Table Number DIY - help please

Miblove Posted: Apr 09, 2008 02:05 PM

Table Number DIY - help please

Ok, so I purchased 5x7 frames for my diy table numbers.

I have a few questions:

1-what size font do you think is large enough for the actual number?

2-what type of paper should I print on?

any pictures would be helpful too - THANKS SO MUCH !!

Miblove Posted: Apr 09, 2008 02:52 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

ne one?!

mRm2008 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 02:53 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

What program were you planning on using (word, powerpoint, publisher)???

Did you want the frames tall or long?

Belongs2DanBuckley Posted: Apr 09, 2008 02:55 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

18-24 point font, thick card stock

Belongs2DanBuckley Posted: Apr 09, 2008 02:56 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

Oh you could totally do shiny paper too- what stores do you have access to?

Miblove Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:03 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

Posted by mRm2008

What program were you planning on using (word, powerpoint, publisher)???

Did you want the frames tall or long?

Probably word - that's most easiest for me.

The picture frames go long-ways.

Miblove Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:03 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

Posted by Belongs2DanBuckley

18-24 point font, thick card stock

Oh, great - now card stock I could get in any craft store, right?

Would I purchase 5x7 carstock or purchase regular 8x11 and then cut down?

Miblove Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:04 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

Posted by Belongs2DanBuckley

Oh you could totally do shiny paper too- what stores do you have access to?

ACMoore, Michael's, Joanns

SB7308 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:06 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

Im using picture frames too. I think I will print on photo paper either from shutterfly or walgreens/cvs since they are cheap.

Miblove Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:11 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

Posted by SB7308

Im using picture frames too. I think I will print on photo paper either from shutterfly or walgreens/cvs since they are cheap.

I was thinking of doing that too, but I'm sooo confused...

SB7308 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:15 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

Posted by Miblove

Posted by SB7308

Im using picture frames too. I think I will print on photo paper either from shutterfly or walgreens/cvs since they are cheap.

I was thinking of doing that too, but I'm sooo confused...

I think printing on photo paper will show more. Its not as nice as regular paper, unless you get fancy cardstock.

mRm2008 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:19 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

I can work on a word template for you I'll fm you when I get it together!

diva7531 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:19 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

You can get a ream of cardstock from Staples for a pretty good price, instead of paying per sheet at a craft store.

Good Luck!

Miblove Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:25 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

Posted by mRm2008

I can work on a word template for you I'll fm you when I get it together!

Aw thanks - that's SO nice of you

MrsJ08 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 03:52 PM

Re: Table Number DIY - help please

I think the best thing is to test it out...type '2' in different fonts & sizes (font size 100, even though it may not be there you can just type it in) cut them out and just put them in the frame so you can get a better look, then use the good paper when you have made a final decision