Paige's Bridesmaids Invitations

Materials:

• Card stock
• Craft wire
• Glitter and/or decorative jewels/pearls
• Glue
• Wire snipper
• Tulle (can be roll or fabric sized)
• Scissors (regular)
• Scissors (scalloped fancy)
• 1/4" white satin ribbon
• Decorative flower
• Printer
• Small hole punch

Directions:

1. Use our template to make your own wording on the dresses
2. Print out the completed template (both pages)
3. Cut out each dress (top and bottom)
4. Cut your craft wire to 7.5" (for each dress)
5. Cut additional craft wire to 2" (for each dress)
6. Take 2' of tulle and fold it over on itself many times to give the illusion of a full petticoat under each dress
7. Punch 2 small holes in bodice of the dress at the waist
8. Hold the tulle in between the top and bottom of the dress, and thread the smaller wire through the holes. Attach in back.
9. Cut the excess tulle around the dress
10. Take the longer piece of wire and shape it into a hanger with a pair of needle-nosed pliers
11. Glue the top and bottom pieces together with the wire hanger in between the dresses
12. Add outside feathers and/or tulle
13. Add any other embellishments like pearls, bling, or bows
14. Glue everything to the dress
15. Wrap up the dress in your favorite box and give it to your bridesmaids

Download Paige Hemmis' DIY Bridesmaid Invite Template here!
Return to Episode Guide >>

Follow lifestyle design expert Paige Hemmis on Twitter @paigehemmis and check out her site www.paigehemmis.com.

Get more great recipes and crafts by visiting us on Pinterest at pinterest.com/homeandfamilytv and follow "Home & Family" on Twitter @homeandfamilytv and Facebook. Plus, check out our YouTube channel for backstage videos.