Make Your Own Custom Monogrammed Wedding Aisle Runenr
Looking to have a custom wedding aisle runner for your wedding day? Avoid the costly monogrammed runners by making it yourself. Here is a tutorial on how to make your own personalized aisle runner from one of our favorite wedding designers- “Debbie” from I Do Designs.
1. Make your own monogram design. Here are some examples from “Debbie” from I Do Designs
2. If you need help designing your monogram- Check out this tutorial: How To Design a Wedding Monogram in Word
Once you have your monogram design, you can use it for your Save The Dates, Invitations, Napkins, Favors, etc.
3. For your custom wedding aisle runner, you’ll need to have your monogram printed in poster format at Office Max, Office Depot, Kinkos, etc. You can also print it yourself. Take your design and enlarge it to your desired size within the graphics program you use. Then divide it up like a mural, with each section on a different piece of paper. You can then print your design on 11 x 17 card stock.
4. You’ll need to choose your fabric for the aisle runner. Be sure to find out the length and width of your aisle and plan accordingly. You may also want to get extra to test techniques. (Debbie bought 90 feet of fabric just to be safe.)
5. When decorating on a table, put down a throw away plastic table cloth. Place weights (books) on each corner of your Monogram poster to secure it in place. You can also use Removable Glue Dots ® on the back to avoid slipping along with painter’s tape around the edges.
6. Cover the design with waxed paper. You will want to do this so your paint does not bleed through to your printed paper design – it will make a mess and bleed.
7. Measure how far down the aisle cloth you want your design, and place that section on your table – over the top of your printed design. Be careful to keep the excess rolled so you do not wrinkle it.
8. Be sure to secure the aisle runner once it is rolled down the aisle. Check out great tips for different venue aisles HERE
9. You can use different color outline pencils/pens before you paint in the monogram. These make it easier to follow the outline of the letters. Use light colors to avoid seeing the outlines later. You can also use glitter pens to create an outline.
10. When you start to paint, be sure that you paint from the inside of the monogram out to avoid smudging. The main color for the design shown here was teal with a dark gray glitter paint for their names. You can use any type of fabric paint you prefer. Be sure to allow 24 hours for the paint to dry.
11. After your paint dries, you can remove all the Glue Dots and painter’s tape, then slide out the wax paper and the paper design. Now you can see what your completed aisle cloth looks like!
12. Now for the fun part! Time to embellish the wedding runner with Glue Dots®
This design uses rhinestones along each side of the runner. (Remember you want people to walk easily down the runner.) Depending on your embellish design, you may want to acquire the help of friends or family for this final step.
Debbie put together two 6 foot tables – end to end, and laid out the aisle cloth the length of the tables. Her husband and son (yes, this was a FAMILY project) took the roll of Mini Glue Dots , and got started. The easiest way was to apply the rhinestone directly to the Glue Dot on the roll, and unroll the dots as you go- leaving the rhinestones adhered to the strip. They attached the rhinestones in random order so there was a mix of sizes.
Debbie and the Bride-to Be then stood on either side of the table and started taking the rhinestones off of the strip (the Glue Dots will release from the liner), and placed them along the sides of the cloth (again, in random order).
They determined how far in and how far apart they should be. It went really fast with Glue Dots since there was no dry time! When they got to the end of the tables, they carefully rolled up the “bejeweled” portion, and pulled down the next section to complete. Do this until you have “bejeweled” your desired length. (Note, this design used 300 Glue Dots x 10 boxes = 3,000 rhinestones!) This portion of the project took about 3 hours using 4 people.
It may sound like a lot more work than it was. It just takes a little time and planning, but it’s NOT difficult. Just take it slow and be really careful. Here’s the finished product, and of course, the BEAUTIFUL bride!
Afterwords you can roll up your aisle cloth; however, before you do that, cover your design with either wax paper or freezer paper. This will not only protect the paint, but will also keep things from sticking together.
(NOTE: Debbie put her aisle cloth down BEFORE the wedding and closed off the aisle. This allowed people to SEE the design without walking on it. We personally think this is the best way to do it rather than having the aisle cloth unrolled prior to the bride walking down. Since the ushers usually roll it from front to back, you would have a hard time knowing where to place the monogram. You can put it down front, middle, or wherever you choose, just make sure to measure carefully.) You may also ask your ceremony venue to measure the aisle so you can be more exact.
To check out Debbie’s full tutorial, click HERE. Enjoy and Happy Creating!
Add Dimension to Your Wedding Invitations with Pop Up Glue Dots®
Add Dimension to Your Wedding Invitations with Pop Up Glue Dots®. Pop Up Glue Dots allow you to add dimension to any project- add some pop to your invitations!
Pop Up Glue Dots are double-sided, acid-free, thick adhesives all your wedding creations!
Pop Up Glue Dots bond to most surfaces including paper, plastic, metal, wood, foam, textiles and more.
Custom Wedding Aisle Runner with Monogram- DIY Personalized Wedding Runner
Looking to have a custom wedding aisle runner for your wedding day? Avoid the costly monogrammed runners by making it yourself. Here is a tutorial on how to make your own personalized aisle runner from one of our favorite wedding designers- “Debbie” from I Do Designs.
1. Make your own monogram design. Here are some examples from “Debbie” from I Do Designs
2. If you need help designing your monogram- Check out this tutorial: How To Design a Wedding Monogram in Word
Once you have your monogram design, you can use it for your Save The Dates, Invitations, Napkins, Favors, etc.
3. For your custom wedding aisle runner, you’ll need to have your monogram printed in poster format at Office Max, Office Depot, Kinkos, etc. You can also print it yourself. Take your design and enlarge it to your desired size within the graphics program you use. Then divide it up like a mural, with each section on a different piece of paper. You can then print your design on 11 x 17 card stock.
4. You’ll need to choose your fabric for the aisle runner. Be sure to find out the length and width of your aisle and plan accordingly. You may also want to get extra to test techniques. (Debbie bought 90 feet of fabric just to be safe.)
5. When decorating on a table, put down a throw away plastic table cloth. Place weights (books) on each corner of your Monogram poster to secure it in place. You can also use Removable Glue Dots ® on the back to avoid slipping along with painter’s tape around the edges.
6. Cover the design with waxed paper. You will want to do this so your paint does not bleed through to your printed paper design – it will make a mess and bleed.
7. Measure how far down the aisle cloth you want your design, and place that section on your table – over the top of your printed design. Be careful to keep the excess rolled so you do not wrinkle it.
8. Be sure to secure the aisle runner once it is rolled down the aisle. Check out great tips for different venue aisles HERE
9. You can use different color outline pencils/pens before you paint in the monogram. These make it easier to follow the outline of the letters. Use light colors to avoid seeing the outlines later. You can also use glitter pens to create an outline.
10. When you start to paint, be sure that you paint from the inside of the monogram out to avoid smudging. The main color for the design shown here was teal with a dark gray glitter paint for their names. You can use any type of fabric paint you prefer. Be sure to allow 24 hours for the paint to dry.
11. After your paint dries, you can remove all the Glue Dots and painter’s tape, then slide out the wax paper and the paper design. Now you can see what your completed aisle cloth looks like!
12. Now for the fun part! Time to embellish the wedding runner with Glue Dots®
This design uses rhinestones along each side of the runner. (Remember you want people to walk easily down the runner.) Depending on your embellish design, you may want to acquire the help of friends or family for this final step.
Debbie put together two 6 foot tables – end to end, and laid out the aisle cloth the length of the tables. Her husband and son (yes, this was a FAMILY project) took the roll of Mini Glue Dots , and got started. The easiest way was to apply the rhinestone directly to the Glue Dot on the roll, and unroll the dots as you go- leaving the rhinestones adhered to the strip. They attached the rhinestones in random order so there was a mix of sizes.
Debbie and the Bride-to Be then stood on either side of the table and started taking the rhinestones off of the strip (the Glue Dots will release from the liner), and placed them along the sides of the cloth (again, in random order).
They determined how far in and how far apart they should be. It went really fast with Glue Dots since there was no dry time! When they got to the end of the tables, they carefully rolled up the “bejeweled” portion, and pulled down the next section to complete. Do this until you have “bejeweled” your desired length. (Note, this design used 300 Glue Dots x 10 boxes = 3,000 rhinestones!) This portion of the project took about 3 hours using 4 people.
It may sound like a lot more work than it was. It just takes a little time and planning, but it’s NOT difficult. Just take it slow and be really careful. Here’s the finished product, and of course, the BEAUTIFUL bride!
Afterwords you can roll up your aisle cloth; however, before you do that, cover your design with either wax paper or freezer paper. This will not only protect the paint, but will also keep things from sticking together.
(NOTE: Debbie put her aisle cloth down BEFORE the wedding and closed off the aisle. This allowed people to SEE the design without walking on it. We personally think this is the best way to do it rather than having the aisle cloth unrolled prior to the bride walking down. Since the ushers usually roll it from front to back, you would have a hard time knowing where to place the monogram. You can put it down front, middle, or wherever you choose, just make sure to measure carefully.) You may also ask your ceremony venue to measure the aisle so you can be more exact.
To check out Debbie’s full tutorial, click HERE. Enjoy and Happy Creating!
Do It Yourself- Simple Wedding Favors to Impress Your Guests- As Seen in The Knot Fall Issue
Try these “sweet containers” from The Knot- Fall Issue! Fill with marshmallows or your favorite candies!
Check out page 80 of The Knot Fall Edition.
Custom Wedding Aisle Runner with Monogram- DIY Personalized Wedding Runner
Looking to have a custom wedding aisle runner for your wedding day? Avoid the costly monogrammed runners by making it yourself. Here is a tutorial on how to make your own personalized aisle runner from one of our favorite wedding designers- “Debbie” from I Do Designs.
1. Make your own monogram design. Here are some examples from “Debbie” from I Do Designs
2. If you need help designing your monogram- Check out this tutorial: How To Design a Wedding Monogram in Word
Once you have your monogram design, you can use it for your Save The Dates, Invitations, Napkins, Favors, etc.
3. For your custom wedding aisle runner, you’ll need to have your monogram printed in poster format at Office Max, Office Depot, Kinkos, etc. You can also print it yourself. Take your design and enlarge it to your desired size within the graphics program you use. Then divide it up like a mural, with each section on a different piece of paper. You can then print your design on 11 x 17 card stock.
4. You’ll need to choose your fabric for the aisle runner. Be sure to find out the length and width of your aisle and plan accordingly. You may also want to get extra to test techniques. (Debbie bought 90 feet of fabric just to be safe.)
5. When decorating on a table, put down a throw away plastic table cloth. Place weights (books) on each corner of your Monogram poster to secure it in place. You can also use Removable Glue Dots ® on the back to avoid slipping along with painter’s tape around the edges.
6. Cover the design with waxed paper. You will want to do this so your paint does not bleed through to your printed paper design – it will make a mess and bleed.
7. Measure how far down the aisle cloth you want your design, and place that section on your table – over the top of your printed design. Be careful to keep the excess rolled so you do not wrinkle it.
8. Be sure to secure the aisle runner once it is rolled down the aisle. Check out great tips for different venue aisles HERE
9. You can use different color outline pencils/pens before you paint in the monogram. These make it easier to follow the outline of the letters. Use light colors to avoid seeing the outlines later. You can also use glitter pens to create an outline.
10. When you start to paint, be sure that you paint from the inside of the monogram out to avoid smudging. The main color for the design shown here was teal with a dark gray glitter paint for their names. You can use any type of fabric paint you prefer. Be sure to allow 24 hours for the paint to dry.
11. After your paint dries, you can remove all the Glue Dots and painter’s tape, then slide out the wax paper and the paper design. Now you can see what your completed aisle cloth looks like!
12. Now for the fun part! Time to embellish the wedding runner with Glue Dots®
This design uses rhinestones along each side of the runner. (Remember you want people to walk easily down the runner.) Depending on your embellish design, you may want to acquire the help of friends or family for this final step.
Debbie put together two 6 foot tables – end to end, and laid out the aisle cloth the length of the tables. Her husband and son (yes, this was a FAMILY project) took the roll of Mini Glue Dots , and got started. The easiest way was to apply the rhinestone directly to the Glue Dot on the roll, and unroll the dots as you go- leaving the rhinestones adhered to the strip. They attached the rhinestones in random order so there was a mix of sizes.
Debbie and the Bride-to Be then stood on either side of the table and started taking the rhinestones off of the strip (the Glue Dots will release from the liner), and placed them along the sides of the cloth (again, in random order).
They determined how far in and how far apart they should be. It went really fast with Glue Dots since there was no dry time! When they got to the end of the tables, they carefully rolled up the “bejeweled” portion, and pulled down the next section to complete. Do this until you have “bejeweled” your desired length. (Note, this design used 300 Glue Dots x 10 boxes = 3,000 rhinestones!) This portion of the project took about 3 hours using 4 people.
It may sound like a lot more work than it was. It just takes a little time and planning, but it’s NOT difficult. Just take it slow and be really careful. Here’s the finished product, and of course, the BEAUTIFUL bride!
Afterwords you can roll up your aisle cloth; however, before you do that, cover your design with either wax paper or freezer paper. This will not only protect the paint, but will also keep things from sticking together.
(NOTE: Debbie put her aisle cloth down BEFORE the wedding and closed off the aisle. This allowed people to SEE the design without walking on it. We personally think this is the best way to do it rather than having the aisle cloth unrolled prior to the bride walking down. Since the ushers usually roll it from front to back, you would have a hard time knowing where to place the monogram. You can put it down front, middle, or wherever you choose, just make sure to measure carefully.) You may also ask your ceremony venue to measure the aisle so you can be more exact.
To check out Debbie’s full tutorial, click HERE. Enjoy and Happy Creating!
Craftzine.com- DIY Wedding Unity Candle- Wedding Projects Made Easy with Glue Dots Adhesives
Check out this easy and beautiful wedding project from Craftzine.com!
Make your own DIY Wedding Unity Candle with Glue Dots®
Materials
Pillar candle
2 taper candles
Transparent vellum paper
Ribbon
Mini Glue Dots®
Rhinestone embellishments (Gemstone- buckle slides and gem dots seen here)
Scissors
Paper cutter
Photo Credit- Craftzine.com- Vanessa Coppola
Prepare for the big day with Glue Dots- the easier, mess-free alternative to typical tapes and glue guns.
Enjoy No Mess, No Dry Time, Beautiful Results!
