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DIY – ESCORT CARD BOX

Hi Guys….I received a few emails asking me about the ‘Escort Card Box’ featured in Lauren & Jon’s wedding……it was one of my favorite details of the wedding and it was beautifully designed by the oh-so-fab and incredibly talented Courtney Spencer of Merriment Events and editor of Little White Book.  Courtney’s work is always so beautiul and I love to see and hear about all of her wonderful ideas for her gorgeous events.  She took a little time out of her busy schedule to stop by  and share all the info on the ‘Escort Card Box’….let’s get started….Enjoy!! 

Materials Needed:

  • a wooden box (Look at antique stores or shops like Three Potato Four. Just make sure the box you use isn’t too deep.) 
  • green florist’s styrofoam
  • a small hand saw
  • needle nose pliers
  • copper wire (you can find it at craft stores like Ben Franklin)
  • tent fold escort cards
  • a wire cutter or a pair of heavy duty scissors to cut the copper
  • reindeer moss
  • spanish moss
  • acorns

Directions:

1. Measure the height, width and depth of the box.

2. Cut the styrofoam to size with a hand saw. (image 1)

3.  Fit the styrofoam in the box (images 2 + 3)

4. Cover styrofoam with reindeer moss. (image 4)

5.  Cut the copper wire into 5′ pieces. You will need as many pieces of copper wire as you have escort cards. (images 5 + 6)

6. Grab the end of a piece of copper with your needle nose pliers. Turn pliers in a clockwise motion to form the circular shape that will hold the escort card. (image 7 + 8)

7. Release the pliers from the copper and smooth the outer edge of the copper (which is probably sticking out at this point like in the image. Just clasp either side of the copper with the pliers and push them together to smooth the edge. You can loosen the grip of the wire to make room for your escort card later if you need.)

8. Determine how many rows of card holders you’ll need and how many cards will go in each row. Space the holders accordingly. (image 9)

9. Place the escort cards in the holders, being sure that the name is on the outside of the card and that the table number is on the inside. (*Also keep in mind that your cards should stand higher toward the back of the box and rest lower toward the front so every name is visible.) (image 10)

10. Nestle spanish moss and acorns around the box. Display the box in a place where your guests will easily see it during cocktail hour.  (image courtesy of Elizabeth Messina)

Courtney, thanks SO much for stopping by the cafe today and sharing this fun and beautiful DIY with us…..guys, make sure you check out Courtney’s site to see what she’s up to….xoxo

Check back later guys….we have a beautiful vintage ‘E-Session’ to share with you….you don’t want to miss it!!