Hello Readers :-)
So, I'm sorry there haven't been many posts lately, as Adam (husband-to-be) and I went on vacation to see my Dad in Texas and show Adam around the "Big D..." But now we're back, and there will be more posts soon! I know I keep promising those chiffon flowers, but I guess they're going to hit you as a surprise when they finally show up- keep reading!
Today, we're going to do a fast and easy craft for your wedding table- menus. Like much of the stationery I'm doing for the wedding, the cost of getting the menus printed is not only above my budget, but nerve-wracking to order since at this point (2 months out) I'm not sure exactly how many I will need. Since we're DIY-ing these, you can not only make beautiful menus that are affordable, but since the cost is so low you can make a few extra for just a few cents, and you can print more at the last minute if you need to. I also like these because if you have a dark accent color (like our chocolate brown) you can use it on the menus without paying to have white text printed on a dark color- it's so simple!
You will need (makes 100 menus):
- 50 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock in the color of your choice (If you're using a light color you can probably find it in an office or craft store. If it's a dark color that you don't put in the printer you may have to get it online. I got mine at paperandmore.com )
- 50 sheets of white or cream translucent vellum paper (I got this style at paperandmore.com)
- 17 yards ribbon of your choice ( 6 inches per menu- I used the same "Spool o'Ribbon" from Michael's that I used for my programs, 10 yards for 50 cents!)
- Printer
-Hole punch
-Scissors or paper cutter
1) Cut the cardstock in half "hamburger style" so you get 2 rectangles that are 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" - you can use scissors if you want but using a paper cutter is MUCH faster and easier... do it!
2) Open up MS Word or similar, and format a document that has two columns. Type your menu in one column, leaving about 1 1/4" above the text at the top of the document, and making sure the font is small enough so the text is no longer than 7 1/2 inches from the top of the page. I used the same fonts from my programs- "Edwardian ITC" for the title and the name of each course, and "Minion Pro" for the meal description, since it's easier to read. Copy the first column and paste it into the second column, so you have two identical columns. Change the font to the color of your cardstock if desired (I made mine chocolate brown). Print on the vellum paper.
3) Trim the bottom of the vellum to just below the text, then cut the paper in half "hotdog style," so you have two separate menus. Then, place a vellum cutout on top of a piece of cardstock so the border is equal on all sides, and punch two holes above the title, punching through the cardstock and the vellum.
4) Last, cut a 6 inch piece of ribbon and thread it through the holes both ends are behind the menu, then thread each piece through the opposite hole towards the front and tie a knot in the front. Trim and you're done!
There you have it- an elegant, expensive looking menu that is customizable, budget-friendly, and able to be made whenever you like!
Until next time... keep crafting!
Alicia
So, I'm sorry there haven't been many posts lately, as Adam (husband-to-be) and I went on vacation to see my Dad in Texas and show Adam around the "Big D..." But now we're back, and there will be more posts soon! I know I keep promising those chiffon flowers, but I guess they're going to hit you as a surprise when they finally show up- keep reading!
Today, we're going to do a fast and easy craft for your wedding table- menus. Like much of the stationery I'm doing for the wedding, the cost of getting the menus printed is not only above my budget, but nerve-wracking to order since at this point (2 months out) I'm not sure exactly how many I will need. Since we're DIY-ing these, you can not only make beautiful menus that are affordable, but since the cost is so low you can make a few extra for just a few cents, and you can print more at the last minute if you need to. I also like these because if you have a dark accent color (like our chocolate brown) you can use it on the menus without paying to have white text printed on a dark color- it's so simple!
You will need (makes 100 menus):
- 50 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock in the color of your choice (If you're using a light color you can probably find it in an office or craft store. If it's a dark color that you don't put in the printer you may have to get it online. I got mine at paperandmore.com )
- 50 sheets of white or cream translucent vellum paper (I got this style at paperandmore.com)
- 17 yards ribbon of your choice ( 6 inches per menu- I used the same "Spool o'Ribbon" from Michael's that I used for my programs, 10 yards for 50 cents!)
- Printer
-Hole punch
-Scissors or paper cutter
1) Cut the cardstock in half "hamburger style" so you get 2 rectangles that are 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" - you can use scissors if you want but using a paper cutter is MUCH faster and easier... do it!
2) Open up MS Word or similar, and format a document that has two columns. Type your menu in one column, leaving about 1 1/4" above the text at the top of the document, and making sure the font is small enough so the text is no longer than 7 1/2 inches from the top of the page. I used the same fonts from my programs- "Edwardian ITC" for the title and the name of each course, and "Minion Pro" for the meal description, since it's easier to read. Copy the first column and paste it into the second column, so you have two identical columns. Change the font to the color of your cardstock if desired (I made mine chocolate brown). Print on the vellum paper.
3) Trim the bottom of the vellum to just below the text, then cut the paper in half "hotdog style," so you have two separate menus. Then, place a vellum cutout on top of a piece of cardstock so the border is equal on all sides, and punch two holes above the title, punching through the cardstock and the vellum.
4) Last, cut a 6 inch piece of ribbon and thread it through the holes both ends are behind the menu, then thread each piece through the opposite hole towards the front and tie a knot in the front. Trim and you're done!
There you have it- an elegant, expensive looking menu that is customizable, budget-friendly, and able to be made whenever you like!
Until next time... keep crafting!
Alicia
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