Shaker Style
April 10th, 2006 @ 12:26 pm by Mrs. Caterpillar
Among the many weird wedding rituals I’m trying to avoid in September is the traditional banging-of-the-fork-against-a-wineglass-in-order-to-see-the-couple-kiss madness. I think Mr. Caterpillar’s father was thinking the same thing, and has decided that we need shakers at the wedding.
I have no idea where the idea originally came from. Mr Caterpillar’s parents are very, very southern, and I can’t imagine there’s a lot of maraca shaking down there. In any case, Mr. Caterpillar’s mama is an absolutely amazing artist and has decided to make all 130 of them that we’ll need. I think they’re gorgeous. And they’ll keep glass breakage to a minimum.
You’ll need
- 2″-diameter kraft paper boxes; use larger boxes for larger shakers
- 1 tablespoon of beans per box (I enjoy lentils)
- White glue or glue gun if you don’t fear hot glue
- Optional handle (1 chopstick per box)
- Optional decorations (decoupage images, flowers, acrylic paint, stickers, ribbon)
1. For the Handle: Cut a slit through the side of the box base at the widest point for the handle. Cut another slit at the opposite side of the box. Slide the chopstick all the way through and glue into place. Let dry.
2. Fill box with beans. Glue shut. Let dry.
3. Paint box, or cover with stickers/decoupage. Tie ribbon on top and at bottom of handle. Keep embellishing or just let it go. They’ll look fine.
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8 Responses to “Shaker Style”
Those are fabulous! I might have to steal that idea from you! I’ll probably just put like 2 per table!
oh my god…i wanna steal that idea too!!!! and its so asian! my parents would love it!!
you can save them for your future babies afterward 
llove it!
Love the idea. But it looks really time consuming. Do you know how long did it take to make one?
Dearest Case: If you skip the handle and the decoupage, you can make one of these in about a minute or two, however long it takes the glue to dry. Just put some beans in a paper box and glue it shut. Stick stickers all over it, and voila!
Thanks, miss caterpillar. I’m going to give it a go…for a count of 400. I’m so inspired with these great diy projects, but so short on time.
Mrs. Caterpillar, New York/CA
Age and Occupation in 06: 28, Corporate Attorney to be
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Musician
Engagement Date: March 9, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2006
Venue: Rooster Point
About Me: I don't like Jeff Koons, mushy corn, or the unnecessary diacritical marks the New Yorker adds to words like cooperative. Also, I'm an obsessive compulsive when it comes to crafts. And not just the ordinary kind of obsessive compulsive who needs to have everything even and aligned. No. I've gilded the heads of pins to make sure they looked properly antique. Gilded them. Then coated them in german glass glitter. I am that crazy.
oooooh i’m gonna love you! i love OCD brides! they’re the best!