This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. I am so excited to be partnering with Cricut today to share their newest cutting machine the Cricut Joy! If you read my blog regularly then you know that I am pretty in love with my Maker and Air 2 machines. Well I’ve fallen for this cutie too! It’s the perfect addition to your home, even if you already have a Cricut machine. Thanks to it’s compact and portable size the Cricut Joy makes every day projects so quick and easy. Today I am going to show you how to create three bridesmaids gifts in 15 minutes or ..read more

Today I am excited to partner with RubberStamps.com to show you how to make DIY monogram bandanas! I have seen custom bandanas popping up in bridal and bachelorette party photos and think they are just the cutest. Bandanas aren’t just for cowboys as these DIY bandanas are a chic way for bridal parties to match and make a great gift. These DIY monogram bandanas are easy for everyone to make thanks to the premier rubber stamp website, RubberStamps.com. With their competitive pricing and free shipping for orders over $50, RubberStamps.com is the most affordable way to add personalization to your ..read more

I wear baseball caps all the time at the beach and one of my favorites is a worn in hat with a simple white monogram. It got me thinking how cute monogram hats would make for a bachelorette party gift. You could wear them while at the beach or pool or simply while hanging out. These DIY monogram hats are super easy to make and when customized with each bridesmaids initial they make a sweet and thoughtful gift. You can make these ahead of time to surprise your girlfriends or make a fun DIY night out of it! Read on below to learn the easy steps to make these DIY monogram hats for your bacheloret ..read more

It’s no secret that I love gifts that are cute and functional. So when I spotted these leather card cases I knew they would make the perfect DIY bridesmaids gifts! In fun spring patterns and with an added monogram these leather card cases are a cute little gift. Even better – you could fill these card cases with fun gift cards for an even bigger gift! Read on below to learn how to make DIY monogram leather card cases for your girls! Things You Will Need: Leather Card Cases Cricut Machine Iron On Vinyl EasyPress or the EasyPress Mini would be perfect for this project! Cricut Standard ..read more

I have always wanted my blog to be a happy spot in the world. A place where you can go to escape whatever news is breaking and simply de-stress while looking at pretty things. I personally am a huge worrier and consume basically every news item offered during times of crisis. So in light of the recent news I simply wanted to reach out to let everyone know that we are all in this together and Coastal Bride is going to remain a happy place of pretty, fun inspiration! Since many of us will be spending more time at home I wanted to share a list of my favorite DIY and Craft stores, some of which ar ..read more

We know picking out the perfect gift for your bridesmaids can be tricky. You want something meaningful and personal but also affordable. Today I’m teaming up with Kate Aspen to show you how to create DIY monogram bottle openers. These bottle openers would be perfect to gift during your bachelorette party or wedding day. (Great for the guys too!) Block monograms in bold colors have been really popular lately and I am showing you how to get this stylish look for less! Read on below to learn how to create these DIY monogram bottle openers.Kate Aspen is one of my favorite online resources to stock ..read more

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Today I am sharing my last project for our Cricut + Martha Stewart wedding series. As it is the last, it is only appropriate that we cover honeymoons! Today’s DIY project is for the bride heading on a tropical honeymoon. I created these DIY bikini bags using my Cricut Explore Air 2 Martha Stewart Edition and design files found in Design Space. I don’t know about you, but I don’t love packing my bathing suits with my regular clean clothes. No matter how often you wash a bikini it just always ..read more

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I hope you’ve been enjoying the crafts I’ve been making with Cricut and Martha Stewart over the past couple of months. For this months project I thought I would showcase one of the projects included in the Cricut Explore Air 2 Martha Stewart Edition bundle exclusively sold at Michaels Stores. What I love about the Cricut Explore Air 2 Martha Stewart Edition is that it includes 25 free ready to make Martha Stewart projects. These projects are all easy to create and are perfect for your weddin ..read more

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Recently a really good friend of mine gave me a huge bag of sea glass. As I was cleaning the little bits of glass, I started thinking about ways sea glass could be incorporated into a beach wedding. The majority of sea glass is too small to be used for more than place cards, but I realized you can recreate the same look of sea glass with sea glass spray paint. When applied to clear surfaces this spray paint leaves a light powdery finish that mimics the look of sea glass. This DIY sea glass w ..read more

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCalphalonKitchen #Calphalon #CollectiveBias I am so excited to partner with Calphalon® today to share my favorite bridal registry gift as well as a super cute way to give it! Often when you are gifting something off a bridal registry it’s easy to forget that you can add a personal touch. Adding a special touch to your bridal shower gift is easy and will mean that much more to the receiver. Today I am going to share why I love gifting the Calphalon® Premier Space Saving Hard Anodized Nons ..read more