Killing 3 Birds With One Stone - Table Numbers Part 2

Killing 3 Birds With One Stone - Table Numbers Part 2

July 9th, 2009 @ 12:36 pm by Mrs. Joey
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I’ve been working on the table numbers/menu/after party cards (which I’m calling thingies) for days. DAYS. You’d think it would be easy, but it’s not. Well, it’s not hard, but it is very time consuming. Because of the number and size of our tables, I need about 40 table thingies done.

The cutting took hours, and I watched all of the movie Milk and only got 17 thingies put together. I’m not even halfway there.

I did learn a few things, though. Even though the idea seemed simple, the execution took a long time (cutting and taping). I also learned that double-stick tape was my best bet. Glue made the edges look wrinkled, even when it dried. I tried Elmer’s white glue, glue stick, and rubber cement, but the pricier tape looked best.

I also played around a bit with the look. In my last post about the table thingies, I mentioned the numbers seemed to need something. I tried painting the edges with yellow paint and I tried creating a base with Fimo clay.

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I didn’t like the paint. It made the edges wrinkled, and it was time consuming. I liked the Fimo OK, but I’m not sure if it really adds much. What do you think? Fimo base or no Fimo base?

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47 Responses to “Killing 3 Birds With One Stone - Table Numbers Part 2”

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

I think the base is totally cute! A little funky and modern, and a bright *pop* of color. (Which, you probably know by now, I’m more than a little obsessed with!)

7/9/09 @ 12:41 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

I am totally digging the second one!! Great job- go with it!

7/9/09 @ 12:47 pm (reply)

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Trixiepinks (message) 21 posts, Newbee

I loooove those “Thingies” It was a really great idea. Regardless of how long they take, Everyone will love them!

7/9/09 @ 12:47 pm (reply)

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krissycake (message) 4,160 posts, Honey bee

i think the base makes it look very modern and clean.

7/9/09 @ 12:49 pm (reply)

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Catherine (message) 642 posts, Busy bee

I like the bases better than the paint. They are super cute! Great job!!

7/9/09 @ 12:53 pm (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,393 posts, Bumble bee

I agree. I like the base a lot.

7/9/09 @ 12:55 pm (reply)

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Andrea

fimo base is so cool!

7/9/09 @ 12:56 pm (reply)

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Miss Dew Drop (message) 381 posts, Helper bee

I really like the Fimo base. I think you should go with them!

7/9/09 @ 12:56 pm (reply)

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MrsSl82be (message) 7,970 posts, Bee Keeper

I like the base, especially since your not doing the colored edges.

7/9/09 @ 12:57 pm (reply)

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Miss Red Head

go with the base, it’s fun and unexpected!

7/9/09 @ 12:57 pm (reply)

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Jessica

I like the base.

7/9/09 @ 12:59 pm (reply)

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MaryKaters13 (message) 37 posts, Newbee

The base is a wonderful idea! It adds just the right amount of color, but does not take away from the simplicity of the “thingies”.

7/9/09 @ 12:59 pm (reply)

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Guest

The base–go for it!

7/9/09 @ 1:00 pm (reply)

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Miss Star (message) 2,057 posts, Buzzing bee

Yeah, I like the pop of the base!

7/9/09 @ 1:00 pm (reply)

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Grey56 (message) 644 posts, Busy bee

I like the base! I like the paint too. Making Memories (a scrapbook company) sells paints that have had most of their water removed, so they don’t warp paper as much. Not to give you something else to buy….

7/9/09 @ 1:02 pm (reply)

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bridal girl

The base looks suitable enough. Go and use them.

7/9/09 @ 1:03 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Sushi (message) 1,479 posts, Bumble bee

I like the base. It just adds a lil’ something extra.

7/9/09 @ 1:05 pm (reply)

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Melissabegins (message) 3,340 posts, Sugar bee

Could you make a stencil and use a sponge around the edges? i am not sure either of these above are working for what you’re looking to do.

I just looked at your last post, and I see how they are going to work together. Could you maybe get some inexpensive, thin dowels, paint them bright yellow, and slip them through the middle of the whole thing, and THEN put them on the base? Vertically. It’s hard for me to explain! PM me if you are interested! I think it just needs a tweak and you’ll get it.

7/9/09 @ 1:07 pm (reply)

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