Hello, friends! Angenise of @thegracefulpenstudio, and I’m so excited to share this elegant DIY project with you! Using a selection of gorgeous papers from the Cardstock Warehouse, this project is the perfect way to dress up your table for upcoming gatherings.
Supplies:
- Cardstock Warehouse cardstock paper:
- Adhesives:
- Craft Supplies:
- Cutting board
- Color Pour Foil Flakes
- Monami Forest Color Twin Brush Pens
First, I gathered my selection of beautiful Cardstock Warehouse papers: Natural Colorplan, Verdigris Materica, and Kraft. I started with the menu card first by trimming the Natural Colorplan Cardstock to 4.5 x 8.5 inches and the Verdigris Materica Cardstock to 4.75 x 8.75 inches. Next, I adhered the Natural Cardstock to the Verdigris Cardstock using Scor-Tape.
Then it was time to add the calligraphy using the Deep Olive Monami brush pen. To add the finishing touches, I used the Zig 2-way Glue Pen at the corners of the menu card, then pressed gold foil flakes onto the card. Any additional foil flakes were brushed off with a clean, stiff, dry paintbrush.
For the place cards, I used a mixture of Paper Bag and Verdigris Cardstock papers. I trimmed these to 2 x 3.75 inches. I love personalizing things, and you’re sure to leave a great impression with these hand-calligraphed place cards. P.S. These papers are perfect for calligraphy!
If you’re hosting a large gathering, table numbers are a perfect way to organize seating. Alternatively, you could also use these cards to let guests know the names of each dish and use a table card holder. For the table number cards, I used Kraft Materica Cardstock and trimmed them to 4 x 5 inches. Using the same brush pen, I inked the numbers onto each card.
If you love adding layered details to your tablescape, this next detail will be perfect! I trimmed a 2 x 8.5-inch strip of paper from the Kraft Materica Cardstock before scripting the word Thankful using the Deep Olive brush pen in a modern calligraphy style. This could also make a great bookmark gift!
Now you have an elegant way to dress up your table for your gatherings! Handmade details always add that something extra, especially when they are personalized!
I hope you enjoyed joining me today and can’t wait to see what you’re inspired to make! Tag us on Facebook or Instagram, and use #cardstockwarehouse to be featured in our stories!
Happy Crafting,
Angenise
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