by | May 29, 2014 | DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Invitations Ideas
Chevron is a lovely pattern, which has been around for ages. Mostly used for insignia, chevron has invaded the design for various decades. The standard chevron pattern includes a zigzag pattern, however, depending on which way you hold the arrowhead, you can create various other patterns of your fancy. In today’s article, we are looking into using chevron patterns with DIY wedding invitations. An ongoing trend in the wedding industry, you can make many beautiful chevron-wedding invitation designs with the right inspirations, colour scheme and materials.
Layout, Patterns and Invitation Designs
Chevron is usually accompanied with one white chevron patterned line and then a coloured one, and depending on the colour you choose, you can match it with your wedding theme. The way you can go about with your wedding invitation design and the use of the pattern, is with the layout. Ways in which you can put the layout and the pattern to use include the likes of;
– Background either as bold and arrow design, or rolling pattern
– Bisection of the wedding invitation given to the pattern with the opposite side being a solid colour, preferably of the wedding colour theme, or even something contrasting
– Border chevron design, with a bold lining and a white inner for the text area
– Watermark chevron design, so that the pattern is easy on the eye and is a nice surprise when you notice it.
– Emboss or engrave the design on the border area or even the area, which is not used for the wedding invitation wording.
– Line the inner area of your wedding invitation envelope with a chevron pattern, therefore when the invitee open the envelope you can clearly see what the theme of the wedding would be, that is, chevron.
Draw, Paint or Paste
Ways in which you can use DIY wedding invitation cards and then go about decorating them is with the use of the right materials, some inspiration and a vision. You can draw, paint or even cut out a chevron design or strips of paper to paste onto the paper for an artsy look and feel. You can even use lace as material to create the pattern on your DIY wedding invitation paper. Contrast is key, so keep to that effect.
Be Colour Coordinate, Go Monochrome or Technicolour
A great way of making your chevron wedding invitations stand out when you are opting to DIY it, is to use colour to create a lovely finished product. The choice of colour you use, especially if its monochrome is limited but gives off a eye catching effect. If you have a few colours in your colour scheme, you can alternate between them. If however, Technicolor is your thing, then colour away. A rainbow-wedding theme would be ideal for that choice of colour design and DIY wedding invitation.
Envision what you want for your DIY wedding invitation and use chevron for a beautiful execution and result!
by | May 20, 2014 | DIY Invitations Ideas
When you are brainstorming ideas for your handmade wedding, one of the first things on your wedding planning to do list would be your DIY wedding invitations. It’s such a great feeling to know that by being a DIY bride, you get to embed a piece of yourself into the most important day of your life. By choosing to DIY your wedding invitations, stationery, even the save the dates and engagement invitations, you’ll be saving a ton of money, but you need to also consider the time that you will be spending on them too.
That’s why at DIY Invitations, not only do we cater to the cost-conscious DIY bride, but also the time-conscious ones too, because, let’s face it, ‘time is money’, and time spent on making your wedding come together beautifully within your budget and enough resources for you to relax is ‘time well spent’. Let’s look at how DIY Invitations can help you in this regard with its offer of printable DIY wedding invitation & stationery templates and the use of speciality wedding paper (such as embossed papers).
There are many styles of DIY wedding invitations methods for you to choose, whether you are starting off with the essential materials being card stock, pens, scissors, wedding speciality paper and more, or choosing from a range of printable DIY templates to later add on various embellishments, speciality wedding paper and more.
Options are many and which one you choose depends on your resources, budget and time. The first option allows you to be the master of your process, through trial & error; you may find the perfect look for you. However it’s always best to make samples, and be your critic (or even employ the help of close friends and family to do it for you), and pick the best look for you, so you don’t end up wasting your resources. The second option would be to opt for printable templates, and make samples of those too, and include your choices of style, embellishment and beautiful embossed papers.
Take a pick from the beautiful embossed paper that will make your DIY wedding invitations truly exquisite. These are hand crafted in India on pearlescent paper that accentuates the look of the embossed design and colour of the card/paper stock. Inspired from flowers, pebbles, feathers, and nature’s bounty, these wedding papers for your DIY wedding invites are available in shades of quartz, white, ivory, champagne, bronze, white gold, crystal, baby pink, gold, baby blue, mink, onyx, silver, grey blue & cream to name a few.
Make your DIY wedding invitations truly spectacular and a breeze by opting to purchase the convenient and affordable DIY printable invitation templates and adding to the look with accents of embossed paper and embellishments.
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.
