1. Enlist the girls. Spend some quality craft time with your friends by hosting an invitation-making party. I’m hosting an afternoon tea, complete with scones, Darjeeling tea, and invitation supplies.

Start by choosing a wedding theme or personal details, like your favorite date spot, to inspire your invitation design. Plan your budget carefully, as costs for supplies like paper, printers, and ...

Here’s the plain and simple truth: I love to make things that would be easier to buy at the store. My days of yore as an intern at MOTHER EARTH NEWS are testament to this, as I blogged about topics ...