Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Seafoam Green + Gold Table Numbers

Ever since I used Martha Stewart's Araucana Teal paint for my sister's baby shower last year, I've been in love with seafoam green!


Coincidentally my friend's wedding colours are seafoam green and gold. I'm helping with decorating which is why I've been collecting a bunch of frames lately. 


The centerpieces will have lace covered candle holders similar to this:




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For the table numbers, we're going use a mix of various frames with painted numbers.


The wedding's in June but I wanted to do a prototype to get her approval.


I found these seafoam napkins at the dollar store with a lacy looking pattern to it.


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Bonus: They are environmentally friendly! (We'll ignore the made in China part....)




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I used a simple brass frame from the thrift store and gave it a seafoam coat. 




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I mentioned it earlier but I LOVE Martha's testers! They come with a brush attached to the lid which is uber convenient! 


After the paint dried, I gave it a light sand to let the brass show through for a distressed look.



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 Choices...choices...:

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Excuse the crappy number. I made it out of foamcore just to see what it would look like. (The real ones will have painted wooden numbers).




Another option is a brass/gold frame with the seafoam napkin:




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I just showed them to her and we both love the 1st and 3rd one.


How about you?
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11 comments:

  1. Maria Matiopoulou8 February 2012 at 11:18

    I really like the first one! I love mint color, it's so fresh and it always reminds me of Summer!
    Another great DIY ;) thanks for sharing!

    Maria

    http://www.unidentifiedlifestyle.com

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    1. Nancy @ Life: Designed8 February 2012 at 15:21

      Thanks Maria! You're right, it is such a summer colour! Thanks for your comment!

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  2. May9 February 2012 at 13:05

    Brilliant! I love the first one, it's so fresh and so clean! I love clean colours.. For some reason they sort of remind me of feeling fresh and waking up in the morning. My friend just got engaged yesterday in Jamaica and asked me to help her with planning her wedding.. Yikes! Haha. I've been looking through wedding magazines and when people see me with it, they always ask "are you getting married?" lol. I wish!

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    1. Nancy @ Life: Designed10 February 2012 at 16:48

      Jamaica! Awesome! It's such an honour to be asked but there's SO much anxiety huh? You want it to be perfect and you don't want to let your friend down plus all the guests. Ok. I'm stressing out again... Going to my happy place! Let's talk and stress out together! haha

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  3. Little City Farm10 February 2012 at 05:01

    I think my favourite is the first one. Thanks for sharing at our Link It Up Thursday party.

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    1. Nancy @ Life: Designed10 February 2012 at 16:46

      Thanks Terry! Looks like the first one is most people's favourite! =)

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  4. Stacey13 February 2012 at 03:46

    So cute! THanks for linking up to our party! Come visit me sometime and be sure to follow me. I am hosting my first linky party this Thursday and I would love to see you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  5. Unknown14 February 2012 at 09:25

    Great idea! I love the color! Thanks for sharing at my party!!! Happy Valentine's Day!!! XO, Aimee

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  6. Dwell on Joy16 February 2012 at 20:10

    Another great frame by you Nancy! Thanks for sharing at Dwell on Fridays!

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  7. Stacey19 February 2012 at 19:59

    Love this project! I also
    Love those Martha sample! I bought Home Depot out the other day actually! Thanks for linking up - stop by Tuesday for Features!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  8. Bean Recipes14 May 2023 at 23:27

    Great blogg you have

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