I may not plan weddings as much as I used to but the thrill, the romance, the creativity of brides and grooms and the events they create is still close to my heart. Many, so many couple ask how to create a guest book without it being a guest book. Did that make sense? The guest book is one of my favorite projects to revamp.
Now, I love little birdies and would be truly giddy to do a stylish birdie inspired wedding. Until then, I have created this display that can be used for a non traditional guestbook at a wedding….but wait…this is not just for weddings, it is perfect for bridal or baby showers, birthday, or any other special occasion…like New Years!
The back of the cards read “draw a picture – write a poem – share your words of wisdom.” The guests would select a card write or draw a special something to the couple and drop it in a large glass bowl when done.I would do 3 of these displays and then have the remainder of the cards in a pretty crate or basket – depending on the size of the wedding.
The whole point is to give guest a fun way to leave a special note of good wishes in their own unique way.
I do think this would be FAB if you hung the branch with pretty ribbon and had the birdie postcards hanging from the wires.
See I am all excited talking weddings…sorry…I will stop!
For those non-weeding folks, you can also do something similar at a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, or other special event like New Years.
The key component to this display are the absolutely fabulous Chelsea Groves Postcards from Moo. As soon as I saw them, I loved them. Each and every different bird is sweet and colorful and chic and I think I may be framing some…I think I know the perfect place!
Supplies
- Moo postcards in design of choice – be careful you may be over there for days! So many GORGEOUS choices.
- Gorilla Glue
- Branches (I used only one branch for this display…and found it in the yard)
- Drill with small bit (how technical is that)
- 16 gauge copper wire (or color of choice)
- Moss, optional
- Wire cutters
DIY IT!
1 – Clean branch off if necessary.
2 – Find the sitting point of the branch…I just moved mine around until I found the way I wanted it to sit on the table.
3 – Mark off where you want your wire holders to go. I space mine about 4-5″ apart.
4 – Drill a small hole at each point
5 – Creating the wire holders: You want the holders to be high and low and all different heights for interest (unless that is not your thing of course!); Cut length of wire about 12 inches; At one end wrap the wire around a pencil, marker, or other circular object (It wraps very easily..I used a marker). Wrap at least 3-4 times; look at your wires and bend them into shape. I ended up with some holder only being 2″ tall and other about 10″ with a rounded top. You can also bend the wires once they are glues in the branch to style.
9 – Put a small amount of gorilla glue into each hole on the branch and then insert the non-coiled end of the wire int the hole. Let dry – do not use too much glue – it expands.
10 – When done drying, adjust you bends and curves in the wire and tuck a postcard into
11 - I put a little moss around the base of each wire, and then stood back again and adjusted my wires where necessary.
To decorate the table, I used natural elements – burlap, twigs, branches, etc. – mixed with some vintage pearls and buttons and finally a crystal or 2.
There are so many possibilities!
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What a great idea. I love the crystals hanging from the tree as well.
Cheri
Great ideas! You’re so creative!
gail
that looks so pretty and spring-y! makes me want warmer weather, and romance!
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great idea ! LOVE