Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Jane Austen Month, Day 23: Place Cards Fit for Pemberley

Many months ago, and in a fit of inspiration and deal-hunting, I purchased a package of paper doilies and stack of glass plates at Walmart.  For the life of me, I have no recollection of what I intended to do with them, but I am sure it was brilliant.  (P.S.  Still trying to figure out what to do with the Yoga DVD and the salad spinner that I purchased at the same time.)

Well, today I decided it was time to make use of these two random treasures hiding in the back of my cupboards.  I get weak in the knees for elegant, unique, and easy place cards, so I decided to try my hand at creating some of my own with my paper doilies and clear plates.  My knees are still holding strong, but I admit that they did get a little faint when I saw the end result:  a feminine place card fit for luncheon at Pemberley.


I started by printing off a name on computer paper in my favorite font, and then tracing the name onto the paper doily with a marker.  (I'm sure you could simply freehand the names, but I didn't want to risk flubbing up and wasting a doily.)  

You can find these doilies in the wedding section
You can buy glass plates "a la carte" at almost any Walmart-type store

I then placed the doily on a contrasting plate and put the clear plate on top. 


And there you have an elegant place setting in less than a minute's work.  
And who said impulse buying never paid off?  
Happy Austen week!



21 comments:

  1. How pretty! My goodness, I love the black and white plates. My favorite color combo. :)

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  2. So pretty! Found you via Very Merry Vintage Style and I'm definitely adding this to Pinterest. Nice work!

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  3. That's such a pretty setting. Great idea. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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  4. Very pretty! Such a clever idea too :o)
    ~Des

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  5. Very neat - I am your newest follower. Hope you can join in my blog hop next Monday and link up this or any other project that might "inspire" people.

    -Pamela, InspiredByFelicity.blogspot.com

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  6. These is lovely! What an inspirational idea. Thanks for stopping by my blog, so I could find yours. I'm a new follower.

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  7. How pretty, Erika. You're too funny--now get that yoga dvd and salad spinner out :).

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  8. This is a cute idea! Would be so cute for a tea party!

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  9. Those are beautiful! What a wonderful idea

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  10. This is such a wonderful idea. I myself love paper doilys and use them often in different things.
    The whole place setting is very elegant.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  11. So creative. I love it!!!

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  12. How cool is that?! Pinning this idea for my next event!! Thanks for inspiring...glad I found you at the link up!!

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  13. these look great, i would love it if you could link this up at my linky party on today at http://twiggstudios.blogspot.com/2012/02/hi-every-one-i-hope-you-have-had-great.html
    hope to see you there xxxx

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  14. Are you kidding? These are fabulous! Will be featuring this week!

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  15. Wow- I think this is a darling idea! Sharing it on FB~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  16. How pretty! I love the way your doily under glass looks! I have paw prints under glass this week -- love to get great thrifty and creative ideas.

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  17. Great idea for a wedding! I just wrote a post on wedding doilies and included this tutorial!

    http://www.marrymetampabay.com/diy-wedding-place-cards-menus-doily-charger/

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