The Table Label

The Table Label

January 29th, 2010 @ 5:06 pm by Mrs. Pudding
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Since our STDs are finished, and the designing process for our invites has stalled due to my inability to use any design programs more complicated than Microsoft Publisher (I’m trying to teach myself how to use Gimp and Inkscape… any other free, user friendly design software out there?), I’ve decided to move on to a new project - our table numbers.

When I first started the planning process, I imagined wooden numbers on our tables, a la Miss Cola:

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I am planning for our centerpieces to be taller versions of the ones above, and the wooden numbers seemed to fit! Alas, this plan was not meant to be.

I am one of those people that goes to craft stores without any real purpose in mind.

I just kind of pace the aisles, hoping that something will jump out and inspire me. And on a recent trip to Michaels, that’s exactly what happened!

These gold and bronze frames were in the dollar bin. In my “normal” state of mind, I would have passed by these without a second glance. In my “wedding” state of mind, however, I saw potential. They came in many different shapes, and I quickly picked out thirty of the oval and rectangle ones. Once I had these babies home, I proceeded to take them apart.

I plan on spray painting them white, and putting our numbers inside. I even made a prototype, but was hoping that the hive could help me with the colour selection (yes, I need your input again - I am very indecisive - are you sick of me yet?).

The Table Label : wedding decor diy Number number+

Please keep in mind that these will be standing on either navy tablecloths, or navy squares/runners on top of white tablecloths. I made “number 1″ first, but the number is a little hard to see in real life. I made “number 3″ because Mr. Pudding commented that my obsession with stripes was starting to be a bit concerning.

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Miss Cola (message) 2,868 posts, Sugar bee

I really like #2! What a great find at the craft store….I do that too, just wander the aisles until I find something awesome!

1/29/10 @ 5:12 pm (reply)

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Miss Root (message) 1,013 posts, Bumble bee

I actually like how they don’t match- what about doing all three designs?

1/29/10 @ 5:13 pm (reply)

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Miss Britt (message) 915 posts, Busy bee

I love number two and how the navy number pops against the paper!

I also tend to go to Michaels and wonder aimlessly until something pops out at me. I wish my trips would turn out like yours!

Oh and I am also self teaching Inkscape, it was pretty daunting for me at first…but I am finally getting a hanf of all this vector nonsense!

1/29/10 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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Miss Spaghetti (message) 282 posts, Helper bee

I love how you distinguish between a “normal” state of mind vs. a “wedding” state of mind! And I sit back reading this going, “oh yeah, I think that way too now!” LOL It’s a toss up for me between 2 and 3. If you stick with a white table cloth and navy runner/square I think #3 might be too plain for that.

1/29/10 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

The simplicity of three is great–and I think definitely do the numbers in navy, background in yellow for maximum visibility!

1/29/10 @ 5:21 pm (reply)

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MsJadey

I really like #2 also. If you’re tired of the stripes, you can actually keep the backing of what the frames came with (the blue damask background) and just add the yellow numbers to it…that would work too

1/29/10 @ 5:21 pm (reply)

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denverbirdlet (message) 750 posts, Busy bee

love #2 - easiest to read, nice stripe detail and i think it will stand out the most against navy tablecloths. justified, there you go.

Also, Michaels is awesome for the random wanderings. unfortunately my wallet doesn’t support those these days.

1/29/10 @ 5:23 pm (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

I voted for two
Just wanted to say this is a really cute idea!

1/29/10 @ 5:27 pm (reply)

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Magenta (message) 1,860 posts, Buzzing bee

i love all of them but if ur using navy table tops i think the white and yellow will be perfect

1/29/10 @ 5:31 pm (reply)

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Miss Pudding (message) 1,180 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Root: Well, don’t forget that there will be two different types of frames as well….you don’t think that it would be too busy?

@Miss Britt: Thanks for the encouragement! Any tips?

@MsJadey: I actually love the stripes in a big, BIG way….it’s Mr. P who’s on the fence :P”

@MsJadey: Unfortunately, the original backing is black…I’m not sure why it turned out so blue in the pic!

1/29/10 @ 5:32 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

i can’t decide between 2 and 3. i love your creativity! and the bold design with the frilly frames is a really nice contrast!

1/29/10 @ 5:36 pm (reply)

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kirabee (message) 1,402 posts, Bumble bee

I agree with Miss Root - mix em up!

1/29/10 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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redherring (message) 1,969 posts, Buzzing bee

If I were you, I’d set them up and then walk as far away from them as your guests will be from their tables. I’m concerned that 2 will not be easy enough to see, so I voted for 3. But if they’re both equally visible, I would do a mish mash of them both.

1/29/10 @ 5:46 pm (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,308 posts, Bee Keeper

I actually like #1 the best but I am definitely in the minority on that one…

1/29/10 @ 5:53 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

i like # 3 then #2. the stripes almost make it hard to see the number but maybe it’s just me.

and don’t worry, i’m another michael’s wanderer!

1/29/10 @ 6:03 pm (reply)

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BeachFanatic

I saw those at michaels too an had to have a big fight with myself about how i have no need for them (as well as the black leather letters they had in the bin next door). I DID get some metallic gold luggage tags for the BMs though!
They look great for your wedding though!! Love the middle one.

1/29/10 @ 6:27 pm (reply)

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MissJillian

My vote is for #2…but I agree, a combo-platter of all 3 mixed through your tables would be really nice as well…even with the different frame shapes (after all, they still are all white frames).

1/29/10 @ 6:28 pm (reply)

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