Cake Toppers

[quote="FutureMrsKeepUp"]Do you have a picture? Did you DIY? Details sister please! I need some motivation!
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No I didn't do it myself, I got it done for 108 dollars, and in my opinion it was worth it. It's one of the few things I decided to splurge on because I want to keep it as a keepsake. I will try to get a picture up for you. Can someone tell me how to put pictures up please?

Here are some pics of my cake topper (excuse the poor photography, it is really very beautiful in person)

[IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd262/stbmrsj/090.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd262/stbmrsj/088.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd262/stbmrsj/091.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd262/stbmrsj/089.jpg[/IMG]

Those are nice ladies! 2bmrspotts, what size rhinestones are you using? How long has it taken you so far?

[quote="FutureMrsKeepUp"]Those are nice ladies! 2bmrspotts, what size rhinestones are you using? How long has it taken you so far?
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I puchased the 9ss size.
I got them from rhinestoneshop.com ( pretty inexpensive)
I ordered the wood letters from Ed. They were inexpensive as well...I think the entire monogram (3 initials) plus priority shipping was $16

very nice- 2bmrspotts
I called the store yesterday after your post and the guy suggested I order the 12ss size but after looking at yours, the size might be too big :( also was it pretty easy to do?

Thanks! I got my letter from Ed also. It is not really wide because of the font I chose so I was going to order the 7ss or 9ss size.

[quote="soon2bmsj"]very nice- 2bmrspotts
I called the store yesterday after your post and the guy suggested I order the 12ss size but after looking at yours, the size might be too big :( also was it pretty easy to do?
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Yes...it was easy to do. I set up everything on a TV tray while sitting in my living room..LOL

I painted the wood letters first
I put the studs on a plate
I used that "wax tip stick" that they sell on his site to pick up the stones

I found after a few minutes that it was easier to put the flue on a small area...use a toothpick or something to spread/even it out
Then wait a few seconds to start putting your stones on. This way the glue has already started to stiffen and the stones go on easier and do not slip off before drying.

I'll be working on it tonight so ill post another pic. once its completed. I think it took me about 20-30 minutes to do the 1 letter.

You ladies are doing your thing. Looks like I will have to try it. They look fabulous.

Ok this might be a stupid question, but who the hell is Ed?

[quote="housewife147"]Ok this might be a stupid question, but who the hell is Ed?
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There are no stupid questions Wifey! Ed is a wood craftsman. He sells lots of letters used for cake toppers, cake tables (I Do), table numbers, etc. His email is craftyeddy@gmail.com.

so i guess he doesnt have a website

Nope! In addition to my and 2bmrspotts letters here is more of his work:

[img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z19/MysDossie/Sweet_Love_Chopin_script.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z19/MysDossie/CakeTopperLB.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z19/MysDossie/Cake_toppers_APS_Brockscript_Alex_B.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z19/MysDossie/Cake_topper_C__I_DO_edwardian_1-12.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z19/MysDossie/Caitlin_6_inch_Curlz_MT.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z19/MysDossie/Aidan_Hayden_jester.jpg[/img]

What size crystals would be good because I wouldnt want any of the wood to show.

I would say 9ss or 12ss. You'll need about 3-4 gross (144 stones per gross) to cover a 5" letter depending on the font.

So I will be doing this all week

[quote="housewife147"]So I will be doing this all week
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LOL! It'll probably take less than an hour per letter. It'll go quick once you get the hang of it like 2bmrspotts said!

[quote="2bmrspotts"]ok im hoping this works

Heres the start of my cake topper monogram

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What kind of Glue did you use for the crystals on the wood?

Anyone have really good ideas for the Glue?

Welcome KRedford! sorry I can't help you with your ???; I bought my monogram letters-but I know there are quite a few ladies on the boards that did DIY!!

give us some information on your big day! we LOVE details!! :)

Welcome KRedford! I used (and am still using) Gem-Tac.

Welcome to the boards, KRedford!

Welcome to the sisterhood KRedford

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