cry packs??

mtdr1106 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 12:04 PM

cry packs??

ok - i have instructions on how to make cry packs - but does anyone have any tips on what weight paper they used? and how do i print so that my name is on the flap?
does anyone have a template set up already that i can use?

help!

thanks so much

07bride2be Posted: Jan 24, 2006 03:56 PM

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now i am really going to sound clueless...what's a cry pack???????

jennandrob Posted: Jan 24, 2006 04:05 PM

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A cry pack is a small vellum style envelope with a tissue inside. The front of the envelope normally reads 'For your tears of joy'.

They're handed out at the church before the ceremony.

Happybride2005 made some for her wedding. Do a search for an exact pic.

HTH!

sarahbelle Posted: Jan 24, 2006 09:59 PM

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I used a lightweight cardstock. It was held the folds best.

To print on it, I set the page to landscape. I clicked view header and footer, put my monogram in the footer of the page. Once I printed, that became the back when I made my folds.

pigs222seal Posted: Jan 25, 2006 09:09 AM

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I actually bout vellum envelopes at www.paperzone.com. I purchased the smallest envelopes they had. When I received them I was shocked to see how small they actually were....but they were doable. I tried to print directly on the envelopes, but because they are vellum the ink kept smeering.

To solve this dilemma, I used a clear sticker. I typed the wording on it and put the sticker directly on the envelope. It worked out great and they look fantastic. I will get pics up as soon as I can.

Good Luck

pigs222seal Posted: Jan 25, 2006 09:10 AM

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I only put one tissue in the envelope, is this going to be okay?

mtdr1106 Posted: Jan 25, 2006 10:09 AM

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Posted by sarahbelle

I used a lightweight cardstock. It was held the folds best.

To print on it, I set the page to landscape. I clicked view header and footer, put my monogram in the footer of the page. Once I printed, that became the back when I made my folds.

thanks so much - i want to try printing them myself!! so i will try it out in word and let you know how it goes.

mtdr1106 Posted: Jan 25, 2006 10:09 AM

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Posted by pigs222seal

I actually bout vellum envelopes at www.paperzone.com. I purchased the smallest envelopes they had. When I received them I was shocked to see how small they actually were....but they were doable. I tried to print directly on the envelopes, but because they are vellum the ink kept smeering.

To solve this dilemma, I used a clear sticker. I typed the wording on it and put the sticker directly on the envelope. It worked out great and they look fantastic. I will get pics up as soon as I can.

Good Luck

good idea!! if i cant get it to print correctly - i may try this out!

JennylovesBrian Posted: Jan 25, 2006 01:58 PM

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i used the velum, envelopes too... I sent mine through the printer thou, they didnt smear at all... I did find that I needed to let them set before I touched the print....