How to Make Fun and Modern Color-Stained Place Card Holders
Difficulty Level: Easy
Color Inspiration: Rose pink, golden honey, chambray, gray, and white
PROJECT MATERIALS
• Blank/unpainted wood block place card holders
• Americana Decor Color Stain (in Chambray, Golden Honey, and Rose)
• Foam brush
• Plastic gloves
• Cloth rag
• Aluminum foil or surface protector
• Small plastic container
TABLE SETUP DETAILS
• 2"x3" (A8 size) cotton paper place cards
• Gold flatware
• Floral centerpiece
• White plates
• Modern floral watercolor napkins
• Gold napkin rings
• Faded silver drinking glasses
• Silver chargers
• Gauzy cheesecloth table runner
• Ghost chairs
• Gray dining table
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set out all of your materials and lay down parchment paper or aluminum foil to protect your surfaces.
2. If your wooden place card holders have not been pre-sanded, give them a little sandpaper treatment to allow the color stain to best stain the wood. (Ours from Timber Rebirth were already prepped and ready for us!)
3. Lightly shake your color stain bottles well and pour a small amount at a time into your plastic container. You will want to paint in smooth strokes. The beauty about wood stain is that the natural grain of the wood comes through. If you would like a darker opacity, allow each layer to dry before additional layers. Using a cloth rag, wipe away excess color stain for an even dry.
PAINTING & CLEAN-UP TIPS:
This particular color stain formula by DecoArt is self-sealing, non-toxic, and water-based, so you don't need to do anything else once you have stained your place card holders! After you have finished your project, wash your sponge brush with soap and water for future use.
4. Once dry, place your paper place cards in the slots and set at your table!
Stay tuned for the entire modern romantic wedding shower inspiration from this photo shoot in November!
TUTORIAL CREDITS
Tutorial & Styling: Chelsea LaVere for Tidewater and Tulle | Photography: Gari-Ann Kia Photography | Venue: The Historic Post Office | Event Coordination: VIBEvents Group | Event Rentals: Mad Hatter Vintage Rentals | Hair & Makeup: Beauty by Jahara Jennae | Wood Stain Paint: DecoArt | Calligraphy: J. Jennae Studios | Blank Wood Place Card Holders: Timber Rebirth via Etsy
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