October 2009
October 30, 2009
We decided to take advantage of the local pumpkin patch. (Okay, so we actually used faux pumpkins from the craft store because it was cheaper but both work well!) Materials pumpkins (one per guest or couple) ribbon hole punch leaf pencil scissors construction paper How-to Step 1 Trace leaf on construction paper. Cut out. Step 2 Write your guest name and table assignment. Step 3 Hole punch top of the leaf. Attach to pumpkin with ribbon. Step 4 Have a Happy Halloween! October 28, 2009
This week we've decided to take advantage of some of our favorite autumn decor that we've got in the area these days. But don't worry, if you're not in the northeast, you can still make these escort cards. (Check out your local craft stores where they buy leaves, pinecones and acorns by the bunches!) Materials pinecones (1 for every guest) leaf (just one that you'll use as a template) construction paper pencil scissors hole punch ribbon fine tip marker How-to Step 1 Trace a leaf on construction paper. Cut out. Step 2 Carefully write name of guest and table assignment. (We even outlined our leaf, but that isn't necessary, Step 3 Take your hole punch and make a hole near the stem. Step 4 Attach card to pinecone with ribbon. October 23, 2009
We decided it was time to dress up dessert! We promise, this sweet idea is so easy. Materials House letter (Home Depot) 12"x12" piece of glass (Lowes.com) Glass vase (hopefully you have a spare!) Bunch of flowers (we went with hydrangea) 
October 21, 2009
We're still on our kick about finding new uses for ordinary items. We decided to put a house number to use in our reception. Materials House number ($2.47 each, HomeDepot.com) Wooden box (Michaels.com) Hammer Acrylic paint in white Paintbrush Ribbon Glu dot
October 19, 2009
We've been having a lot of fun finding inspiration in unexpected items. We're (secretly) loving them because they're really cheap and so easy to work with. Here we dressed up an ordinary seating card with tile spacers. Yep, who knew small pieces of plastic could look so cute? At least we think they do! Materials Tile spacers (200 for $2.47,Lowes.com) Placecards in pink (paperpresentation.com) Glu dots
October 14, 2009
Wanna know why we really love this project? Okay, yes, it's super easy. Aalso because it can play a whole bunch of different roles. Originally we dreamed this up as an aisle marker. Then we realized it could also step in as a centerpiece or even a flower girl basket. Just some options!
October 12, 2009
This idea won us over. Instantly! Yep, that is an actual menu sitting on that plate. Amazing! As soon as we spotted this on designspongeonline.com,we couldn't wait to share it with all of you. October 05, 2009
We had so much fun with this escort card display. This was a great way for us to show-off our red and gray color scheme. Materials Paper craft tags in two sizes (paper-source.com) Thread holder (Michaels.com for stores) Ribbon Spray paint
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