Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Custom Wedding Aisle Runner

After a long break from blogging I am back. I hope to share some of my wedding crafts with those who are looking to save money or like to create things just like myself. I don't want to bombard you with pictures of everything just things that people who attended my wedding thought was unique.

First up "Custom Aisle Runner"

The project itself was a bit tedious but after I was done I found another option for those that do not have a steady hand like me. If you search custom aisle runners depending on how elaborate you would like yours to be prices can range from  $50 dollars on up. My aisle runner cost me $23 bucks. Yes that's right!

Here is a picture at its debut
 
 
I received so many compliments even with my mistake that no one noticed but me. I do not have the actual step by step pictures in totality but I can share how I created this if anyone is interested.  For those that are wondering what products were used below is the simple list:
 
flower aisle runner-purchased from eBay for $19
acrylic paint in cobalt blue and teal-purchased from Joann or Michael's 2 for $1.00 sale
Wax paper to go under aisle runner- $1.00 dollar from dollar store
Paint brushes I already had but I advise if you paint to get good brushes it would cut the time in half
Stencil- I had this stencil from another project but you can make a monogram in Word or other program of choice. My font was Chopin Script.
 
If you don't want to paint they have paint markers which are easier to use!
 
Always to remember to use your coupons when shopping at JoAnn Fabrics or Michael's to save more on the things you love!
 
Anjai