If you’ve set foot in a flower shop in recent years, you know that they’re not cheap.  When Debbie from A Creative Life priced out corsages for her son’s girlfriend at prom time, she was aghast at the $20 to $30 price range.  That’s a lot of dough to drop on something that has a one-evening lifespan!  Her son decided it would be much more special to give is girlfriend a corsage made by his own mother, and Debbie was much happier with the $5  or so she spent to make one from scratch.  (With wedding season underway, this tutorial could save you a load on your floral budget!)  [how to make an easy wrist corsage]

Project estimate:

• Satin wristlet, $1 and up
• Roses, $1 and up
• Baby’s breath, on hand (may come with roses) or $1 and up
• Fresh greenery, on hand
• Silk leaves, on hand or $1
• Small silk flower sprigs, $1 and up
• Ribbon, on hand or $1
• Beads, on hand or $1
• Elastic string, on hand or $1
• Glue gun, on hand
• Super glue, on hand
• Metal floral wire or a bread tie, on hand
• Small piece of white poster board or card stock, on hand

Total:  $3 and up

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Need an elegant, yet simple table decoration for a wedding reception, shower, or birthday party? Look no further than these sweet wine glass candle lamps by Save-On-Crafts via CasaSugar. The materials are simple, as is the process, but the results are fantastic, and will make a big impact on your special event. You can find wine glasses and tea lights (I would go with battery-operated tea lights just because of the paper shade) at the dollar store, and pick up some vellum at your favorite craft store (with your 40% off coupon, of course!) [click here for project instructions]

Project Estimate:

• Vellum sheets, $2.99/10 sheets
• Wine glass, $1
• Battery-operated tea light, 2 for $1
• Glue, on hand
• Template, free PDF, on hand

Total: $1.79 per light

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