FINALLY!!!!!!!! My completed invites ready to mail! UPDATED WITH DIRECTIONS!

Original post by enjft

Jun 29, 2007 01:13 AM

Ladies,

This by far was one of the hardest parts of the wedding planning. Not only did my sis make the pockets by hand, but I had to design each invite, print each envelope one by one, even took it a step further and typed each guest name on the RSVP. But I wouldn't take it back for anything. They came out EXACTLY how I wanted them.

UPDATED

Wanted to give directions for all the brave DIY'ers

For the pockets I would have to ask my sis since I just purchased the paper and she did all the cutting and scoring. I would highly suggest just buying the pockets from cardsandpockets.com

For the inserts I took all the measurements from cardsandpockets.com, then created them all in photoshop. I have no idea how to use photoshop but once you know how use text boxes you will be fine. The swirly design is a brush I purchased and installed in photoshop (I can send it to you if that helps).

Insert sizes
5 x 3.5
5 x 4.25
5 x 5
5 x 5.75

For the envelopes, I created these in words in text boxes and just made sure I used the same font that I did on the invites. It was easier to use word than publisher for me. So I created a new word doc in the size of the envelope (6.5 x 6.5), then made sure the wording was where I wanted it. Alot easier than it looks but very time consuming.

I can send you templates if anyone needs?

Paper for pockets were purchased at anchorpaper.com

Paper for actual invites were purchased at paper-papers.com (ICE SILVER).

Silver embossed backing was purchased at Michaels

Envelopes were purchased at paperpresentation.com

Everything was printed on my Epson inkjet printer.

HTH. FM me with any questions

jenlen Posted: Jun 29, 2007 10:44 PM

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What weight was your paper?! I was told cardstock was too heavy to fit through household printers. Now I'm inspired!!!

Also, what's your printer model? the print job came out SOOO nice!

chellynyc Posted: Jun 29, 2007 10:46 PM

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Very nice!! You and your sister did an awesome job!

sbarraza Posted: Jun 29, 2007 10:49 PM

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can u fm me the direction template to CB..i am having my reception there the day b4 you....thanks:)

femmes Posted: Jun 29, 2007 10:54 PM

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gorgeous job! I wish i could do that

prinses777 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 11:24 PM

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UHHHHHHHHHHHH MAZING!

lisalisa27 Posted: Jun 29, 2007 11:26 PM

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Very nice.

graezie Posted: Jun 29, 2007 11:54 PM

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wow, that's beautiful!!!!

DLM107 Posted: Jun 30, 2007 01:19 AM

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Great Job.. . Those came out Awesome.

Dee606 Posted: Jun 30, 2007 08:41 AM

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they look great!!

2Be1 Posted: Jun 30, 2007 09:46 AM

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Absolutely BEAUTIFUL

Melimaup Posted: Jun 30, 2007 10:03 AM

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wow!!!!!!!!! they look amazing!! great job!!!!!!

JassyandOscar Posted: Jun 30, 2007 10:25 AM

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Wow!!! and wow!!!! again. They are gorgeous!!!!!

Athee07 Posted: Jun 30, 2007 10:49 AM

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wow THATS ALL i can say!!!

Michi9506 Posted: Jun 30, 2007 11:06 AM

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I loved ur invites how much did those cost u to make

PoeticJustice Posted: Jun 30, 2007 10:15 PM

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Oh my Gosh Eli those invite are off the hook. Let me find out you are about to BLOW UP

Julybride2be Posted: Jun 30, 2007 10:22 PM

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WOW! those came out great!!

JMM7876 Posted: Jun 30, 2007 10:56 PM

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awesome job!! I l like them alot!

kates Posted: Jun 30, 2007 11:38 PM

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they are BEAUTIFUL! You should start a business after the wedding.

Nov2007bride Posted: Jun 30, 2007 11:43 PM

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very pretty!

enjft Posted: Jul 01, 2007 12:15 PM

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Posted by jenlen

What weight was your paper?! I was told cardstock was too heavy to fit through household printers. Now I'm inspired!!!

Also, what's your printer model? the print job came out SOOO nice!

The paper is 110lbs. You really cannot have more than 10 sheets feeding at one time.

I have the Epson Photo 1400

HTH