What is everone doing (or have done) for placecards???

Original post by Leap29

Jun 24, 2003 08:02 PM

hi girls,

trying to decide if i will use the placecards from my reception site or if i will attempt to make anything or order 'prettier' placecards...

what are all of you doing or did you do for placecards? please post pics if possible....

thanks!!

Chloegirl Posted: Jun 25, 2003 08:26 AM

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A little envelope with the names written on by a calligrapher. They stand up by the flap.

glittergal2811 Posted: Jun 25, 2003 10:52 AM

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Do you have a pic of the Martha Stewart chairs you guys are making?

nylisa Posted: Jun 25, 2003 10:55 AM

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I am using these frames in gold

dawnie Posted: Jun 25, 2003 10:55 AM

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We used these:

www.artisticaddressing.com/EscortCards.htm

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shelzyp Posted: Jun 25, 2003 10:57 AM

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Olgaki - I can emial you the directions that I got from Marthastewart weddings - I think it wa the Fall 02 magazine.

I also posted the directions once.

shelzyp Posted: Jun 25, 2003 11:01 AM

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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

mishandgerard Posted: Jun 25, 2003 11:04 AM

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I used my favors, which were picture frames

endlessluv429 Posted: Jun 25, 2003 11:06 AM

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what is the website for that wax inspirations? anyone?? i couldn't find it.

dawnie Posted: Jun 25, 2003 11:08 AM

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http://waxinspirations.theshoppe.com/placecards.html

AtticaQT Posted: Jun 25, 2003 11:17 AM

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Pears to compliment our theme

endlessluv429 Posted: Jun 25, 2003 11:19 AM

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thank you dawnie!!!

dawnie Posted: Jun 25, 2003 11:23 AM

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No Problem!

deby Posted: Jun 25, 2003 12:13 PM

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Either candle placecards or Martha Stewart chairs... not sure yet. I can't decide which one I like better!

CathyB Posted: Jun 25, 2003 12:20 PM

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We're doing postcards of Long Island. Each table is a different one.

ssdare Posted: Jun 25, 2003 01:05 PM

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I incorporated my Chinese heritage and named my tables with the Chinese astrology signs and did candle placecards.

Scoop Posted: Jun 25, 2003 02:42 PM

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I bought place cards with envelopes from craines. I laid them flat on the table surrounded by candles and rose petals. Looked really nice.

fleeflee Posted: Jun 25, 2003 03:07 PM

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We're using these with a much larger placecard.

glittergal2811 Posted: Jun 25, 2003 04:13 PM

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Thanks for the directions but do by chance have a pic of the chairs? Also, fleeflee, those are so cute!! Where did you get them???

shawl Posted: Jun 25, 2003 04:37 PM

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Wow, ssdare, those are stunning! Did you make them yourself? What a great way to incorporate your heritage..

jags77 Posted: Jun 25, 2003 04:49 PM

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ssdare- what a wonderful idea! i love them!

i am naming the tables instead of numbering them using indian cities. i haven't figured out what i'm doing for the place cards to match them.