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Here are some examples of RSVP Wording:
R.S.V.P.
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Guest Name Would be delighted to accept
Unfortunately cannot accept
Thankyou
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Guest Name
Abble to attend Unable to attend
Please list any dietary requirements;
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RESPONSE CARD .......................................................................... Guest Name
Would be delighted to accept ......
Unfortunately cannot accept ......
Please advise number of vegetarian meals required ......
The Reply/Response Card When choosing to make reply cards, the first thing you need to decide is, what size they will be. As you will probably want to include them with your wedding invitations, it is important to get the right size, so they fit neatly in the envelope along with the invitation. Many brides choose to use pocketfold invitations, as these type of invites, have pockets to hold all the information in neatly. You may decide you do not want to include reply cards. As a reply card is optional, you do not need to actually include one, the choice is yours. Although you do not need to send out a reply card with your wedding invitations, it may well be worth considering if you have a sit down wedding reception. A reply card, prompts our guest to let you know if they can attend. Years ago, it was normal for your guests to formally send a handwritten guest's reply letter. But now, for convenience, many brides now choose to include a reply/response cards with wedding invitations. Some guests may forget to write their names on the response card, so it is a good idea, to have a space for them to write this in, or have thier names already printed on the card. In order to keep track of who responds and who does not, it is a good idea to make a list of your guests who reply, along with a number assigned to each name, ready for table allocation. If you choose not to include a reply card when you send out your invitations, which is also known as a RSVP card, you could choose to add the RSVP date at the bottom of your invitation, eg: “The favour of a reply is requested by June 19, 2010”. We also recommend you place a stamp on the response card envelope before assembling the invitations and placing them into the envelopes. This is good manners.
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More and more brides, are now wanting to make thier own homemade wedding invitations. And rightly so, why pay for a designer to make your wedding stationery, when you can easily achive the same results, by making your own. Brides want to play a good part in producing homemade wedding invitations, so why not let your creativity flair. Follows our simple tips and tricks of the trade, and you wont go wrong. 1) First decide on a theme or colour for you 'homemade wedding stationery' 2) Decide how 'homemade' do you actually want them to be? 3) Are you going to make the wedding embellishments or toppers yourself, or buy them in. 4) If you decide to make toppers, or embellishments, you will need a selection of craft tools. 5) To save money, see if you can borrow the tools from a crafter. 6) General Crafting Tools: - Scissors
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Paper Trimmer
- Paper Punches
- Scoring board
7) Do lots of research, and check all the resources are available. The last thing you want is to find a retailer, has discontinued selling a particular paper or card.
When planning your wedding, and deciding on making your own wedding stationery, why let your creativity stop there. Decorating a plain Guest Book or Wedding Album will add some more fun and excitement to your wedding planning. With so many embellishments and ribbons now readily available, there can be no end to let your creative flair run wild. Buying a plain album, and coordinating it to the rest of your wedding stationery theme, will make them feel so very special. Plain mulberry albums and guest books will look great when embellished with a nice wide beautiful organza ribbon. Making a handmade wedding guestbook, you will be excited to build up some very special memories of your wedding day. Not only will the guest book remind you of who attended your wedding, but it will also be a way to 'grab your guests' thoughts on your big day, they will be more than happy to get thier hands on your beautiful handmade creation. Friends and family don’t always get the chance to express thier feelings, but with a wedding guestbook they will probably be more than happy to write tdown thier thoughts. When you read through those thoughtful and emotional messages in time to come. You will be happy to relive your memories of you specail day.
Tips for Printing on VellumPrinting on vellum is a really effective way of having a message on your hand made wedding invitations or cardmaking projects. You can really personalise your wedding invites so easily. vellum is beatiful and comes in various finishes. eg: Pearlescent, plain smooth, or even textured. Because vellum is so smooth and not very porous you will need to be very careful when printing on it as it may smudge, most vellums will be perfectly fine to use with a home pc printer. Follow our tips, and you should be fine printing on your vellum at home. 1)As with all home pc printers, the quality will vary depending on the printer. 2)If you use an inkjet printer, print a few pages at a time, taking them out and checking for consistency. 3) When printing on vellum it may be wise, to individually take the printed sheet from your printer, and lay out somewhere to dry, so the weight of the other sheets dont put any pressure on your finished printed sheet. 4) To be on the safe side I would wait a few hours before attaching the printed vellum to your invitations, just allow that extra bit of time for drying. 5) If you use a laser printer, the colour will look different as to the computer screen preview, so it is always wise to print a sample first. But the finish on a laser printer is fantastic, and it will not smudge.
Making your own Wedding Invitations, will not cost the earth. You can make gorgeous invites, on the tightest of budgets. Just because you have you decided to make your own Wedding Invitations, it does not mean they will look 'Cheap'. Making your own, can definately save you a lot of money, making them cheaper than choosing to have a wedding designer make them. But to avoid that really cheap look, there are a few things you should consider.1) Having matching paper and card, will give a more professional look. Try to avoid buying different card and paper from various suppliers, as the chances are they will not match each other. 2) The weight of the paper and card is very important, try to get a good substantial weight, eg: 100gsm-130gsm for paper, and 250gsm-300gsm for card. 3) When buying embellishments, choose carefully. Like any product on the market these days, price does reflect quality, so if you see 1000 gems for sale at 50p, at your local cheap market store...the chances are the price reflects the quality. Some imported goods, are very cheaply made, and you may find consistancy in colour, shape or sizes may vary. 4) When buying ribbon. Again the price can reflect quality. Cheaper rolls of ribbon, will not have the best quality. It may be twisted on the roll when you get half way through the reel, or the colour may vary slightly, from reel to reel. 5) Check with the retailer the products will not be discontinued, as they can check with the wholesaler they use. Sometimes, things are discontinued, and this can be of the retailers hands. 6) Another point to consider is buying from a well known store or company. Buying from a good store, and checking the return policy.
Another way of cutting the cost, if you are using creased card blanks, is to manually crease/score the card yourself. Card is much cheaper if purchase in A4/A5 blank card format, and most certainly cheaper if buying in bulk. If you do decide to buy A4/A5 blank card, to score yourself, the best way to crease the card to a single fold is to use a card scoring board. These are widely available from many craft stores. But since most brides are trying to cut costs, and are probably not crafters, the chances are, you will not have a scoring board to hand. If you know a crafter, it may be worth your while asking to borrow one. Its ok, thinking, great, I will save money, and crease the cards myself..but with the tools, this can be a very time consuming job, especially if you have 100's of blank cards to score. We would recommend you buy the card pre-scored for a more proffessional finish, but if you do only have a small amount to score, then we found the best manual method, is to use the back of a mouse mat. - Firstly put a little pencil mark where the score needs to go on the card, by measuring it.
- Place the card on the back of a soft computer mouse mat.
- Now, using a ruler, place it across the blank card.
- Score a line, with the back of a blunt knife, or a pen with no ink.
- Now gently fold the card where the crease is.
- Make sure you check the fold on the first card, before racing ahead, and scoring lots of blank cards.
Spring Wedding Invitation Ideas Here at The Craft Cabin, we recognise how important it is for brides to achieve the right look, and to create a great theme for your special wedding day! Each year, more and more brides & couples are chosing to have their wedding day outside of the traditional summer holiday period. Typically spring is becoming more and more popular as a time to hold your wedding, it is a time of new life, blossoms, bright new colours and blooming, beautiful spring flowers! These are all things that can inspire you, when crreating and making your spring themed wedding invitations and stationery. No matter what you are looking for, from simple floral designs, or the more extravagant designs, choose to use elegant floral wedding invitations or even a more simple design with a single flower, you will want to make the most of this wonderful time of year. Show off your spring design through your wedding stationery. Give everyone a sneak previwe as to your theme. You will want to think about what spring means to you and your fiancée. It is a wonderful time of the year to have your wedding and to show off the beauty within. Just like the opening of new budding flowers and the hatching of little chicks, or bouncing little bunnies, to show your marriage signifies the start of a new life together, as husband and wife. We have an array of gorgeous floral embellishments that will suit a spring theme. Using, butterflies, flowers, papers, feathers, bows, all available in spring colours will look adorable. There are many pretty colours which represent spring including white, lilacs, pale blues, minty greens, soft yellows, along with shades of pinks and cream which can be complimented by various light shades of blues and greens. If you're having a religious ceremony, you may want to consider making your own invites using symbols of Easter, maybe use gold gilted peel offs, with easter designs, or use a Cross Rubber Stamp, maybe a nice cutie little Easter egg embellishments or homemade fluffy bunnies & chicks designs, made from feathers. You may want to make flower themed invitations. Imagine your invitation wording printed in a lovely shade of fuschia pink and set against a lovely sheer pale pink pearl invitation embellished with delicate pink swirls and satin butterflies. Using different shades of transluscent papers in light & metalic shades will look luxurious and gorgeous for a spring wedding invite. Use as wrap around your card, or overlay on the top of the invitation. Tie with a nice organza ribbon in a light blossom shade. All these ideas will look perfect!
Most inks in pens on the market nowadays slide and run off smooth surfaces, but the Sakura Glaze, works wonderfully well on glossy shiney surfaces and clings to most non-porous materials. So you if fancy adding some finishing touches to your wedding invitations with a nice glaze pen. This is definately the way to go. You can use with peel offs, and medallions, creating wonderful dimensions, create a wonderful design wedding topper. These pens look fantastic on acetate, and almost looks like glass paint. You will love these glaze pens when colouring in wedding peel offs, they will give an extra 3d dimension to your invitation making. While Glaze requires a longer drying time than most pens, but it works well for the patient crafter. Wedding invitations, gift cards, handmade stationery, altered books – besides providing tactile sensation, Glaze’s texture gives your projects emotional 3d depth as well. True writing you can feel!You can write or draw with Clear Glaze – then reveal wedding mesages & wishes or other secret messages by sponging color over the surface. Water-resistant Glaze acts like a “resist” to create the look of batik. Let your creativity and imagination discover the many dimensions of Glaze. Glaze colours come out bright, glossy and iridescent and will brighten up any craft, rubberstamping or papercraft project. These are just a few of the possibilities for the use of Glaze.
You have now decided to make your very own wedding stationery. Handcrafted is the way you want to go. Once you have decided on the design, here are a few tips to help keep you ordganised and in control. 1. Keep all scrap paper bits. You can use them to punch out punchies for confetti, you can place them insdie the envelope when sending out your invitations, or use them as envelopes seals. Just punch out maybe a heart shape, dab a dot of glue, and stick on the envelope! 2. If you decide to use rubber stamps on your design, use Baby Wet Wipes to clean your rubber stamps if you change to a different color. 3. Store your rubber stamps away from direct sunlight and heat. 4. Use washable inkpads when making invitations, especially if you are a novice crafter, this will help in the cleaning up process. 5. Keep a notebook beside you, to jot down invitation making ideas when they spring to mind. 6. If you intend to use masking tape, to hold your design in position. To make your masking tape less sticky, just dab it on your jeans or skirt first, to remove a little of the stick. 7. Dap a blob of repositionable adhesive on the back of card or elements that you want to attach to your main invitaion card blank. Move them around till you are sure about their placements. Then you can adhere with permanent glue, once you are sure of the position. 8. Use poly bags to store your invitations, especially if you have included some 3D embellishments. This will protect them whilst working on them. 9. Dab a bit of glue on the end of the beading thread to stiften it before you thread beads.This makes it so much easier. 10. Store all pens & markers horizontally. This helps the ink flow when you use them. 11. Store inkpads upside down to let the ink sink to the top of the pads. 12. Dip a brush in water and paint a shape on mulberry silk paper, pull paper apart with your hands to give a lovely feathered edge to your shape. 13. Not sure what color card to use to layer your image on? Choose a color from the image. 14. Put loose glitter/sparkle in a salt or pepper shaker for easy distribution.
When making your own Wedding Stationery, it will be of great help to your guests if you add some extra information. This will help your guests to enjoy your perfect day. A great idea, is to make an information booklet. Below is a list of additional things you may, or may not wish to include with your DIY wedding invitations!! If you choose to use our printable templates, you may wish to print this information on a separate coordinating card, and pop the details in with the invitation. It is not vital, but may be of help to some guests. - Map with directions - to get to the church/wedding venue and reception venue, ideal for those who dont know the area. - A list of local hotels/guesthouses/B&Bs - a great help for those people needing to stay over. - Transport options - help for those who may need assistance in getting to the area - train, bus, other. - An optional gift list for those attending the full wedding and reception. - Information about Car Parking if required. - Whether smoking areas are permitted. - Disabled facilities. - Whether confetti may be thrown at the church or not. - Local Taxi numbers for the evening reception, nothing worse, than not being able to get a taxi home!!
Materials needed per invitation:A5 Plain Vellum or Paper for printing Contrasting vellum for scroll wrap Foil Sticker Seal A5 Postal tube Equipment needed:Computer printer & a paper trimmer Instructions:In your word processing program change your paper size to A5, we have set out templates to help you easily achive scroll invitations. Use our free templates here.1) Using centered text print the word “invitation” in a font of your choice – font size 72 is a good size, making it stand out. 2) After you have typed the heading, leave a line, and change the font to a next script font e.g: Monotype Corsiva – font size 16. 3) Complete the rest of the text for your invitation, what looks really good is to actually type each guest name. 4) Remember to include your RSVP address at the bottom of the page. 5) Print your scroll insert. 6) Try not to handle the print as it may take a little longer to dry on vellum than on other types of paper. 7) You could tear a thin strip off the edges of the sides to give an aged impression. To make the scroll wrap – cut or tear the contrasting coloured velum into a square approximately 2.5”. 8) Roll the scroll insert into a cigar shape then in a diamond fashion roll the vellum wrap around the outside. 9) Where the two diamond points of the wrap meet, secure with a foil seal. 10) Place your wrap inside the postal tube and for that extra special touch – you could also add some confetti. 11) Print an address label for the scroll tube and post! This will give a really professional finish! The A5 scroll tubes we sell are the correct sized to fit through the average letter box. View our tips and techniques for using vellum here.
This is very much down to personal choice - but here are a few pointers to consider & bear in mind, out tips and techniques, will help you achieve great results that will not cost a fortune: A classic popular choice, these are our ultimate best seller.  
They are very simple to use, and can look very professional. Gatefold cards come in various sizes: A6, Large Square, Small Square, DL (tall) and A5. Before you go racing off and purchasing all your cards, there are a few things to consider when purchasing. If yes, then firstly check that they come flat packed, and pre-scored, ready for printing on, if they come pre-folded, this will make the job of printing on them a little more difficult. Although all our cards come flat packed and pre-scored, there are many shops out there that sell them pre-folded, and this is an important factor to consider if you need to print on them. If you are intending on using a home pc printer, you should also check that your printer will accept the size, and the weight of the card you are going to purchase. 2) Will you be using ribbon to close the gatefold? If you do fancy using ribbon around your gatefold cards, you will need to decide whether you want the ribbon to tie around the whole card, or will you want the ribbon to tie through holes in the centre closure where they join when closing. You will then need to work out how much ribbon to purchase, make sure this is plentiful and will be available to buy in large quantities. The last thing you want is to run out of ribbon. Some of our gatefolds come with pre-punched holes, but these are a little bit more expensive than buying gatefolds without pre-punched holes. If you want to keep the cost down, you may want to consider purchasing a hole punch, and making the holes yourself. 3) Using & Printing on Gatefold InsertsAgain, you need to check your pc printer will accept insert sizes, this makes sense, as the inserts for gatefold cards will need to sit in the centre of the gatefold, so you will be printing on smaller inserts than standard sizes. Generally most printers can take different dimensions, most will accept square and smaller sizes, its normally just a case of adjusting your printer tray guides.
At your Wedding Reception. Its a great idea to make future Aniversary cards for centre pieces. This can be great fun, and something very unique and different. As an activity and good conversation starter, you can make anniversary cards for the your future anniversaries. Starting with the 1st and go up to however high you'd like or upto to how many tables you have at your reception, place one card on each table.The idea is that the guests write in the card, as if it's that particular anniversary. They can write a nice memory or some advice or congratulations and then every year on their anniversary the couple has one to open!! Guests can surprise the couple with great words of wisdom - how fun! Using the card in the centre of the table, place the card in one of those cute little clippey holders, decorate around the card and holder with flowers and ribbons, also include the instructions of what the guests are to do, you can even supply a pen decorating with ribbons etc..
This is a nice idea; If you fancy something different to use for table favours and wedding reception table centre pieces, why not try decorating small garden plant pots. Consider using your wedding craft stamps, decorative paper and small flower, or gem embellishments to decorate small garden plant pots. Purchase mini pots or bails for wedding favours, and larger pots for table centre pieces. 1) Firstly paint the pots with a nice satin finish emulsion paint. 2) When dry, using decorative wedding or heart rubber stamps, decorate the outside. Or decorate with nice strips of pattened paper, or paper cut outs. 3) If you have an alphabet stamp set, you could stamp the words '' I Do... '' all over the pot in coordinating colours to you wedding. 4) Then finish the pot with hand tied ribbons or embellshment bows and flowers. 5) Using double sided tape will adhere satin faceted ribbon perfectly around the base and at the top of the pot. 6) You can buy contrasting plants or flowers and place in the pot, using glass pebbles around the top, to hide the earth, if using real plants. 7) Or use coordinating candle in the centre of the pot!
If you are planning on having a winter wedding, then why not consider having a Christmas themed wedding? By choosing to have a Christmas themed wedding, would make the whole planning process that much easier as you will have plenty of seasonal crafts & embellishments to use on your wedding stationery and reception decoration. Wow...look at all the themed decoration products that are now available. Most people would normally associate the popular Red & Green colours with Christmas, but you don’t have to limit your decorative palette to just these two colours. There are many colours that will sit perfect for a Christmas or Winter Wedding. Burgundy & Gold, Lilac & Silver, Red & Gold, Chocolate Browns & Gold, Light Blue & White, Lilac & White, Pink & White, various shades of Greens & Gold, all these colours would look equally as good as the Traditional Colours, and all will capture the essence of Christmas. When designing and choosing to make your own wedding stationery, the world is your oyster. With hundreds of lovely embellishments now available in a variety of colours, you will have no end of pleasure in making beautiful wedding invites, there are many gorgeous embossed papers, christmas themed embellishments, and a huge array of ribbons now available.
1) All table plans are different, it is best to work from the floor plan. 2) Firstly draw it out on a piece of scrap paper. 3) Set this out on a word document using shapes to format/represent tables on an A5 size of card: don’t worry about adding any names initially. Just work out how many tables will be used, and roughly how many seats per table, once you know the number of tables, you can print it out in numbered format or name the tables. 4) Use a printed sheet just to show your guests where the tables are in the room. The A5 size sheet is ideal for this, but the choice is yours. If you use two large A2 seating plan boards, print one for each board. 5) Once this has been done, you can print this out on A5 overlay paper. Use scrap to set it first. 6) When you have completed the layout format. You can now group your guests as you feel will be suited. Again, using scrap paper, jot down names first, whilst working them out. 7) You can print this out on A6 size of overlay paper. 8) Print your names & date of wedding on long narrow overlay papers, again if you use two boards, print one for each board. 9) Now you can place overlay papers on to backing cards, using the tape runner pen. Before sticking them to the Mount board, you will need to decide, how you are going to lay them out. 10) If you have more than 5 tables, it is best to use two mount boards, placing the table number format in the centre, and placing the names around this. 11) To make things easier we now have a seating plan kit available to purchase. 
Rubber Stamping is great fun, and can make your wedding invitations look fantastic. There are many wedding and romantic rubber stamps available, which will help you produce great looking results. Once you have chosen your design, take time out to practise your rubber stamping technique, before going straight into stamping on your blank cards! Here are a few simple tips and rules, to help guide you through rubber-stamping your wedding invitations. Toppers: Use a blank topper or piece of blank layer card, instead of stamping directly onto the card, this will allow you room for errors, if you do make a mistake, at least you have not ruined a blank card. You can then stick the topper onto your chosen blank card. Inking the stamp: You will get a better image if you tap the surface of your rubber stamp with the ink pad, rather than pushing the stamp onto the pad. Foam ink pads will "give" too much and you will get ink on the portions of the stamp which are not raised, and too much ink on the raised parts which could transfer smudges onto your project. Check the ink has covered the stamp evenly: With both large and small pads, you should be able to see that the surface of the stamp is well covered without being too "gloppy." When ready, press the stamp with even pressure onto your blank card or topper (do not rock the stamp) down onto the card/paper, then remove quickly. Always replace the lids on the inks to prevent drying out. Direct to Paper techniques: Going direct to paper with your stamp pads and then using make up foam applicators to smudge/spread the ink creates a nice, multi-colored background. You can also pick up ink with the foam pad or with a stipple brush directly from the pad and then apply to the paper. Using portions of your stamp: Sometimes you may want to use just a portion of a stamp. You can ink just that portion, or use a paper mask to protect any other stamped images. Use paper masks or low tack stencil tape to mask off the area not needed, this can also help you create background and foreground effects. Embossing with Clear Embossing Powder : When you want to preserve the color of the pigment ink you have selected, use a clear embossing powder. As soon as you have stamped your image, cover it with clear embossing powder, use a spare clean sheet of paper to catch the excess powder & pour the excess back into bottle and tap the paper to remove any excess grains. Use a heat gun to melt the embossing powder, in a slow movement, being careful not to over heat the image. A large folded piece of paper can catch any excess and you can then funnel the remainder into the bottle.
Bows are beautiful embellishments and with a little practice you can create gorgeous little or big bows in a range of stylish decorative styles, these will give your DIY Wedding Invitation a beautiful look. Here are some instructions on making that perfect bow. Simple Single Bow: To tie a small single bow. Leaving a length of about 4-6cm loose to your left side make a loop in your left hand I find it easier to leave the ribbon length on the roll, then cut afterwards. This gives you a lot more control on feeding the loops into a knot. Now make a loop of approx the same size next to it with your right hand. You should now have a loop in each hand. Tie these two loops together in a knot. Pull the loops to create the size of bow you want. Then gently pull the ends of the ribbon, to adjust the size where necessary. Tighten the knot to secure the bow. Trim the ends on diagonally at your preferred length to stop the ends fraying. Buckle Bow:The buckle bow is elegant and looks beautiful when applied to stationery. It looks difficult but is surprisingly very easy to make! It is made from 3 separate lengths of ribbon. To make a medium bow with 10mm ribbon: Take aprox 10cm length of ribbon (satin ribbon is best for buckle bows) Place a mini glue dot halfway along it. Fold in the ends in to stick to the glue dot. Take a 3cm length of ribbon and wrap this around the middle of your first part to create the bow, again fixing with a mini glue dot. Place a long strip of ribbon where required on your card and attach the flat ribbon with double sided tape, this works perfect with satin ribbon. Now attatch buckle bow in the centre. Easy!!! The Knot Bow: The knot bow is not actually a bow, it is just a double knot, that looks so impressive it gives wedding stationery the look of a bow. Wrap a length of ribbon around your chosen card. Tie a single knot by taking the ribbon left over right and under. Now tie a second knot on top again taking the ribbon left over right and under. Cut a V into the ends of the ribbon or trim on the diagonal to stop fraying.
When making your own Wedding Stationery, it will be of great help to your guests if you add some extra information. This will help your guests to enjoy your perfect day. A great idea, is to make an information booklet, you can theme this along the same design as your wedding invitations. Using the card and inserts will give a very professional look. Here is an idea of list of additional things you may, or may not wish to include with your DIY wedding invitations!! It is not vital, but may be of help to some guests. - Map with directions - to get to the church/wedding venue and reception venue, ideal for those who dont know the area. - A list of local hotels/guesthouses/B&Bs - a great help for those people needing to stay over. - Transport options - help for those who may need assistance in getting to the area - train, bus, other. - An optional gift list for those attending the full wedding and reception. - Information about Car Parking if required. - Whether smoking areas are permitted. - Disabled facilities. - Whether confetti may be thrown at the church or not. - Local Taxi numbers for the evening reception, nothing worse, than not being able to get a taxi home!!
Wallet Cards:A lovely distinctive choice, classy, yet a very simple design, these will look very professional. These cards are a wallet style cards, where an insert slides into the closed wallet. 1)Are you going to want to print on the outer wallet?If yes, this is definately possible, our wallet cards are supplied flat packed and unglued, and pre- scored, so this will allow you to add your text to the front of the wallet. It will look fantastic to personlise them. If you are intending on using a home pc printer, you should check that your printer will accept the open flat sizes. But some stores only sell pre-glued wallets, so this is something that should be considered before purchasing. Buying un-glued wallets, gives a lot more flexibilty when making and designing your wedding invites. 2)Glueing the Wallet CardsAll our wallet cards, are supplied, unglued and flat packed, you will need to be very careful when glueing them. Make sure you use either a nozzle pva glue, and apply only thin amount so as not to warp the card, or a very strong double sided tape. 3) Printing on Card Wallet InsertsAgain, you need to check your printer will accept insert sizes, this makes sense, as the inserts for wallet cards will need to slide into the outer wallet card, so you will be printing on smaller inserts than standard sizes. Generally most printers can take various size cards, including square, DL, and smaller sizes. It is normally just a case of adjusting your printer tray guides. You might want to consider using overlay paper on the card wallet insert, this will definately make printing easier. You could even print on A4 paper, then trim to size, then adhere onto the card wallet insert. This will look very professional, especially if you leave a nice border edge to show the wallet insert card. Pocketfold Cards:Just Stunning, if you want that extra bit of WOW factor, these are definately worth thinking about. Our stunning blank invitation pocketfold cards, are made from double sided luxury pearlescent card. This beautiful stylish pocketfold incorporates a pocket for you to add more information. Ideal for making stunning, distinctive wedding invitations. We supply our range in two ways. A) Sold in a complete matching set. Each pocketfold wallet set contains: x1 Outer Wallet (250gsm) x2 Pearl card inserts (250gsm) x2 Ivory or white overlay paper inserts (100gsm) x1 Ivory or white envelope (100gsm) (insert overlay paper & envelope colour are perfect matching)
B) Each pocketfold wallet contains: x1 Outer Wallet (250gsm) this is supplied flat packed, and unglued, with no inserts or envelopes, thus allowing you to be creative, mix and match and make your own design inserts. Available in 4 sizes: A6, DL, Lg Square & Small Square.
1) Are you going to want to print on the outer pocketfold?If yes, this is definately possible, as all our pocketfold cards are supplied flat packed and unglued, and pre scored, this will allow you to add your text to the front of the wallet, but great care and patience is needed. They will look fantastic if you fancy personlising them. If you are intending on using a home pc printer, you should also check that your printer will accept the open flat sizes. Consider firstly purchasing just a couple to practise on, then when you are sure you are able to put them through your printer, then head out and purchase a large quantity. 2) How to Glue Pocketfolds?All our pocketfolds do come supplied unglued and flat packed, so you will need to be very careful when glueing them. Make sure you use either a nozzle pva glue, and apply only thin amount so as not to warp the card, or a very strong double sided tape. 3) Using & Printing on Pocketfold Card Inserts
Again, you need to check your printer will accept the insert sizes, this makes sense, as the inserts for pocketfold cards will need to slide into the outer pocketfold card, so you will be printing on smaller inserts than standard sizes. Generally most printers can take square and smaller sizes, its normally just a case of adjusting your printer tray guides. If you purchase our pocketfold set, you will be supplied with the full set which incorporates the inserts, so you need to check you can print on the finished size. If you struggle to print on the smaller size inserts, you can buy the stand alone pocketfold and consider printing on A4 paper, then trim to size, then adhere onto a card insert. This will look very professional, especially if you leave a nice border edge to show on the insert card.
The smell of blazing bonfires with roasted chestnuts all add to the wonderful magical time of Autumn. Getting married in autumn with the glorious burst of colours in the trees, the view of dried leaves across the lands, with a crisp crunch underfoot adds to the excitement of arranging an autumn wedding! The cool nip of the fresh air adds to the abudance of choices you have with this season! More and more colours are now added to many papers and wedding craft embellishments, allowing you to choose a perfect autumn colour choice for DIY wedding invites! A beautiful assortment of craft papers in an array of colours ranging from: rustic reds, deep reds, beautiful burgundy, platinum silvers, pale yellows & pumpkin orange sitting alonside beautiful shimmer cards; available in Warm Whites, Ivory, Opal Ivory, Champagne and Shimmering Golds! There are lots of exciting colours to choose from in this glorious autumn season, from beautiful glowing gold’s, shimmering silky oranges, dark, milky & rich chocolate browns, hunter & sage greens, rich burgundy reds along with an array of rich colourful spices. Mix your ideas with collected twigs, berries, paper flowers and beautiful ribbons - you will be amazed at the fantastic results! These lovely embellishments will give a truly magical harvest type design. Making an autumn themed wedding invitation has never been easier.
If you are having a traditional Wedding with a sit down reception, you will probably want to allocate your guests to seats with a place card. Most brides choose to use a traditional tent place card. These are small place cards with a single fold. If you are lucky enough to have great neat handwriting, you can write directly onto the cards, with a nice calligraphy or gel pen. However, most of us are not this fortunate, and so will probably want to print on them. Our own unique pre-scored place cards, have been cut to a specific size 90x90mm, they are supplied flat packed, allowing you to put through a printer quit easily, all you will need to do is adjust the gage in the printer tray. Alternatively you can print the names of your guests on a sheet of vellum, insert paper, or pearlescent paper then cut to smaller size, you can either use the printed guest name as a wrap around the place card, or cut into strips where the guest name is printed, then adhere to the pre-scored place cards. Purchasing blank place cards, will allow you to decorate accordingly. You can follow your theme throughout your diy wedding stationery and embellish with your chosen design to match your invitations, so your reception tables will look perfect, with matching items. We have created templates for printing on our place cards, so feel free to download this and use accordingly. Place Card Templates: Place Card Template 90x90mm
1) First thing to decide, is how many sheets your Order of Service will need. To work out how many pages you will use, you need to write a rough draught, so you will know how many sheets of insert paper to purchase. The longer the service, the bigger the order of service will be. Many brides now also choose to add lots of extra information within the booklet. eg: Naming the bridesmaids, page boys and ushers and thanking family members for thier help, etc. 2) To help determine the size required so you can decide on the layout, it is best to speak to your priest for some information regarding the way order of service is conducted. He may be able to give you some examples of previous services. 3) You can use various sizes of cards, but the most common size is to use is an A5 single fold card. This gives plenty of room to also add that extra info if needed. If you use one sheet of insert paper folded to A5, you have a greater choice of adhering this to the card, but if you need to print on the back page of the insert this may give you difficulty when glueing the insert inside the card, as the text be on the back page, thus making this difficult to adhere. So if you can get away with not printing on the back page it may help you in the long run. 4) Printing tips; most of our cards are suitable for home pc printing, but please bear in mind, this does largely depend on which PC printer you use, as the overall finish can vary. We recommend you try the card to ensure it is to the quality you expect. To glue insert sheets into the folded card:
We have a a selection of cards and inserts available to purchase to make the order of service easily. a) Use double sided tape; run the tape near the crease on back page, allowing the page to turn easily, this is ideal if you dont print on the back page of the insert. b) PVA glue; run a thin line down the crease of the card, this is ok to use if you have printed on the back page, but the page dont quite turn so easily. c) Use a tape runner pen; run the glue tape alongside the crease on back page, allowing the page to turn easily, this is ideal if you dont print on the back page of the insert. This is a really useful, clean way to adhere the inserts. d) Ribbon or cord; tie around the spine of the card to hold the insert/inserts in place, this is ideal if your order of service has a few paper inserts. e) Hole Punch; use a two hole punch, to punch through the paper and card, tie with ribbon or cord and tie into a knot or bow, allowing you to hold a large mass booklet together. e) Staples; this is not the most appealing way to bind a booklet or order of service together, but it is ideal for large services. You will need to purchase a long arm stapler, available from most large office stationery stores.
Feel free to download these printable templates to use when designing your own Wedding Stationery. We have designed these with the creative bride to be, all templates are made to fit our own range of paper inserts for the most popular card sizes used. We have also created table seating plan templates,to use with our own design DIY Table seating plan kit. Table Seating Plan Templates:
Your wedding invitations are the first expression of your wedding theme.
Whether you go for traditional or non-traditional, classic or contemporary, the invitation is a teaser for your guests, so tantalize their taste buds and get them inspired as much as yourself for a truly magical day. Although your wedding invitation selection comes down to your personal individual taste, knowing what the popular trends are now in 2009 might give you some new fresh ideas. Many of the trends encourage personalization, so you can create DIY wedding invitations that are uniquely “you.” So, what’s hot in 2009?Pinstripes and patterns are definitely in – vertical, horizontal, multi-colored, floral, swirls whatever. Use beautiful designs, in anyway: in a border on invitations, on table decor & stationery or throughout the entire wedding theme, use wraps, paper, vellum or pinstripe cardstock. Get the wow factor with GemsJewelled embellishments are also becoming extremely popular, Swarovski crystals and gems are showing up on everything – from clothing accessories: eg: belts, bags & shoes to even the dog collar!! So adding some sparkle and glitz to your wedding theme will truly look a million dollars on your own handmade wedding invitations. You can sprinkle on some tiny rhinestones or mini pearl-toned accent beads, these will also look a million dollars! Make a statement with Fabric & FlowersFabric and paper flower embellishments are making a huge statement, we now have a beautiful assortment of fabric blooms and wired stem flowers, all available in a variety of colour’s. Definately a break away from the customary engraved floral print. Personalize your invitation with a flourish by adding your distinctive flower and finish with a diamonte gem in the centre, for a truly unique bit of sparkle. Another interesting trend is the use of white. Not in card stock but in font colour. Choose a bright color card stock (hot pink, bright green or solid black looks great) then finish with your invitation text in white!! White prints beautifully on to pearlescent card stock!! Wow your guests, with something unique! Use unique Cards & InsertsInvitation design has become more user-friendly by providing pockets and folds to neatly hold and organize your invitation and cards. We have a fabulous range of Pocketfold Card Blanks, with coordinating inserts, that are perfect for making your own unique wedding stationery! So if you fancy something slightly different that the normal run of the blank single fold card, this could definately be the one for you! Use unusual materials & embellishmentsAnd that’s not the only new design trend; wedding invitations made of unusual materials such as fabric, stone, sand, shells, wood, plastic, and even acrylic will all give amazing results. Bold PatternsAll-over patterns are also becoming a huge hit, giving a new twist to invitation design. For instance, if your wedding gown has an intricate pattern, why not try duplicating it on your wedding stationery, for a truly one-of-a-kind creation. The use of patterened printed vellums or textured printed papers will give amazing results, try wrapping your invites in an allover patterened design.
Printing On Mulberry Paper:Neither Mulberry, Silk or Handmade paper is designed to be used on home pc printers, but with many crafters trying, this has been acheivable. Silk mulberry paper is normally very thin and lightweight, it has fine fibres and strands which run through the paper, almost looking like threads. Mullberry paper is also sometimes known as handmade paper, it is normally quite thick and clumpy. Many designs are available, normally mulberry paper has patterns & designs with print and a coarse texture. All handmade papers are made of unsealed fibres, so when printed on it could let the ink bleed slightly causing inconsistant printing and the varying textures may cause erratic printing finishes. However it is possible to print onto them with some home printers & inkjets. It just takes a bit of trial and error. The only way to really find out if your printer is suitable is try it, being careful, maybe hand feeding 1 sheets at a time, wait and see. It is probably also best to use a bold font for the best results, and make sure you order a few extra sheets. (just in case!) Tearing Mulberry, Silk or Handmade Paper:Mulberry paper does indeed make a great accent to any Card Making and DIY Wedding Stationery project; however if you have never used it before here are some things you need to know before you go tearing away!!
1) Mulberry, handmade or silk paper is not meant to be cut. It is best when it is torn. This tearing technique can be used for tearing straight lines, curves & shapes.
2) You simply use a cotton swab or a paint brush that has been dipped in water, then "draw" the shape onto the paper, wetting and loosening the fibers. 3) Either follow a template for simple shapes, or use a ruler for straight lines. 4) As you pull the paper apart along the wet tear line, you will need a small pair of sharp scissors to cut any thick fibers that do not want to break apart on their own. 5) Mulberry, handmade or silk paper can overwhelm a layout if not used in moderation. So be careful not to overload your design, this is definitely a product in which a little goes a long way. Use this paper to accent simple designs, but do not let this dominate your project. Punching Out Shapes from Mulberry, Silk or Handmade Paper:Because mulberry silk paper is a very thin paper with lots of fibre strands. Paper Punches tend to chew the paper rather than cut it neatly and cleanly. The best way to cut mulberry silk paper is to sandwich it between two sheets of normal printer copy paper, place the three layers between the punch and cut. You may find this will only work with large punches, as there is not much room for the paper to be sandwiched in a small paper punch. When punched in this way the mulberry paper will be cut cleanly and crisply and you will have the shapes needed to make your invitations punched out in no time. The thicker handmade paper might not go through a paper punch, again this is trial and error. Practise makes perfect.
Wedding Day & Evening Invitations:To work out how many wedding invitations to make, it is probably best that you divide the total number of guests by 2 then add 10 this should hopefully provide you with enough invitations plus some spares, which are handy in case of last minute guests or if you make a mistake or two when writing them. This rule of thumb will also apply to your Save the Date cards, Thank You cards, and reply cards.Save the Date Cards:To work out how many save the date cards to make, use the same rule as the if you were making wedding or evening invitations: divide the total number of guests by 2 then add 10 this should hopefully provide you with enough save the date's, again this will give some spares, which are handy in case of last minute guests or if you make a mistake or two when writing them. Reply Cards:These may seem unimportant and you may feel this is an unnecessary expense. RSVP cards are usually the first things to go when budgeting, but they do pay off in the long run. People are much more likely to reply when the card is supplied to them in an addressed envelope. But if you are on a tight budget, an alternative is to put an email address or phone number at the bottom of the invitation. Order of Service:You would need at least one between 2 guests plus extras for the bridal party, priest, musicians and of course the bride and groom. Always get your priest to agree on the contents before going a head with any printing. Making these yourself is a fantastic cost saver, print these yourself at home, these days even the card will go through most home pc printers. Using vellum, is luxurious, for that extra special insert.Place Card Names: You will only need place names if you are having a seating plan. You can save money by doing a 2in1 and make your place name a keepsake together,eg: a favour box with a place name tag and the bride & grooms name and date of wedding on the back. Thankyou Cards:A lovely personal touch to your thank you cards is to use one of your favourite photo’s from the wedding or even the Hen/Stag (if suitable!). On/after your big day or when opening gifts, remember to make a list of what gifts were received and who attended your special day, so when you come to write your thankyou cards, no errors will be made. Seating plan:You will only usually only need to make one seating plan, but depending on the venue and the number of guest attending, you may want to make two, especially if you do have a large venue and lots of guests, this will make it much easier for your guests to view the seating plan, if there are two. These can be made using our DIY seating plan. Easy to assemble, with clear easy to follow instructions. Table Numbers:It is also important that you make table numbers, or a nice touch is to name your tables. We think naming your tables is a great idea. This gives the venue a great personnal touch, why not name each table after family members, or names of places you have visited?
When making and designing your own cards or your very own designer wedding stationery, using the right glue, tapes and adhesives will ensure your results look professional and save you time. The last thing you want is the real “homemade” look, with bits or embellishments falling off!! There are a wide of range of products available to ensure everything sticks firmly, giving your wedding inviations a truly professional look. Here you will find lots of tips for adhering your card-making projects perfectly. PVA craft glueYou should only use pva only in small doses, as this is a waterbased adhesive and so it can warp paper & card easily. It is ideal for sticking gems, paper flowers, ribbon and bows etc. Most small embellishments will suit PVA adhesive perfectly, but there are a few which can be fiddley. You will find wire embellishments can be a little bit tricky, but these can adhere to invites easily with the right technique. The knack is not to rush, take your time, and be patient. Use a cocktail stick or straw to spread the glue gently onto the back of wire embellishment, lay embellishment flat onto your chosen card, and leave to dry. The PVA will dry clear so dont worry to much if you can see a little whilst it is wet. PVA is also good for using on mesh and angel hair or spiders web, using either a small paint brush, or a cocktail stick, spread the PVA across the back of the mesh, or gently across the back of angel hair, then press firmly into place on your chosen card, and leave to dry. Double Sided Tape and Adhesive Tape pensThis is a dry glue, and therefore works well with all paper & card surfaces. Adhesive tape runners are perfect for using on flat surfaces, matting paper, and to use for the inserts. 3mm & 6mm double sided tape is fantastic for sticking satin ribbon flat to the card!! But it wont stick organza or voile ribbons. Such a professional look. Just remember to firstly stick the tape to the card, remove the fingerlift protective tape, then lay the ribbon over the top. Sticky Foam Pads Use to create a 3D effects. Ideal to raise small pieces of cards, to layer hearts and embellishments. Glue DotsGreat little dots of adhesive, good for saving time and avoiding mess. Available in permanent or removable, we suggest permanent. These are ideal for a variety of embellishments: Gems, Flowers & Bows etc.
Ways To Use Vellum For Wedding Stationery:This versatile paper comes in a variety of weights. The most commonly used is 130gsm. This is because it is easier to use for parchment embossing work. Clear, transcluscent vellum for embossing is better to be fairly thicker, as it will sustain heavy embossing tools. There is so much you can do with vellum. You can now create stunning effects and designs. Using vellum for wedding stationery is a fabulous way to embellish and add unique definition to your invitation making projects. Vellum is available in a variety of designs & prints including flowers, swirls and even pictures. You can use vellum to mat and layer, use as a wrap around an invitation. There are the most beautiful designs, that will suit wedding stationery. How to adhere Vellum:Because it is slightly see though you will need to be very careful when attaching it to your wedding stationery projects, as many adhesives will show through. There are varied vellum adhesives available but we have found the Tape runner pen works perfect for sticking vellum to your project without showing the adhesive. Just run the tape adhesive near the spine of the card when using as an insert. You may fancy to cover the whole front of a card then by adding some ribbon, turns a simple invitation into a fine beautiful piece of art and will look so professional. When making DIY Wedding Stationery this can be such a creative may of completing an amazing look, it is also ideal for using around scroll wedding invitations. You could even try your hand at making wedding Inviation Wraps. There are many ways to do this. Either completely wrap the Invitation with vellum paper, or cut the vellum into strips and use as a belly wrap around the centre of the invite. Again, using the Tape runner pen this will be perfect. No need to use adhesive?You can also attach vellum to your projects by means other than adhesives, we would also recommend using brads or eyelets where possible so that the vellum is secured and no glue is needed. Printing on Vellum:
Printing on vellum is a really effective way of having a message on your hand made wedding invitation. You can really personalise your wedding invites so easily. View our tips and techniques for printing on vellum.
Heat embossing on Vellum:You may also want to try your hand at heat embossing on vellum. We actually printed some wording from our printer then quickly sprinkled with embossing powder then used the heat gun. This looks fantastic! Get that real proffessional look with a nice gold or silver heat embossing powder. Remember when using a heat gun, use the lowest setting and be very careful as this can burn the vellum. Other ways to use vellum:If using vellum quotes you can simply cut the wording out, but I really like the torn finished look by tearing around the vellum words. Punching out Vellum Shapes:Vellum can also be used to punch out shapes, I find punching out flower & butterfly shapes and building them up on the front of a card gives it a truly stunning look, something very unique and different for wedding stationery! Whether you are using quotes, printed patterned or plain vellum you will find that there is so much you can do with this very versatile crafting paper.
1. Purchase good quality supplies.Matching cards, envelopes and inserts give a very professional look. Before leaping ahead and purchasing a bargain pack of cards and envelopes from your local market, first be sure you are happy with the quality, you may also want to consider if other sizes of matching cards are available, for when you make the rest of your stationery; place cards, order of service, menu's etc. 2. Sample Kits & Cards.Purchasing sample kits & sample blank card sets are a wise choice. This will give a you a good idea of the quality of card & paper, and will also give you inspiration to help make your own designs. 3. Choose your envelopes first.Or at least check the Size of envelopes are available. Its usually not a problem if you are going for a nice Ivory envelope or White envelope and a standard size card, but if you want something a little different and more unusual, then check that you can get the envelopes you want in the right size before deciding on your card size. It is relatively easy to cut a singlefold card to fit an unusual size envelope, but envelopes are not so easy to make yourself and unusual envelopes tend to come in a small range of sizes. 4. Use the correct adhesives.
When making your own cards or wedding stationery, using the right adhesives will ensure your results look professional and save you time. The last thing you want is the real “homemade” look, with bits falling off!! 5. Decide How "Handmade" They Will Be?How far do you want to go in your handmade wedding invitations? Do you want to go completely from scratch by making your own paper? Do you want to do your own calligraphy? Or are you just interested in saving money by printing the invitations on your home pc printer? Before you decide to make handmade wedding invitations & stationery, you need to decide just how "handmade" your wedding invitations will be and how much work you want to do yourself. Keeping them simple, if you have never really done any crafting before now. 6. Allow plenty of time.
To make your invitations, make it a special enjoyable time, invite some family & friends around to help out. Rule of Thumb!! Give Yourself Enough Time. You may think you are saving time and money by making your own wedding invitations, but these crafts are not always as time saving as you may think. 7. Test your chosen card on your pc printer.It is wise to check your printer will print onto your chosen card & paper. Especially if using special papers & cards, eg: vellum or mulberry papers. Printer models vary tremendously, and it is a good idea to check a few sheets first before purchasing bulk quantities, only to find you cannot get them through your printer. 8. Use Simple Embellishments.Rule of thumb. Keep your wedding invitation simple. If this is your first time turning your hand to crafting & you dont have all the tools needed to produce handmade wedding stationery it may be wise to purchase simple elegant embellishments. Some brides may want choose our DIY Wedding Stationery Kits so they can use luxury materials without paying top of the range designer prices. 9. Use The Correct Crafting Tools.If you are going to make your own wedding invitations from scratch, you may want to consider purchasing some craft tools to get the job done correctly. Especially if you want to cut and score the cards yourself. This small investment, will make a better job in the long, and you will get that proffessional look. 10. Check it will post ok.If you will be sending out the Invitations out through the post office, be sure they will arrive safely. First send a finished wedding invitation to yourself, this will determine how much the postage will cost, and will also help you see what condition it may be received.
For most special occasion stationery an insert is used - this is simply a piece of paper on which the details are printed and is adhered inside the card and gives a more professional look than printing directly onto the card. Apart from looking better, an insert has the advantage that it can be added at the last minute. So you can make your invitations well in advance, then print and add the inserts just before sending them out. Using insert paper, also allows you time to confirm final details, allowing you some time to also confirm your guestlist with your partner/family. a) A smooth plain white or smooth ivory paper is usually used for inserts, but vellum (translucent paper) is also popular as are coloured, textured and pearlescent papers. b) The paper should be good quality, but not too heavy as thick paper can make the card too bulky. 100gsm is an ideal weight for insert paper. c) If using a special type of handmade paper, it’s a good idea to test it through your printer to make sure the ink doesn’t smudge. d) Inserts are available in all the regular sizes, these are cut slightly smaller than the card size you use, making the overall look, very professional. e) All our cards available in the DIY wedding stationery section have matching inserts available, we now also have available inserts gatefold cards. f) Remember to work out the amount of space needed on the insert, this will help you to decide what size of card to use for the Wedding Invitations & Order of Service. ie: g) when deciding the card size for the Order Of Service, you will need to determine if you will use one or two paper inserts for the text inside. Firstly this is so you will know how many sheets to purchase. And secondly, you need to decide in which way the inserts will stick on the inside of the order of service.
Which size card should you choose for your Wedding Invitations?This is very much down to personal choice - but there are a few pointers to consider & bear in mind. 1. Choose your envelopes first or at least check the Size of envelopes are available for your chosen card size. Its usually not a problem if you are going for a nice Ivory or White envelope and a standard size card, but if you want something a little different and more unusual, then check that you can get the envelopes you want in the right size before deciding on your card size. It is relatively easy to cut a singlefold card to fit an unusual size envelope, but envelopes are not so easy to make yourself and unusual envelopes tend to come in a small range of sizes. 2. The difference in the card sizes A5 & A6... Most people will recognise A4 as the size of paper you put in your printer. A5 is half the size of A4 and A6 half of A5 and so on. Card blanks are usually described in the same way. Remember that the size for card blanks refers to the FOLDED dimensions of the card. For envelopes you need the corresponding C size - so a C6 envelope goes with an A6 card & a C5 envelopes goes with a A5 card, and so on... The envelopes will be slightly larger all round so they fit your folded card easily. Which size card to use for Order of Service:Most people choose a larger size card for an Order of Service so that there will be plenty of room for printing hymns and/or readings etc without using a tiny font size or lots of pages - A4 folded to A5 is the most common size. Which size card to use for RSVP Cards:If you are including RSVP cards, you should normally make these smaller than the invitation as you will need to fit the card (and reply envelope) into the main envelope. Or use an unfolded piece of card the same size, A6 postcard style or A7 Size cards are good for RSVP. Our Suggestions:
Wedding Invitations - A6 single fold, A6 Gatefold, Square 155 x 155 single fold, Square 155 x 155 gatefold, or Tall(DL) Single fold, Tall(DL) GatefoldEvening Invitations - A6 single fold, A6 Gatefold, A6 postcard style, or Small Square Single Fold (130x130), Small Square Gatefold (130x130)RSVP - A6 postcard style, or A7 Singlefold. Order of Service - A5 Singlefold.Menu - A5 singlefold or Tall (DL)Thank You - A6 single fold, A6 Gatefold, A6 postcard style, or Small Square Singlefold (130x130), Small Square Gatefold (130x130).
But please do remember that you will need to allow plenty of time to make your wedding invitations, make it a special enjoyable time, invite some family & friends around to help out. Rule of Thumb!! Give Yourself Enough Time. You may think you are saving time and money by making your own wedding invitations, but these crafts are not always as time saving as you may think. Especially if you have never made any before. If you are making your own paper and handwriting 200 invitations, then you need to start working on those invitations early. Make sure you determine how long it will take to make one invitation, then add 20 percent extra time, and decide if you have enough free time to get them completed before you have to mail out those wedding invitations.
Before you decide to make handmade wedding invitations & stationery, you need to decide just how "handmade" your wedding invitations will be and how much work you want to do yourself. Buying a DIY wedding kit, many are now available to purchase and will give you a sense of achievement, as lots of the work has been done for you, but you put it all together, this isnt the cheapest way, but still cheaper than buying pre-printed. And can work out cost effective, if you dont have all the tools needed to produce handmade wedding stationery.Some brides to be choose DIY wedding stationery so they can use luxury materials without paying top of the range designer prices. a) Decide How "Handmade" They Will Be? b) How far do you want to go in your handmade wedding invitations? c) Do you want to go completely from scratch by making your own paper? d) Do you want to do your own calligraphy? Or are you just interested in saving money by printing the invitations on your home pc printer?
Here are our best cost cutting tips if you do fancy making your stationery for your wedding: 1) Print the words “Wedding Invitation” directly onto the card instead of using peel-off stickers or foil panels, using a template and a little practise this very easy to achieve. 2) If you have lots of Invitations to make, think about investing in a card bone folder or scorer and a paper or card trimmer, then purchase flat card to cut, score and fold yourself. 3) RSVP cards are not necessary - many people will reply by phone, buy a special card or reply by email. 4) Make your design easy to follow, remember the term ' less is more', dont make it all too difficult. Do a little research, and check the resources are readily available, nothing worse than setting your mind on something to find it is soon to be discontinued!!
If you like the look of handcrafted cards, you can save a considerable amount money by making your own rather than purchasing from a professional designer. Many of these designers started in business because they made their own wedding stationery and enjoyed it so much they wanted to carry on - so you too can achieve fantastic professional results with just a little care and attention to detail. Making your own Wedding Stationery gives you control over your spending and allows you to have special great looking designer stationery even on the tightest of budgets, what an achievement, and how great will you feel. Low price DIY wedding stationery can still look good - and there is no need to tell your guests how little they cost. Wedding Invitations are the first sneak preview into how your special day will look, so it is important to take your time. Lots of brides these days want to add their own special touch to their wedding invitations, and creating handmade invitations can give a sense of individuality and flair to your special wedding day. However, before you head out to the craft store to start building your own handmade invitations, there are some tips and tricks of the trade that will keep you from getting frustrated as you make your own perfect wedding invites. Using decorative papers and your own PC and printer you can create invites at minimum cost. There are the most beautiful papers now available. Floral papers are great for a summer wedding & Winter themed paper for a winter wedding etc. Buy your cards, envelopes and inserts in bulk, this will definately save you money in the long run. Once you have decided what card, paper, embellishments you want. Purchase in bulk quantities, normally the more you buy, the less per card you will pay. DO remember: Practice, Practice, Practice, this saying, practise makes perfect, really does work.. Some brides decide to make their wedding invitations, yet they have never really done any crafting before. Although you may think this is 'easy', stick a few bits here and there. It really is a good idea to try out your ideas before you order 500 fancy paper flowers or blooms to decorate your wedding invitations. Then find you cannot adhere them, or you have changed your mind on the look. By practicing, you will not only become more adept at making your own wedding invitations, but you will be able to perfect your design. It may seem cliché, but in this case practice really does make perfect, and will pay off in the end. As with any other aspect of your wedding, set a budget and work to it. The good thing about making DIY wedding stationery is that it is easy to make adjustments if necessary.
Will I save money by making my own invitations?
The straight answer is : YES. By pc printing your own invitations, you are likely to pay approximately a third the price of pre-printed stationery. You also have the opportunity to provide guests with a unique and hand-made invite, while still creating professional and high quality stationery for your guests. When are Wedding Invitations typically sent Out?
Typical time scales for sending out wedding invitations before a wedding is approximately 6-8 weeks. If you are planning a summer wedding in holiday season, it may be wise to send out a "Save the Date" card well in advance, to ensure guests do not book holidays for the same time. Consider maybe sending out the day invitations in advance of evening invitations - to allow you fill any spaces from unexpected "declines". Is a Card RSVP necessary?In the current age of e-mail, mobile phones and texts, many couples are choosing not to include a card RSVP but instead to they may request RSVPs by e-mail or phone. The choice is of course entirely yours. Traditional wedding invitations were always sent out with a small reply card included and many couples still choose to do this. In the long run, it may pay off, as most who receive are likely to send a reply back if it is written, and there ready to post back! It is your wedding - choose what's best, and what suits you!! How many wedding invitations should I make?You will need one invite per single person, one per couple, and one per family. Make sure to go through your guest list and add up exactly how many you'll need - we find people do sometimes forget that they don't need one per guest :) We recommend adding at least an extra 10 invitations to account for last-minute guests and writing errors. Do I need to send wedding invitations to close family members?The short answer is - yes! It's both good manners and good politics :) How much is too much information?If in doubt, include more information about the location and venue, rather than less! Many couples nowadays include: - Maps of the area - Direction to the wedding and reception - A short list of hotels and other accomodation available in the area for those travelling Gift lists are not typically included with the invitation, but only sent if specifically requested. The reason is to not give the impression to guests that a gift is required to attend the wedding!
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