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Mrs. Peep Toe, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 29, Policy Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 36, Olive Oil Production Manager Engagement Date: December 16, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: November 26, 2008 Venue: Hotel Vitale About Me: I am a west coast lady who loves the San Francisco Bay Area. I love living with Mr. Peep and our animals: Huck the Dog and Ferris the Cat. I work to save the environment in San Francisco, while Mr. Peep makes ridiculously delicious Olive Oil. On any day you can find me reading the latest book I have gotten my hands on, eating Swedish Fish, and perusing wedding blogs! We are both champagne drinking foodies on a Bud Light budget. We are planning an eco-chic, intimate, and interfaith San Francisco City wedding.
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Numbering the Tables

February 19th, 2009 @ 8:33 am by Mrs. Peep Toe

I am super excited for this post. First of all, this is only my second successful DIY project, and let me just say, I loved how it all turned out. Now that I have that out of my system, onwards to table numbering.

I took my inspiration from, where else, but Weddingbee. I like to think that they are a cross between Mrs. Tiramisu’s, Mrs. Canary’s and Miss Lemonade’s table numbers.

Specifically, I wanted to use our engagement pictures, so I went to Michaels and bought 8 of their cheapest frames (two of which are a different style, but I’m okay with that).

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I was really looking for some large brown number stickers, but I couldn’t find any. So I did the next best thing—I bought the best number stickers I could find, a little bottle of brown paint, and a small paint brush:

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I then painted the numbers that I wanted to use. And thankfully, the paint I bought worked perfectly. Sorry for the blurry picture, but I wanted to give you an action shot. I think this is the number 2:

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I then disassembled the frames and took them out back to spray paint them with some leftover green spray paint. I highly suggest that if you are going to do this, spray paint the back of the frame first. It just makes it easier! Let the back completely dry and then flip it over and do it again.

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Once the numbers and the frames were dry, and after I had cleaned the glass on the frames, I put the stickers on the frames and added eight of our best engagement pictures. And ta da! Here they are. (Sorry for the flash on all these pics.)

One through four:

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And five through eight:

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Here’s an up close look at five:

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Total cost: under $30 bucks. $2.99 per frame, and around $5 for the numbers and paint.

What do you think? I have to toot my own horn. I love them! What DIY project have you done that you are really proud of?

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61 Responses to “Numbering the Tables”

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MrsSl82be
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MrsSl82be (message)  8,508 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

They look awesome Miss Peep!! I have done any DIY projects yet, but hopefully I will be as successful as you were :)

 
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mrspaetz
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mrspaetz (message)  3,805 posts, Honey bee

Nice & easy! Awesome!! Thanks for a DIY project that non-crafty bees like me can do too :)

 
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Miss D'orsay (message)  2,280 posts, Buzzing bee

Nice job - they’re super cute!

 
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Miss Stiletto (message)  919 posts, Busy bee

Oooh cute! They’re nice, modern, and high contrast so guests can easily find their tables. I love it!! Great way to use your e-pics, too.

 
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ES123 (message)  1,020 posts, Bumble bee

Those look great! I’ve been trying to find number stickers too, it’s a great idea to paint them!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Oooo, those look great!

 
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,566 posts, Bumble bee

Hey Miss PeepT! Maybe I’m a bit aloof, but I just noticed now that your FH is an olive oil maker? That’s awesome! Do you guys get to go on olive oil “tastings” like wine tastings??? :)

 
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Miss Piglet (message)  1,045 posts, Bumble bee

Peep, these look awesome! Well done!

 
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AmandaP
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AmandaP (message)  37 posts, Newbee

They are so cute! Painting the stickers is an awesome idea.

 
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CaitlinRivera
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CaitlinRivera (message)  677 posts, Busy bee

You did an awesome job!Luv the idea!!

 
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purpleHaze79
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purpleHaze79 (message)  874 posts, Busy bee

These look fantastic! Well done, Miss PT!!

 
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Miss Spring Roll (message)  716 posts, Busy bee

Peep, you did a great job! I am totally having table number envy :)

 
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TechGirl
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TechGirl (message)  268 posts, Helper bee

Great job! They turned out great! I love the boldness of the numbers!

 
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elle
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elle (message)  201 posts, Helper bee

I used those same number stickers for my table numbers, but I didn’t think to paint them. Great idea! They look great.

 
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MightySapphire
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MightySapphire (message)  7,632 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

That is a very creative and fantasic looking project!! Definite kudos to you!! I love your engagement pics, so cute!!

 
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Miss Quiche (message)  3,140 posts, Sugar bee

Great job!!! Thanks for the tutorial - I am sure this will be helpful for a lot of people!

 
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Nicole

Those are awesome! Thanks for the tutorial, I really love the personalization of table numbers. My FMIL bought me some plain round paper numbers but I might use this idea instead.

 
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Valerie (message)  134 posts, Blushing bee

Those look great!!! I think I might have to steal your idea!!!

 
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SanDiegoAli
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SanDiegoAli (message)  3,076 posts, Sugar bee

I love it - I think I’m going to “steal” this idea too!!

 
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Tstew
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Tstew (message)  109 posts, Blushing bee

They came out Great! I am just about to start on my escort cards. I hope I have a great turn out like your project

 
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Mrs. Peep Toe, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 29, Policy Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 36, Olive Oil Production Manager Engagement Date: December 16, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: November 26, 2008 Venue: Hotel Vitale About Me: I am a west coast lady who loves the San Francisco Bay Area. I love living with Mr. Peep and our animals: Huck the Dog and Ferris the Cat. I work to save the environment in San Francisco, while Mr. Peep makes ridiculously delicious Olive Oil. On any day you can find me reading the latest book I have gotten my hands on, eating Swedish Fish, and perusing wedding blogs! We are both champagne drinking foodies on a Bud Light budget. We are planning an eco-chic, intimate, and interfaith San Francisco City wedding.

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