Mrs. Cream Puff, San Francisco Bay Area
Age and Occupation: 25, Illustrator
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Merchandise Planner
Engagement Date: May 27, 2007
Wedding Date: August, 2008
Blogging Since: February 7, 2008
Venue: Ceremony at Crissy Field and Reception at the Green Room
About Me: I never dreamed about my wedding as a little girl because I was too busy playing in the mud or pretending to be Martha Stewart–but now that it's here, I'm having a fabulous time DIYing everything in sight! We’re planning a very fun multicultural wedding (I'm Jewish and Mr. Cream Puff is Chinese), filled with as many personal details as I can muster.
You Sit Here, And You Sit Here…
February 13th, 2008 @ 5:36 pm by Mrs. Cream Puff
Ah, my placecards. I am soooo happy with my placecards.
Each one of our tables has a theme relating to a favorite memory we share together. We haven’t solidified the actual table names yet, but I have the drawings done for 13 tables (we will probably need a few more). Because I like to do projects that I know I can complete (it bolsters my self-esteem, what can I say?), I decided to make a couple of samples, just to see how they look. The little images on each placecard are cropped versions of the images that will be on the table numbers (I still haven’t figured out a design for said table numbers, but hey–one step at a time).
The placecards are (as you can clearly see) not a typical size. Hopefully people will see them as keepsakes and take them home! I originally thought this design would require a LOT of cutting…. but then one of my genius co-workers suggested using a #10 flat card and folding it in half. VOILA! My placecards.
This was my inspiriation, from knottie achastain:
I wish I knew how many people were coming so I could actually complete this project, but I’m satisfied for now. 
15 Responses to “You Sit Here, And You Sit Here…”
That’s so cool! I love the connection to favorite memories…and I’m impressed with your drawings!
I am so impressed with your talents! And you’re so far ahead of the game, already creating your placecards.
i am equally impressed and jealous of your drawing skills. oh if only i could make my stick figures look half as fantastic.
they’re so cute!
That is a REALLY cute idea. My FIs best friend/groomsman is making our invites and I will totally ask him to do something similar. I love it!!
miss cream puff, you’re already fast becoming one of my favorite bees. your proposal and relationship journey is tied so well into these place cards. love it. especially that kentucky haystack one! 
great job, i’m looking forward to more of your posts!
They look fab
Miss Cream Puff, would you perhaps show closeups of each of the different images you created? These look phenomenal! Thanks!
LOVE!
I didn’t realize you were using those as your place cards. I thought they were table cards. I like the look of that other Knotties place card table. Yours will look amazing!
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i absolutely LOVE your placecards!!!! i just love cute illustrations and i think your idea adds a unique and cute twist on boring old placecards! even though i love cute illustrations and love to buy them on etsy and wherever else i find them, i’m not a professional illustrator and i haven’t the slightest idea how to make my own drawing into a cute illustration. is there a diy way for me to do this?
or better yet… do you have your own illustration services website? i just love your drawings! did you draw your animals on the menus, too?! i totally want to hire you to illustrate us, so let me know! ok, i’ve completely tired out the poor “!” -jojojoblah at gmail
