STDs

loves2shop4shoes

Hey girls.  So today, FI and I went grocery shopping in Whole Foods and I picked up the latest issue of Matha Stewart Weddings...and I saw the CUTEST idea for DIY STDs.

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/goodthings/scratch-off-save-the-date-how-to

I was thinking of changing "A winning combination" to "Lucky in Love" and substituting "August" for numbers (since some of my invitees are European, and do DDMMYY instead of MMDDYY.)

What do you girls think?

EDIT:  And instead of hearts, I was thinking of doing flower shapes...since it'll be an outdoor wedding.

Now that I've got more free time, I'm thinking I should get cracking on these suckers since my wedding is a DW.

marleylikeair

Heehee. I totally thought this was going to be another one of your threads about taboo topics, Shoes. I was all ready to be like, um, you want to know who's had STDs now?!

Ahem. Anyway. Scratch-off STDs sound like fun; but does the idea fit with the vision/theme you have in mind for your wedding? (Can you tell I haven't looked at your planning bio yet? I need to do that.)

polkadot111

Whenever someone writes STDs in their post, I always think of the disease kind. Now that I understand...

I think they're cute! Super duper cute.

loves2shop4shoes

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[QUOTE]Heehee. I totally thought this was going to be another one of your threads about taboo topics, Shoes. I was all ready to be like, um, you want to know who's had STDs now?! Ahem. Anyway. Scratch-off STDs sound like fun; but does the idea fit with the vision/theme you have in mind for your wedding? (Can you tell I haven't looked at your planning bio yet? I need to do that.)
Posted by marleylikeair[/QUOTE]

<div>I think it does.  STDs don't have to be super formal.  And the wedding itself will be an outdoor ceremony, so it won't be super formal.  And I like the "lucky in love" theme.  I'm trying to think of other ways I could tie it in.  Maybe I could incorporate it into the name of the signature cocktail?  I could name the cocktail "Liquid Luck" or something.</div><div>
</div><div>Sorry, just tossing out random thoughts.</div>

peekaboo2011

I love the idea.  It's definitely unique - although, I agree that numbers go better with the scratch off theme.

Since it's just a switching of two numbers in your design, how hard would it be to do two sets?  You could paint them and put them in two piles - Euro and Ami.

Just a thought

marleylikeair

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: STDs : I think it does.  STDs don't have to be super formal.  And the wedding itself will be an outdoor ceremony, so it won't be super formal.  And I like the "lucky in love" theme.  I'm trying to think of other ways I could tie it in.  Maybe I could incorporate it into the name of the signature cocktail?  I could name the cocktail "Liquid Luck" or something. Sorry, just tossing out random thoughts.
Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]

<div>Okay, gotcha. I guess I just can't get the scratchcard = gambling = informal equation out of my head. They really are super cute, though. Love the look.</div>

sparkles88

I absolutely adore those STDs, Shoes! They're so creative and interactive.

cu97tiger

I think that's a super cute idea shoes, though from the screen shot below, I was wondering who this new poster was 'MeatAuditor' ...

ravenray

Those are cute.  I don't think your euro friends would be too confused.  You could always email them just to make sure.  I like the number idea better. 

bethsmiles

Those are awesome!

NurseyK

I love them!! What colors are you thinking? Please post an example when you try it!



I might steal the idea and craft it into a wedding announcement, Hawaiian style.... "Getting MAUI'D!" I'm tempted to experiment on my days off this week!

CASK85

Love!

tafft1

Totally love that idea..how cute is that !! I think STD's should be fun where ther invites are the more "formal" of the bunch. Have fun and what a find !

SeaTea02

I saw these in MSW yesterday Very cute. 

Oh and unless you are going to write in where the month/day is I would do separate ones for the Europeans and Americans. 

LizzyTish88

Wicked cute!

ADTonk

Those are adorable and they would be super cheap to make!

Hazel_B

Very cute!

CCO2012

Love them So Cute and I love the Lucky in Love theme!

Sparrow87

So cool, I love the interactive ideas I think people remember them better that way. 

lmwilber

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: STDs : I think it does.  STDs don't have to be super formal.  And the wedding itself will be an outdoor ceremony, so it won't be super formal.  <strong>And I like the "lucky in love" theme.  I'm trying to think of other ways I could tie it in. </strong> Maybe I could incorporate it into the name of the signature cocktail?  I could name the cocktail "Liquid Luck" or something. Sorry, just tossing out random thoughts.
Posted by loves2shop4shoes[/QUOTE]

<div>I love the STD's super cute idea. If you need a favor that ties in, what about a <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/search/processRequest.do?requestURI=searchMain&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntt=wine%20charms&N=0&Ntk=all&searchTerm=wine+charms&BP=8895&source=google&cm_mmc=google-_-OTC+Beading-_-wine+charms-_-9ce08fc60f3c4645b16865fcc6f0a3a0&ms=search">lucky wine charm </a><--- Clicky They could be attached to the escort cards... Ok, back to contracts! </div>

lunarsongbird

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[QUOTE]I saw these in MSW yesterday :) Very cute<strong>.  Oh and unless you are going to write in where the month/day is I would do separate ones for the Europeans and Americans. 
</strong>Posted by SeaTea02[/QUOTE]

I think this is a good idea, because I still love the number idea, since it goes better with the scratcher.

I had no idea you could make your own scratchers! That is so cute!! This is very fun!

marleylikeair

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[QUOTE]I think that's a super cute idea shoes, though from the screen shot below, I was wondering who this new poster was 'MeatAuditor' ... :)
Posted by cu97tiger[/QUOTE]

Must be Shoes's AE. I can think of a type of meat that's pretty fun to "audit."

Wrkn925

Um, yeah.  That's awesome.

jorja86

I think they are super cute. It's a good idea to do two seperate ones for your USA and European guests, but I think the abbreviation AUG would look fine in place of the 08 in the first space also.