Yari Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think they look good. They do not look professional, but cute. I like the idea of putting them away for a few days and if you don't like them then...bite the bullet and buy new ones and have them done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyssa Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs. Martin Ok -i am going to be honest - i would have them re-done. they do look cute but look very 'home-made' and i think home-made is OK if it is intentional KWIM? now i am a bit of a perfectionist so my opinion might be on the more extreme end but if it was me i would want them to be more consistent and a bit more professional looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Martin Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa Ok -i am going to be honest - i would have them re-done. they do look cute but look very 'home-made' and i think home-made is OK if it is intentional KWIM? now i am a bit of a perfectionist so my opinion might be on the more extreme end but if it was me i would want them to be more consistent and a bit more professional looking. I hear what you're saying. I'm not sure what I'm going to do because I think deep down inside, they probably won't matter, but I'm not 100% convinced of that yet ! Considering I still have to spend $ on my BD pics (i finally found a photog I liked!), alterations, and my FI and I are purchasing a 2nd home (woo hoo!), I can't justify on spending one more dime on the darn sand dollars! So, I think what I will do is take them with me and if I hate the way they look when all the decor is put together I'll just have them removed. (That's what I'm saying right now, so incase I change my mind I'll advise you!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiquita Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think they look great. But I like things with a "home-made" touch. Much more personal. And honestly, no one is really going to care about them. They are there to see you and FI get married.. not how their name is printed on a sand dollar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTUSTWO Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think that the ones that you did are fine. Do you intend to display them exactly as they are in the picture that you posted? If so, is there anyway for you to recreate the "complete look" so that you get a better idea as to if they are closer to your vision? Maybe if you see them that way, in some type of box, with sand & shells, you'll be able to figure out if you truly like it or not. Sometimes seeing something complete can change your point of view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartyt509 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 You're nuts they are fine lol Who the hell is gonna say "ooo they haven'tbeen done professionally yuk" lmao more likely "cool this is where i sit" lol Chick don't sweat the small stuff or you'll end up round the bend xx I wasn't going to do place names until I realised if I don't i'll end up with FMIL sitting next to me now I am lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*petals*~ Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I think the ones you did actually look fine and they'll be cute when you present them in the cute little box with sand and shells. Nobody will see them side-by-side with your inspiration pic except for us. I think your guests will appreciate the creativity more than they'll worry about the handwriting anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieS Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I really do think they look great. They make a cute, unique placecard. After spending hours on my daughter's placecards, I think only one person actually saved theirs. The rest were thrown away with the trash. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsgirl Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I know this is your vision, so you may not want to make a change, but this is just a completely different option: Buy the sand dollars again and instead of spending 90$ on them to have names on them, thread a little pretty ribbon through them, add a little tag with the guest's name and present them at the table as place cards so that they can all take them away with them and use them as ornaments when they get home! I'm doing something similar, so I'm biased, but that way they will actually get used afterwards (in theory); I wouldn't keep a sanddollar with my name written on it. It's a totally DIY-friendly project. Voila! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I would definitely pay for it, especially if it is part of your decor. When you think about all the money your spending, another $90 doesn't seem that bad does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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