Handmade Home: Throw a Vintage-Style Wedding Shower

For guests who brought cards, I created a place to leave them. Using a vintage suitcase that I found for a few dollars at an estate sale, I lined the inside with vintage flocked wallpaper (also found in my treasure-hunting travels). I attached the wedding invitation and made a stamped tag. All of this accompanies a moss-covered letter that I created using a papier-mâché letter, sheet moss and spray adhesive. Creating this accessory cost around $10.

There are many ways to customize this idea. Try using a big wire or natural basket and filling it with a cushion of pretty fabric.

I used an old tea set for a combination of wax flowers, button mums, hydrangeas and gerber daisies. The table setting at a bridal shower is a great place to think outside the box.

My local florist created a big bunch of fresh flowers tailored to my needs. If you're not sure what kinds of flowers will be best, try doing the same. When you get home, cut the flowers to fit your containers and add a few simple candles for ambiance.

An old trophy or a collection of vintage blue glass jars could work just as well for holding flowers.