Can I do this instead?

peabody Posted: Jul 06, 2004 11:39 PM

Can I do this instead?

I want to do the votive placecards. I saw BriBri529's votive placecards when she posted them and loved them.

Well, this is my idea, can I use clear labels instead of the paper? I won 72 frosted votive holders from ebay (they have been shipped to my house) and bought tealights.

I am not crafty (heck, my FI is making the rose cones because I got so frustrated with them, but he is doing a really good job).

Anyway, I could set the clear labels up in the printer, type the names and tables, print and stick.

What do you all think? BriBri529, what do you think?

marymoon Posted: Jul 07, 2004 12:58 AM

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You'd have to try it..the clear labels might be hard to read!

MrsBrad Posted: Jul 07, 2004 01:04 AM

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that's what i am doing...i also looked into ordering labels from wedding websites. havent decided which i am doing yet, but i think it will be great. i dont know if they will be clear tho - i was thinking of getting pink ones

did you win the candles on ebay! i did too!

peabody Posted: Jul 07, 2004 10:59 AM

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Posted by MrsBrad

that's what i am doing...i also looked into ordering labels from wedding websites. havent decided which i am doing yet, but i think it will be great. i dont know if they will be clear tho - i was thinking of getting pink ones

did you win the candles on ebay! i did too!

Yup, I won the frosted votive holders on ebay. 72 for $37 total!!!!!

Vicky1706 Posted: Jul 07, 2004 11:04 AM

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I would test one and light it for a few hours...just to make sure the heat from the candle doesnt effect the glue on the label. Good luck!

LuvMyMichael Posted: Jul 07, 2004 07:41 PM

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I think its such a great idea. I would try it out for a few hours and make sure you like the look of it.

azoodie Posted: Jul 07, 2004 07:42 PM

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what are the votive placecard holders...is there a pic?

peabody Posted: Jul 07, 2004 07:47 PM

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Here is Bribri529's votive placecards:

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=145737

GoingNutty Posted: Jul 07, 2004 08:14 PM

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Heres some other pix I had saved from other sites...

azoodie Posted: Jul 07, 2004 08:23 PM

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OMG THEY'RE BEAUTIFUL!!!!

thanks!!!

BriBri529 Posted: Jul 07, 2004 08:31 PM

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Thank you for the compliment. I first have to say that you should try it out and see. Having said that, here are the problems you MAY run into . . .

1) Clear labels don't absorb the ink, so it may not fully print, or may scratch off easily afterward.

2) The clear labels may leave air bubbles when you apply them.

3) because the votive candles all have various curves, you have to apply the vellum accordingly and trim it accordingly. Using a sticky label may make this more difficult than using the vellum itself.

I think it is definitely worth trying, since it would be WAY simpler- please let me know what you decide to do and how it comes out!!!!