Have you see these? There are several varieties available (search Pinterest and Etsy). The idea is simple: guests leave a fingerprint instead of signing a traditional guestbook.
They are not all trees…balloons seem to be a popular choice and the peacock is pretty cool.
My friend asked me to give the tree a shot, so out came my watercolors. I haven’t painted in a long time…it was fun!
I cut the paper so that the painting would fit in a 16 X 20 frame.
I decided to add a city skyline….we love our San Antonio!
And, a big tree!
The sky went in next with a washed-out skyline. Then, the field and the tree itself. 
The bride and groom’s initials “carved” into the tree!
I had to add a few bluebonnets!
A few finishing touches and the wedding info…and it’s done!What do you think? With “leaves”, I think it’ll be a neat keepsake. I hope they like it.
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This turned out great! I think it will look fantastic with the thumb prints. Thanks for linking up to Pin-ed it, Made it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melanna!
DeleteThis is such a great idea; thanks for sharing! Think it might be the new thing to do at weddings as it's so much easier than writing something and signing it.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteAbsolutely darling idea, gorgeous artwork too! I love the skyline, really nice touch.
ReplyDeleteWell done! They are going to love it! :)
Thanks, Kim! I hope it will be a keepsake.
DeleteFABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! :)
Fabulous picture!!! I think it turned out awesome! You're a good drawer!
ReplyDelete--Katie
It turned out beautifully and will make an awesome keepsake! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina
ReplyDeleteI'm getting married in Houston in early October and really want to do the thumbprint guest book. I have had the skyline as a part of my theme. Would you be willing to make one for me?
ReplyDeleteMelissa, be glad to talk to you about it! Please contact me via email so that we can discuss further. craftyimaginings@yahoo.com
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