r/CraftsDoItYourself

Hi everyone! I could use a hive mind.

I am hosting my wedding next year and a major craft I’ve fixated on is making a 3-4ft canoe and putting mirror tiles to make a disco canoe!

I’ve done my math and sourced my tiles but I am having a hard time deciding what to make my frame out of.

Materials I’ve though of:
- cardboard and spray foam
- paper mâché
- very large foam sheets (thinking of sourcing an old Lilly pad swim platform and cutting it)

I think the less seams the better which is why I was thinking the foam sheets. But very open to suggestion!

Also will need to hang hull down from an inner hook so it can’t be too heavy to ensure the weight of the tiles isn’t too much.

I’d love to just buy a little 4ft toy canoe but those don’t seem to exist for a price I’m willing to pay… I’ve got a fair amount of craft/build experience but this one has me stumped.

Hi all!

I have this HUGE jasmine bush and I was wondering if there’s anything I can do with the leaves specifically? I love using the buds and flowers for my tea, I just wish I could do something with the leaves. It doesn’t have to be tea, could be anything like crafts, anything edible, etc. Just lmk! Thanks in advance!