Saturday, August 29, 2009

DIY: Escort Cards

So if you guys haven't realized yet, I'm doing things waaaay early.  I mean I still have 9 months to go and I just did my escort cards?!

(p.s. Apparently there is a difference between an escort card and a place card.  Guests will pick up an escort card when first coming in and it will direct them to which table they are seated at.  Once arriving at the table indicated by the escort card, a placecard will indicate which seat they are supposed to be seated at.)

And since I could care less who sits by who (I'm sure they are more than capable of figuring that out on their own) I'm going with the escort card.

Now before you start thinking I'm crazy, and how could I possibly know who is coming when I haven't even sent out my Save the Dates yet, let alone my invitations and gotten RSVPs back, I only did some of them!  And by some, I mean about 60.  Which, in the grand scheme of 300 potential guests, isn't much.  I did some of my close family and friends that I know will be there without a doubt.

This was my "trial run" of sorts, so I could figure out how they would work and how much paper I would need, etc.  And even though they were technically a trial, I will be using them because they turned out fantastic!

1.)  I started by cutting my green cardstock to 4"x5".  I scored a line at 2.5" and folded it in half to make a tent.  The front of the card measures 4"x2.5".

2.)  I made a template with Microsoft Digital Image Suite so I had a 4"x2.5" square and I added in the name.  I was able to fit 10 names per 8.5x11" piece of white cardstock.

As you can see each name has the first letter of the last name in the background.

3.)  I cut these out with my paper cutter and attached them to the center of the tent.


All 60 lined up.

They don't currently have table numbers on them, because well, we're 9 months out!!  And I figured it would be easier this way so I can do the table assignments at the end.  I'm going to print out another square, or possible on a label, the table number as well as information about my surprise favor (I know I keep bringing it up, but I will tell you about it soon, I promise) and place it on the inside of the tent.

So there you have it.  Quick and easy.  I'd say it took about an hour and a half to design, print, cut, and attach all 60 of these.

Price Breakdown as follows:
6 tents out of each $0.33 piece of green cardstock
10 names out of each $.05 piece of white cardstock
300 escort cards = $18.00

24 comments:

  1. You should become a Bee these are awesome!

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  2. Thank you!! They really were super easy =]
    I'm kind of thinking about applying but I'm still too far out I think.

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  3. I'm LOVING your blog!!! Do you still have this template for these? If so, can you send it to nicoleweddin9@gmail.com

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  4. @ Nicole,
    Hi, I tried emailing you and it said your email didn't exist. I'm not sure if you typed it in wrong or if I did.
    But I don't have a template for this in Word, but if you have the Microsoft Digital Image Suite Editor program, I'd be happy to send you the template!

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  5. oh man, its actually nicolewedding9@gmail.com sorry!

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  6. Could you possibly send me the template as well. I've only just found your blog but I'm going to be using so many of your tutorials. I love the Mr. & Mrs. chair signs! My e-mail is jeanw0905@yahoo.com. Thanks!

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  7. Hey,

    Your blog is amazing! If you could also find the time to send me this template as well I'd reallt appreciate it! lauralee014@hotmail.com

    Enjoy your day...it will be beautiful!

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  8. Hi! I'm loving these escort cards...Could you please send me the template as well to ltomer@aol.com?

    Thank you for your inspiration!!

    Leslie

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  9. Hi,
    I just wanted to let you all know, there isn't actually a template for this for me to share with you.
    I used a program that doesn't exist anymore, and that I'm sure no one else has.
    Sorry I can't be of any help!

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  10. I had a quick question about the template that you used. You said you designed it to be 4x2.5 squares, however, you said that is also the size of the green background. So after you printed the sheets, did you just cut them smaller than what the template was?

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  11. HI, I love these DIY escort cards. You did a great job! Could you send me the template as well (maychoy@gmail.com)? Thanks so much!

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  12. Hello there! They came out beautiful! I'm a fellow teacher but without your creative streak:)Would you mind me sending me the template? CeCe73180@aol.com - Thank you so much!! :)

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  13. I don't know if you are still following this blog but I would love to know if I cut the green cardstock 4"x 5" what size do I cut the white cardstock? Also, if you could email me your template it would be very much appreciated.
    sunshinesusie@earthlink.net

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  14. Can you please send me the template for this.. I love it! EPALANA@GMAIL.COM

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  15. Can you please send me the template too i think these are AMAZING! my email is fa_rou7a@live.com thanks!

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  16. Hi! Can you please send me the template at juliejohnson2013@gmail.com. Thanks!

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  17. Hello! LOVE these cards! They would be perfect for my wedding. Could you send me the template please! karachiocchio@gmail.com. Thanks!

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  18. Hi! I love your blog! Could you please also send me this template? You would make another bride's work so much easier! Good Job!
    castleberrym@hotmail.com

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  19. Hey These are amazing! Could you please send me the template ridgwayash09@gmail.com.

    Thanks

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  20. Hi I love these escort cards! Do you still have the template for them? If you don't mind could you send it to my email zipster123@gmail.com! Thank you so much!!!

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  21. I was wondering which font you used for the large letter. Thanks!

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  22. Hello I am trying to figure out how to make the template for these in Microsoft and not having any luck. Are you able to email me the template to rachel_larson00@Yahoo.com

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  23. Any chance you can send me the template to do this??? I would love to create these!!
    OEHL83@yahoo.com

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  24. Just came across your blog and wondering if you still have a template.. Not quite sure how you can fit 10 cards measuring 2.5 inches on a sheet of paper 11 inches..

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