Monday, May 2, 2011

DIY Bridal Shower Invitations

I just finished my cousins invitations for her bridal shower.  I think they turned out super cute - this picture here is what inspired me from Everyday Lovely:



First I printed the photo's on one sheet - two per each piece of paper.  This is a picture of my cousin and her fiance.  My cousin Jennifer took the photo - great - isn't it!


Then print the invitation part - again - two per sheet.

On the sheet with the invitation part, score straight down at 1 inch - before you cut it into the individual portions.

Then with the score portion at the bottom - cut at 5 inches. 

And then keep it at 8 1/2 inches.  Then fold over the scored part.

Then on the front part - where the picture is printed cut at 4 3/4's

By about 7 1/4.

Here are some pictures of the final ones with the measurements. 



Then I took my crop-a-dile and punched holes on each side.  I actually did about 3-4 at a time, I am all about saving time!  Then I took this string - I used waxed beading string - I had it on hand.  Worked great.  I wrapped it around a couple of times - and then tied it into a bow - or some just a knot. 

Tada!  57 done and mailed! Pretty fast, inexpensive - and personal - don't get much better than that! 

5 comments:

  1. These are AWESOME!!! So relevant to me right now! I'm getting married in October and these go right along with our Rustic Chic wedding theme! Great job...great inspiration!

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  2. I love them! They turned out so sweet and that picture is just perfect! Thanks so much for letting me know. :) Cailan

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  3. Everyone that has gotten one loves it!! They turned out fabulous and thanks again for all your help!

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  4. Those are so pretty and classy! love them!

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  5. These are great! I am helping a friend plan a bridal shower and I love this idea :)Thanks for sharing.

    I have a DIY craft blog as well, if you would like to take a look it is: http://freespiritcrafts.blogspot.com/

    You have a new follower!

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