Hand Me a Kerchief

Hand Me a Kerchief

October 13th, 2011 @ 1:54 pm by Miss Dalmatian
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So, the hive has been abuzz about the idea of vintage handkerchiefs as a medium for totally stunning and totally unique save-the-dates and invitations. Miss Cheetah mentioned them here, Miss Biscuit mentioned them here, Miss Petit Four mentioned them here, and talk of this idea has been all over the boards!

My own obsession began when I came across these:

Hand Me a Kerchief : wedding nashville save the dates Handker handker

Image via StyleMePretty.com / Photo and design by Rachel Wile of Benign Objects

Can you say SWOON?!

Now, I know what some of you are thinking—didn’t you say you were going to use vintage keys for your save-the-dates? Yes, that was the plan. The plan, however, was immediately changed when these beauties came into my field of vision. Not to fret—the vintage keys found a special place of their own!

I began vigorously scouring the web in search of anything and everything I could find related to handkerchief save-the-dates. Yes, I was frantic. Yes, I realize that webpages and inspirational pictures do not disappear if I do not immediately find them. No, this did not slow me down. To my delight, my search was quite fruitful!

Hand Me a Kerchief : wedding nashville save the dates Handker01 handker01

Image via Elizabeth Anne Designs / Design by Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence

Hand Me a Kerchief : wedding nashville save the dates Handker02 handker02

Image via BenignObjects / Design by Rachel Wile of Benign Objects

Hand Me a Kerchief : wedding nashville save the dates Handker03 handker03

Image via WeddingChicks.com / Design Rachel Wile of Benign Objects

I found a few websites, such as www.lucky-luxe.com, that offer beautiful options for ordering customized handkerchief save-the-dates that they print for you. I decided against this for a couple of reasons: 1) the pricing charts made my stomach turn and 2) I wanted projects! I was craving DIY ideas and these were just screaming to be my next craft project.

The more I thought about it, the more it made sense that I was so strongly drawn to using handkerchiefs. After all, I love fabric. You see, I love to quilt and sew AND I love clothes. Now if those aren’t good enough reasons to have our save-the-dates be printed on fabric, I don’t know what is!

Did you come across any striking new ideas that led you to change your plans? Have you ever printed on fabric?

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12 Responses to “Hand Me a Kerchief”

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curlychemist (message) 14 posts, Newbee

You may well already be done with them, but I found this tutorial for stamping them. Or is your plan to embroider?

http://ohsobeautifulpaper.com/2011/06/diy-tutorial-vintage-handkerchief-save-the-dates/

10/13/11 @ 2:41 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Parasol (message) 2,132 posts, Buzzing bee

Handkerchiefs are amazing! If I had had more time, I definitely would have found a way to incorporate these beauties.

10/13/11 @ 2:53 pm (reply)

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Miss Dalmatian (message) 480 posts, Helper bee

@curlychemist: Thanks! We are actually going to use iron-on sheets (more on that to come), but the stamp is a really good idea!

10/13/11 @ 3:31 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Pony (message) 4,174 posts, Honey bee

Ooh, I love handkerchiefs! I can’t wait to see what you did with these beauties!

10/13/11 @ 3:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Sunhat (message) 865 posts, Busy bee

These are so beautiful. Can’t wait to see how you execute them!

10/13/11 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Doe (message) 540 posts, Busy bee

Those are beautiful! So soft and lovely looking

10/13/11 @ 6:15 pm (reply)

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Susanna Grace

I love these ideas!! This is so helpful. I came across another website that helps with my ideas for my wedding!! I hope this helps everyone out too. I think she is in Texas..I wish I could fly her out because my wedding is in Michigan.. Here is her site. http://www.JessicaCernat.com

10/13/11 @ 7:51 pm (reply)

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nessaruth312 (message) 10 posts, Newbee

We are doing these for our STD’s also!! I actually just finished them this week & they are ready to send out to our guests. Message me if you need any help or have any questions (that is if you haven’t already finished them).

10/13/11 @ 8:33 pm (reply)

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scadadle15 (message) 477 posts, Helper bee

I stamped my own and used them to ask my girls to be bridesmaids. I posted about it here:
http://atomique47bride.blogspot.com/2011/09/im-engaged-time-to-get-crafty.html

I had a custom rubber stamp made for $20 and stamped them on vintage hankies my mom had collected.

10/13/11 @ 11:23 pm (reply)

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SoontobeBride

I love love love the Save the Date Hankies. Oh I am Jealous Jealous Jealous. Have fun

10/14/11 @ 9:20 am (reply)

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