DIY invitations - Completed with way to many pics :)

[Danielle9608]

The invitations are finally done. Well almost, I am waiting on a stamp I ordered from vita print, for the back of the invitations. It says: Handmade with love by Danielle and Jonathan in the same script font I used on the invites. That’s not coming in for another week or so. I will update the thread when I have it and stamped the back of the invites. This all in all took about 4-5 months to make 85 and about $150 in paper, glue, raffia and other materials. Sorry I don't have the exact breakdown. Okay so here they are:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4558.jpg

[Danielle9608]

The RSVP and booklets:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4561.jpg

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4562.jpg

[Danielle9608]

close up of the booklet inside pages

Accommodations (which I spelled wrong the first go round, lol)
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4563.jpg

Directions:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4564.jpg

Dress - This has a cute poem telling people they should wear sandals

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4565.jpg

[heatherh321]

Those look great, how sweet! Did you say that you made 885 invitations?! How many guests are you expecting?

[Danielle9608]

I haven’t ordered the envelopes yet but I plan to order the double envelopes. This will be the seal for the inner envelope.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4556.jpg

This is way it will kind of look like - with a different envelope of course

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4557.jpg

[Danielle9608]

Lastly everything all together:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4566.jpg

Thanks for looking :)

[Danielle9608]

Those look great, how sweet! Did you say that you made 885 invitations?! How many guests are you expecting?

LOL nope I meant 85, I tried to change it but it wont let me.

[StarCoveter]

Wow! Those look so great... love your colors. And I might totally steal the little booklet idea! :smile: I can see why it took so long!

[val24]

your invites are awesome!!!!

[smileyone2002]

these are so adorable! That pic in the background is so cute!! You did a great job, now come over here and help my make my 30 I have left to do LOL:rassberry:

[BrideInCuffs21]

Yes, way too many pictures, BUT way way worth it, all the bragging rights... those are phenomonal... wow, I really would have no clue they were DIY, amazing!!! Two thumbs way up!!:whoohoo:

[heatherh321]

LOL nope I meant 85, I tried to change it but it wont let me.
shew-wee, i thought that was alot of guests, lol:notsure:

[PNS777]

I LOVE THEM!!! You are so talented girl :D

[domeafavor]

I love everything about them. The color, bow and font are amazing. You did a wonderful job!

[Danielle9608]

Thank you so much for the kind words everyone :)

[erika85]

They look wonderful! :heart:

My jaw dropped when I read 885 lol, Glad to hear it was only 85!!

[TangoWedding]

Very very cool!! They turned out awesome! And I *might* steal your booklet idea. SO creatively done!

:whoohoo:

[Danielle9608]

Very very cool!! They turned out awesome! And I *might* steal your booklet idea. SO creatively done!

:whoohoo:

Thank you. You can steal any ideas that you like :frogg:

[EarlyBird]

i loooove them danielle. so beautiful . you did an awesome job. but you dditn mean you made 885 invites did you?

[ger]

Those are amazing. And I don't think you can ever have tooooo many pics. You did a fantastic job.

[candyt2009]

You did a good job on your invitation I really like them

[Danielle9608]

i loooove them danielle. so beautiful . you did an awesome job. but you dditn mean you made 885 invites did you?

no I meant 85 :)

[70707Bride]

Those are awesome invites! How creative! I love those!

[RevMatty]

Now I'd say that would rival any professional job.:rassberry:

[Danielle9608]

Now I'd say that would rival any professional job.:rassberry:

Thank you, but I am a professional graphic designer too :)

[SouthernQueenBride]

I bow down to your DIYGreatness!!!! :bow:
D - Those are sooooo awesome!!!

Ok - now you have to post Materials used list, instructions and all!!!
LOVE THEM!!!

[Danielle9608]

I bow down to your DIYGreatness!!!! :bow:
D - Those are sooooo awesome!!!

Ok - now you have to post Materials used list, instructions and all!!!
LOVE THEM!!!

Ok I will try to remember this as best I can

1. Brown recycled card stock - from http://www.paperandmore.com 100 pieces for 17.99 I believe.

2. White cover stock (the second layer) from staples 100 pieces for 5.99 or something close to that

3. Velum paper - Staples 100 pieces 9.99

4. Raffia ribbon - Michaels 5.99 for a big roll of it (didn't use the whole thing)

5. 1/8" paper puncher - Michaels 5.99

6. x-acto knife - already had this but the blades for 12 of them at staples was 7.99. You go through these fast cutting card stock.

7. Glue tape runner and tape - lost count how many I went through of these lets call this 15.00 for Michaels

8. Paper brads - Michaels 2.99 for 50

9. Bright white linen paper - http://www.paperandmore.com 100 piece for 9.99

10. decorative corner puncher -Michaels 9.99

I designed all of the elements using photoshop cs1 and indesign. The fonts are Zalphino (free on the OSX platform) and garamond.

For the Invitations:

I printed the background of Jon and I on the cover stock. And the wording on then velum. I printed everything 2 up. Cut out everything using the X-acto knife and a self healing mat. I punched the cover stock and velum together with the decorative corner puncher. Glued the cover stock to the card stock. With the glue tape (which work wonderful btw). Punched a hole in all three layers twice with the 1/8' puncher. Threaded the raffia ribbon through tied the bow.

Booklets:

Printed everything 4 up on white linen paper. Glued white paper to card stock. Waited until dry. Cut out using X-acto knife. Punched holes in all 3 inserts. Used paper brads to hold together.

Envelope seals:

Was really an after thought. I had so much left over paper I didn't want to waste it. I took left over card stock cut into 2 X 2" squares. Punched with decorative puncher. Covered the cover stock with left over raffia ribbon, held in place with double sided tape and glue. Then cut out 1 X 1" logos, and glue them on.

[firespirit]

Wow those look really good!

[exoduslaughin]

Those are amazing! You're so talented!

[sjk1431]

They look great. good job getting them done :whoohoo:

[Krimangel]

Those Look Fabulous! I Think You Did A Great Job You Make It Sound So Easy. I Love This Pic Your Picked And The Monogram. Well Done.

[HisMuse]

Great job! I wish I could find all the tools to make some myself but I didn't.

[LookingBridal]

I so used your invites as inspiration:) I'll post mine later today, but I took your booklet idea for sure:)

Thanks for the great ideas!

[IDoTwo]

You did an amazing job, but dang, that's a whole lotta invites.

[august8bride]

Wow! I love them.

[candyt2009]

I love your diy they looks very nice

[PGDesigns]

I'm planning on starting my invites soon and am looking to do a booklet...kinda like a mix between yours and this:
http://www.thepulpstudio.com/lauryncolors2.jpg

Any recommendations on cardstock weight?

[Danielle9608]

I'm planning on starting my invites soon and am looking to do a booklet...kinda like a mix between yours and this:
http://www.thepulpstudio.com/lauryncolors2.jpg

Any recommendations on cardstock weight?

I would suggest doing a cover stock (67lb) if you can find it because it is easier to work with , less expensive and just as good. But regular card stock 110 lb is fine too. Just remember the heavier your invites are the more it will cost to send them. I can't wait to see how your turns out. I love the inspiration!

[IDoTwo]

They look awesome.

[PGDesigns]

I would suggest doing a cover stock (67lb) if you can find it because it is easier to work with , less expensive and just as good. But regular card stock 110 lb is fine too. Just remember the heavier your invites are the more it will cost to send them. I can't wait to see how your turns out. I love the inspiration!

Thanks! I'm planning on doing the one with the straight edges, and I'm debating on eyelets vs. brads...:notsure:

[Diamend]

Those look absolutely amazing!!!! WOW, I wish I would have had the creativity and energy to do something like that! Congrats!

[adamsbride888]

I agree with everyone else! These look absolutly AMAZING!!!!!!!

[MrsDM]

Oh my gosh! You did an amazing job on those!!

[asheysmom]

Very cute invitations. How did you get your picture in the background or is it a regular picture that you pasted on the cardstock?

[Dani]

Wow! You did a great job on those!!!!!!:flower: