How do you make votive placecards

Mickey3722 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:22 PM

How do you make votive placecards

This might be a silly question but how do you get the names on the votive holder and where do you find cheaper votive holders from? THANKS!

MsKitty1274 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:24 PM

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Michaels, Michaels, Michaels!

A few weeks ago I found the 'labels' (for lack of a better word) at Michaels. They are 'pre-cut' and have instructions on how to print them.

For the holders, watch for sales at Michaels. I bought mine there when they were on sale for 3/$1.

Mickey3722 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:27 PM

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Posted by MsKitty1274

Michaels, Michaels, Michaels!

A few weeks ago I found the 'labels' (for lack of a better word) at Michaels. They are 'pre-cut' and have instructions on how to print them.

For the holders, watch for sales at Michaels. I bought mine there when they were on sale for 3/$1.

Are they just regular clear labels, like return address labels?

MsKitty1274 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:30 PM

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No, they are not labels. They have a double heart on the top, and are 'frosted' vellum paper, pre-cut and pre-curved (to fit the holder best).

Here is my post when I first saw them at Michaels!!

Michaels Post

Someone found them, and posted a pic.

Good Luck!!

Mickey3722 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:38 PM

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I am prob. gonna sound retartedbut... how do they stick? Do they have adhesive and you just print on them like regular labels?

MamanDaddyof2 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:39 PM

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and they will fit in the printer???

MsKitty1274 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:48 PM

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I have not tried them, but yes, they will fit in the printer. I do not know if they had some sort of 'sticker' on or with them, but if not, double sided tape works great!

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MamanDaddyof2 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:50 PM

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does anyone have a picture of the finished product??of any votive holder??

MsKitty1274 Posted: Feb 11, 2005 10:56 PM

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I have seen pics, but not using this one. I know GoingNutty, bought these ones!

eogara Posted: Feb 11, 2005 11:00 PM

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Here are the instructions I have saved. I would like to credit soontobmsz for these but to be honest, I'm not positive about that.

Votive Placecard Instructions

You will need: Plain glass votive holders; light -medium weight transparent vellum; access to a Laser printer, a good scissors; double sided tape; tealights

Step One: Measure your votive holders to determine the approximate height and length around. Using these measurements, make a template of the shape of your label. Note that even the most plain votive holders will have a slight curvature, so expect the template to be in an arch shape.

Step Two: Using the approximate measurements, set up your MS Word (or any other graphic program that is useful for printing text) document to space your guests names and table numbers the right distance. In my case, I got 3 to a page with room to spare.

Step Three: Print out your document. Use the template you made in step one to cut the right shape out of the larger sheets of vellum. Set the labels aside.

Step Four: (get a friend to help if at all possible) Set up a big workstation with all your votives, labels, double sided tape and scissors. Wrap one label around the votive and trim accordingly. When the label is lined up correctly, it will lay relatively flat. Apply the double sided tape and put aside. Having all of the candles in front of you will allow you to keep a consistent appearance of the candles and give you a preview of what they will look like all lined up at the wedding.

Tips: Have candles lit no more than 30 minutes before your guests come to pick them up to ensure they are all still burning when the last guest leaves your reception.

Tip: Using tealights in place of votive candles will result in the candles getting warm but not too hot to touch. However, there is melted wax inside the votive so better to keep away from children.

Mickey3722 Posted: Feb 12, 2005 10:00 AM

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if the candle is burning for awhile doesnt the glass get hot? How do they hold it?

cjb88 Posted: Mar 25, 2005 10:33 AM

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FrescaBride Posted: Mar 25, 2005 12:36 PM

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Posted by MsKitty1274

I have not tried them, but yes, they will fit in the printer. I do not know if they had some sort of 'sticker' on or with them, but if not, double sided tape works great!

Are these labels in vellum?