Stunning and Simple Boxwood Place Cards

It sometimes amazes me how the simplest of ideas and projects can put on the most amazing of performances. This is definitely the case with these place cards. They are simple, inexpensive, and very quickly put together yet they are also refined and lovely.

If you are preparing for your wedding and it appears that your budget is beginning to get tight, this may be a great place to help reign it back in. Or, you simply may want to use these place cards because of the stunning and polished look they contribute. Either way, you can't go wrong.

 Time to gather your materials. For this project you will need:

Cardstock (I used a light brown from Hobby Lobby)

1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Hole Punch

Boxwood Clippings

Access to Microsoft Word or any other application you are familiar with

Scissors

 

 

Begin by entering your guest list onto a word document. Enter the names so that each line has 2 names. You will be cutting your paper at 5.5" (down the center) make sure your names line up so that the name has at least 2" of open space in front of it for your boxwood sprig. This will vary depending on the length of the name.

Choose a nice font (my font is Palace Script MT and is 72pt.)

Once your documents are printed use a paper cutter to cut each place card. Mine were 4.75" x 1".

Punch a hole in the top center portion of the place card for your ribbon to weave through.

Cut your ribbon in 11" strips and tie together on the ends.

Gently insert the looped portion of your ribbon through the hole of the place card (begin on the top side of card, pulling to the bottom). Once you have the loop through, take the tied portion of the ribbon and weave through the loop. Gently pull the tied portion so that the loop makes a close bond to the place card. Be careful and don't pull to tightly otherwise you will rip your paper...I know from experience.

Next, take some boxwood clippings (I would not do this step any sooner than 2 days prior to your event, as the boxwood will begin losing color and start to brown). Trim each clipping down to 2-3" and gently weave under the loop made on your card with the ribbon.

That's it, you're done.

I hope you are pleased with the way your cards turn out and are able to use the money you saved doing this DIY project yourself on something that you absolutely would love to have.

Blessings,

Angie

Donuts and Apple Cider

Have you ever noticed how the coming of fall seems to directly impact the taste buds? I'm not sure about you, but my pallet seems to start craving comfort foods as the seasons change.

This inspiration board full of wonderful harvest inspiration and an apple theme had me longing for some sweet apple cider and donuts.

If you are planning a fall wedding or event here is a simple display that is sure to bring in the flavor and feeling of fall.

To make this cute display gather up the following:

plastic containers (I found mine here)

bamboo skewers

donut holes

cider

labels or tags

ribbon

For fun, because I am by no means a great cook, I decided to try my hand at making some pumpkin donut holes. 

This recipe was wonderful and very tasty. To achieve a circle shape I used a mini muffin pan rather than a donut shaped pan. I made cider using my mom's trusty method of simmering apple juice with red hots.  It is always very good  and is exactly how I feel cider should taste.

Once you have the donuts and cider you are ready to begin assembling the skewers.

 After adding the donut holes, add a pretty ribbon or two.  I mixed a simple brown ribbon with a pretty brown stitched burlap ribbon that you can find here.

Next add a label that is appropriate for your event, attach with some twine.

Now it is time to enjoy!

Such a simply sweet project that is also extremely lovely. Ours were snatched up in minutes and enjoyed by all.
Do you have a favorite fall comfort food? If so, I would love for you to share.  It is always fun to find a new sweet treat to try.

Blessings!