The cost of throwing parties, particularly weddings, has gotten crazy expensive.  The good news is that the little details that make events special can definitely be beautifully executed with very little cost.  Like my friend Phyllis says “it’s not what you have, but what you make of it.”

These easy DIY table numbers are made from 99 cent plastic – yes, plastic – Ikea photo frames!  You may need to spend a little more than 99 cents to create one if spray paint and paint pens aren’t part of your craft supply repertoire.  I happen to have both of these items on hand.

You can choose a color spray paint that best matches your party décor, but choose one with a label indicating adhesion to plastic.  I like metallic paints because they add an air of elegance to the final product.

Purchase one frame for each party table.  Unwrap each frame, removing the two acrylic plastic inserts and place them aside.  Spray the 2 pieces of the frame(s) completely with 2-3 light coats of paint, following the directions on the spray paint can.

While the paint is drying, you can add the desired table number to one of the 2 acrylic pieces using a white, (or whatever color you choose), paint pen.  Be sure to remove the protective plastic covering the acrylic before you begin.  If you aren’t comfortable drawing a number freehand, no worries!  Simply print out a number/type style you like from your home computer and trace it!  That is the beauty of the acrylic!  Once completed, you can put the second piece of acrylic carefully over the painted piece to protect it from scratching.

Lastly, screw the bottom piece of the frame into the top section and slide in the acrylic pieces.

Beautiful, right?  These table numbers coordinate well with many different party themes and decors.  I hope I have inspired you to give them a try!  Of course, you can always use your painted frame to display a photo!

Note:  I used Rust-Oleum metallic spray paints in the colors – some photos are in pure gold and some in hammered rosemary.  The pure gold is a smooth finish.  The Rust-Oleum hammered metallics create a textured paint finish that you can see in my close-up photo above.

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie