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Finally, My DIY Invitations are Finished! |
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July 9th, 2009 by BridalBuds
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Finally I’m ready to show off my final invite! To recap, this was a complete DIY project, with the help of a desktop laser printer, and some blank pocketfolds from Cards & Pockets. Back in May, I showed you the outside of the envelope:
Closed invitation in my wedding colours
Back of invitation with embossed logo
Now I’m ready to show you the inside! (this will mean blowing the surprise for a few reader-guests, sorry girls!)
Here are some helpful tips I’ve learned through the process:
1. Making address labels was a real time-saver. Since the font matches the invite, it doesn’t look cheap. Hint: print 2 copies so you will have an easy time with thank-you cards!
2. Adhering ribbon to pocketfolds is extremely annoying and if I did it again I would have used a belly-band.
3. I love my custom stamps: the return address stamp and the wedding logo stamp were ordered through etsy.
4. Check postage costs with the post office. Although every invitation website tells you this – I almost forgot! Oops – my invites were $1.18 to mail because of the thick ribbon bow.
5. Invest in a decent printer and paper cutter.
So buds, what do you think? I am so happy they are done, I can’t wait to pop them in the mail next week!
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Categories: Archived, Do It Yourself, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Planning |
5 Comments |
July 9th, 2009 at 7:49 am
They turned out amazing!!! Great job!
July 9th, 2009 at 8:11 am
They look awesome! I can’t wait to get mine in the mail!
July 9th, 2009 at 9:42 am
These are fabulous! You did such a fantastic job.
Where on Etsy did you order your custom stamps from? I too am making my wedding invites and am using another stamp as part of the main design. I would love to have the return envelope to be stamped also to keep the look cohesive.
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July 9th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
They are beautiful! I love the color combination you used.
July 9th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Thanks! Orchid – the Etsy seller I used was babyjewels. She made great red-rubber stamps and was very nice to work with.