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Post by workingclassdog on Oct 13, 2019 18:21:18 GMT
So I have these Jenga type wood pieces for DD wedding. We are going to use these for people to sign their names on with a Sharpie, but on the sides I want to put the bride and groom's names on it and the wedding date on the other side.. So thinking about getting some rub-ons to make that happen. Am I getting into a lot of money in buying a ton of rub-ons (will need 150ish).. so can I get those custom made? I am not familiar with the vinyl stuff, does that work the same? I would mind paying someone if that is their thing to do? I am just not sure how to start this process.. I saw on etsy that you have have the wood blocks engraved but that is over our budget!
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Post by cmpeter on Oct 13, 2019 18:33:16 GMT
I think vinyl would work better (more options to customize with font, size, etc) and it would be less expensive.
I have some wooden blocks that have vinyl numbers on them that you turn and flip to count down the days before Christmas. They are about 5 years old and the vinyl is holding up great.
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Post by workingclassdog on Oct 13, 2019 18:43:56 GMT
I think vinyl would work better (more options to customize with font, size, etc) and it would be less expensive. I have some wooden blocks that have vinyl numbers on them that you turn and flip to count down the days before Christmas. They are about 5 years old and the vinyl is holding up great. And it wouldn't be like they will be handled that much afterwards..ummm vinyl sounds good. |
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Post by wendifful on Oct 13, 2019 19:53:54 GMT
The other thing you could do is use a cutting machine (like a Silhouette) to cut your design out of stencil material and then use the stencils to paint the design on, but that might be a whole lot messier. It would probably end up cheaper though.
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Post by dualmaestra on Oct 14, 2019 0:24:57 GMT
Vinyl with a Silhouette or Cricut would be the way to go.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 14, 2019 0:43:07 GMT
For whom are these keepsakes? Having the guests sign their names makes it sound like they're something for your daughter and husband to keep, in which case, why would they need their own names on the other sides of alllll the blocks?
Also, is the idea that they're supposed to be able to use the game later and reminisce about their guests when they do? Because if so, I'd be concerned that the added thickness of vinyl (no matter how thin) is going to impact the game play-- like, if you have to vinyl sides facing each other, will you be about to slide one piece out without it catching on the other?
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Post by workingclassdog on Oct 14, 2019 1:30:41 GMT
For whom are these keepsakes? Having the guests sign their names makes it sound like they're something for your daughter and husband to keep, in which case, why would they need their own names on the other sides of alllll the blocks? Also, is the idea that they're supposed to be able to use the game later and reminisce about their guests when they do? Because if so, I'd be concerned that the added thickness of vinyl (no matter how thin) is going to impact the game play-- like, if you have to vinyl sides facing each other, will you be about to slide one piece out without it catching on the other? Good point....ummmm I guess I was looking at ones on etsy and yeah, why would we need their names on them if they are keeping them (they are keeping them).. I don't know if they would actually play the game though?? anyways.....slap me in the fact on that! |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 14, 2019 4:36:01 GMT
For whom are these keepsakes? Having the guests sign their names makes it sound like they're something for your daughter and husband to keep, in which case, why would they need their own names on the other sides of alllll the blocks? Also, is the idea that they're supposed to be able to use the game later and reminisce about their guests when they do? Because if so, I'd be concerned that the added thickness of vinyl (no matter how thin) is going to impact the game play-- like, if you have to vinyl sides facing each other, will you be about to slide one piece out without it catching on the other? Good point....ummmm I guess I was looking at ones on etsy and yeah, why would we need their names on them if they are keeping them (they are keeping them).. I don't know if they would actually play the game though?? anyways.....slap me in the fact on that! I did see that some of the ones on etsy have the name and date engraved on a couple of the blocks, and it does make for a nice display if you stack them and don't play... I think one of them might have had an engraved storage box, too. So maybe if you don't need to put their names on all of the blocks, you could spring for an engraved set to have some commemorative pieces to go with the signed pieces. (Hopefully the blocks you'd get engraved are the same size... then just have people sign the unengraved pieces.) Or maybe there's a seller who just has some individual pieces you could get engraved instead of a whole set! |
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Post by wendifful on Oct 14, 2019 5:16:50 GMT
Another thought: you could buy a wood burner and burn their initials into the side of the blocks. You could do it freehand or they even make hot metal alphabet stamps that go onto the end of a woodburning tool.
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Post by caangel on Oct 14, 2019 14:35:22 GMT
Is the game her/their idea? Will they display it? If they won't play it an won't display it I would find a different idea. It's a cool idea and looks fun at the reception, but only they know if it will be practical after the fact.
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Post by workingclassdog on Oct 14, 2019 16:20:51 GMT
Is the game her/their idea? Will they display it? If they won't play it an won't display it I would find a different idea. It's a cool idea and looks fun at the reception, but only they know if it will be practical after the fact. Well I guess at some point they might play it.. I don't know. I just know DD didn't want just a traditional book. She doesn't want the picture frame either where you sign a mat then put your wedding picture in it. Honestly, she likes this idea and I think I came up with a solution. I am not really worried if they are going to play the game or not... We just need to get through the wedding.. lol I am messing around with them with different ideas. She likes pink and glitter.. I am trying out and putting some glitter glue on the ends.. I like the effect but it's kinda light, so going to try a few different ideas on that. |
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Post by mom on Oct 14, 2019 19:34:11 GMT
If they don't want a traditional 'guest book' how about doing a yearbook style guest book? Order a hardback book from somewhere like MPix or Shutterfly. Put their photos in the book and everyone picks a page to write/ leave a message? We did this for my sons graduation party and everyone loved the idea & they are easy to store.
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Post by peasquared on Oct 14, 2019 22:41:00 GMT
I love your idea of the Jenga game. If the date is on one side and their names of the other, they can choose how to display them after the wedding. Maybe they'll keep the date side out.
I love going out of the box for events and this idea is so cute. I can just see them displayed on a mantle or bookshelf in their first home.
ETA: In re-reading your post, is it one set that will be at a "guest book" table, or one at each table at a reception? I was thinking the former.
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