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A long time ago I fell in love with these escort cards that Mrs. Brooch blogged about:
Image via Mrs. Brooch
Unfortunately, they are no longer available on Etsy. I really want to recreate this look and feel for the wedding, so another trip to Michaels it was! I found decorative paper in varying patterns and got to work.
First, I cut out squares of each paper, using the cheapest paper cutter I could find, and folded them in half.
(All personal photos ahead)
Next, I bought a cool paper punch in the shape shown on my inspiration photo:
I haven’t completed the last step, which will be to print guests’ names and table numbers onto paper and punch them out using the awesomely shaped punch above, but I did want you to get an idea for what they will look like once completed:
I plan on having these escort cards correspond to a table number, so that all the pink escort cards above will belong to table #5, and the big “5″ on that table will be covered in matching paper (hence my table number DIY project).
Altogether this was a very easy, doable project! Super excited to (almost) cross another DIY off the list!!
Did you fall in love with something only to find out it wasn’t available any longer? If so did you attempt a DIY version?
They look AMAZING! I love the detail and how they will coordinate with the tables. Genius.
Sooo pretty! I love the coordination with the table numbers!
Cute! I think I will need to make a trip to Michael’s sometime soon.
Very cute!!
I have been worrying about our escort cards for SO many weeks now and you just totally gave me inspiration! I LOVE these and they are totally perfect. Thank you!!!
Ooooh my goshhhh I LOVE these!!! Those patterned papers are so pretty!!
These look great! and easy! I may have to borrow this idea! 
Your cards look perfect! DIY beyond success.
I still haven’t decided what to do for ours, but I will have to keep something like these in mind.
So pretty! Cant believe you are DIYing these, they will look so lovely.
I’m doing some stuff I’ve seen on Etsy because I’m super cheap. Your cards turned out really well!
That’s a fantastic recreation! Are you using pop-dot tape for the 3D look? I love that it gives it more dimension and will match the numbers perfectly.
@tea: http://www.amazon.com/EK-Tools-Punch-Journal-Bracket/dp/B003DKSC72/ref=sr_1_73?ie=UTF8&qid=1321372662&sr=8-73 that is the punch I used
@jslb: I haven’t actually secured the white part yet, in the pictures I just dabbed a bit of spit (gross) on the back of the white and stuck it in place just long enough to takemy pics. I probably will use glue dots though when I finish them off
Ah I’m so glad these are such a hit!
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Miss Elk, City: Syracuse/Long Island Age and Occupation: 25, Medical Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Computer Engineer Engagement Date: November 22, 2010 Wedding Date: May 2012 Venue: The Old Field Club About Me: I’m a Long Island girl finishing my last year of medical school in western NY, on the road to becoming a pediatrician. When I’m not studying or sleeping at the hospital, I spend my free time watching bad TV (Vampire Diaries anyone?), playing with my pooch, singing incredibly off-key (to the annoyance of Mr. Elk ), and reading Harry Potter for the zillionth time. Mr. Elk and I are planning a secular wedding infused with both Irish and cultural Jewish traditions. Only a week after I become an M.D., I will get my Mrs. degree, too!
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