DIY: Wooden Pacifier Clip

When I first thought about how I would conduct the journal portion of my site, I wanted to have a DIY section because I love making things. I am; however, lazy about documenting what I make or have made. Everything I have been writing about is all about baby stuff; nevertheless, I swear I had and have a life outside being a mother. tee hee!!

On another note, when I was registering for items, I came across these wooden bead clips for the pacifier and thought, "I can totally make this!" and I did.  I want to share with you how to put it together.

MATERIALS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Decide how long you want your pacifier clip to be (maybe 5 inches), now double the length (10 inches of string). If you want wrap string around the suspender for an added touch, then add 2-3 more inches.
  2. With your string folded in half, tie a knot and make a loop, so you can your pacifier. Leave about 3 inches between the loop and knot.
  3. Keep tying knots on top of this knot until you have a big knot, so beads do not slide through. 
  4. Slide your beads through to the knot.
  5. Once they are all on, tie the ends of the string in a knot around the suspender clip.
  6. If you want, you can tie remainder string around the suspender clip for an added touch

OPTIONS

*If you don't want to make a wooden bead clip, you can always use a bandana by tying one corner into the handle of the pacifier.  

*You can find Juniper's dress here.

Our DIY Wedding

It has been a year and a half (7.12.14) since our wedding and we are ecstatic for what is in store for us. The wedding planning process ignited our desire to share our designs with the world. We took pride in designing every aspect our wedding. However, we craved to design more and challenged each other to take our collaborative efforts to the next level.  We truly wanted our wedding to be very DIY, or do it yourself and never imagined that our art would continue to grow. Even though I had no idea how Justin and I pulled off a destination wedding in the middle of nowhere, I am extremely happy how every played out on that special day. If you would like to read about the story of how we met and the proposal, peek here.

The Venue

The Venue

Special banner made by me to indicate what cabin we stayed in at the bed and breakfast.

Special banner made by me to indicate what cabin we stayed in at the bed and breakfast.

The Dress

The Dress

I was able to dance in these shoes all night!

I was able to dance in these shoes all night!

My gorgeous bouquet

My gorgeous bouquet

Fabric invitation designed by Justin and I (photo by Nicole) and printed by Spoonflower

Fabric invitation designed by Justin and I (photo by Nicole) and printed by Spoonflower

The complete invitation and Thatch and Thistle stickers (photo by Nicole)

The complete invitation and Thatch and Thistle stickers (photo by Nicole)

The ring pillow

The ring pillow

The hand-made banner by me.

The hand-made banner by me.

Justin designed the tie and we designed the fabric invitation.

Justin designed the tie and we designed the fabric invitation.

A collaborative effort for a logo on a flag and matching button by Justin and me. Everyone had a flag at their seat during the ceremony to wave as people walked down the aisle. I watercolored thick paper and wrote everyone's name in a caligraphy-typ…

A collaborative effort for a logo on a flag and matching button by Justin and me. Everyone had a flag at their seat during the ceremony to wave as people walked down the aisle. I watercolored thick paper and wrote everyone's name in a caligraphy-type font.

Of course, our first look entailed a selfie.

Of course, our first look entailed a selfie.

The Chuppah includes a tablecloth from my grandma and borrowed sticks from our friend's wedding.

The Chuppah includes a tablecloth from my grandma and borrowed sticks from our friend's wedding.

Enjoying every minute!

Enjoying every minute!

The laser cut Ketubah is designed by Justin.

The laser cut Ketubah is designed by Justin.

The set-list with my handwriting.

The set-list with my handwriting.

The interactive guestbook entertained our guests.

The interactive guestbook entertained our guests.

For our guestbook, we had our guests replace their water-colored placecards (done by me) with snapshots wishing us words of wisdom. We were creative and use a rose fence to hold up all the placecards and photographs.

For our guestbook, we had our guests replace their water-colored placecards (done by me) with snapshots wishing us words of wisdom. We were creative and use a rose fence to hold up all the placecards and photographs.

The gold numbers along with the gold dotted burlap runners added to the amazing meal.

The gold numbers along with the gold dotted burlap runners added to the amazing meal.

I purchased some vintage kerchiefs and stamped the words "BRIDE" AND "GROOM."

I purchased some vintage kerchiefs and stamped the words "BRIDE" AND "GROOM."

The meticulous setting for every table included various flower arrangements.

The meticulous setting for every table included various flower arrangements.

We absolutely had to have these flags in the flower arrangements. Many of the vases for flowers were recycled cans, recycled bottles from kombucha Justin and I drank, and thrifted drinkware.

We absolutely had to have these flags in the flower arrangements. Many of the vases for flowers were recycled cans, recycled bottles from kombucha Justin and I drank, and thrifted drinkware.

We used compostable flatware and wrapped it in velvet ribbon. We then placed it in a hand-stamped paper bag to make it more personalized. The parting gift included honey local to the area prepared by me.

We used compostable flatware and wrapped it in velvet ribbon. We then placed it in a hand-stamped paper bag to make it more personalized. The parting gift included honey local to the area prepared by me.

Bride and groom table

Bride and groom table

Dancing with the parents

Dancing with the parents

Dancing with our amazing DJ: Roger Mars

Dancing with our amazing DJ: Roger Mars

Oh, how we still dream of our lavender cupcakes made by Rosemary who runs Saint Orres.

Oh, how we still dream of our lavender cupcakes made by Rosemary who runs Saint Orres.

Fin!

Fin!

His: suit and shirt c/o Ben Sherman, tie c/o eyeloveyou co., shoes c/o Bed Stu, ring is an heirloom

Hers: dress c/o Sarah Seven, shoes, c/o , shoes c/o Seychelles, rings designed by Justin

Other: wedding day coordinator c/o Going Lovely, photographer: Hollin Brodeur, videographer: Eric Whedbee, food and venue: St. Orres, flower crown and bouquets c/o Garden by the Sea, DJ: Roger Mars,

Accessories: ring pillow: BHLDN, turquoise paper flags: Ay, Mujer!, blue wine glasses: Anthropologie, vases for flowers: thrifted and recycled items, wood slabs: my cousin had them precut from a tree in her backyard, table runners: purchased fabric and constructed by me from: Joanns, rose fence for pictures: Home-Depot, fabric letters for fence: BHLDN