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BKtoLI
Some things just never change
Member since 6/05 8519 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2006 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - A++
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Which DIY Invite?? Poll
Okay I did both of these myself, and obviously one was a little more difficult than the other.
Bear in mind my theme is red, white and silver.
The first one was a DIY kit from Michaels. I did a test run on these and it does look professional, but almost plain to me.
The second one I did from supplies from AC Moore with some vellum, ribbon and cardstock. Would cost me a little more to do these and a little bit more handy work with the bows and such, but I feel it's a little more original. Plus the cardstock I chose is 2 sided (included a pic of the back which is cute!)
Which one looks better?? Please be honest!! Although I am not ashamed to admit I am proud of my little handiwork! TIA
ETA: I should probably note that I am far from being a traditionalist!!
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Posted 8/25/05 3:45 PM 
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hsacks23r
I was a fun bride
Member since 1/05 6086 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/13/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Three Village Inn
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
the 1st one doesnt look like you did anything-- so I would go w/the 2nd one-- and red is your color-- looks great 
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Posted 8/25/05 3:47 PM
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hmpena
Momma to be- team blue!
Member since 1/05 14747 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/15/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow A+
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
Janna,
#2 looks great! I think it came out very nice.
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Posted 8/25/05 3:47 PM
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Noiva06
Still in LaLa Land :)
Member since 4/05 2051 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/21/2006 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Booked!
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I like #2 better, #1 is your typical invitation... (not that there is anything wrong with that considering i used it for my own e-party invites!  ).
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Posted 8/25/05 3:51 PM
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KvsGrl
We're homeowners!!
Member since 7/05 1087 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/20/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Yale Club
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
If the wedding is really formal- I would choose #1!! But they both came out great!!
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Posted 8/25/05 3:52 PM
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PIZZ2306
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 11/04 1703 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/3/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Floral Terrace
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
#2 Very pretty!!
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Posted 8/25/05 3:52 PM
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DCSAAB06
The FAMILY :)
Member since 8/04 4354 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/28/2006 8:00 PM
Wed. Location:
WCC
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I happened to use the 1st one as my e-party invites(DIY also)...I like them but yes, the 2nd one is very creative and very cute!
I pick #2! 
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Posted 8/25/05 3:54 PM
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sarahbelle
Old Married Lady
Member since 11/04 4160 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/8/2006 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor A++++
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
The 2nd one looks great
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Posted 8/25/05 3:57 PM
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stephanief
It's fun to be ONE!!!!
Member since 7/05 4529 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/15/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Lake Ronkonkoma
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
2 i love it
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Posted 8/25/05 4:00 PM
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M&S Sept12006
2 Years Down...
Member since 3/05 5843 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/1/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor - A
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
Depending on your color scheme either one will work just fine...you did a great job on both of them.
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Posted 8/25/05 4:02 PM
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glinda_goodwitch
I married my best friend...
Member since 3/05 8735 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/17/2006 5:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I think the second one is so cute! The back is awesome with the hearts.
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Posted 8/25/05 4:02 PM
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Suzannebride
Whoohoo! Done!
Member since 2/05 2811 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/26/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage: A+!
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I agree that #1 is nice, but simple. I like #2 better...it looks good and obviously like more effort was put into it. Plus you really like it! Go with it!
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Posted 8/25/05 4:03 PM
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melaniejosh
Board Enthusiast
Member since 2/05 220 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/8/2006 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Riviera!!! So excited!!
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I love the back of #2!! definitely worth the extra effort. 
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Posted 8/25/05 4:07 PM
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MayBride06
It's all about the flatbread!!
Member since 11/03 5556 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
out east
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
i do not really like either one of them Sorry! But if I had to choose it would be the second one. Maybe if i was familiar with your color scheme I could visualize it better other than knowing it's just red, white and silver. Sorry I hope I didn't offend you.
Message edited 8/25/2005 4:11:08 PM.
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Posted 8/25/05 4:10 PM
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BKtoLI
Some things just never change
Member since 6/05 8519 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2006 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - A++
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
LOL it's ok, but I would have a hard time explaining the scheme more than that!! And I appreciate an honest opinion even if it's not what I would want to hear!!
Ok the best I can explain it is this...my dress is white and silver, the BM dresses are red. My flowers are red roses with red orchids. The BM flowers will be white and red roses. The CPs will be silver candelabras with alternating white and red roses. Don't know if that helps!!
I only started doing this because I have searched high and low for invitations that I like, and so far the ones that I like would cost over $800 for 100 invites!! I'm sorry, but to me that's insane!!
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Posted 8/25/05 4:18 PM
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PrincessConsuela
Almost there 2 yrs 2-3-08
Member since 7/04 2686 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/3/2006 7:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
honestly they are both sooo different that you should choose which look you would rather go with.
but if i were picking one out for myself i would pick #2
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Posted 8/25/05 4:21 PM
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Kerrycec
NOTW w/0 7/16!
Member since 10/04 5379 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/4/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's, A+++++
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I like them both, but #1 is traditional and #2 is original. Keep in mind the amount of work that comes with #2 though
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Posted 8/25/05 4:35 PM
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MayBride06
It's all about the flatbread!!
Member since 11/03 5556 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
out east
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
Posted by BKtoLI
LOL it's ok, but I would have a hard time explaining the scheme more than that!! And I appreciate an honest opinion even if it's not what I would want to hear!!
Ok the best I can explain it is this...my dress is white and silver, the BM dresses are red. My flowers are red roses with red orchids. The BM flowers will be white and red roses. The CPs will be silver candelabras with alternating white and red roses. Don't know if that helps!!
I only started doing this because I have searched high and low for invitations that I like, and so far the ones that I like would cost over $800 for 100 invites!! I'm sorry, but to me that's insane!!
then i will change my mind! i think you should go with the first one! I
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Posted 8/25/05 4:37 PM
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re21581
Board Fanatic
Member since 7/05 291 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/24/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Riviera at Massapequa
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I used for 1st one as a DIY engagement party invite. The 2nd one came out very nice, I'd go with that one for a wedding invite.
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Posted 8/25/05 4:39 PM
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SuzBride
The Jack!
Member since 1/05 9762 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/8/2006 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
Land's End :) 11!
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
Definitely 2 - the back is super cute!
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Posted 8/25/05 4:42 PM
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idovig
I'M MARRIED
Member since 2/05 1805 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/22/2006 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
LARKFIELD MANOR
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I love them both but I do like #1 because that is the same invitation I have but havn't done them yet. LOL! I have to work on the STD which is half that size and has the same design. I just don't know how to add the red in there.
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Posted 8/25/05 4:50 PM
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BKtoLI
Some things just never change
Member since 6/05 8519 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2006 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - A++
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I thought about making the font dark red on the plain silver invite, but not sure if that would look stupid? Maybe I should just try it and see what happens!!
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Posted 8/25/05 5:08 PM
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FireBride164
Wedding Newbie
Member since 4/05 44 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/10/2006 7:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Atlantis Marine World
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
# 2! I love the red!!! I used the first one for my e-party invites (actually FMIL did)
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Posted 8/25/05 5:10 PM
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BKtoLI
Some things just never change
Member since 6/05 8519 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2006 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - A++
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
I noticed #1 seems to be popular with the e-party invites on here!!
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Posted 8/25/05 5:16 PM
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MayBride06
It's all about the flatbread!!
Member since 11/03 5556 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
out east
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Re: Which DIY Invite?? Poll
Posted by BKtoLI
I thought about making the font dark red on the plain silver invite, but not sure if that would look stupid? Maybe I should just try it and see what happens!!
I would try that!
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Posted 8/25/05 5:31 PM
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