Party DIY {Polka Dot Menu Cards}

This weekend I discovered the most amazing blog ever, House of Earnest. If you haven't checked it out before, I suggest you do. Immediately. The site is full of amazing DIY's and great tips for crafting your way to an amazing party. After spending hours on Erin's website, I felt rejuvenated and the urge to begin creating for you all again. So, my promise to you is to give you more fun, cute things to craft the perfect soiree.

To start off, I took a dive into my craft box to see what I could concoct. After a little digging (my box is a little disorganized), I found a craft paper card, some neon string, paint and white card stock. With a little bit of thought, I cam up with the cutest handmade menu card! Take a look below at how I made it happen...

1. Ruler

2. 4x6 Craft Paper Card

3. 8.5x11 White Card Stock

4. Neon String

5. Single Hole Punch

6. Scissors

7. Light Blue Paint

8. Fine Point Sharpie

9. Pencil

10. Paint Brush

Step 1: Begin by tracing the card on the white card stock two times with the pencil. Cut them out.
Step 2: On one of the pieces of card stock, trace lines 1/4 inch apart forming a grid. (See above.)
Step 3: Place a "X" in the bottom row, first box. Continue to place a "X", skipping one box between each. Skip the row about it, and place a "X" in alternating boxes than the row below. (See image below.)

Step 4: Take the single hole punch and punch out the "X"'s.
Step 5: Place the card stock full of whole over the front of the card and paint each hole blue.
Step 6: Insert the other piece of card stock into the card and punch two holes at the crease.

Step 7: Loop the string through the holes 4 times and tie at the front. 

Step 8: With your Sharpie, pen the word "enjoy", or "menu" if you like. You can really choose what you what here. I also like the idea of "bon appetite" 

Lusting After {Vintage Keys}

I was in an antique shop a couple of years ago and stumbled upon a big bucket full of hundreds of vintage keys. They were all sitting there like someone had just thrown them all away and I kept thinking there had to be something they could be used for. I bought a couple and made them into necklaces, but always wondered what other ways they could be repurposed. Recently it dawned on me that they would be a lovely vintage touch at a wedding. What's so perfect is they are so small and subtle, you could use them in 100 places and people wouldn't think you were having a key themed soiree. Tie them on escort cards, centerpieces, menu cards, and what ever else you can think of. You could even attach one to a key loop and make a vintage inspired key chain for your guests!