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Christmas Table: Christmas Place Cards

December 19, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

Our Christmas Table  is slowly coming together after I completed the Place Cards yesterday. Photo Christmas Place Cards are a fun idea.

I sneakily found some toddler photos of all the guests (mostly from my own albums) and a few from my Mum’s photo collection. I scanned all the photos and then cropped the faces so that the images were approx 1 3/4 inches square. I converted them all to black and white, and printed them out on a sheet of photo paper.

Using a 1 1/2 inch circle punch, I cut out all the faces. I mounted them on  1 3/4 inch circle of white card stock; and then mounted them on red and aqua tags. ( free svg file )

Using some patterned scrap booking paper and white card, and brads, they were quick to assemble. Blue for girls and Red for boys.
Wasn’t I cute?

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  1. Amber says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:42 am

    what a cute idea – I love that!

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  2. shez says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:01 am

    you were very cute Lisa and what a lovely idea,you should put a book together with all the lovely things you and Sarah make,well done

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  3. Linda says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:14 am

    Very cute Lisa and what a wonderful idea. Hope life is not too stressful for you with working until christmas.
    xx

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  4. suzitee says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:31 am

    I think the whole idea is WAY too cute, and is sure to be a talking point at Christmas lunch.

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  5. Sharon Manning says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:41 am

    Oh this is an awesome idea….so awesome I think I am going to blatantly copy you! If that’s ok with you?

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  6. Terriaw says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:53 am

    Wow, these are really fabulous! I love them. I also love reading about your process for creating these. Love that picture of you!

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  7. pasqueflower says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:52 am

    Adorable!

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  8. Christine M says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Such a cute idea. I’m sure your guests will love them.

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  9. Tania McCartney says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Clever thing! LOVE it! Dream of doing placecards but have decided to go really informal and have a buffet for Christmas lunch – I’m a hosting virgin! so making it easy on myself. Looks like you’ll have a beautiful setting; can’t wait to see pics. x

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  10. Posie Patchwork says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    GORGEOUS!! Oh wow, that is stunningly fun & clever & what a conversation starter. Love Posie

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  11. Sew Useful Designs says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    What a stunning and unique idea Lisa! You were indeed a very cute baby!! Thank you for your ideas, inspiration and for all the gorgeousness you share throughout the year!

    Merry Christmas to you, Lisa and the rest of your family!

    Vikki xoxoxoxo

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  12. Talia says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    What a VERY cute idea! Love it. 🙂 Might do this for our family dinner on Christmas eve!

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  13. Miranda says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Ha! Those are super funny! I’m a little in love with the red and aqua 🙂 I bet all of your guests will love them!

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  14. June Houck says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    These are darling! I love the color combo…yes, you were super adorable 🙂

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  15. Veronica says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    What a great idea…just wish I had the photo collection your family has.

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  16. Shannon says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    These are awesome! And you were very cute 🙂

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  17. Celestial Charms says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    What a fabulous idea, and absolutely…you were adorable!
    Maureen

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  18. Chocolate Cat says

    December 21, 2011 at 2:53 am

    Yes you were very cute!!! What a great idea, wish we were having Christmas at our home!

    Reply

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