by | Apr 2, 2014 | DIY Boxes, DIY Embellishments, DIY Envelopes, DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Paper & Card Stock, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Speciality Paper
DIY wedding invitations can entirely be classy; it’s all about getting the right materials for it, having a great inspiration and vision, and the ability to execute it to a T. Now what will you need for a classy DIY invitation to your wedding, you might ask? There are two ways to go about it. One would be to start from scratch, make it truly yours from start to finish, and another would be to use templates that are already available and all you have to do is add your personal touches to make it your custom design DIY wedding invite. It’s easy-peasy!
DIY Wedding Invitations from Scratch
When you are planning on doing up your DIY invites from scratch, your first go to place should be to the stationers, but at DIY Invitations you can get it all at the click of a few buttons. Select from the vast range of options of blank wedding paper to speciality paper with many colours and textures that might be the right accent that your design will need. You can also purchase various other items such as envelopes and embellishments from the DIY Invitations online store too! Be inspired by layered wedding invitations and hard cover sleeved invitations to create a look that is truly unique and wonderful.
DIY Wedding Invitations Using Printable Templates and Sleeves
Now, when you opt for printable templates, you are cutting your time in half and you are able to put your focus entirely on the design and personalisation aspects and this would be the easier option if you have many invitees. You can also choose a DIY wedding invitation printable template that offers an invitation wording so all you need to do is customise it, and also opt to have guest names printed so you can skip out on writing it all down or hiring a calligrapher. There are many styles, shapes and sizes to choose from and making elegant wedding invitations that are handmade is all about balance and when to say “enough”. Overdesigning can often push your invite from classy to a blurred area. With hardcover DIY wedding invitations, you get the option of being subtle and elegant, coupled with a satin band and a faux diamante embellishment in the centre; it would truly be a classy wedding invitation.
With either option you choose, the classiness doesn’t stop there. Why not send your handmade beautiful wedding invitation creations in a lovely invitation box. Imagine the statement you are making, all DIY and by you! Go on; make an impression with these great items all available at the DIY Invitations online store.
by | Mar 11, 2014 | DIY Invitations Ideas
Sometimes, when we really want to do something on our own, we need a little guidance. That’s what the printable invitation templates do. When it comes to your DIY wedding invitations which you really want to work on yourself, knowing that the important aspects from selecting the wedding paper to the wedding invitation printing (with the wedding invitations wording too and not to mention the individual guest name printing on both the invite and the wedding invitation envelope) can be taken care of with a few clicks and taps is such a relief. Once all that is done and you get them in hand, all you need to do is add the custom touches thereafter.
With a printable invitations template, you can really do so much in terms of design because of the various options available to you. You aren’t limited to a specific design, shape or even size. The selection made available to you is quite vast, and it’s also up to you to decide on the paper quality, colour and what the invitation wording should say.
When it comes to the shape and sizes of the DIY wedding invitation via the templates, you get a pick of the likes of the following from the pre-cut and scored DIY wedding invitations such as a folded invite, pocket invitations, tri-fold invites, flat cards, DL folded invite card, passport themed and boarding pass themed wedding invitations too. These can be accented in any way you like and wish to match the wedding theme you have picked out. However, out of this lot, the destination printable DIY wedding invitation templates stand out. If you were to pick a passport themed invitation card, you would see for yourself a beautiful rich blue cover with a foiled design and the name of the couple. Within you will find papers that resemble passport information inclusive of a placement for a photograph of the happy couple.
Another twist on a unique DIY wedding invitation shape in line with a destination theme would be a boarding pass. How awesome is that? Being handed a boarding styled wedding invitation that says, “We are doing something different, and we’d like you to come!” Just like the passport styled wedding invite card that you can DIY, you can also add custom touches from the invitation wording prior to print and afterwards with technique we’ve mentioned on our blog before, such as watercolours, colour resist and much more.
Invitations aren’t the only item of stationery available as printable invitations templates. You also get the likes of r.s.v.p. cards, directions & accommodation cards, wishing well cards, wine labels, thank you cards, envelope seals, bomboniere tags, and much more for your choosing. A DIY wedding is a breeze with printable invitations templates.
by | Mar 6, 2014 | DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Paper & Card Stock, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Speciality Paper
If you are creative, you’ve probably got a lot of great ideas swimming around in your noggin. But, if you are looking for some inspiration on what to do for your DIY invitations for your wedding, we’ve got this great technique for you to try. All you will need is some card or paper stock which you can easily get from our DIY Invitations online store, some white wax (non-water soluble) crayons, watercolour paint, wax (parchment) paper, a pencil something to trace your design with (such as a tracing pen or even a pin) and either a sponge or paintbrush.
Firstly, figure out a look that you want. Do you just want to go ahead with an illustration using this technique? Would you a focal feature in your DIY wedding invitation design? Do you want to pair it up with a pattern, or do you want to include this design as part of a trim (such as a layer for a layered DIY wedding invite). Once you have a general idea on what to do then you are ready for the next step, but in case you don’t, there’s no harm in doing up a few DIY wedding invitation samples for your family and close friends to vote on and decide.
Secondly, if you have decided that you want to do up an illustration, a focal design feature or even a pattern, then that’s great. Here’s what you will need to do before you start working your magic. You need to stencil out your illustration onto the likes of wax paper. This will allow you to easily transfer the illustration onto the required number of DIY wedding invitations covers. You do this by keeping your drafted illustration on the bottom and then tracing over it with a pencil. Then you take one of the invitations, and on the front you start tracing over it with a tracing pen or any other item that serves the purpose such as a pin or even a fountain pen (without the ink). The point is that it needs to leave an indentation on the card stock or paper stock so that the illustration is visible to a certain extent. The very same applies to a focal design. However, if you are opting to play with colour atop a pattern such as leaving certain areas of a pattern white or a coloured in section separated to the rest, then make sure you transfer the pattern in via stamps or print and then set about using the crayon resist technique.
Once this is all ready, what you need to do is trace over the area that you do not want coloured in with watercolour, be it the illustration, design or the pattern. Afterwards you can use either the sponge or a brush, use some watercolour mixed with water and start blotting onto the paper as you see fit. You will notice that whichever area the crayon was applied to, the watercolour will not stick and will stand out. This is how you go about creating a truly unique and sensational DIY wedding invitation with just a few simple materials.
Stay tuned for more unique DIY wedding invitations ideas here on our blog.
by | Feb 25, 2014 | DIY Invitations Ideas
If you have an artistic mind, or you like dabbling in creative things, then doing up your own DIY wedding invitations and stationery for your big day will be a breeze. But, if you wanted some ideas to jolt your mind, we have a few so you can stand out from the millions of other weddings happening around the year.
All you need for your DIY wedding stationery is basically a medium to start with and it’s usually with paper or card stock. Now, if you have chosen a paper or card that you like for your DIY cards, whether it’s smooth, textured or has a sheen, you are just about ready for the next stage. Decide whether you want it professionally printed, handwritten (provided you or whoever is going to write it has nice legible handwriting), or you are opting for a calligrapher. If you want it professionally printed, you can select the printable templates and word your own invitations and have the stationery supplies company you are purchasing from do the printing before they deliver the card stock and other items to you.
Now, once you’ve decided on the base of your wedding invitations & stationery, you need to also think about additions to the empty card or even if the template you had printed. You can add ribbon, lace and embellishments. For the envelopes you may have chosen (if you haven’t, make sure your invitations fits into the sizing you choose), you can add an element of surprise with the envelope liners, envelope seals or even a custom stamp.
When it comes to the actual DIY wedding stationery items such as the DIY wedding invitations, the reply cards, wishing well card, gift registry card, accommodations card, order of service, place cards, menu cards, the list goes on; you need something that will pop out and make an impression. Here’s a great idea for you – Watercolour Letter Silhouettes!
If you want a certain element from your DIY wedding invitations and stationery to pop and be something truly different, try out this watercolour silhouette technique. All you need is card stock, a pencil, some watercolour paints, a little water and of course, a brush to apply the wonderful colours all together.
To get the letter silhouettes, it’s advisable to use card stock or thick paper as the technique will otherwise ruin the paper itself. How you do this is by –
1. First stencilling out the letters on a piece of paper and then using the stencil to get an outline of what you want clear of watercolours.
2. Apply water onto the paper without applying it inside the stencilled area reserved for the letters.
3. Dab paint onto your brush and the dab the brush onto where the water has been applied. The water will help smear the paint onto the card stock. Make sure you do not apply it too close to the outline or it will bleed in. To make sure you get a clean look around the letter, use the brush to push the watercolour to fill in the gaps, creating this beautiful finished look!
Stay tuned in with the DIY Invitations Ideas blog, for more cool ideas for your handmade wedding with great DIY ideas for your stationery.
by | Feb 20, 2014 | DIY Embellishments, DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Paper & Card Stock, Wedding Speciality Paper
If you like glitter, we’ve got some ideas for you (and your wedding day). There are so many ways you can accessorise your various wedding elements with things that glitter and shimmer, but what about your DIY wedding invitations, stationery for the invitations package as well as those to be used during the wedding too. You could easily add some marvellous accents that are creative for a memorable look. Here are some ideas we came up that may just be ideal for your DIY wedding.
First of all, there are many types of glittered speciality paper available for handmade weddings. When you are choosing to DIY, consider which design or pattern, or even quality and colours of glittered speciality paper suits your wedding vision the best, and then take it from there. In terms of colour, you get gold and silver being the likely choices, as well as charcoal, white (with silver), and blue to name a few. You also get a choice of design and pattern, from the standard stripes to flourishes and swirls, paisley and intricate lace like designs. Take your pick and make your DIY wedding invitations and stationery one to remember.
Now, when you purchase glittered speciality paper, there are various ways you can use it. Basically, it comes down to your creativity and vision. But here are some of our ideas.
The great thing about glitter paper is that you can easily DIY it. It can be used as a backdrop, a layer or separator between two layers for definition, or even a border. It doesn’t always have to be straight or square in shape, you can add dimension to it simply with a scissor and a guide. If you wanted to feature a brooch in the centre of your DIY wedding invitation or even your order of service card, you could fix it on a square, circle or scalloped base.
Another way to do it up would be to create a sense of pop between layers of normal paper or card stock so that there’s an element of excitement and surprise in your DIY wedding stationery. It’s the same with borders; however they too need not be straight edged. Consider a flourished or scalloped design and make things interesting.
With glittered speciality paper, you can easily add a sense of oomph to your DIY stationery creations.
