Unique Table Numbers - Easy DIY Project

Photo courtesy of OnceWed

Looking for a unique table number? How easy is this! Yes it is EEEBCDI (Easy Enough Even Bill Can Do It.) For those of you who have followed my blog, you know I test out just how easy a project is by getting my husband (a great guy who is just craft-clueless) to see if he can duplicate the project. These table numbers were so simple they rated the EEEBCDI rating! Face it, when you're about to get married you REALLY do not want a complex craft to pull together at the last minute! Also this rating means it's a good project to get your groom involved in. Most guys are not into making frou frou projects, but hey, bread... yeah, they can get into that!

Simple Tutorial on Bread Table Numbers:

1. Go to your favorite fresh bread purveyor (Whole Foods, Panera, Wegmans) and buy a loaf of bread for each table. Choose the size based on the size of your centerpiece you'll be placing your table numbers next to. It shouldn't overwhelm your centerpieces.

2. DO NOT (as one bride suggested to me) shellac your bread! I guarantee if you do SOMEONE will try to eat it (not a great idea.)

3. Either using simple calligraphy (not a guy thing usually) or use a computer program to make your table numbers. Print on heavy weight paper and glue onto a heavier backing so the number stands up straight. (You don't want droopy numbers!)

4. Cut a small slice in the top of the loaf of bread and insert the lower corner into the bread. If you are using a smaller loaf on a large table, make more than one per table so you can see it from every direction.

You can use a long loaf of french bread for your place cards which will keep the theme going! I like this idea for weddings with a rustic theme or a picnic wedding.  

Unique Table Numbers

Photo from Martha Stewart Weddings

Are you and your groom comic book fans or collectors? Get some plastic photo cubes and add your favorite superheros! Either choose a single hero per table and add a number on the top cube in the stack or mix and match heroes and just change out the numbers! Love this idea, not a comic book collector myself but can see the appeal!

DIY Downloads For Table Numbers

I saw these table numbers at Flights of Fancy where blogger and artist Betsy White gives you another easy to do DIY project (Thank you Betsy!).  Betsy took the current craze for using chalkboard paint and turned it into DIY table numbers that are both decorative and easy on the budget.  Her download for this project comes with three colors and you can find it on her website.  The frame has delicate flowers that offset the more industrial look of the chalkboard.  Head over to Betsy's site to find step by step directions (with photos) as well as the download link.  I do love an easy DIY project!

Dollar Store, Michaels, & DIY Glowing Table Numbers

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Until then you can click on this link to their directions to make glowing table numbers.  Everything you need can be purchased at your local Dollar Store or Michaels craft store.  (See Michaels coupons for 50% off for this Friday!) While I am not in love with the numbers in red on the candles(which you can see in the additional photos their blog), the gold votives are great and an inexpensive addition to your tablescape. 

The table setup above is just a mock up not using the actual flowers, but just shows the set up for the tables.  I really love the way the candles glow and are burnished with gold! So don't forget, sign up to get Weddzilla sent to your email address for all their great ideas hot off the press! Just fill out where it says 'Never Miss a Tip, Subscribe Now.'