Monday, April 12, 2021

3 Rustic DIY Wedding Favor Ideas on a Budget

 





Rustic weddings are all the rage right now. The best part about rustic themed events is being able to contribute your own personal touch. Here you will learn 3 DIY rustic wedding favor ideas that are budget friendly.

1. Lace Covered Candle Holders

These romantic wedding favors are DIY and double as a centerpiece. For this project you will need jars, vases, or bottles, lace fabric, scissors, a little glue, and ribbon. Start by placing the bottle on top of a piece of lace. Gather it up around the bottle and trim the fabric so it slightly overlaps the top of the bottle.

Then lay the fabric out and cut around the edge to even it out. Place a little glue on the bottom of the bottle and center it in the fabric. Pull the fabric up around the top of the bottle and tie with a piece of ribbon. Bow the ribbon and add some glue to the inside of the bow to help hold the fabric in place. Allow the glue to dry overnight and add whatever you like to the bottles for this rustic wedding decoration and party favor.

2. Burlap Candy Bags

Burlap is inexpensive and comes in a variety of colors to match your wedding décor. For this party you will need some burlap fabric, scissors, twine, and fabric glue and stick pins or needle and thread. Start by cutting the fabric into strips slightly bigger than the size of the favor bag you would like. A common size strip of 3" x 7" would make a bag that is about 2" x 3".

When you have all your strips cut simply fold n half and sew the sides together to make a little bag. If you prefer the no-sew method use fabric glue along the edges to be attached. Remember to hold it together to dry by pinning it together with stick pins. When the bag is ready you can fill it with whatever treats or gifts you would like and tie it shut with twine.

3. Chalkboard Mason Jars

This next wedding favor idea is a lot fun. You will need mason jars, a paintbrush, chalkboard paint, and masking tape. Start by taping around the top and bottom of the jars so your chalkboard has a nice edge. Then follow the instructions on the paint for applying it and let dry. Remove the tape and your rustic favor is ready to go. Add flowers or candy or use them as tale markers as an added incentive.

It is hard to have a wedding without sticking to a budget. These DIY ideas will help you make your own rustic wedding favors without spending a ton of money.

10 Tips for Drying Fresh Herbs

 




Drying herbs is a great way of making your summer herb garden last all year long. Drying herbs is not only fun, but it is also economic. Here are some tips on drying fresh herbs in your home. The first part of drying herbs in your home is harvesting the herbs you would like to dry.

1. Remember to use a strong pair of scissors or a sharp knife. A razor blade is also a good alternative when harvesting herbs. Perennials can be cut down very far because they will grow back next year. Annual herb plants can be cut all the way down or even pulled out of the ground.

2. Lavender flowers should be cut when the flowers are half open.

3. Another important thing when harvesting your herbs is to remove the dirt. A good method I have found to clean fresh herbs that doesn't bruise the leaves is to spray the plant and shake off the excess water. When drying lemon balm it is important not to bruise the leaves because this will decrease the flavor.

4. After the leaves are cleaned cut or pull a few off the bottom of the stems so that an inch at least is bare, and tie a string lightly around the bottom. Remember that you don't want too many pieces of herb in a bundle, and I like to group 6 to 12 pieces depending on how big the leaves on each stalk are.

5. Now find a dry, well ventilated area that is secluded to hang your herbs. It is also important to make sure the area you hang your herbs is also dark.

6. A good tip for drying herbs is putting your herbs in a brown paper bag that has a few holes punched in it; mint is especially good if dried in a brown paper bag because it helps keep the flavor.

7. Herbs should take about 1 week to a month to dry, and they can be checked by seeing if the stems snap. When the leaves are thoroughly dried they will be crumbly to the touch. Pull off the leaves and put them in air tight bottles. Remember to label these jars.

8. There are a few important tips to remember when drying herbs. It is essential to not get the herbs too wet. If you get the herbs too wet they might mildew, and your herbs will be ruined.

9. Another thing to keep in mind is that the herbs will have as much potency as possible if they are picked in the morning.

10. Drying herbs is good for herbs that have high moisture content such as oregano, dill, and bay, but low moisture herbs such as basil and chives should be frozen to maximize flavor.

Now you know the basics for drying fresh herbs in your home so have fun and enjoy the flavor of your favorite herbs all year long!

Monday, April 22, 2019

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