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Amanda2022 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 06:44 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 06:44 AM

DIY invititations

Any tips to DIY invites? Specifically pocket invites. I got a quote for $1,200 plus tax for pretty basic invites and can't imagine spending that much on paper! Any and all suggestions appreciated!

kellynicole91 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 07:17 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 07:17 AM

DIY invititations

I've been searching on Etsy for PDF files of invitation suites and then I will probably use Cards and Pockets to have them printed and get all of the envelopes.

Kimberley2015 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 09:52 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 09:52 AM

DIY invititations

We did our own invitations and ordered the cardstock and envelopes from Cards and Pockets. Very affordable and quick shipping.

rcotter90 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 11:08 AM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 11:08 AM

Re: DIY invititations

Posted by kellynicole91

I've been searching on Etsy for PDF files of invitation suites and then I will probably use Cards and Pockets to have them printed and get all of the envelopes.

This is our plan as well. You can definitely do it yourself for way less. I priced out cards and pockets and before printing it was about $300 for all the stationary including envelopes, enclosures, and two layered backings. I didn't price out the pocket folds though because I don't think we're gonna do them.

Amanda2022 Posted: Nov 14, 2014 06:07 PM+

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Posted: Nov 14, 2014 06:07 PM

Re: DIY invititations

Posted by Kimberley2015

We did our own invitations and ordered the cardstock and envelopes from Cards and Pockets. Very affordable and quick shipping.

Did cards and pockets print them for you?

Kimberley2015 Posted: Nov 15, 2014 09:46 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2014 09:46 AM

Re: DIY invititations

Posted by Amanda2022

Posted by Kimberley2015

We did our own invitations and ordered the cardstock and envelopes from Cards and Pockets. Very affordable and quick shipping.

Did cards and pockets print them for you?

No, we printed from home.

ls2015 Posted: Nov 15, 2014 09:46 AM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2014 09:46 AM

DIY invititations

Good question! I'm interested to know as well.

Also, what is a reasonable price for a PDF template on etsy? I've seen some for $8.00 and some for $37.00. And when you buy the pdf template, can it only be used on certain templates on cards and pockets?

I would really like to save some money and use this route, but I'm not the most tech savvy!

tibetan646 Posted: Nov 15, 2014 01:15 PM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2014 01:15 PM

DIY invititations

We got our pocket folder, envelopes, tissues, belly band & monogram 2x2 to go over from cardsandpockets website. Then I got the invitations & rsvp frm davids bridal in petite size. Everything is on shimmer paper. I spend abt $450 for 125 before stamp.

Lauklig Posted: Nov 15, 2014 06:40 PM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2014 06:40 PM

DIY invititations

I'm working with Epicure and they are amazing! She is designing and printing the invites and envolopes and I have to put the three layers together. Stephaine(the owner) is giving me all the materials and demonstration to do so. 150 invites for $800.

Amanda2022 Posted: Nov 15, 2014 09:18 PM+

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Posted: Nov 15, 2014 09:18 PM