12.26.2011

For the Bride & Groom

Two of our good friends are getting married this May . . . on Cinco de Mayo, in fact!  So a few friends and family got together over the holidays and threw them a little shower.  My mother-in-law (a.k.a. "Annie") came up with the most fun idea for their gift . . .

We started with a large piece of painted plywood.

Using Word, we printed out the number "5" (the month and day of the wedding).

I put the cut out "5" on an overhead projector and traced the projected "5" on the plywood.

Then, we cut out and glued photos of the couple inside the traced "5."
Once it was done, we painted the entire piece of plywood with Mod Podge.


The final product came out looking like this.


I'll confess, I'm a bit jealous I don't have one for myself.




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22 comments:

  1. omg what a great idea! cinco de mayo is my baby's birthday:)

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  2. Such a cute idea! Maybe I'll have to do this for my brother in law getting married in June. :) Very fun.

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  3. Such a great idea. I am so bored of just buying registry stuff, I need more creative ideas like this! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. That is soooo cute! I am pinning this later today. You should come over and link this to my Wednesday Pinterest Favorites party tomorrow.

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  5. What a great idea! I bet they were thrilled!

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  6. This is such a lovely project! Creative and unique. So nice stopping by to visit with you!

    Kindly, Lorraine

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  7. This is cool! I really should get a projector! :) I am a new follower, please visit me sometime...

    http://blissimagesandbeyond.blogspot.com/

    Erika

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  8. Holly this is such a thoughtful gift! What a lucky couple to receive it!

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  9. What a cute idea! I love this for a child's bday party too.

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  10. so cute! i LOVE this.
    i would love to do it with our last name initial!
    thanks for sharing!
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

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  11. What a fantastic gift idea! This would be an adorable first birthday idea too. Well it would be a great idea for a million things really...

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  12. I think this would be a great idea to document a child's milestones and growth. You could make one for each year and it would be a great birthday gift!

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  13. lucky friends to have you..this is a beautiful gift! I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can!

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  14. This is wonderfull I love it.. ; ))

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  15. Hi Holly! I just featured your wedding gift over on my blog!!!
    sunnyvanilla.blogspot.com

    Happy to have found you and happily following you.

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  16. This is such a cute idea! I love the symbolism behind the number 5 too. Such a personalized gift!
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  17. What a special, personal, meaningful gift! I'm sure they were delighted with it! My hubby and I just celebrated 10 yrs, maybe I could do something similar with a "10"! Would you consider sharing this great idea at my party, going on now?

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/shine-on-fridays-9-and-some-fabulous.html

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  18. Can you rent a Projector?

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  19. What a wonderful gift idea and yours turned out great! I've got this linked to my letters and numbers wall art post too today!

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  20. Hey
    This idea is so amazing..M going to do this for my sis anniversary.. Thank u so much

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