Perfectly Personalized Placards

In all of the parties I've thrown, catered, decorated for, etc., one thing is always included. Really, I kind of consider it my signature move. I make little placards for the food table. They are always designed to enhance the theme of the party. My little placards may not be entirely beautiful or perfect, but they add detail that is usually not considered. How many times have you been to a party, roamed the buffet, and questioned in your head, "I think this is a dip, but what kind? What is this?" So many dips, little sandwiches, cookies, and such look like many other items of a similar nature. These leave little doubt or fear in the minds of guests.

I start with a pile of cardstock and pretty paper--which varies by event. This paper is for the bridal shower of my sis-in-law-to-be.

Then cut, paste, assemble, fold, write in a fun font (or type if you prefer). The first two I made for this event are my examples.
Here are a couple of close-ups. For some reason, the light in my dining room made them look yellowed...

These match the colors in the invitations, plates, napkins, and other decor.

Lingering thought of the day: Today I'm out being convinced that Kansas City is not the arm pit of Missouri. The only reason I've been led to believe it's the arm pit is because every time I've been there we've gotten lost--in scary central. Today I will be convinced that this is an awful misconception.