My DIY menus

Original post by Shan2011

Dec 29, 2011 10:58 AM

i created my own menus that matched my invitations. it was time consuming but not too difficult. if i wouldve known this 4 months ago i would have saved myself A LOT of money and made my own invites too!
It was fun making the menus!

klosack Posted: Dec 29, 2011 11:47 PM

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They look great! Did you print them yourself?

PSP Posted: Dec 30, 2011 12:19 AM

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Which paper cutter did you get? Is it still on sale?
I have a guillotine one but it seems to be bending a bit in a spot and not cutting perfectly straight there. It drove me nuts when I was doing my save the date magnets...

Also, Which fonts did you use?

Shan2011 Posted: Dec 30, 2011 08:57 AM

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Yes I printed myself. I used my regular printer, nothing fancy.

The paper was :
Stardream Metallic Opal - 8.5 x 11 . A 250 Pack was $ 30.88
Then for the back I got Shine ONYX - Shimmer Metallic Card Stock - 8.5 x 11 - 100 PK for $ 34.17

I made the monogram first and saved it as a picture file.

I downloaded fonts from dafont.com or 1001freefonts.com

I downloaded a few fonts but the one I used was SHIPPED GOODS and Segeo Script ( I think that may come with microsoft)

DaniBella12 Posted: Dec 30, 2011 12:48 PM

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Your menus look fabulous!!!

How did you make your own monogram? FH and I are doing those ourselves too and we are buying the paper at a place in the city, but cannot figure out how to make our monogram without paying a whole lot online for someone to design one.

DaniBella12 Posted: Dec 30, 2011 02:25 PM

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My FH told me to trust him and he created our own monogram on PowerPoint...always listen to your fiancee when it comes to technology

Shan2011 Posted: Dec 30, 2011 04:23 PM

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The monOgram was easy. I made 6. Lol. Then picked the on I wanted.
Do it in PowerPoint. Create each letter or name as a seperate box. Then you can drag them. , overlay them, change size, etc.
When you have your final project save it as a picture.

bella_bride Posted: Dec 30, 2011 06:47 PM

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Beautiful job!

S00n2beWifey Posted: Dec 30, 2011 09:30 PM

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Beautiful!!! Great job

lgreiner Posted: Dec 30, 2011 09:31 PM

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VERY impressive!!

jassy119 Posted: Dec 30, 2011 10:11 PM

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Very pretty!

Jennatuck Posted: Dec 31, 2011 11:49 AM

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It looks amazing... can you email me your template? [email protected]

pixietina Posted: Dec 31, 2011 01:43 PM

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Very nice and shiny!

Shan2011 Posted: Jan 01, 2012 09:07 PM

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Many of you ladies have asked for my template. I have no problem sending it to you but for some reason it is not opening on other peoples computers the same. Im not sure if it is because I downloaded my own fonts or if theres another reason.
If there are any tech savy ladies on here who may know the answer- please tell me so I can share the template with all the ladies asking.