Table Numbers on special through December 25

You might want to spend some time this Christmas shopping for your wedding. Now through December 25 all table number holders and place card holders are 10 percent off. Check out our Etsy store. We have something for every style wedding from rustic to elegant and we specialize in whimsical design.

TABLE NUMBER HOLDER AND PLACE CARD HOLDER SPECIAL OFFER

I wanted to share some pics of our whimsical, country chic and rustic table number holders and place card holders. We are offering a 15% discount on any order for 2011 weddings and events. We have many style table number holders and place card holders available on both our website and our Estsy store. When you find what you like just contact us through email (thefunkyshackartstudio@gmail.com) or directly from our Etsy store or website. We will then send you a link to your order with the special pricing. Just remember, these orders will not ship until January.
If you don't find what you need or had something else in mind be sure to let me know. Custom orders are our specialty!! This special offer expires at the end of November(11/30.)
Happy Shopping!!

We are still shipping and taking orders for your holiday gifts and events!!

All in a days work

Here is just a little peek at how our day goes. Just so you know, I crammed 6 hours into 4 photos. The pics make it look easy, but most days we are rushing and overcoming some sort of obstacle to get the orders out to our brides. We always start our day with coffee (lots of it) ! While we are getting settled, we discuss the important goals and the "must go out" packages. Then we get down to business. Time is limited and the school day sometimes seems so short. Most days Jennifer gets to work bending wire to create all those cute little holders and I work on the packing, paperwork, errand running and you name! We are a great team and have found out what works and doesn't work for us. Well, that isn't really true. Change is a constant in the studio, but that makes it all the more interesting. I hope you come back to see more!!

Catering and Bakery Supplies

Over the past couple of months we have noticed that our orders from bakeries and caterers have increased dramatically. This is market that found us but we are having a great time customizing orders to fit their needs. From chalkboards to buffet markers, we have tweaked and re sized to fit specific needs and food items.

The pictures above are from Royal Fig Catering which is located in the Austin area. Their catering style can fit any need you may have from a whimsical wedding to an outdoor family event. We were thrilled to see our holders on their beautifully delicious tables.

This week we will be shipping a custom order to a catering company that is located in the Chicago area. I will have the big reveal later this week.

Anyway, if looking for a creative touch to mark food on your buffet table we have many styles to choose from. Please also check out our Etsy store for more styles.

DON'T FORGET THE TABLE NUMBER HOLDERS

In the midst of our very busy work load this summer we had a record number of rushed orders. Many brides contacted us not realizing until the last minute that their event venue did not provide the table number holders. Of course we were happy to help them out. We have many choices from rustic to whimsical and everything in between. Our newest addition would be the adorable little chalk boards. The wood is reclaimed coming from our 1800's farmhouse. We salvaged as much as we could after loosing most of it in an electrical fire. Anyway, I am glad to use this wood and share a little piece of my house with you. There are so many creative ways to display the table number. We sent out some cards and holders last week in which the bride used locations from their college campus to mark the tables. I would love to see pictures of those tables. Don't overlook the table numbers and holders because they are a great way to integrate your personalities.
But of course, if you do forget and need help at the last minute we will be here to help you.
Just so you know, anytime you see a product on our blog that is not on our website you can find it in our Esty store!!

Whimsical Table Number Holders and Hand Cut Whimsical Number Cards

Our vision for The Funky Shack has been for a long time to be that place that every bride wants to visit for unique handcrafted wedding decor and custom orders. I know that I promised jewelry months ago and we have an exclusive artist but it is taking some time to get it up and running. Be patient and we will soon have great pieces for brides and the wedding party. For now we are concentrating on expanding our table top decor. After taking these pictures, I saw how beautiful the hand cut card looks in the holder that I decided to offer them together. This makes it convenient for the bride and she gets a unique and whimsical look for her tables. We started printing cards sometime last year and have done everything from numbers, to locations and storybook names. I just listed this table number holder in our Etsy store. It is listed as a set of 12 table number holders with 12 hand cut table number cards.

Thanks for reading and come back soon to see more creative wedding decor ideas.

New Rustic Wedding Decor

I am so excited about these new holders! Their possibilities are endless. They look great as a display with the black and white photos. They would also look be great for postcards, menus, signs, place cards, escort cards, table numbers and so much more! The hand cut 2 1/2" blocks are all slightly different and have a unique wood grain pattern that shows gently through the black stain. Sizes and be customized from 5" to 10" tall. We can also offer them in white and brown and you can choose the silver or the rustic wire. You will be able to shop on our website soon, but for now if you would like to inquire about ordering just click here.

Rustic Table Number Holder

I have been taking pictures tonight and just couldn't wait to post this one. I have more to come and I will reveal our giveaway tonight.

Outdoor Summer/Fall Weddings

Rustic Bud Vase Place Card Holders

$3.00 each contact using the following link to place an order

http://thefunkyshack.com/contact.htm

Wire Holders for Place Cards and Table Numbers

These can be made out of the rustic wire pictured above or silver wire. Pricing is determined by size and quantity.

Contact http://thefunkyshack/contact.htm

The Adventure Begins

So I did it!! After 24 years in the restaurant business, I took that leap of faith to come on board full time with Jennifer at The Funky Shack!! It was a long time coming and the decision, though a little scary and a lot out of my comfort zone, felt so right. Jennifer is my sister , my BFF, and we spend the day working, brainstorming, laughing and planning the rest of out lives. It is a perfect situation, but what would make it more perfect is if Tami, our other sister and BFF would come join us!!!

My job title, Studio Manager, sounds very chic. It pretty much includes a little of everything from stopping at Starbuck's to get my "boss" coffee, making lunch for the kids, all the paperwork, packing, painting and everything "computer." I have to say I love every minute of it! I can go to work in my pj's, kick my shoes off and dig in.

The test is going to be this summer trying to work and keep five kids(6yrs. 7yrs, 7yrs, 10yrs, and 13yrs.) busy and productive. We have somewhat come up with a plan now it is time to enact and hold ourselves accountable. It is going to take a lot of organization from two Moms who usually just "wing it."

It is not going to be business as usual this summer. Our plan is to aggressively attack and conquer the world of weddings and party decor. We pretty much have decided that our husbands work too hard running around to make extra money and it is our goal to grow and land at some financial peace.

Check back because I will be starting a seperate blog to share this adventure with you!


Dawn

MEET THE HAPPY COUPLE!!!!

I asked Christy to send me a little info so I could share a little bit about the bride and groom. It is such a cute story that I left it just like Christy wrote it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!

How Joe Houston and I met:
Hummm....well, we met approx 6 yrs ago in 2004 while serving in the same Air Force Reserve unit. He was a C-130 Flight Engineer and I was a C-130 avionics mechanic. As he remembers it, we were in Kuwait supporting the Global War on Terror. He was talking to a mutual friend of ours when I walked up to interrupt. We were not introduced at that time and I have no recollection of that "meeting" but he says he knew then that I was the one for him. I remember it a little differently: I say we met in Souda Bay, Crete while I was enroute to Kuwait and he was heading home. We had stayed in the same hotel and the morning we were both to depart for different destinations, I asked if I could join him for breakfast. It was a short but nice interlude as Joe had to pre-flight his aircraft for the days flight. We became friendly acquaintances until 2007 when I, too, became a flight engineer (this made us co-workers). Finally, in May/June of 2008, we went on our first "accidental" date. He had come to my house to help with a project and as a thank you, I took him to a concert at the outdoor amphitheater to see The Big Bad Voodoo Daddies. We had so much fun! After that, we spent most every weekend together and embarked in a long distance relationship (Joe was living in Montgomery at the time). About 7 months later, Joe transferred jobs with the FAA to metro Atlanta and moved in with me. We have enjoyed everything together from household projects and renovations, traveling, SCUBA diving, triathlons, cycling, running, private flying...you name it! In Oct. 2009, we were on vacation in San Fransisco and planned to spend the day touring wine country. We drove up to Sonoma Valley and were having a wonderful day tasting wine and shopping. I had mentioned that we should visit a local wine and cheese shop and buy supplies for a picnic. (Little did I know I was planning my own engagement!)We settled on a bench, by a pond, in a park at the center of town and as we snacked on cheese, crackers, almonds, wine and fudge we talked about how happy we were and how blessed our life was. Before I knew it, Joe was down on one knee holding the most sparkly thing I had ever seen and asking me to marry him! He had to ask a second time as I was crying and in shock and having difficulty responding. Of course, I said YES! Wow! What a moment! I wish all my friends and family could have been there to witness it. It was perfect! The best part was that it was a total surprise! I had no idea he was planning to propose. He did a great job planning it and keeping it a secret and even enlisted the help of my twin sister to pick out the ring...which I love. I couldn't have picked a more beautiful ring if I had done it myself. So, here I am in the midst of wedding planning. Only 84 days until our Big Day and I have so much to do!

Christy
Career:aircraft mechanic for a major airline
Military: C-130 flight engineer; 18 years served so far
Hobby: some private flight time

Joe
Career: FAA
Military: C-130 flight engineer; 21 years in service so far
Hobby: Private pilot

PLACE CARD AND TABLE NUMBER INSPIRATIONS

I just wanted to share these simple and cute ideas from Style Me Pretty.

NEW STYLES! Whimsical Wire Place Card Holder

MORE NEW STUFF!! AND MORE TO COME!!

CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR NEW STYLES!

Table Number Holder

Place Card Holder

Wedding Favor

Picture Holder

Bridal Shower

Birthday Party

The possibilities are endless!!

To inquire about these new card holders that are not yet listed on my site

please email Jennifer, jen@thefunkyshack.com

WIRE SCULPTED TABLE NUMBERS~SWEET SIXTEEN~CAKE TOPPER~WEDDING~ANNIVERSARY

NEW SILVER WIRE SCULPTED NUMBERS

~PERFECT FOR ~

WEDDING TABLE NUMBERS

CAKE TOPPER

SWEET SIXTEEN

BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSAY DECORATIONS

Numbers are approximately 5" tall but can be resized upon request!

I look forward to serving you!

jen@thefunkyshack.com

http://www.thefunkyshack.com/

LET THE PLANNING BEGIN!!!!

We are super excited about our new year and all that is in store for us. We have never claimed to be wedding planners, but when our friend Christy graciously let us get involved with her wedding planning we were thrilled. The wedding is in April so the race it on!! She has her dress and location , but the rest is an empty canvas. This inspiration board will get us off to a great start. Don't worry we will be sharing all the details of the planning with you. Check back soon!!

Menu card, table number and place card holders

Here is a simple elegant way to display your menu card. The double holders are great for table numbers and menu cards. Add the matching place card holders and your tables will have a elegant whimsical look.

These charming place card holders are made from rustic wire. They look so natural on this handcrafted table. The table number holder is made from the same wire but it has a straight base. It can be use in fruit, pumpkins and flower pots. The center piece is made from reclaimed wood and can special ordered in any size. For more information conatct jen@thefunkyshack.com.

Pictures by Alicia Caruso

Rustic table art

Look at these wonderful pictures taken by Alicia Caruso. These are more of our new creations. Wow! I love the place card holder. I make those from pieces of the reclaimed wood. They are all slightly different in size, color and texture. They are perfect for an outdoor wedding. If you need any more information or have any questions about these pictures contact me at jen@thefunkyshack.com

Combining rustic and vintage

Credits: Allyson Magda, Love Life Images, Sara Remington, Linda Chaja

I love all of the different elements pulled into this board. It has a little vintage, a touch of rustic and a splash of sleek modern. It is fun to mix styles and it makes for a very elegant wedding.

Table number holders

Looking for something to add that special touch to your tables? These table number holders and place card holders are just what you are looking for. Until the end of the month the place card holders are on sale for $2.50, so place your order today.