Saturday, September 17, 2011

DIY:Make Your Own Vintage-Inspired Table Numbers


  

  One of the most exciting parts of crafting is seeing what other people have created from scratch. Today we’d like to introduce you to one of our favourite fellow crafters, Debra Norton from Vintage Paper Parade. When Debra isn’t busy designing stationery and paper goods, she’s blogging about vintage treasures, DIY projects and perfectly produced parties. Today, Debra brings an organic touch to your reception table with her vintage-inspired table numbers. Find out how you can make Debra’s pretty table toppers in five simple steps.

  
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  What You’ll Need
  Bamboo skewers
  Wood veneer cards (available at Lee Valley Tools)
  Scissors
  Stamps
  Ink pad
  Hot glue gun
  Glass canning jars (vintage or new)
  Fresh herbs or flowers
  Baker’s twine or ribbon

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  Step One: Stamp wood veneer cards with table number.
  Step Two: Using scissors, cut wood veneer cards to create pennant shapes.

  
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  Step Three: Using a glue gun, adhere a skewer to the backside of each card. Let dry.

  
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  Step Four: Fill your jars with fresh herbs or flowers.

  
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  Step Five: Add the pennants to the jars, embellish each jar with baker’s twine or ribbon, and you’re done!





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