Skeleton Key Escort Tag – Tutorial

This easy project will make a big impact at your reception entrance. Pin these cute escort cards onto a fabric-covered board for a refined look or nail them onto an old door for a more rustic look, and choose a twine or ribbon that suits your wedding style.

You will need:

• Scalloped-edge paper tags (available from office supply stores and newsagents)
• Small skeleton keys (I bought mine here)
• Bakers twine (I bought mine here)
• Felt-tip pen (don’t use a ball-point, the indentation and uneven ink will leave it looking cheap)

1. Cut plain string off tags.

2. Handwrite guests’ names and table numbers on tags.

3. Tie skeleton key onto tag with twine.

Bonus Tip: if you leave off the table numbers to start with, you can even use the tags themselves to plan your seating arrangements. Simply add the table numbers when your seating has been finalised after your RSVPs have all come in.

Photography by Alicia Parsons

Ms Gingham says: Another super duper easy but really pretty project from Alicia. I’m glad “skeleton keys” don’t actually have skeletons on them though! 😀

I am Alicia Parsons, the Atypical Type A. I live in Adelaide, South Australia in a modest townhouse with my new hubby Ryan (aka The Man). I am the owner and graphic designer behind Akimbo, which specialises in quirky invitations, announcements and greetings.

Read more fantastic DIY projects from Alicia here.