Anyone making their own seating cards?

Suz Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:04 PM

Anyone making their own seating cards?

Land's End gave us seating cards to use but they aren't as nice as I would like. So I'm thinking of making my own.

I got a few ideas from MS weddings but was wondering if anyone has done it. I'm looking for something nice, but not too time consuming.

I only have one weekend left!

Thanks!

shelzyp Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:05 PM

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I am making the seats that I saw in the Fall or Winter Martha Stewart weddings magazine.

Scoop Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:07 PM

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I bought blank ivory seating cards from Crains with envelopes. My sister in-law wrote out the guest names on the envelope and the table # on the enclosed card.

Suz Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:11 PM

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Have you tried making the little seats yet? They're so cute but I'm afraid they would take a lot of time.

Scoop - is your sister in law doing them in calligraphy or does she have nice handwriting?

Sunny Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:18 PM

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What are the little seats?

shelzyp Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:19 PM

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I haven't tried but they don't seem that hard, you need to cut the paper into strips and glue then into the shape, you also need one of those bone folders and then write on them

Suz Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:28 PM

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Maybe I'll try to make one and see how it goes. I really think they are adorable.

Sunny - they are little chairs made out of paper. I think the name goes on the back of the chair and the table on the seat. I don't really remember though. I'll have to dig out the picture tonight and scan it in.

Sunny Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:29 PM

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Thanks Suz! I would love to see those.

shelzyp Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:30 PM

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Suz that is it exactly, I ahve the instructions at home, if you want me to email them to you or fax you the instructions, just let me know.

Suz Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:32 PM

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Shelzyp - I would love that! Thank you!!

Just hit the email button under my post. (I don't want to post my email for everyone to see.)

shelzyp Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:33 PM

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Okay, I will have to do it tonight, not sure hat time I will get home form the hospital though, but I will email you tonight.

Suz Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:35 PM

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Thanks Shelzyp!

Hospital? Are you a nurse/doctor?

shelzyp Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:38 PM

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No my dad is having surgery for his corrated artery.

bride2bee Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:41 PM

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Wow, these seats sound really cute. Shelzyp, do you think you could email me the instructions as well? Much appreciated! And how long did it take you? Thanks! Best wishes to your father.

Suz Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:42 PM

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Oh my gosh -- Shelzyp! I'm sorry. Please don't worry about me or silly seating cards. I hope your father is doing well and that the surgery is a success.

shelzyp Posted: Mar 17, 2003 04:49 PM

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It's not a problem Suz, keeping busy, makes it go faster.

shelzyp Posted: Mar 17, 2003 06:22 PM

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instructions for 'seating cards'

The seats are made with heavyweight paper - they used pale yellow for ladies and pale blue for men.

They can be calligraphied or run through the printer.

If calligraphing the names and numbers then do so after the cahirs are made.

THe name goes on the panel on the back, and the table number goes on the panel for the seat.

1. to form each paper chair, you will need one 11 x 2 1/4 stripof card stock, you can fit three on an 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet. Use a bone folder to score each strip into four sections: a top that's 4 1/4 inches long, then three equal 2 1/8 inch sections.

2. Fold the strip at the top score line; the short section of the l will be the chair's back.

3. Bring the horizontal part of the strip down as shown, and fold at the next score line, forming the chair back and starting the seat.

4. Fold the strip down at the front of the seat to make the front legs. Use a glue stick or double sided tape to secure the two layers of the chair together. Set right-side up, and trim, if necessary.

I will try and post a picture, I have to try an use the scanner.

Michelle

drjenn10 Posted: Mar 17, 2003 06:41 PM

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If you are lazy or just can't be bothered like myself, you can order them from www.snowflake.com.

yabbobay Posted: Mar 17, 2003 08:27 PM

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suz...you are so lucky to be having your wedding at Lands End!!

I just got married there and everything was FABULOUS!!

for placecards...i had my invitation woman make them...but they could be made on your own...

a scalloped cut piece of cardstock...a dried pressed flower (michaels?)...and some ribbon...

lets see if I have a picture...