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		<title>Tips on Custom T Shirt Printing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Custom T-shirts are an important part of the advertising arsenal. They are cost-effective, highly customizable, and can reach your target audiences with a minimal investment. Custom T-shirt printing companies can help you design and create custom T-shirts that accurately represent your company, brand, or individual product. A custom T-shirt ensures [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Custom T-shirts are an important part of the advertising arsenal. They are cost-effective, highly customizable, and can reach your <a href="https://theplungeproject.com/blog/">target audiences</a> with a minimal investment. Custom T-shirt printing companies can help you design and create custom T-shirts that accurately represent your company, brand, or individual product. A custom T-shirt ensures that your promotional material is unique and easily recognizable.</p>
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<p>Custom T-shirts offer great advantages to businesses, organizations, and schools. First, it lets you customize a unique item that speaks directly to your audience. Whether it&#8217;s custom embroidered apparel for your company or school children or an employee giveaway, custom T-shirts let you stand out in the crowd and help broadcast your message to those who need it the most. Custom T-shirts allow you to reach a vast audience, especially if you produce quality promotional items.</p>
<h2>Top Tips for Custom T-Shirt Printing</h2>
<h3>Online shopping</h3>
<p>The Internet is a great place to look for custom T-shirts. The cost will usually be less than having a T-shirt printed at a local store, and you also have access to a diverse range of quality brands. You can also find a wide array of colors and materials to choose from. You can often have your custom T-shirts designed and printed on the same day. There are no headaches or delays to deal with after you&#8217;ve made your order.</p>
<h3>Learn all about your printer</h3>
<p>You will want to consider the overall cost and time needed to complete your order. Make sure you&#8217;re aware of all the fees involved, including setup and delivery fees. Pricing varies depending on the size of your order and the type of material chosen. Make sure your printer offers different customization options, such as the size of your custom T-shirt, adding text, the color, adding a logo, or even printing a photo onto the shirt.</p>
<h3>The printing process involved</h3>
<p>Be aware that if you plan to have your custom T-shirt printed with any kind of digital or electronic printing, the turnaround time will be much longer. This is because the printing process is more complicated. It uses more ink and paper, which means that the colors won&#8217;t fade as quickly. If you need your custom T-shirt to be delivered immediately, talk to your printer about whether it is possible for them to do this or if whether you&#8217;ll have to pay a surcharge.</p>
<p>Know what kinds of processing options the printer offers, such as dye sublimation printing or heat transfer printing. The way each method works will have an impact on the time it takes. You will also want to know how the printing will be finished, whether they&#8217;ll use a hot iron, inkjet, or digital printer.</p>
<h3>Choose a reliable company</h3>
<p>Choose a reputable<a href="https://mashable.com/2009/09/05/sell-products-online/"> custom shirt</a> print company. It should offer a reasonable minimum charge, reasonable shipping rates, and plenty of in-shop assistance. Make sure that you can cancel or change your order without hassle if you need to. And, of course, work with a printer that doesn&#8217;t use any cheap vinyl or paper. You don&#8217;t want your shirts to come out looking like they have been done with paper or feel like they have been laminated.</p>
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<h2>In Conclusion</h2>
<p>In summary, you can have your custom T-shirt printing completed quickly and easily when you use an online printer. Take the time to choose a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Design/comments/28a719/tshirt_printing_best_options/" rel="nofollow">reputable printer</a> that offers quick turnaround times, good customer service, and exceptional quality. A great place to start is Shopster. If you do your homework, you&#8217;ll soon find a place that&#8217;s right for you. Happy printing!</p>
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		<title>6 T-Shirt Printing Ideas For Couples</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert L. Tyler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>T-shirt prints are a trend that many of us are fond of as it allows us to create our own designs. There are different ways one can create their own designs today. Some graphic designers can bring your ideas to existence and the online tools you can use to create [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Design/comments/28a719/tshirt_printing_best_options/">T-shirt prints</a> are a trend that many of us are fond of as it allows us to create our own designs. There are different ways one can create their own designs today. Some graphic designers can bring your ideas to existence and the online tools you can use to create designs. In any case, you can expect satisfactory results today while using own your creativity to create your own collection of t-shirts. This list will mention some cool t-shirt printing ideas that couples can use to share and reflect their love.</p>
<h3>The big joke</h3>
<p>Is there a joke that made you both laugh until you rolled on the floor? Is it a question-answer joke? You can print the question on one t-shirt and the answer on the other. It is best if it is a one-word answer. That way, you can leave others confused. This idea is best when you go to a bar as bar jokes are pretty popular. For example, one will wear “What has two butts and kills people?” and the other will wear “An assassin.”</p>
<h3>Man and Boss</h3>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-859 size-full" src="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/s-l640.png" alt="Man and Boss" width="640" height="480" srcset="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/s-l640.png 640w, https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/s-l640-300x225.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>Women are the real bosses in a relationship as they <a href="https://theplungeproject.com/contact-us/">provide support</a> to their partners and also helps them make the right decisions. They also consider their partner the “Man” in the family to offer protection and care. That is why “She is the boss!” and “He is the man!” are the perfect t-shirt message that you can wear around.</p>
<h3>Made for each other</h3>
<p>When you are in love, you need to keep cherishing that with cute t-shirt prints. Express your love for each other by relating it to something that is made for each other. For example, you cannot enjoy a burger without having a soda drink with it. You can print a burger on one t-shirt and a coke on the other while sharing the quote “Made for each other.”</p>
<h3>The better half</h3>
<p>Show how much you value each other by this simple idea of appreciating each other for being your better half. You can print “She is my better half” on one t-shirt and “He is my better half” on the other. A pair of tees saying these quotes will always remind you both how much you need each other in your lives.</p>
<h3>Everything</h3>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-861 size-full" src="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5db1631799d94_thumb900.jpg" alt="Man and Boss" width="640" height="480" srcset="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5db1631799d94_thumb900.jpg 640w, https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5db1631799d94_thumb900-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>This <a href="https://mashable.com/category/t-shirt/" rel="nofollow">smart t-shirt idea</a> is for the smart couple who wants to speak up witty facts about their relationship. While one t-shirt will say “I have everything I need,” the other t-shirt will say “I am everything.” This will not only keep it funny but also show your confidence in having your partner.</p>
<h3>Nothing makes sense</h3>
<p>If you have seen those continued texts in different backgrounds, which make it seem like they are two different sentences, but nothing makes sense, you will like this idea. You can continue a long sentence on both t-shirts so it can be readable only when you two stand together. Once people see you together and finally decode the text on your t-shirts, they will never fail to compliment your genius.</p>
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		<title>All About T-Shirt Printing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A T-shirt, or graphic T-Shirt, is made of woven cotton, polyester, or other fabric, with a printed design, word, or message. You can also personalize t-shirts with a name, message or slogan. It is one of the most popular garments in the world. You can use t-shirts for many purposes, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A T-shirt, or <a href="https://mashable.com/category/t-shirts/">graphic T-Shirt</a>, is made of woven cotton, polyester, or other fabric, with a printed design, word, or message. You can also personalize t-shirts with a name, message or slogan. It is one of the most popular garments in the world. You can use t-shirts for many purposes, including promoting a business, fundraising, attracting customers or advertising a particular product.</p>
<h3>Types of T-Shirt Printing</h3>
<p>You can personalize t-shirts by transferring an image, picture or any other symbol onto them using T-shirt printing techniques. Various kinds of printed shirts now exist. These include sweatshirts, T-shirts, hoodies, etc. Most people wear them for daily use. You can use various kinds of transfers on these T-shirts to make them more appealing to the eyes of the onlookers and give them a unique appearance.</p>
<h3>Heat transfer printing</h3>
<p>Heat transfer is undoubtedly the best printing technique used to print T-shirts. The fabric is placed on a heated metal plate that transfers the design or text onto the fabric with direct heat. This is the traditional method and also the most common method.</p>
<p>One of the significant advantages of this T-Shirt printing technique is that it is very economical. Heat transfer printing is simple and easy to understand. The most important thing is that the colors do not fade even after the process is over.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-846 size-full" src="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-spencer-selover-428338.jpg" alt="Heat transfer" width="640" height="480" srcset="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-spencer-selover-428338.jpg 640w, https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-spencer-selover-428338-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>However, it has its disadvantages. This method requires lots of work and patience to prepare the material. Another major drawback is that the images cannot be very complex. There is always a chance of color distortion when using this technique. In addition to that, there is also the problem of having a very small image on the material. It isn&#8217;t easy to get a smooth look on all areas of the T-Shirt.</p>
<h3>Screen printing</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/screenprint/" rel="nofollow">Screen printing</a> is another T-Shirt printing method that uses thick inks to produce large photographic-quality images on the T-Shirt material. This is widely used for the mass production of T-Shirts. This is an inexpensive method, and the images can be rather complex.</p>
<p>However, the colors tend to fade with time. There is also the problem of having too many colors on the material. Though it is more expensive than T-Shirt printing with inkjet and sublimation, it offers more benefits in terms of high-quality and unique graphic design.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-848 size-full" src="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oversize_Screen_Printing.png" alt="Screen printing" width="640" height="480" srcset="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oversize_Screen_Printing.png 640w, https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Oversize_Screen_Printing-300x225.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>Heat transfer printing offers several advantages over screen printing. First, it allows one to have various colours on the same T-Shirt. Second, the process does not require any dyeing or screen printing, which means that the colours will be printed on the same surface as the T-Shirt. Also, the process allows one to get photographic-quality finishes on the T-Shirt. The colours do not fade or wash away with time, and there is no fading involved in the graphics or artwork. This is ideal for individuals who want to have <a href="https://theplungeproject.com/blog/">photographic-quality</a> T-Shirts made with simple designs, pictures of animals and different drawings.</p>
<h3>Inkjet Printer</h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-849 size-full" src="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3831873.jpg" alt="Inkjet Printer" width="640" height="480" srcset="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3831873.jpg 640w, https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3831873-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<p>This printing process is best suited for low-resolution graphics and images. Because the T-Shirts are printed with an <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2021/03/05/best-home-printer/?sh=9fa6f973b6c6">inkjet printer</a>, they must have smooth surfaces, and they are best suited for photographic printouts and not for other kinds of screen-printing processes. The final results are usually of good quality, and the colours do not fade with time. The final cost of the T-Shirts depends on the materials used and the number of colours that are being printed.</p>
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		<title>3 Things To Consider Before Starting A T-shirt Printing Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Although the t-shirt printing technology and tools required for designing, printing and shipping t-shirts make starting up relatively simple. However, the difficult part is creating a t-shirt printing business is to create a brand that can stand out among the competition. This includes tight competition with slim margins and making [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although the t-shirt printing technology and tools required for designing, printing and shipping t-shirts make starting up relatively simple. However, the difficult part is creating a t-shirt printing business is to create a brand that can stand out among the competition. This includes tight competition with slim margins and making an online t-shirt printing company can suddenly seem a bit harder than it might first appear. To be successful in your new t-shirt brand, you need to make the right decisions from the get-go. There are many important and vital elements that need to be taken into consideration before starting a successful t-shirt printing business. These elements must be carefully analysed before moving forward.</p>
<h2>Niche</h2>
<p>This is a term that you will hear a lot if you get into the world of <a href="https://medium.com/@annecarton/top-9-steps-to-start-a-home-based-t-shirt-printing-business-ed5a34582798" rel="dofollow">t-shirt designing,</a> and it is no joke that there is nothing more important than choosing a niche than in the designer t-shirt industry. One of the most critical factors that need to be taken into consideration when building a successful t-shirt printing business is the ability to be distinctive, and one of the best ways to do so is by catering to a particular audience or interest group. Generally, in such a developed market as this, categories such as “funny slogan t-shirts” are going to be too broad to address. The t-shirt design and its content on the t-shirt should be specific to the audience that it was created for. For example, t-shirts with funny slogans that relate to doctors and nurses will be bought by a lot of doctors and nurses.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-807 size-full" src="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screen-printing-services-500x500-1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="336" srcset="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screen-printing-services-500x500-1.jpg 500w, https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/screen-printing-services-500x500-1-300x202.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></p>
<h2>T-shirt Design</h2>
<p>The last thing that a potential buyer would want is to see in a catalogue with a t-shirt design that a friend of theirs is wearing. The <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/2vgfzh/anyone_actually_run_a_successful_tshirt_business/" rel="nofollow">design on the t-shirt must be unique</a> and be able to stand out among the others. The best part is that the t-shirt design does not need to be necessarily complex. In fact, some of the best selling graphic t-shirts are quite simple. However, they must be distinguishable, able to connect with the audience and most importantly stand out. To ensure the t-shirt design is of quality print, the design files should typically be at least three hundred digital pixels per inch (PPI), have a transparent background, and be big enough to cover the print area of the t-shirt. Note that the exact specifications may vary depending on the printer and t-shirt printing technique used.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-806 size-full" src="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tshirt.png" alt="" width="557" height="303" srcset="https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tshirt.png 557w, https://theplungeproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tshirt-300x163.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px" /></p>
<h2>Quality T-shirt and High-Grade Printing Technique</h2>
<p>The next most important factor is the T-shirt &amp; Printing quality. A pattern that cracks and fades quickly or a t-shirt that rips and shrinks will not create raving fans who come back and repurchase. It is true that higher quality t-shirts may cost more to produce, but they can also command higher prices. The final quality of the t-shirt will depend cumulatively on the material of the t-shirt, correctly preparing the design file and the type of printing technique used.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you read the Plunge Project on the regular, you already know how much I just adore winter weddings — especially those with snow! And since I know some of you are planning cool weather affairs for the coming months, or even in 2013, I wanted to share a couple great tips [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you read the <a href="https://theplungeproject.com/">Plunge Project</a> on the regular, you already know how much I just adore winter weddings — especially those with snow! And since I know some of you are planning cool weather affairs for the coming months, or even in 2013, I wanted to share a couple great tips for hosting a winter wedding…</p>
<h3>1. Colors</h3>
<p>Winter white is definitely in for cool weather weddings. Pair it with silver for an ultra-glam look, or go with red and aqua to reflect the holiday season without going with the more obvious red and green color scheme.</p>
<h3>2. Attire</h3>
<p>Taking photos out in the snow? A cozy faux fur shrug is a great addition to your wedding day attire. Don’t forget your bridesmaids too!</p>
<h3>3. Flowers</h3>
<p>Senior wedding planner Jacklyn McBeth of Atlantic City’s <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130820143336/http://www.oneatlanticevents.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">One Atlantic</a> suggests using winter white flowers to convey a chic and classic look.  White peonies and white garden roses are popular go-to’s.</p>
<p>I also adore the look berries add to a bouquet!</p>
<h3>4. Centerpieces</h3>
<p>Frame your winter white flowers with with frosted or lacey votives to add that warm, romantic vibe to your winter wedding</p>
<h3>5. Drinks</h3>
<p>Winter weddings call for warm, comforting drinks. Treat your guests with a chai and hot cocoa bar, or consider making your signature cocktail a warm one. We have a great list of <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130820143336/http://theplungeproject.com/10-cool-weather-cocktails" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cool weather cocktails</a> you might be interested in checking out.</p>
<h3>6. The Cake</h3>
<p>A simple, white cake is great for a winter reception. Dress it up with elements of the season like snowflakes!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theplungeproject.com/6-winter-wedding-tips-trends/">6 Winter Wedding Tips &#038; Trends</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theplungeproject.com">The Plunge Project</a>.</p>
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		<title>{Design Crush} Chevron Wedding Inspiration</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert L. Tyler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week, Ashley wrote about the very hot ombre trend, so I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite wedding design trends: chevron! The trend has been around for a little while now, but if we’ve learned anything in the past few months, we know it’s not going out of [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://theplungeproject.com/">Last week,</a> Ashley wrote about the very hot ombre trend, so I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite wedding design trends: chevron! The trend has been around for a little while now, but if we’ve learned anything in the past few months, we know it’s not going out of style anytime soon. This fun pattern is perfect for a modern wedding, and it can easily be incorporated into many parts of your big day decor. The only caveat is this: don’t overdo it with chevron. Because it tends to be bright and busy, it’s all about how you use it. Here are a couple great examples…</p>
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		<title>The Wine &#038; Love Letter Box</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert L. Tyler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We got a lot of great feedback about our wedding day, but one little detail of our ceremony that got quite a few really positive reactions was the wine and love letter box ritual. This was one ritual I had never heard of before our officiant mentioned it. However, as [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We got a lot of<a href="https://theplungeproject.com/"> great feedback</a> about our wedding day, but one little detail of our ceremony that got quite a few really positive reactions was the wine and love letter box ritual. This was one ritual I had never heard of before our officiant mentioned it. However, as soon as she explained it to Michael and I, we were sold. <strong>Here&#8217;s how it works: </strong>Prior to the wedding, you gather a strong wooden wine box, a bottle of wine and two glasses. Then, also before the ceremony, you both sit down separately and write love notes to each other, explaining your feelings on the eve of your wedding day. Each letter then gets sealed in its own envelope. You do not read your beau&#8217;s letter. Then, at some point during the ceremony, your officiant explains the process, and the two of you seal the box by taking turns hammering in one nail at a time _(what other excuse do you have to use a hammer during your wedding?!) _until the box is closed.</p>
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<p>You don&#8217;t open the box until your 10th anniversary <em>(or really whatever anniversary you choose)</em>, UNLESS you hit a rough patch in your marriage before then. Either way, on the day that you open the box, you both read the letters and drink the wine, remembering how you both felt just days before your wedding day. <em>Cute, right?</em> Our wine box currently makes a great mantel decoration. Not to mention, it&#8217;ll help Michael remember our anniversary <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
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		<title>5 Useful Favor Ideas for Fall Weddings &#038; Other Autumn Events</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert L. Tyler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Choosing favors for your wedding or any other event can be a difficult task, and a lot of weddings offer the same old things that no one ever ends up using. On the heels of last week&#8217;s post on fall wedding theme trends, I wanted to share a few of my [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://theplungeproject.com/">Choosing favors</a> for your wedding or any other event can be a difficult task, and a lot of weddings offer the same old things that no one ever ends up using. On the heels of last week&#8217;s post on fall wedding theme trends, I wanted to share a few of my favorite favors for fall that are not only a little different, but also very useable! So whether you&#8217;re planning for fall nuptials or simply hosting an autumn get-together, these favors are sure to satisfy your guests!</p>
<h2 id="1-brownie-favor-pops">1. Brownie Favor Pops</h2>
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<p>I&#8217;m a huge fan of cake pops&#8230;or really anything on a stick for that matter&#8230;but I haven&#8217;t yet been able to truly master them at home. If you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;ll be happy to know that Beau Coup actually sells these delicious little brownie pop favors in a variety of designs and colors! Add a cute little gift tag matching your event decor, and you&#8217;re ready to let your guests enjoy this treat.</p>
<h2 id="2-hot-sauce">2. Hot Sauce</h2>
<p>hues like oranges, rusts and browns are ultra popular for fall, so why not supplement an organic color scheme and add a kick to your reception with personalized hot sauce bottles for your guests like these offered on the Knot? If you want to give your guests something they&#8217;ll definitely use, going with an edible favor like hot sauce is totally the way to do. After all, it <em>is</em> football season!</p>
<h2 id="3-fall-in-love-wine-bottle-stopper">3. &#8220;Fall in Love&#8221; Wine Bottle Stopper</h2>
<p>What better way to dress up your favorite bottle of wine than with the rustic and warm tones of this copper fall leaf wine bottle stopper from Beau Coup? ! And since each favor comes packaged in a clear gift box with a festive fall motif with a matching copper organza ribbon and printed &#8220;Fall in Love&#8221; hang tag, they&#8217;re ready to go&#8230;no &#8220;assembly&#8221; required!</p>
<h2 id="4-custom-candles">4. Custom Candles</h2>
<p>I&#8217;m not sure why, but a nice, scented burning candle just reminds me of fall and the upcoming holiday season&#8230;which is why I think it&#8217;s awesome that Yankee Candle offers personalized candles (with custom photo labels) for wedding favors! Choose your candle scent &#8212; <em>I&#8217;m really feeling flavors like Vanilla Satin and Cinnamon Stick for the season </em>&#8212; and they&#8217;ll make a custom &#8220;branded&#8221; candle for you and your hunny&#8217;s special day!</p>
<h2 id="5-cheese-spreader-with-wine-cork-handle">5. Cheese Spreader with Wine Cork Handle</h2>
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<p> Everyone who entertains needs a nice cheese plate and spreader, so why not give your guests this lovely little item from Beau Coup as a favor? Packaged in autumn shades, this works perfectly for fall nuptials and autumn get-togethers alike!</p>
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		<title>{DIY} HOW TO TURN A CHEAP BOOKSHELF INTO A CLASSY WINE BAR</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert L. Tyler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last week, I finally got a chance to finish a home DIY project I’ve had sitting half-done in the [craft room] for pretty much this entire year so far, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about how it came out! Ready to hear how I turned a $25 bookshelf and [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week, I finally got a chance to finish a home<a href="https://theplungeproject.com/"> DIY project</a> I’ve had sitting half-done in the [craft room] for pretty much this entire year so far, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about how it came out!</p>
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<p>Ready to hear how I turned a $25 bookshelf and a few other supplies into THIS? First, I assembled the original bookshelf (which was the cheapest one they had at Walmart) according to instructions, minus the cardboard back. It was pretty clear at this point that the shelf was pretty cheaply made (particularly from looking at the top), so I headed to Lowe’s for a piece of wood that was 1″ wider and 2″ longer than the shelf’s top, as well as a piece of wood trim. I drilled/screwed the new top onto the shelf (on top of the old top) and used wood glue and a few nails to attach the trim to the front to completely cover the old top underneath. From there, I primed and painted the entire thing. Next, I used Mod Podge to attach a piece of fabric to the shelf’s original cardboard back. Be sure to add a few coats on top for extra protection! Once everything dried, I screwed a stemware holder. All in all, the shelf cost about $60 to create, which is MUCH cheaper than all the $200+ wine racks I’ve found online! Yay DIY!</p>
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