Do-It-Yourself Wedding Projects
These place card trees are jaw-droppingly gorgeous. The best part though, is that they are made using really accessible materials and supplies. Too cute for words…
How to make the Placecard Tree…
I used Stardream metallic cover stock in quartz that I purchased from http://www.paper-papers.com/. I designed a simple layout on MS Word, and used the font Murray Hill to write each person’s name on the placecard. I then printed them on a Dell Laser printer (printing on Stardream cover stock can be tricky!). I made them so they would fold over, so we could glue the fringe and ribbon inside without it looking ugly on the back.
For the actual trees:
We bought manzanita branches at a place called Wasabi Green in downtown LA, but I know you can order them online at:
http://www.nettletonhollow.com/manzanita.html
We created some bases out of wood, in a trapezoid shape, which we then covered with the light shantung fabric, adding the fabric was a little hard, we started off by using fabric glue and then also cutting and sewing parts of it, so that the ends would sit taut on the trapezoidal base. We the glued on a 1 1/2 inch brown satin ribbon and the rhinestone buckle. We secured the branches in the tree with expanding foam and anchored them with some heavier rocks, so they wouldn’t topple over. We then covered the top of all that mess with some moss so it would look pretty on top.
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I have received a fortune or two at weddings, and yet they never fail to make me smile. These custom fortunes are such a cute way to add a little personality and whimsy into your affair…
Instructions on the fortune cookies from the designer…
The cookies were personalized with messages of our choosing and came individually wrapped. I found them on this website http://www.specialfortunecookies.com. They were reasonably priced and service was great. I would recommend them to anyone.
Using Wilton’s clear mini treat bags, crinkle shred craft paper, and raffia, we wrapped up the cookies and it made for a cute little presentation. And as you can see by the pictures, this can be easily changed to fit the wedding party’s color {my colors were greens and chocolate brown}. It is simple, elegant enough and very inexpensive when having to consider quantity.
I ADORE the place card trees! So pretty!
I ADORE the place card trees! So pretty!
I ADORE the place card trees! So pretty!
I agree that the place card trees look amazing. I look forward for the how-to tips.
I too love the look of those trees. Especially the added sparkle.
I love, love, love the place card trees! Definitely gets my vote. Beautiful!
I love the place card trees. Super Cute!
I love the place card trees. Super Cute!
Just beautiful!! A great and different twist to place card settings!
Gorgeous! Love them!
#40 Placecard holders are enchanting!
#40 place card holders are absolutely gorgeous!!! So unique!
Where can I find the directions for the Place card tree?
Where can I find the directions on place card holder?
I was wondering where I can get the instructions for the place card tree?
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These guys have a great selection for centerpiece display trees and are very reasonable www.manzanita.com.
Hi Miss Style Me Pretty -- I used this article on my blog today with 2 links back to your site. It's soooo beautiful, I couldn't pass it up for our DIY projects. :) Thank you thank you Thank you for posting it!
i love it. earlier surfing the net i saw a similar concept by davidbeahm.com an event stylist but he used a big tree and hanged all the placecards.
this project is more budget friendly! :)
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Swarovski crystals at best prices for hanging on place card trees or crystal trees are at www.etherealdecor.com You can take the swarovski crystal chains (amazing sparkle) and separate them into smaller 2 - 3 inch chains very easily.
I was curious...how did you make the trapezoidal bases? Do you by any chance have a few pictures of making those? These turned out so cute btw!