Im debating making my own invites...

I saw some pocket folder ones on here and loved them. Anyone know if it's expensive and/or difficult to do? Can I use a laserjet printer to do it?
TIA

I'm also going over and over this invitation thing in my head right now, and am considering that option as well. My sense from reading the boards is that it can get expensive, depending on what you pick, but can also be a way to save money if you want something really customized (those customizations can add up in pre-made invites).

As far as whether it's easy or hard, there have been some pretty detailed sets of instructions posted by past brides who have done absolutely gorgeous DIY invites that look professionally done. If you do a search you will find them. There are also a lot of good sites to order materials from that have high-quality cardstock and accessories.

I'm hoping some girls who have done them will weigh in here.

119 invitations breaks down like this:

We bought pocketfolds and made the inserts and invitation, wrapped them in ribbon, and added seals. Then, because the envelopes are clear plastic instead of paper, I made labels. Note - I did not mail merge labels, I individually typed every address to make sure that the whole address was on the label. Personally, I am not a label snob, mostly because it took 4 evenings of work to confirm all of the addresses and position them individually.

So with both of us working it was 1 night to print, at least 4 nights to assemble the invitation part (cut backing to size, cut invite square to size, punch photo corners, glue backing to pocketfold, glue invite square onto backing), 1 night to cut the inserts and stamp RSVP's, 1 night to attach ribbon. Cutting the ribbon and seals were about 2 hours each. 1 night = 4 hours of work.

Stick with glue dots or strips for ribbon (tacky glue or wet glue will soak through, but take 4 hours to do so - and you'll have done several more in that time. We had to re-assemble 12 invites and lost 3).

To attach the invite to the pocketfold, we used glue sticks. At least 10 of them.

Not all invitations are expensive. I did not want to spend a huge amount of money on something that usually gets thrown away, but also did not want something that was of a lower quality.

I was really surprised that my invites only cost $450 for 110 invites, RSVP cards and informal thank you cards.

I like the part that with this company that I ordered from, they go up in intervals of 10 once you hit 100. Saves a little on the cost.

when you talk DIY on invites not alot of girls mention the option of getting 'kits' from either AC Moore or Michael's. Michael's carries Anna Griffin invite kits that are really pretty. They are single cards about 5x7 with vellum overlay on which you print your info. They come with outer envelope, reply card and envelope.
I used the pink Rose version which is really lovely and have gotten so many compliments from my invitees. My cousin took hers to work to show it off!
Another bonus doing this is that it's light enough to go with 1oz 41 cent stamp!
Check out the sites. This is especially good if you are doing less than 100. The Anna Griffin are in boxes of 50 for 39.99 but don't forget those 40/50% coupons. AC Moore has Gartner and Laura Ashley and some run 29.99.

i think it's worthwhile to do your own invites only if you're really picky and can't find anything you'd like to order. that's why i'm doing my own. another thing to consider is cost of the individual pieces for pocketfold invites (although cardsandpockets.com has everything pre-measured and cut for you), labor, and some creativity. as far as cost, i don't think it's necessarily that much cheaper. paying a little more to avoid the stress may be worth it, if it's in your budget. good luck!