14 Examples! A Stylish Collection of Affordable DIY Projects from Trendy Brides Who Don't Look Cheap at 100 Yen Shops

2020.10.10 published

100 Yen Shops are Strong Allies. But if they look cheap, what's the point!

When DIYing wedding items for your wedding, the 100 yen shop is a strong ally.

A wedding is a major life event, and it can be expensive. We want to save money where we can!

But…

If guests think, “This is from the 100 yen shop,” or “It looks cheap,” then it’s pointless.

If you're going to use 100 yen items, you want to DIY high-quality items that don’t look like they came from a 100 yen shop!

So, how can you avoid a tragic finish that obviously looks like it’s from a 100 yen shop?

In this article, we’ll introduce DIY ideas from experienced brides that you would never guess came from a 100 yen shop until you were told.

These designs are all crafted to not look cheap, and it's definitely a learning experience♡

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY①

Thank you tags made with 100 yen vocabulary cards.

Thanks to stamping and tea-dyeing, they have an antique feel to them♡

@_yurie07_wedding

When tied to a small gift, they have a look that doesn’t seem like a 100 yen DIY.

The jute pouches have been arranged with sealing stamps.

@_yurie07_wedding

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY②

A bride collected cute frames from various 100 yen shops and painted them with gold spray.

Those who are concerned about the plastic look of 100 yen photo frames will find that spray painting gives them an antique feel and makes them look more expensive.

@moo.shii.wedding_0222

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY③

A glass case ring pillow that looks like it could appear at a destination wedding.

The glass case is from a popular shop among brides, but the air plants and the stones inside are from the 100 yen shop!

@rei_wedding05

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑤

A photo frame DIY done entirely with 100 yen goods.

It was made with a wooden box from Seria and a white oil-based pen from Daiso.

The casual and cute vibe is wonderful.

@tai_haruwedding

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑥

A simple welcome mirror with writing done with water-based pens on a 100 yen mirror.

Decorated with a swag of bundled dried flowers.

Wedding items made with 100 yen materials may not look cheap if you focus on simple designs♡

@ya0420_wedding

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑦

A drink menu that looks like it’s straight out of a stylish café.

The bride purchased boards from a 100 yen shop and cut them using Cains' self-cutting service!

This idea of utilizing cutting services from home improvement stores is something to emulate♩

@aririn_wedding

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑧

A photo garland displayed in the welcome space.

All materials were sourced from Daiso and Seria.

An A3 photo frame connected with hinges, decorated with pre-wedding photos using clips.

DIYing with multiple items leads to unique creations♡

@r_a_wd

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑨

A DIY project where animal figures were painted with Daiso's gold spray.

The bride wanted to display animal figures and took on this challenge.

When trying to buy metal animal figures from shops, they can be quite expensive. This is a significant saving!

@m0e_takahashi

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑩

Handmade thank you tags.

Created a design using Word, printed it on Daiso craft paper, and cut it with a cutter. Punch holes and wrap it with yarn to complete it♡

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑪

A welcome sign that seems like it requires extensive DIY.

But there are brides who made it using 100 yen materials♡

This bride purchased wood and paint from Daiso and wrote the text with a white pen.

@___kt_wd____

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑫

The 100 yen shop also has a rich variety of wrapping supplies. This is Daiso's leaf gift box. The bride fell in love with the pattern and used it to gift a friend.

The quality is hard to believe it's just 100 yen.

@rei_wedding05

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑬

A reception sign made with acrylic photo frames and confetti.

Both were purchased from Seria. It's amazing that you can prepare a reception sign for just 400 yen combining the two♡

@y.k2018.09

Don't Make it Look Cheap! Chic 100 Yen DIY⑭

Finally, while this isn’t DIY, it’s a useful idea♡

The bride sourced amenities for the restroom from Daiso.

Compared to the familiar packages sold at supermarkets or pharmacies, these might actually look more stylish and less like everyday items...!

It has a hotel amenity vibe which is nice◎

@tachimaru_wedding

Let’s use 100 yen shops wisely♡

The 100 yen shop is a strong ally for wedding DIY.

The key to utilizing them is to create high-quality items that don’t look cheap.

Let’s create stylish, high-looking items by referencing the ideas of experienced brides♩

@hisa.wedding