DIY Invites/rsvp/enclosure cards

Honestly....I paid what I think was too much $$$$ for invitations....However, I dont consider myself a DIY savvy individual. But if I could do it all over again I would buy a nice DIY invitations from Michaels and just save the money.

That's a good project if you have the time.

hahah...um i can't tell as of yet. I did want to just buy something when I was stressing but it was just way too expensive to get what I wanted already pre-made.
I'm sure it will be worth it when I get them in hand.

This is what I do for a living so I felt I had to do it myself.

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

worth the stress & aggravation? Please be honest

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Ughhhhh I would say yes because of the money I saved and how good I feel knowing I did the invites, but they were a huge stresser and pain.

But I did save a ton of $$ and put my graphic design degree to use so in the end...yeah, it was worth the aggravation

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Posted by chris1082

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

worth the stress & aggravation? Please be honest

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Ughhhhh I would say yes because of the money I saved and how good I feel knowing I did the invites, but they were a huge stresser and pain.

But I did save a ton of $$ and put my graphic design degree to use so in the end...yeah, it was worth the aggravation

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this!

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Posted by chris1082

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

worth the stress & aggravation? Please be honest

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Ughhhhh I would say yes because of the money I saved and how good I feel knowing I did the invites, but they were a huge stresser and pain.

But I did save a ton of $$ and put my graphic design degree to use so in the end...yeah, it was worth the aggravation

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Thanks so much for being honest! I found a site that has the invites I want for a great price. I emailed them for printing costs & they said it would be $243, which isn't so bad but that money can be used elsewhere. The thing is - my MOH has her degree in Graphic Design so I asked her for her help. I am not sure this is fair to her. Plus she lives all the way upstate.. I am just so confused. I want to save money but I don't want to be super stressed out. How much did you end up saving if you don't mind my asking? Did you use a kit?

i was going to DIY - bought all the supplies and it was about $500 in supplies (not including addressing and stress)

ordered from a vendor and am paying $775 - this is a present to myself to get rid of the aggravation

IMO, there are a lot of other ways you can get rid of $275

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Posted by leesah85

i was going to DIY - bought all the supplies and it was about $500 in supplies (not including addressing and stress)

ordered from a vendor and am paying $775 - this is a present to myself to get rid of the aggravation

IMO, there are a lot of other ways you can get rid of $275

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I totally hear that. That is what I am so torn about. Do I just spend the money and only worry about getting them mailed out. Or do I save that $250 and basically kill myself & my MOH over the next few weeks with BS. Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Decisions!



Thanks for your input. You did help! I am leaning towards having them printed. :)

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by chris1082

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

worth the stress & aggravation? Please be honest

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Ughhhhh I would say yes because of the money I saved and how good I feel knowing I did the invites, but they were a huge stresser and pain.

But I did save a ton of $$ and put my graphic design degree to use so in the end...yeah, it was worth the aggravation

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Thanks so much for being honest! I found a site that has the invites I want for a great price. I emailed them for printing costs & they said it would be $243, which isn't so bad but that money can be used elsewhere. The thing is - my MOH has her degree in Graphic Design so I asked her for her help. I am not sure this is fair to her. Plus she lives all the way upstate.. I am just so confused. I want to save money but I don't want to be super stressed out. How much did you end up saving if you don't mind my asking? Did you use a kit?

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Dont mind at all

I desgined everything in Adobe Illustrator and sent all the files for printing to 48hourprint.com, who I use to print everything (I do some stuff for my job and freelancing, and I used them for my STD's.) When all is said and done, I will probably spend $400 for invites...but I have heard of people spending at least a thousand, so I think (hope) I am ahead of the game here!

The kits are cheaper I believe, and I was going to maybe use them originally, but it wasn't the look I was going for (but some of them are beautiful!!) I just wanted to design them myself completely.

Hope that helps! Any other questions feel free!!

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by leesah85

i was going to DIY - bought all the supplies and it was about $500 in supplies (not including addressing and stress)

ordered from a vendor and am paying $775 - this is a present to myself to get rid of the aggravation

IMO, there are a lot of other ways you can get rid of $275

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I totally hear that. That is what I am so torn about. Do I just spend the money and only worry about getting them mailed out. Or do I save that $250 and basically kill myself & my MOH over the next few weeks with BS. Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Decisions!



Thanks for your input. You did help! I am leaning towards having them printed. :)

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What site did you use?

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by leesah85

i was going to DIY - bought all the supplies and it was about $500 in supplies (not including addressing and stress)

ordered from a vendor and am paying $775 - this is a present to myself to get rid of the aggravation

IMO, there are a lot of other ways you can get rid of $275

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I totally hear that. That is what I am so torn about. Do I just spend the money and only worry about getting them mailed out. Or do I save that $250 and basically kill myself & my MOH over the next few weeks with BS. Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Decisions!



Thanks for your input. You did help! I am leaning towards having them printed. :)

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What site did you use?

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even*star*paperie.com (take out the *s)

it is a long process so if you're interested, start working soon with her and she will get you a quote ASAP

a lot of girls on here use her - check out my proof in my album

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Posted by leesah85

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by leesah85

i was going to DIY - bought all the supplies and it was about $500 in supplies (not including addressing and stress)

ordered from a vendor and am paying $775 - this is a present to myself to get rid of the aggravation

IMO, there are a lot of other ways you can get rid of $275

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I totally hear that. That is what I am so torn about. Do I just spend the money and only worry about getting them mailed out. Or do I save that $250 and basically kill myself & my MOH over the next few weeks with BS. Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Decisions!



Thanks for your input. You did help! I am leaning towards having them printed. :)

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What site did you use?

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even*star*paperie.com (take out the *s)

it is a long process so if you're interested, start working soon with her and she will get you a quote ASAP

a lot of girls on here use her - check out my proof in my album

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Thanks!!!!!! Your invites are beautiful! I am thinking of using cardsandpockets.com

I desgined everything in Adobe Illustrator and sent all the files for printing to 48hourprint.com, who I use to print everything (I do some stuff for my job and freelancing, and I used them for my STD's.) When all is said and done, I will probably spend $400 for invites...but I have heard of people spending at least a thousand, so I think (hope) I am ahead of the game here!

The kits are cheaper I believe, and I was going to maybe use them originally, but it wasn't the look I was going for (but some of them are beautiful!!) I just wanted to design them myself completely.

Hope that helps! Any other questions feel free!!

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I am so impressed!! I don't feel like I have what it takes to do all this but I know my best friend/MOH does. $400 is an amazing prive for invites. I want pocket invites and they are looking to run around $600 with everything. I feel like - why settle? I looked at a few kits in target and I wasn't crazy about them. I will check in with my MOH later today - and see what she thinks. I am thinking of using cardsandpockets.com their prices are really good.... Thanks for your help, I am sure I will speak to you again real soon

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Posted by chris1082

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by chris1082

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

worth the stress & aggravation? Please be honest

---

Ughhhhh I would say yes because of the money I saved and how good I feel knowing I did the invites, but they were a huge stresser and pain.

But I did save a ton of $$ and put my graphic design degree to use so in the end...yeah, it was worth the aggravation

---

Thanks so much for being honest! I found a site that has the invites I want for a great price. I emailed them for printing costs & they said it would be $243, which isn't so bad but that money can be used elsewhere. The thing is - my MOH has her degree in Graphic Design so I asked her for her help. I am not sure this is fair to her. Plus she lives all the way upstate.. I am just so confused. I want to save money but I don't want to be super stressed out. How much did you end up saving if you don't mind my asking? Did you use a kit?

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Dont mind at all

I desgined everything in Adobe Illustrator and sent all the files for printing to 48hourprint.com, who I use to print everything (I do some stuff for my job and freelancing, and I used them for my STD's.) When all is said and done, I will probably spend $400 for invites...but I have heard of people spending at least a thousand, so I think (hope) I am ahead of the game here!

The kits are cheaper I believe, and I was going to maybe use them originally, but it wasn't the look I was going for (but some of them are beautiful!!) I just wanted to design them myself completely.

Hope that helps! Any other questions feel free!!

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I am so impressed!! I don't feel like I have what it takes to do all this but I know my best friend/MOH does. $400 is an amazing prive for invites. I want pocket invites and they are looking to run around $600 with everything. I feel like - why settle? I looked at a few kits in target and I wasn't crazy about them. I will check in with my MOH later today - and see what she thinks. I am thinking of using cardsandpockets.com their prices are really good.... Thanks for your help, I am sure I will speak to you again real soon

You can always use the kits for the main cards - invite, rsvp, reception and add on using paperandmore.com envelopes/pocketfolds.

When are you planning to send invites? I got kits and cardstock and they are not done yet because I'm slacking on the insert cards. I also don't have that many invites to send out so I could do it one sitting if I wanted to.

You can see pics of my invite in my album.

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Posted by SoonToBeMrsCali


You can always use the kits for the main cards - invite, rsvp, reception and add on using paperandmore.com envelopes/pocketfolds.

When are you planning to send invites? I got kits and cardstock and they are not done yet because I'm slacking on the insert cards. I also don't have that many invites to send out so I could do it one sitting if I wanted to.

You can see pics of my invite in my album.

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I plan to send them out in August. So I have time. I just can't decide what to do.

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by SoonToBeMrsCali


You can always use the kits for the main cards - invite, rsvp, reception and add on using paperandmore.com envelopes/pocketfolds.

When are you planning to send invites? I got kits and cardstock and they are not done yet because I'm slacking on the insert cards. I also don't have that many invites to send out so I could do it one sitting if I wanted to.

You can see pics of my invite in my album.

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I plan to send them out in August. So I have time. I just can't decide what to do.

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If you feel like you want to add your personal touch then do it. If you think it will be too much stress for you, I say look at other options...

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Posted by SoonToBeMrsCali

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Posted by FDNYwife1029

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Posted by SoonToBeMrsCali


You can always use the kits for the main cards - invite, rsvp, reception and add on using paperandmore.com envelopes/pocketfolds.

When are you planning to send invites? I got kits and cardstock and they are not done yet because I'm slacking on the insert cards. I also don't have that many invites to send out so I could do it one sitting if I wanted to.

You can see pics of my invite in my album.

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I plan to send them out in August. So I have time. I just can't decide what to do.

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If you feel like you want to add your personal touch then do it. If you think it will be too much stress for you, I say look at other options...

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I am looking at all my options. I really don't want to do this myself. And I don't want to bother anyone for help. I checked out cards&pockets.com & there prices are great. it's just they charge $250 for printing. that's nuts! I also contacted someone at even*star*paperie* and they are pretty pricey too. i don't want to overpay for something that literally gets tossed in the trash...