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SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

CaMacho Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:54 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:54 AM

SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

What do you think??

We are already thinking of making a few changes... not sure I like the black thick line going around the direction & accom cards. Maybe a thinner line or a double line? Also, not sure of the bow we chose for the outside, maybe a thicker bow?

Tissue paper w/ our pic printed on it... hard to get a good pic of it.

ETA: Instructions/supplies!

I won't lie... it's a PITA, but we saved over $500 by doing them ourselves!!
We got the white invite cards & response cards from exclusivelyweddings.com.
Pocketfolds are from invitesbyyou.com.
We got the cardstockpaper (accom cards & Directions) from Staples and cut them to size w/ a paper cutter.

Ribbon & glue is from Michael's.

Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:58 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:58 AM

Re: SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

wow theyre beautiful how did you make these

leese Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:58 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:58 AM

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wow!!! love it!

AlliNMatt06 Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:58 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:58 AM

Re: SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

I love them!! I am doing black and Pink invitees as well. Where do you buy all the stuff to make them. Is it hard?

I don't think you need to make any changes, they are perfect. They look like you spend a fortune on them.

Mrs. Powell Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:58 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:58 AM

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Beautiful.

BEANS Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:59 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 09:59 AM

Re: SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

WOW JESS!!! I think they look AWESOME! My response date is the same hehehe! I am also unsure about the black border on the direction card, but without it I think it will be missing something. GREAT JOB!!

SuzBride Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:02 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:02 AM

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Look amazing. I think the lines look good on the RSVP and Accommodation card when they are in the pocketfold.

One small note - I think Accommodations has two ms, not one.

Not sure!

JessicaM. Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:03 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:03 AM

Re: SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

they look great. I am kicking myself right now for not creating my own accom. cards...I just used what the hotel gave me, but your's is far more informative.

AWESOME JOB!!

CaMacho Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:04 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:04 AM

Re: SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

Posted by SuzBride

Look amazing. I think the lines look good on the RSVP and Accommodation card when they are in the pocketfold.

One small note - I think Accommodations has two ms, not one. Not sure!

Thanks girls!!

Yup, you are right about accomModations... my mom already pointed that out, but after I already took the pics!!

foofy Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:05 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:05 AM

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Your invites look amazing. I love the tissue paper.

CaMacho Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:08 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:08 AM

Re: SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

Posted by AlliNMatt06

I love them!! I am doing black and Pink invitees as well. Where do you buy all the stuff to make them. Is it hard?

I don't think you need to make any changes, they are perfect. They look like you spend a fortune on them.

Added instructions/supplies in 1st post!

MattsBride Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:11 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:11 AM

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They are beautiful!

ChrissynRicky Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:11 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:11 AM

Re: SAMPLE #1: Our DIY Pocketfold Invites (w/ pics)!!!

Posted by CaMacho

Posted by AlliNMatt06

I love them!! I am doing black and Pink invitees as well. Where do you buy all the stuff to make them. Is it hard?

I don't think you need to make any changes, they are perfect. They look like you spend a fortune on them.

I won't lie... it's a PITA, but we saved over $500 by doing them ourselves!!

We got the white invite cards & response cards from exclusivelyweddings.com.

Pocketfolds are from invitesbyyou.com.

We got the cardstockpaper (accom cards & Directions) from Staples and cut them to size w/ a paper cutter.

Ribbon from Michaels...

piggybacking on your post:

We also went the DIY route w/invites. Had we bought them already made - they would've run us at least $8 per invite - we bought the supplies and it cost us $300 in total - saving us $500.

conigs25 Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:14 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:14 AM

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They look BEAUTIFUL jess

MissingTheBGene Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:19 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:19 AM

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I replied on The Knot, hun, but I'll just say again, you and your FH ROCK at this!!!! Amazing job.

drtrish03 Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:21 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:21 AM

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Like I said on the 'other' site Jess, they are awesome. You guys did such a great job! It's amazing how much you save, isn't it. Totally and completely a pain in the arse, but when the finished product looks so good, your soooooo happy! Great Job, Really!!!! People are never going to believe you did those yourself!

pebbles Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:26 AM+

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Posted: Feb 07, 2006 10:26 AM