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Vintage is back in and if you want to incorporate this theme into your wedding this beautiful favour box and menu card are just the trick. We have used our new rose double sided satin ribbon but you could always try it with a colour to match your theme.

You will need;

Ivory pillow favour box
10mm rose double sided satin ribbon
Cream ribbon rosebud
Pearl bead string
Adhesive tape pen
PVA Craft glue

For the menu card you will also need;

Tall cream linen gold foil printed 'menu' card
Ivory lace
Insert

For the favour box you will need to cut your ribbon into three different lengths, 1 x 3cms 1 x 8cms and 1 x (approx) 20cm.

Firstly you will need to create a shoebuckle bow, have a look on our tips and techniques page for instructions.

Now with the 20cm length of ribbon you need to run the adhesive tape pen along the entire length, then position the ribbon in the middle of your favour box and wrap the ribbon around it, making sure that it is being held down securely by the adhesive.

Once you have done this you can apply the PVA craft glue to the back of your bow in a discreet place and firmly place in position on the top on your favour box.

To get the pearl bead strings to stay in place you need to use your PVA craft glue and place the same adhesive under each side of the bow (so it cannot be seen) and on both edges of the favour box and a little on the back, you then wrap the beads around and secure them firmly to the adhesive and leave plenty of time for this to dry, don't worry if you can see the glue, when it dries it will be transparent!  

To finish off the favour box, add some PVA adhesive to the bottom of the cream ribbon rose bud and place firmly to the middle of the bow. Top Tip:  squeeze the PVA onto a scrap piece of card first and let it dry for a few minutes before using - this stops it soaking into the fabric.

For the Menu card, cut a length of lace that fits down the left hand spine of your card, then run the adhesive tape pen down the spine of the card and securely place the lace along it, repeat this process with the rose ribbon. For the finishing touch repeat the steps for the bow used on the favour box and you will have a beautiful set of vintage style stationery.

Print your menu details onto the insert and attach inside your card.