that you aren't happy with.
DON'T: Wait until the last minute to do you DIY projects. For weddings, everything should be 1 month prior. For events, two weeks. There will be so many other things you need to do, get your DIY projects done in plenty of time.
I hope these tips help. DIY can be so much fun, but you also want a project that you can be proud of. Know what you want, have a plan, and enjoy the process. Keep these in mind and you will have an Amazing DIY Wedding or Event.
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