Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

April 12th, 2011 @ 3:17 pm by Mrs. Elephant
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Are there any other bees out there that watched the geographical game show based on the computer game? Brother E and I used to love trying to outsmart the “gumshoes.”

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego theme song via You Tube

Since our tables are not numbered but instead named after places we have traveled to, Mr. E thought it would be smart to give the guests a little help finding their tables.

Being the computer wiz of the Elephant duo, he whipped up a floor plan of our venue in Photoshop with a layout of the tables. I took the file to FedEx Office, enlarged it to 20 x 30 and used spray adhesive to attach it to a foam board. This will give the guests a general direction to head once they enter the ballroom.

The heading is a play off of the Carmen Sandiego show (thanks to our planner Kathie for the suggestion!).

We are planning on either setting this map on a stand behind the escort cards, or on an easel next to the table with the escort cards.

And here are a couple more gratuitous shots of the escort cards. The wine corks may have been brutal, but I didn’t realize we would start to hate folding, spraying, and holding the little paper stand until they stuck! It may have taken some time, but I LOVE the look of them standing up.

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And a shot from above, how our guests will look for their names.

Since there are only 13 guest tables we’re hoping no one gets lost.

How did you display your table assignments? For those that did not number your tables, did your guests have a hard time locating their tables?

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24 Responses to “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?”

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Queen2bee (message) 129 posts, Blushing bee

Um, I wish Carmen Sandiego was still around. She was my hero!

4/12/11 @ 3:20 pm (reply)

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flurrsprite (message) 134 posts, Blushing bee

that looks awesome! and i loved carmen sandiego

(not sure if you noticed, but it looks like “atlantic city” is spelled wrong on the map…)

4/12/11 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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Lauren

OMG that was such a great idea! flashbacks!!!

4/12/11 @ 3:52 pm (reply)

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dddd89 (message) 491 posts, Helper bee

I love it!!!!!!

4/12/11 @ 3:55 pm (reply)

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mrs.ball2b (message) 126 posts, Blushing bee

OMG!!! I was just telling my FI about that show the other day! He had never seen it before…. What a great idea!

4/12/11 @ 3:57 pm (reply)

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cafegirl (message) 450 posts, Helper bee

How fun! I now have that song in my head. I wish I were a guest at your wedding–I love the travel theme!

4/12/11 @ 3:58 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Both Mr. Tartlet and I used to watch that show! Ahh, memories. As always, I’m so impressed with your DIY skills. Love the vintage map background you chose!

4/12/11 @ 4:01 pm (reply)

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MissLakeBum (message) 92 posts, Worker bee

Love it! I *may* still have a Rockapella CD, Carmen Sandiego t-shirt, and the computer game…

4/12/11 @ 4:03 pm (reply)

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Sunlavender (message) 553 posts, Busy bee

I used to love that show!

4/12/11 @ 4:09 pm (reply)

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Miss Waffle (message) 1,123 posts, Bumble bee

It all looks so fantastic!

4/12/11 @ 4:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Winter (message) 260 posts, Helper bee

Loved loved loved that show! and I kicked butt at the computer game as well! Crushed on Rockapella big time!

4/12/11 @ 4:29 pm (reply)

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ladyliath (message) 37 posts, Newbee

those look amazing, great job! my fiance actually was a contestant on the show when he was younger! his mother worked for National Geographic and they did a special taping at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington D.C. (he was the first contestant eliminated awww). It’s my dream to somehow find that footage!

4/12/11 @ 4:41 pm (reply)

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Scribbles (message) 391 posts, Helper bee

LOL A few years ago my ex had some sort of programme on his computer that meant you could play all the old school computer games. I spent hours playing the Carmen San Diego game. I always thought she was so glamourous when I was at primary school!

4/12/11 @ 4:47 pm (reply)

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bRooklynRocks (message) 3,769 posts, Honey bee

Oh wow, this is so amazing. I was wondering if I should do a seating chart OR do one like this. Now I’m so torn. Great job Mr. E!

4/12/11 @ 5:00 pm (reply)

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Miss Jenniefart (message) 63 posts, Worker bee

I LOVE IT. I love the song for a start, I sung along to that alot as a kid. Thats a cool idea for seating!

4/12/11 @ 5:04 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Starfish (message) 1,926 posts, Buzzing bee

This is AWESOME! I now have the song stuck in my head haha!

4/12/11 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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eeper (message) 486 posts, Helper bee

You think of everything!

I heart Rockapella.

4/12/11 @ 5:30 pm (reply)

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smores

Super. Now, I’ll be singing “Where in the world –is–Carmen Sandiego?”

Played that computer game all the time when I was a wee s’more. Love the layout board!

4/12/11 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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

@flurrsprite: NOOOOOO, ugh! Thanks for the catch. I’m just going to hope that no one notices especially since it’ll be my parents table.

So awesome that there are other bees out there that loved Carmen Sandiego!

@MissLakeBum: That is awesome that you still have those, probably now collector’s items

@ladyliath: Now that is an AWESOME fun fact of your FI’s! I would have loved to be on that show!

@Mrs. Starfish: I’ve been listening to this song all day, loving the childhood memories!

4/12/11 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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Miss Gazelle (message) 994 posts, Busy bee

I LOVED Carmen Sandiego! I love your idea. You guys have really pulled your theme together so well with the place names instead of table numbers and your amazeballs boarding pass escort cards.

4/12/11 @ 5:40 pm (reply)

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