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.
by | Feb 12, 2014 | DIY Boxes, DIY Embellishments, DIY Envelopes, DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Wedding Invitations
Planning a wedding is fun, but when you have complete artistic direction over your wedding, now it’s a whole different ball game. It’s not just going to be fun because when you get your family and friends involved in the process it’s going to be a ball. DIY wedding invitations, wedding stationery, decor, fun wedding activities, there is so much you can do it make a beautiful handmade wedding come alive. Let’s find out some great popular ideas for you to try out for your DIY wedding.
The first place you should start would be to think up a great wedding theme with lots of handmade touches, unique accents and definitely something new for your invitees and guests to appreciate. You can start off with your DIY wedding invitations and the accompanying invitation accessories, use the same colour or style design in the rest of your wedding using exact or similar designs with the stationery, decor and more.
With the wedding invitations, you are offered various types of options across shapes, colours, textures (and speciality paper), envelope styles, hardcover designs, to the way they fold. You are also offered the option of choosing whether to start from the wedding paper itself, to choosing blank folded cards (of different varieties), to ones that are DIY wedding invitation templates (that are delivered to you with the wedding invitations and even guest information printed so that all you need to do is add your unique accents and send them off). One thing you can do to accentuate your DIY wedding invitations package or envelope would be to add a DIY envelope liner for that added pop as your invitees open it up, or even a personalised envelope seal. The rest of your DIY wedding stationery can also take after the same look you have devised for your DIY wedding invitation for your theme to flow.
Other ways you can add to your wedding’s look by opting to DIY would be to work on what will be included on the wedding day itself, such as the wedding stationery we just talked about being a lot like the invitations, to the various decor elements and not to mention the bombonieres. Presentation is important and the same applies here. What about DIY paper wedding bombonieres or even clear wedding bomboniere boxes that can be assembled easily so that your guests can see the wonder within. These are ways you can really add to your wedding theme and make it all stand out.
Stay tuned in to our blog for more insight into how your DIY wedding can be made extra special!
