DO IT YOURSELF IDEAS
We can do SIMPLE or FANCY.
Click HERE to see AN EXAMPLE of what I mean by that.
We can make bases for you.
I believe that the centerpiece base should be a major design
element in the total centerpiece look. Not only should it have function, it's a great opportunity to have flair.
Square works great...but....
If you're Doin' It Yourself and need something different to put your "idea" on, we can send you out some of our octagon bases. We can also cut a hole in the center of the base and send you a 24" clear pvc pole for you to elevate your own centerpiece design...similar to the guitar on the bottom right.
Send us an email if you are interested in ordering these bases.
marlyss@mac.com or click the link at the bottom of this page.
Or....We can do plain white foamcore pieces for you to finish.
We can make funky musical notes like these for you to add
to your centerpieces or signs. We can leave them plain
white or add glitter or even double mount them on a
second color. They even make great Table Numbers or a Simple Centerpiece.
They can be made to free stand if needed.
Recycle those dance costumes into cute centerpieces!
We can help.
Do you want the foamcore figure or just the pattern?
Give me a call (249-669-3622) or email (marlyss@mac.com)
for the help you need.
You can see some more photos such as BIG LETTERS in my
PHOTO GALLERY.
Here's some helpful tips we've learned along the way:
1. Always use a very sharp blade and change it often when cutting foamcore.
2. Cut the foamcore against a soft backing like cardboard or carpeting...not
a hard surface.
3. Use a cork backed ruler to cut against for straight lines and no slipping.
4. Use oil based paint on foamcore and it won't buckle.
5. Leave a white or black border around items when you can...it
makes them "pop". (refer to #8 as well)
6. Lightly score and bend foamcore and you can do amazing things.
7. Sometimes lightly scoring into the foamcore and then making a final
cut- thru is easier than trying to do it all at once.... especially for circles.
8. Remember the importance of "3". Things in groupings of 3 are more artistic.
Also, use at least 3 colors for everything. Use just 2 colors and things will look too plain. Black, white, silver or gold can count as that third color and still retain
the color palette you have chosen.
Here's some helpful tips we've learned along the way:
1. Always use a very sharp blade and change it often when cutting foamcore.
2. Cut the foamcore against a soft backing like cardboard or carpeting...not
a hard surface.
3. Use a cork backed ruler to cut against for straight lines and no slipping.
4. Use oil based paint on foamcore and it won't buckle.
5. Leave a white or black border around items when you can...it
makes them "pop". (refer to #8 as well)
6. Lightly score and bend foamcore and you can do amazing things.
7. Sometimes lightly scoring into the foamcore and then making a final
cut- thru is easier than trying to do it all at once.... especially for circles.
8. Remember the importance of "3". Things in groupings of 3 are more artistic.
Also, use at least 3 colors for everything. Use just 2 colors and things will look too plain. Black, white, silver or gold can count as that third color and still retain
the color palette you have chosen.