DIY Project – Message Marbles
I never would have thought to make these but once I saw them, I knew I had to share. Sprinkled on guests tables and around the reception, these customized “message marbles” are perfect little take aways for guests.
Materials:
Flat clear marbles about 1 inch round (I found some at Target)
Printer
Computer with Word or InDesign (I found InDesign worked well)
Different colored paper (if desired)
1 inch hole puncher
Decoupage glue
Poly Brush
Step 1: Format and design what you want the marbles to say or look like. Make rows of circular templates with images or words. My flat marbles were about 1 inch round so I made the templates a little smaller. I chose to use different wedding related words with a nice border, but you could use your imagination for the designs.
Step 2: Print the template on your printer at home. I used different color paper and ink in my wedding colors. If you are using an ink jet printer, make sure to let the ink dry for a couple of hours.
Step 3: Use a large hole puncher to punch out each design.
Step 4: Using decoupage glue and a poly-brush (regular brushes tended to have hairs come off onto the paper) brush the printed side of the cut out designs.
Step 5: Gently but firmly press the flat side of the marble onto the glue side of the paper. The image will show through the glass.
Step 6: Let dry.
Step 7: Brush decoupage glue on the back of the marble (the paper side that is exposed) to seal the marbles and protect the paper.
Step 8: Let dry.
Step 9: Repeat step 7, for a final coat.
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what an amazing idea!!!
So pretty!....this would be a good magnet afterward as well (just adhere a small round magnet to the back of the marble) Good for posting up pictures and mementos from the wedding, perhaps?
this is a beautiful idea!
sweet chance, what a marvellous idea. you were always so good at this sort of thing. if the rest is as good it will be a wonderful day for you both and all who love you. godmum hetty
Wow! This looks so pointless and wasteful! If I made these, I bet my guests would take them to make me feel happy but end up in the trash or the bottom of a junk drawer!
I love these! They are the perfect little extra for a sparse looking table. Any chance you have templates for the circles available anywhere??
I used a template from Martha Stewart’s website, but I had to shrink it down and change the font color. I used Microsoft InDesign to do it.
What a fabulous idea. So creative! I am having a hard time finding that template on Martha's website. Do you have a link by chance?
Thanks!
Sorry, I can't find the template anymore. For copyright reasons I can't post my copy anywhere. I know Martha Stewart sells the designs at Michaels. I'm really sorry I can't help more. If you post an email address I can send my copy to you.
Better yet.... email me at this address for a template marblemessage@gmail.com
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[...] spotted this DIY on Style Me Pretty, a wedding related blog but really, you can use it for just about any occasion. [...]
This is such a great idea! I'm definitely going to go with this, I`m going to make them magnets like someone suggested above!
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[...] just last week thanks to one of my April knotties (thanks Dor!) who found the idea here http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/10/29/diy-project-message-marbles/ . I bought the gems for $1.99 and if I can find the mini magnets I bought but never [...]
Wow how cute! you should totally put mini magnets on the back so they actually get used after they are decor for the wedding!
my centerpieces involve sand, so i am thinking of making a bunch of these (with the magnets) then putting them half-burried in the sand so you cant see the magnet. thanks for sharing!
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[...] DIY Project - Message Marbles: Offered as a wedding favor but I think these would be nice for everyday too. Sprinkled on guests tables and around the reception, these customized “message marbles” are perfect little take aways for guests. [...]
Great idea!!! I would love to use them at my wedding in Oct.
Another idea to make this favor super useful is to attach small circular magnets (from Michaels or AC Moore) to the back of the stones. Guests can the use them as inspirational messages on their fridges, cabinets, etc.