DIY invites

Original post by ImgonnabeMrsC

Jan 12, 2011 02:42 PM

Can you post your invites if possible and what supplies you needed? I'm seriously thinking of doing it myself, since I'm already doing so much diy stuff lol, why not throw in one morre thang...thanks girls

TheEyesOfMarch Posted: Jan 19, 2011 11:08 PM

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Posted by bartgirl12

Posted by TheEyesOfMarch

OOooo thanks for the website, i like her invites..

what website? i need any help i can get to do this. thanks!!

here is the website i was talking about...

http://www.cardsandpockets.com/

there was another website telling you step by step how to make them.

bartgirl12 Posted: Jan 19, 2011 11:36 PM

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thanks!!

FutureJOC Posted: Jan 20, 2011 06:09 AM

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Posted by smilesjc81

Michaels - I got ALOT of compliments from people.

I thought everyone would just know they were DIY , but

the pocket folds were really nice, and people were impressed :)

I kept getting text messages saying how nice they were and from people i didn't expect

FBIL/FSIL used this kit as well for their wedding and they were beautiful!

LindyBride22 Posted: Jan 20, 2011 07:27 AM

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Posted by bartgirl12

Posted by LindyBride22

Mine are in my album (though tI've changed them a bit, I need new pics....) I would guess they were about $150 for 107 invites including all the paper, envelopes, glues/adhesives, and other random supplies.

I love your invitations in your album. where did you order the paper from and print them? such a great price and beautiful product! I'm so jealous. I hope i can pull off something like that

Thanks so much!!!! For all the printed pieces I just got bulk white cardstock at staples and had them print there. I was able to fit the 5x7 panel and 2 small inserts on a 8.5x11 sheet, and then I just cut them down at home. I got black 12x12 cardstock at Michaels for the pockets but I was pretty dissapointed in the weight of it. If I was going to do them again I would get it from somewhere else. I'm looking into paperandmore.com and candsandpockets for ordering paper for my escort cards and menus. HTH!

Lindsay14 Posted: Jan 20, 2011 11:57 AM

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I used the Michales Damask ones also!! But I thought it looked odd with one pocket so I bought black folded cards and DIY'd another pocket on the other flap. They came out really really nice!!! I also substituted the black ribbon for a dark purple ribbon to incorporate our other color. I will try and remember to add a pic when I get home. (i haven't had anything printed on them yet though)

halfbaked Posted: Jan 20, 2011 12:10 PM

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Posted by smilesjc81

Michaels - I got ALOT of compliments from people.

I thought everyone would just know they were DIY , but

the pocket folds were really nice, and people were impressed :)

I kept getting text messages saying how nice they were and from people i didn't expect

I used the same kit and they came out great. We nixed the ribbon because I just didn't like it (we actually used the ribbon for the ribbon wands) and used flocking powder to make the damask design raised and velvety.

luvstruck Posted: Jan 20, 2011 12:18 PM

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I also did Michaels Kit but the brown one. I can't wait to get them started. Now I'm motivated to print some out now.

kedra5 Posted: Jan 20, 2011 12:24 PM

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I havent started on mine yet - but I did get them through Cards and Pockets. It works out that the pocketfold themselves were less than $2. And they have sooo many pretty colors.

FM me with any questions

MrsMikeyT Posted: Jan 20, 2011 12:25 PM

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Posted by TheEyesOfMarch

Do you know where the DIY invite link went? There was a post of how to make them step by step?

TIA

IDK where it went but I'm pretty sure it's the one I posted - I'll FM to you

bartgirl12 Posted: Jan 20, 2011 01:31 PM

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Thanks so much!!!! For all the printed pieces I just got bulk white cardstock at staples and had them print there. I was able to fit the 5x7 panel and 2 small inserts on a 8.5x11 sheet, and then I just cut them down at home. I got black 12x12 cardstock at Michaels for the pockets but I was pretty dissapointed in the weight of it. If I was going to do them again I would get it from somewhere else. I'm looking into paperandmore.com and candsandpockets for ordering paper for my escort cards and menus. HTH!

Thank you so much!! I hope it's easier than it sounds but I'm doubting that. I better get started!! :) thanks for the help!!

bartgirl12 Posted: Jan 20, 2011 10:18 PM

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Posted by LindyBride22

Thanks so much!!!! For all the printed pieces I just got bulk white cardstock at staples and had them print there. I was able to fit the 5x7 panel and 2 small inserts on a 8.5x11 sheet, and then I just cut them down at home. I got black 12x12 cardstock at Michaels for the pockets but I was pretty dissapointed in the weight of it. If I was going to do them again I would get it from somewhere else. I'm looking into paperandmore.com and candsandpockets for ordering paper for my escort cards and menus. HTH!

What program did you use to design the invitation and 2 small inserts on? Microsoft word? And do you just save on a flashdrive and bring to Staples to print? I'm so impressed and determined to figure this out. Thanks for all your help!!

TheEyesOfMarch Posted: Jan 20, 2011 10:22 PM

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Posted by MrsMikeyT

Posted by TheEyesOfMarch

Do you know where the DIY invite link went? There was a post of how to make them step by step?

TIA

IDK where it went but I'm pretty sure it's the one I posted - I'll FM to you

Yes,this was the link i was referring to.. Thanks again!