Luminaries

With exactly 5 months to go, I've come to realize that one of the worst things about planning a wedding over the course of 11 months is that you have plenty of time to change your mind. With that being said, disregard my post entitled "For the Love of School Supplies." The binder clips are no more. I now have new table numbers that I am very happy with, LUMINARIES! My inspiration came from the following blog post:

http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/wedding-table-numbers-with-illuminated-numbers-and-monogram-diy-wedding-reception-ideas/

 Being the practical person that I am, my goals were to simplify the method used and not purchase any new material. Here's my project in action:

 1. First, I cut pieces of 8.5" x 11" card stock in half the "hot dog" way, and I folded 3 sections 3.5" long with a 0.5" tab on the end for gluing. The card stock is leftover from the invitations I will be making.

2. I printed out the numbers on the computer and traced them over the card stock leaving an indent, so I knew where to cut.

 3. Using an exacto knife, I cut out the number on each of the 3 panels.

4. I then added some much needed decorations (leftover buttons, obviously!)

5. I then put glue on the tab and glued the luminary into its triangle shape. I found a use for binder clips!

6. Here is the final product. I plan on using tea lights to light them up. I have tea lights leftover from a decorative candle tree that was in the fireplace at our old apartment in South Paris.

Here is my best attempt at taking a picture of one lit up!

Cost of additional materials used for this project = $0

SUCCESS!