20 DIY Table Number Ideas

20 DIY Table Number Ideas

1. Natural Wood Discs

 Use a permanent marker to in script your guests name and table numbers on pieces of wood. If you are using hand-carved wood make sure you smooth the back and front of the discs with sandpaper. Another option is using a wood burning tool to etch the names and numbers into the wood. 

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2. Fabric Flag Numbers

These Embroidered Flags add a nautical touch to any wedding. If you don't know how to embroider you can use iron on numbers. 

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3. Twine and Wine

Use twine or yarn to wrap wine bottles in your wedding colors then number umber small chalkboard tags. 

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4. Carved Straight from a Book

First use a stencil to outline your numbers. Then using an extra sharp exacto knife to cut through the paper on a cutting board. Use several pages to keep the numbers stable and separate the pages when you are cutting from the book to get an easier cut. 

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5.  Pose for a Picture

Whether it's a photo of your pet or of one you and your groom using a cute or funny photo will bring a personalized touch to your table set-ups.

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6. Books by Number

Grab some hard back books and remove the book jacket. Affix numbers to the front of the book leaving them bare or painting them to match your theme. 

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7. Stencil Design

Stencil your numbers onto the end your table runners for an elegant display.

8. Dinner for Five

Re-imagine dinnerware to serve guest their seat by using a stencil and glass paint on a vintage plate. 

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9. Yarn Numbers

First stencil your number design onto your wooden piece. Next use nails to outline your number. Make sure to use a ruler so that the nails are placed evenly. Begin by making a knot on one nail. Next wrap the yarn around the outside of a nail and work your way up and outline the number. After that weave the yarn back and forth to fill in the number. Remember to knot off the end.

10.  Under the Magnifying Glass

Use die-cut plastic numbers simply place onto a magnifying glass. You should not need any adhesive, but you can use a glue gun if necessary.

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11. It's Dinner O'Clock

Use small clocks to tell guests what 

"time" they are seated. 

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12. Yarn Wrapped Numbers

Using a small amount of glue affix the end of the yarn. Next wrap your letter with yarn covering the entire number. 

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13. Corked Bottle Numbers

Using an old-fashioned or wine bottle slice into the cork and place your paper number into the space. 

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14. Steampunk Vintage

Take Vintage Frames and glue fabric or paper flowers to the top and then drape with pretty pearls. Print the numbers from your home computer. 

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15. All for Wine and Wine for All

Choose you and your partner's favorite wine and customize the label with your table numbers and wedding date. Guests have never enjoyed table seating more. 

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16. Embroidered Numbers

Use pretty coordinating fabrics  to embroider your table numbers and leave them in the embroidery hoop. 

It's not that hard! : How to Embroider

http://www.instructables.com/id/Embroidery-101/

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17. Hot Air Balloon 

Use helium filled balloon to create hanging whimsical table numbers. It's best to design these ahead of time, so either pre-paint the balloons using your own hot air or purchase pre-designed balloons. Create baskets using small plants and secure with twine or reinforced ribbon. 

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18. A Touch of Terrarium 

For an elegant setting place wedding numbers in a terrarium. 

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19. A Watering Can Wedding

Paint your wedding numbers on an old watering can. If you must buy new, buy a watering can with a rougher exterior which will help the paint stick to the surface.

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20. Mirror, Mirror at the Ball

Using glass paint brush table numbers onto vintage mirrors. 

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Don't forget all of these items can be mixed and matched to fit your taste and style. 

~Mandi Bridgeman