Important Info For Do-it-yourself Wedding Invitations: Part 3

This third article in this series will look into the equipment and materials needed for making your own wedding invitations

. The first two episodes were about the basic layout and design and the second about choices for the right spacing, font and size for do-it-yourself wedding invitations.

1. Paper is of course the vital part of making invitations. Make sure you use fairly heavy card stock for the basic invitation. This way you will get a striking but classy invitation. You can use thinner or lighter paper for embellishment or added interest.

The latter can be found in the scrap booking section at hobby stores and are available in beautiful vellums, pearlescent finishes and many shades and patterns. You can even use handmade sheets to add a very personal touch.

You can then purchase card sheets and have it cut in the desired size by a copy shop for a professional look or use your own cutting and scoring tool if you have one.

Another very practical and economical option will be to purchase blank pre-made cards. These can be easily folded since it is already scored and are sold in packets or separately. It is also available in a variety of sizes and colors so you are bound to easily find something that will work for you.

2. Then of course you will need to have access to a printer. It does not have to be color and ink jets work just fine. Alternatively you can go to a copy shop or Internet caf to have it printed.

3. If you are not really sure if you will want to carry on with your card making, start of with items you already have at home to keep costs down like a ruler, adhesive, pencil and scissors. You can find tools and equipment at most craft and hobby stores to make the work much easier but you can get by with only the basics found in most homes.

Some of these tools will include a paper cutter that will allow you to cut up to five sheets at a time and many of them also have a scoring tool to make your folds with. A metal ruler will also help to make your life easier for straighter cutting and not cutting into the ruler like with a plastic one!

4. Then of course there are all the embellishment and decorations. What a treat! If you like visiting hobby stores you will certainly know what I am talking about - all the beautiful little ready-made shells, buttons, flowers and goodies to add to your cards. The selection can be overwhelming though so be sure to have a clear picture in your head about what you want and be selective since these can be a bit expensive especially if you have to make a lot of do-it-yourself invitations for your wedding!

You can also use ready printed designs for you cards that can literally just be glued on but they are pricey.

Stamps and stencils are another way to decorate your cards as well as free downloadable illustrations.

As you can see the tools you will need for do-it-yourself wedding invitations are really basic things you may already have. The personality of the cards will mostly be determined by the embellishments and decorations you use. The temptation is strong to use a lot of the pretty things that are available but beware of over dressing your cards.

by: Francina Smit

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