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I don’t know about y’all, but the weather in North Carolina this week has been gray and dreary. Since there’s no hope of getting outside, the next best option is to do something sweet and crafty indoors, which is where this project comes in!

Handmade anything adds such a personal touch to celebrations big and small, which makes me love this easy DIY from Gray Harper even more.

So sweet, and so simple! Andrea and co fashioned these as guest favors filled with grits, but they could also be darling as embellished drink holders for bridal party members at the reception. They could also be fun for a bridal shower, bridesmaids’ brunch, or girls’ weekend!

Your Instructions:

1. Cut an 8 x 8 inch piece of fabric and fold it as shown, first in half, and then in half again. Sew along the unfinished edge.
2. Rotate the seam to the middle. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and sew again along the short unfinished edge. Move the seam to the middle again.
3. Cut a small piece of fabric (mine was 2 x 4). This will become the middle of your bow tie. Fold it in half lengthwise and sew along the open edge, then move that seam to the middle as well.
4. Wrap your “middle” around the middle of the tie to see how tight you think it needs to be. Slip it off and sew it closed in that spot, making a small loop.
5. After sewing the middle piece closed, squeeze it back into place in the middle of the tie. It should be fairly tight. You now have your bow tie!
6. Adhere the burlap ribbon and bow tie to the Mason jar using your glue gun, and enjoy!

All photos by the lovely Jade + Matthew Take Pictures!

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emily Written with love by Emily
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  1. avatar Carly Totten reply

    These are adorable!! I can totally see these at a sweet bridal shower. With that said, bows are perfect for any occasion.

  2. avatar Kris reply

    These are adorable! Love them!

  3. avatar Kelly Taylor reply

    It’s a rainy day here in Athens, GA too! Thanks for the inspiration! A trip to Hobby Lobby later and now I’m crafting them for a Valentine’s Dinner with my sweet friends! xxoo

  4. avatar Lindsay {Everistta} reply

    Amazing! I love that!

  5. avatar victoria reply

    SO cute and easy! These would have been fabulous with those seersucker bowtie escort cards we did back in the day! xo

  6. avatar Ashleigh reply

    THIS.IS.ADORABLE.

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  10. avatar Judith Sargent reply

    This is a very cute idea, but I am thinking the bow is too bulky and the jar would look very country with just the burlap wrapped around it. just my thought.

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Today’s Southern Spotting is simple and sweet — and oh so Southern. With the help of the planners at By Invitation Only, the bride and groom dreamt up this wall of mason jars to go behind their bar, to the delight of their guests, I’m sure!

As I’m nearing the end of my own wedding preparations and really thinking through how all of the details I’ve been planning are going to be integrated into the reception, I’ve realized more and more that a large part of surprising and delighting guests is in the styling of details. These mason jars would have been adorable on a plain shelf, as well, but pairing them with the ladders and old boards really takes them up a notch! And of course, I love the mix of striped straws and washi tape flags.

Huge thank you to Courtney Dox for sharing this gem with us! And tell me: Have you thought much about the “styling” of things at your wedding? Pies in china cabinets, signature drinks displayed on old scales, and a guest book set up at a writing desk sure make a big impact, but they’re a ton of work to plan and implement!

emily Written with love by Emily
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