Quick & Easy Table Numbers

Quick & Easy Table Numbers

January 6th, 2011 @ 3:51 pm by Mrs. Elephant
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I have already mentioned our table names for the reception, but I couldn’t just stop there. I loved this inspiration picture shared by Mrs. Stripes as well as her reception set up with the milk glass vases.

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We’ve decided to do table numbers for our rehearsal dinner due to the large number of guests. I think it’ll just be easier for everyone, and it gives me an excuse to use these IKEA frames. I did this on the cheap, using paper left over from the pink and red pack I purchased to make MOH Navy’s bachelorette sign. I cut it down to size, 2 pieces for each frame.

I downloaded the El Rio Lobo font from dafont.com to go with the Tex Mex location of our rehearsal dinner. A little spray adhesive, and we’re good to go.

Instead of numbers on both sides, I choose to use an abbreviated version of the Bride & Groom Fun Facts on the back (an idea I borrowed from Mrs. Fro Yo) that guests will see in our programs. Since many of our rehearsal dinner invites are for those that will be standing with us, they probably won’t have a chance to read over the program during the wedding.

Now I just need to find some cheap vases (hopefully from another bride that is looking to sell) or follow in the steps of Mrs. Socks and buy some cheap vases and paint them white.

Anyone else using these cute frames for your table numbers?

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20 Responses to “Quick & Easy Table Numbers”

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Miss Brooch (message) 1,721 posts, Bumble bee

These are so cute and look so easy! You’re so good Elephant!

1/6/11 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Meerkat (message) 3,216 posts, Sugar bee

So cute!

1/6/11 @ 4:01 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Pin Cushion (message) 1,012 posts, Bumble bee

They turned out great-and I love the fun facts on the back. Very creative.

1/6/11 @ 4:13 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Pretzel (message) 1,893 posts, Buzzing bee

we used them for signage at our reception- love them!

1/6/11 @ 4:48 pm (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 779 posts, Busy bee

they are already on my Ikea list!

1/6/11 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

Oh, I love the paper backing on these! So festive and fun!

1/6/11 @ 5:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Giraffe (message) 4,219 posts, Honey bee

Guess what, E? I bought the same frames! Ahhh! I totally love them and you can’t beat the price! I love how yours turned out - the fun facts is a great idea!

1/6/11 @ 5:07 pm (reply)

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funkyone8604 (message) 184 posts, Blushing bee

These are great! I may have to use this idea as well. I couldn’t figure out how to make my own festive table numbers without going through too much work. Thanks for the post!

1/6/11 @ 5:17 pm (reply)

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Lexsy (message) 537 posts, Busy bee

Lovely!! Those frames are really great - and come with such a good price!

1/6/11 @ 5:18 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

@Miss Giraffe: @Lexsy:Exactly, 99 cents? Awesome!

@funkyone8604: Yay! Good luck with yours!

1/6/11 @ 5:32 pm (reply)

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mama E

Wow Ms E you continue to amaze me with the diy creative items. This one will be great at the Rehersal Dinner. Two thumbs up I love these.

1/6/11 @ 5:39 pm (reply)

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Miss Britt (message) 915 posts, Busy bee

I loved those frames when I first saw Mrs. Dolphin post hers…and they were on my next Ikea shopping list. I loved how mine turned out…and I now use some of them with wedding pictures at my desk at work. They are the cutest!

1/6/11 @ 6:47 pm (reply)

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chern (message) 87 posts, Worker bee

I keep meaning to see if our Ikea has these in stock because they’re adorable everytime I seem them…question though - Everyone seems to use 2 separate pieces of paper - is that because there is cardboard or something in the middle? I wanna do just table numbers, so If I printed both sides of the paper & put it in there, would you see everything, or would I need 2 pieces of paper?

1/7/11 @ 9:35 am (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

@chern: There’s no cardboard in the middle, just 2 plastic screens (instead of glass). You would be able to get away with just printing on both sides of the paper and sticking it in there!

1/7/11 @ 9:50 am (reply)

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chern (message) 87 posts, Worker bee

@Miss Elephant: Thanks! That’s what I was hoping…that settles it, I’m going to Ikea today!

1/7/11 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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Zoe

I keep coming across these Ikea frames everywhere and I am in love with them! By chance do you know what size picture/paper they fit? I can’t figure out if it’s a 4×6 or 5×7 frame!

1/7/11 @ 12:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

@Zoe: The colored pieces of paper that I cut measured just a little under 4×6.

1/7/11 @ 12:31 pm (reply)

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whitediamond (message) 46 posts, Newbee

I love the frames! I must go to Ikea for these.. great idea! Thanks!

1/7/11 @ 2:22 pm (reply)

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