by | Jun 24, 2014 | DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Paper & Card Stock, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Speciality Paper
Origami is an oriental style of art and craft, and essentially in definition and translation, it means to say “folding paper”, as “ori” translates to ‘folding’ whilst “gami” means “paper” (a connotation of kami). This Japanese art form has spread throughout the world. The beauty of the creations can truly marvel and the precision and patience it takes to make them truly tests one’s character. Therefore, when you opt to do up your DIY wedding invitations in a unique way, you might want to think of Origami and DIY Wedding Invitations.
There are many types of origami, as well as techniques and materials, which you can use. In addition, when it comes to shapes there also various types you can come up with, whether it is to tie it up with your wedding theme, with the traditional ones being flowers, or even just something the bride and groom cherish and want to use as their wedding theme. In this edition of DIY Invitations Ideas, we have looked into a few ways, types and shapes of origami you can use for your DIY wedding invitation base using paper stock and accessorising with speciality wedding paper. Let us look at what you can do.
1. Cranes
Cranes are considered lucky, and for you to feature a crane on the front facing of your DIY wedding invite would be quite lucky too. Cranes are also one of the popular origami shapes and is considered somewhat easy to implement, once you have gotten the hang of it. Make a few samples before you embark on the final one.
2. Butterflies
Butterflies, whether they are real, photographs or even illustrations, they are all beautiful. For you to come up with something as an origami butterfly is so unique and unusual that could amaze your invitee trying to figure out how you did it. You can find yourself creating simple yet beautiful butterflies with patterned paper, or intricate complex ones as well.
3. Lotus
Lotus flowers are beautiful and are quite intricate depending on the type of origami you choose. No matter which one you choose, your outcome of a beautiful lotus flower will be quite spectacular. You can opt to use one large intricate lotus or many to form a design on your DIY wedding invitation. The choice is up to you.
4. Roses
Roses have always held an esteemed place in wedding planning and even in origami; you will find these beauteous flowers quite popular. Decked in red, white or whichever colour you have chosen and with different folding types for a larger bloom or even bud, you can arrive at a beautiful design for the invite.
5. Hearts
A heart origami is quite appropriate for a wedding, don’t you think? In addition, it can be quite intricate. This carefully folded heart could very well be the centrepiece of your design or even make up a design of its own using various heart origami pieces.
6. Other Shapes
Other shapes that you can make with origami for your DIY wedding invitations include the likes of a windmill, fish, peacock, wreath, seashells, horses, elephants, doves, swans, stars and many more. Start discovering now!
by | Jun 17, 2014 | DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Paper & Card Stock, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Speciality Paper
Art in itself is a varied and diverse topic altogether, but here, we are talking about pencil art in the sense of how it can help in your wedding designs and using it on your DIY wedding invitations. Illustrations are quite the rave with wedding themes and stationery, but this is one style is one that is still very sentimental and rare.
There are many types of pencil art out there, from charcoal to chalk, lead art, doodles and even colour pencil art, which are beautiful when the final masterpiece is revealed. When it comes down to what art is all about, there are many items you can feature on your wedding invitation. From a pencil art portrait of the couple, to details of the couple’s attire, such as the wedding dress sketch, or even illustrations of the wedding venue and various decor elements, that is the focal element of your special day. Usually, you find your wedding theme around a colour or an inspiration from a certain element. It could be the altar you plan on getting married at and the details around it, to the wedding cake topper, which can be anything from the traditional bride & groom to lovebirds, these elements can be found all across your wedding design, and therefore also featured on your wedding invitations and other wedding stationery.
When you are planning on doing up your DIY wedding invitations, all you will need to acquire from your DIY stationery vendor would be the DIY wedding invitation kits (which consists of pre-scored/pre-cut DIY wedding invitations or printable invitation templates), and from thereon, put artistry to the test. If you are an artist in question, then it is up to you to do up some great sketches and designs. If not you can also hire someone who is gifted with the creative skill of pencil art, and have them create a masterpiece for you. If that artist in question is also gifted in calligraphy, then you are crossing out two items on your to-do list, the illustrations and design, as well as the invitation wording that needs to be done on your DIY wedding invitations.
For those couples who are getting married at great landmarks in Australia, your DIY wedding invitations can feature them so that everyone will know where you are getting married from the moment they have your wedding invite in hand. If you are planning to have your ceremony at the Sydney Harbour, then by all means, feature the beauty of architecture of this great landmark as your focal element on your wedding invite using pencil art. Like so, there are so many ways you can do up your DIY wedding invitations and stationery. Think of the great possibilities, and try them out through samples before committing to it and clear all doubt.
by | Jun 3, 2014 | DIY Embellishments, DIY Paper & Card Stock, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Speciality Paper
Every wedding has to have a bouquet as an accessory for the bride, and over the years, bouquets have become such unique features that it has become an inspiration for many a thing. Therefore, in this instalment of DIY Wedding Invitations, we bring you Bouquet Inspired DIY Wedding Invitations.
If you already have a colour scheme selected, then all you will need to do is figure out the texture of the DIY invitation paper and the inspiration to decorate it in a way that blends well with your wedding theme. Now, if you are using DIY wedding invitations kits, you have the ease of having your entire guest list printed as well as the invitation wording and more. When selecting your DIY invites, make sure you have some idea of the layout because it will be delivered to you so that they will be ready to have other wedding invitations and accessories attached to it. Now, onto the matter of what you can use to decorate these DIY wedding invitations, we have a few ideas in mind. Let us find out more about them, shall we?
Material Inspirations for Your DIY Wedding Invitations
Beaded bouquets are cute and dainty, and definitely different from any wedding bouquet you have seen. They can be considered a little sparse, but you can accessorise with accompanying materials. Like so, you can add beads or beaded strings, to blend well with your bouquet, ensuring that the colour scheme is the same. There is also the option of handmade wedding invitations from scratch, which involves adding beaded buckles with lace or ribbons. That is just one option you can take.
Another unique bouquet you can use is twigs as the main attraction. Add a rustic touch to your DIY wedding invitation with this accessory.
Brooches are lovely additions to weddings, but you can break the mould by opting for a bouquet of brooches and make it truly beautiful. Your DIY wedding invitation would be a brooch too, giving your invitees a wedding keepsake with your invite as well.
Fan Shaped Bouquet is something that is unheard of but entirely possible. So, shape your wedding bouquet in that manner and decorate your wedding invite to resemble a handheld antique fan as well.
Feathers are lovely to behold and the colours are truly spectacular. You can add a single feather or numerous ones to accessorise your DIY wedding invitation.
Buttons, similar to brooches can be ornate and beautiful. So find yourself admiring the beauty of your bouquet and your wedding invite when you opt for this accessory.
Wires are similar to twigs but can be shaped to your liking. Deck your bouquet with some lovely designs and use that as inspiration for your design on the DIY wedding invites.
Fruits and Vegetables are great additions to your decor and using them for your bouquet is quite creative. Use inspiration from the fruits and vegetables, from the colours or shapes and use it in the decor and design of truly unique wedding invites.
Fabric Bouquets as also great options, and are cost efficient. When making your fabric flowers, have a few more made for your DIY wedding invites, and use it as the highlights of the floral invitation and blend your wedding elements together.
by | May 16, 2014 | DIY Embellishments, DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Paper & Card Stock, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Speciality Paper
What’s your style aesthetic like? Is it classic and traditional, modern and elegant, or rustic and charming? Whatever it maybe, you probably have a zillion blueprint ideas for your DIY wedding invitations & stationery. All you need is the bare bones of the vision because the rest can be built upon it with wonderful (and matching) design elements so that it all looks cohesive and beautiful. With the help of speciality wedding paper, embellishments, add-ons, trims and other convenient accessories such as magnets, envelope liners & seals you will be soon on your way to completely amazing DIY wedding invitation that started as a simple idea.
The first place you start is at the start line, right? It’s ready, steady, set and GO! But it’s important you have all that you need within easy access, else it gets a little complicated and tiresome. So when you start off, why not start with some sketches of the designs you are inspired by. Draw them out, compare them, ask an opinion or two, and then select a few that captures your eye. From there, you need to also consider things like the shape of the card, how it opens and whether it goes in line with the designs you have drafted, and not to mention the colour schema and possibly even a pattern or design style that you are rather akin to.
If you have envisioned lines separating one area of your card to another, why not form a contrast by using speciality wedding paper on one of them. There are many lovely designs you can select, being made and styled using various techniques. They include embossed, flocked, screen printed, foiled, glittered and thermography papers, each holding a unique look and feel, that can easily transform your DIY wedding invitation into something wonderful. Sure, you can opt for a card stock or paper stock based invitation card alone, with text either printed or handwritten (you could even hire a calligrapher), but when you add these special add-ons to create depth and personality, it does stand out and is instantly elegant; the trick is to create balance.
Another way to add some splendour is to add an embellishment to bring it full circle. Sometimes it’s a good idea to cover the seam of the two layers (when the speciality wedding paper is used with the base of the DIY wedding invitations) with a trim such as ribbon or lace, and atop it to attach either a brooch or buckle depending on the trim you’ve selected.
There are many ways in which you can enhance the look of your DIY wedding invitations. Stay tuned in to our blog to find out more ways that you can too!
by | May 6, 2014 | DIY Embellishments, DIY Envelopes, DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Paper & Card Stock, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Invitations Ideas, Wedding Speciality Paper
Hearty “Congratulations” are in order! You are soon to be wed. It’s always a cause for great joy when the news arrives. If you want to make it special by opting for a personalised wedding, then start with your DIY wedding invitations to make an everlasting mark, and also a great keepsake for your guests and invitees too. Here are some great tips on how you can personalise your DIY invitations for your handmade wedding!
The first step in creating your handmade wedding invitations is to form a vision of what style or theme you want your wedding to be and thereafter the type of materials you would like to feature. Draft a few ideas for your designs and make samples and compare them alongside each other, as well as individually to decide which one to opt for. You can also try out some personalised details into your draft such as a custom photograph, a monogram, coat of arms, motif, custom typography and much more.
Use card stock as your base if you are opting for a flat card that requires a bit of sturdiness, and paper stock if you are opting for a folded card as it easier to form creases neatly. You can purchase speciality wedding paper too, be it embossed, glittered, flocked, foiled or screen printed. Based on the draft of your wedding invitation design, it can be used as an all over pattern, a border, or shaped to cover a certain area to highlight the focal element (such as the names of the bridal couple and the wedding date and possibly even the venue).
Certain invitations companies such as DIY Invitations and DreamDay Invitations, allows you to customise your invitation wording (with Printable Invitation Templates in the case of DIY Invitations), so that it is truly a personalised DIY wedding invite card even before you start adding the design touches such as the speciality paper and embellishments. Consider this option for a professional way to make a handmade invite card. If not, you can opt for your own handwriting or even employ a calligrapher.
The next step is to combine all the design elements, that is, the likes of the speciality paper onto the card or paper stock, as well as the various trims such as ribbons and bows, embellishments such as brooches or buckles, and accessories such as adding a photograph or a magnet to your DIY wedding invitation. These little add-ons will make a wonderful difference, but remember not to go overboard. Know when to say ‘enough’.
The first thing that your invitees will see will be the wedding invitation envelope, and there are many ways to make them interesting. One way is to select an envelope that suits the look and shape of your wedding invitation design. Another way would be to opt for the envelope addressing to be printed by DIY Invitations, which is really convenient for you. Some brides and grooms opt for customised stamps too which is a fun thing to do. However, an easy way would be to use customised envelope seals and also envelope liners for that added punch of glam to your wedding invitation ensemble. Adding those little touches, such as lining an illustration with a metallic ink pen or even adding a handwritten note really makes the difference in not just standing out, but also making it a true keepsake DIY wedding invitation.
by | Apr 11, 2014 | DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Paper & Card Stock, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Speciality Paper
There are so many fun and new ways to do up your DIY wedding invitations, but here’s a really cool way to stand out. Paper-cut DIY wedding invitations! Yep, you read that right; you can get that laser-cut look for yourself. Your wedding guests and invitees will be amazed; they’ll surely think it was done by a professional! Can you imagine their faces when they find out that it was all you? You can even add a little note that says “DIY Bride” and insert your name too!
Here is a list of supplies you will need to make your Paper-Cut DIY Wedding Invitations
- Quality DIY Invitations Card/Paper Stock (make sure this will fit in your printer). You can also opt to get DIY Invitations Printable Templates too, but make sure there is enough room for the paper cutting on the template you choose to fit your design onto. It’s best to do a few samples before you order your paper/card supplies in bulk
- DIY Invitations Envelope. You can also opt to get envelope liners and seals if you wish
- Scissors
- DIY Invitations Specialty Wedding Paper (this will be used if needed as a backdrop for the paper-cut design)
- Glue
- Scalpel
- Cutting Mat
- Printer Access (do a trial run with the printer with inexpensive paper to make sure the printer doesn’t leave any trail marks on the paper)
- Calligraphy Pen (if you need to add hand written notes. This can be used if you are not opting for DIY Invitations Printable Templates)
- Guillotine
Here are the steps to your own paper-cut DIY wedding invitation!
Step 1
Find a template that you like, be it floral, art deco, or any theme for that matter, print it onto your card stock. Make sure to set the dimensions of the paper properly before you print. It’s always best to print on inexpensive paper before you are ready to print on the DIY wedding invitations card stock. Once that is done, prepare your card, by folding it if needed.
Step 2
Cut out the design you have printed. Make sure your hands are clean. Place the cutting mat on a smooth surface, then get to work on using the scalpel to cut out your template, one incision at a time. It helps to turn the paper to make the area you are about to cut perpendicular to your body to help with precision. Make sure to be extra careful with the finer areas, and to brush away cut pieces gently in case of tears.
And that’s it. If you would like to put in a backdrop with coloured or textured paper, go right ahead, or you can leave it as it is. It’s all up to you and your beautiful vision.
