by | Nov 28, 2012 | DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Invitations Ideas
You have seen these lovely shapes, cuts and designs that you are dying to try out for your very own wedding. The first step is to get the materials for your DIY wedding invitations, and the best place to start is with DIY kits for these invitations, especially with the no-fold variety as everything can be done up differently to the norm that is there in the wedding industry. From different shapes to cuts, edges and much more, you can add a creative touch to your wedding invitations and stationery with the likes of no-fold invites.
Wedding Invitation Shapes
The most obvious shape you might like to add to your card design could very well be a heart shape, whether it is perfectly symmetrical or even slightly lopsided with some personality. Then there are circular shapes that you can put to use, with the likes of a perfect circle or ring design, to the ovals and even a cloud design inspired by ‘cloud no. 9’. There is no saying you cannot opt for the traditional square or rectangular wedding invitations, but adding some personality and some pizazz would go a long way.
With some proper measurements and a handy scissor, you can have your DIY invite kits cut in the way you want. As these DIY invitation kits are offered with the invitation print, getting a few samples delivered beforehand would save you the time to try out a few trials to see which shape is the best fit for your wedding vision. You could also get yourself a cutter that allows you to cut the card design into the shape of your choosing.
Trims and Edge Designs
Apart from the shape of what your no-fold DIY wedding invitation kit can be transformed into, you can also add to the look of the shape by using trims and edge designs. The easiest way to add some dimensions to something with flat edges (in the shape of square or rectangle) would be to add a trim to the corners, such as scallop, pointed edges and so forth.
The options of going for frame designs for such shapes of your no-fold DIY wedding invitations would also be a good idea, such as that of luxe frames such as Bombay Luxe, Ornate Luxe, Tuscan Luxe, Hampton Luxe to name a few. There is also the bubble frame, which gives a rounded look to your wedding card. If this does not seem like something you could like to opt for there are always punches that offer you the possibility of adding the likes of lace, and scallop trims for a die-cut effect on your wedding invitation card.
by | Nov 22, 2012 | DIY Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Ideas
A favoured option of DIY wedding invitation kits out there include the likes of the pocket variety, and sometimes, the ideal wedding invitations company will also offer you the options of printing your personalised invitation wording prior to the delivery. However, out of the variety of options available, there two types of pocket wedding invites that stand out, one being the square horizontal pocket invite, while the other is of the vertical variety.
Square Horizontal Pocket Wedding Invitation Kit
This variety of a DIY Wedding Invitation kit is also known as a gate folio, as it opens up sideways in a manner, prints can be set in all of the three panels on the inside. You are also capable of adding a custom sleeve on the right hand panel to facilitate other wedding invitations stationery that needs to be accompanied with the invite. The sleeve can be added to your choosing, provided you cut the angles and the shape correctly according to measurement, whether it is a vertical or horizontal sleeve pocket, or even several layers of sleeve pockets categorised for each additional invitations stationery. Some might opt to make this area stand out by using a different colour, but for an elegant approach, using the same colour would a great option. The edge-work of each sleeve pocket can be trimmed using fancy scissors with a scallop, wave, gentle curves and even a zig-zag pattern.
Square Pocket Wedding Invitation Kit
Also know as a vertical flap DIY wedding invitation, this card design has four panels which opens up vertically, with the last being the flap and quarter the size of the square (which is 145mmx145mm). The flap in itself, can be customised by cutting it out in a design of your choosing, such as an arch design which can spans from the likes of a semicircular(one-centred), Gothic (two-centred), basket handle (three-centred), Tudor (four-centred), segmental, pointed segmental, pseudo three-centred and pseudo four-centred (pointed centre). If you want a more intricate finish, you can opt to use arts and crafts fancy scissors to get an ‘artsy’ edge-work for your flap. Much like the horizontal pocket, you can also add a sleeve to accommodate the additional stationery as well.
Both of these types of square pocket wedding invitation kits can be customised to you liking with addition of inserts and labelling on the front, to stencil work and even die-cutting using a fine knife tool. To add an elegant touch, your choice of envelope can range from the clear wax paper variety to even those made with doilies. Adding a lace or ribbon wrap, buckles or brooches would also be a lovely touch, for a great handmade wedding invite appeal.
With these creative options, your pocket wedding invites will be sensational.
by | Nov 14, 2012 | DIY Invitations Ideas, Wedding Invitations Ideas
You are probably racking your brain trying to figure out what you can do that is unique but will still hold true to the vision that you wanted for your big day to make sure that you are a DIY bride. With DIY wedding invitations, there are many ways in which you can go about it, be it with the raw materials you use, to how you go about doing them up with techniques and coming up with new ways for a wow-effect. There are some great trends out there, and in this edition of DIY Invitation, we are suggesting a few ways to spruce up your creations.
If you were opting for a floral themed wedding, the common norm would be to opt for photographic or even illustrated flowers on your wedding invites and stationery. Nevertheless, there is another lovely and more personalised way you can DIY your wedding invite and that would be using pressed flowers of your choosing and including them strategically with the layout design and invitation wording.
Another great way to go about making a personal wedding invitation is to tell a story. Nowadays, once you have purchased the necessary amount of DIY wedding invitations and stationery kits plus some as a buffer stock just in case, you can illustrate or even use typography for a great story. This would a spectacular way to share your love and your history with your invitees.
Pocket wedding invitations are great, especially if you are sending across more than just the wedding invitation. You can style and design your DIY wedding pocket invitations, starting with the way they open up, the alignment and how the sleeves are positioned in various ways. Then there are the ways in which you can accessorise it, from individual ribbons to those paired up with buckles and more embellishments.
Another great way to liven up your blank DIY wedding invitation kits would be with the likes of stamps, drawings, and illustrations. There are many styles out there that you can opt for, which include the likes of iconography, monograms and custom stamps to feature the likes of your portrait silhouettes, minimalistic illustrations with solid backdrops, dramatic patterns using contrasting colours, blush accents for a sleek and refined ethereal look, and even kitsch chic with colourful pattern and folk art illustrations. All these styles are great ways in which you can create a great impression. There is one more option, which is known as dual designs, where you instil a lovely and contrasting pattern on the back of the invitation and bring it forward cohesively to create a lovely flowing design.
With suggestions such as these, you will have a beautiful DIY wedding invitation in no time. Try out a few samples and see which of these options are the best suited for your big day.
by | Nov 7, 2012 | DIY Invitations Ideas, DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Invitations Ideas
Black is one of the most fashionable colours in the world, whether it is for gala black tie events to sleek looks in modern architecture and also design. It is only natural that it transcends to the wedding industry, where you can find the likes of black wedding invitations to the big day’s décor accents. It is easy to team up black with other colours in the colour wheel as it compliments them whether it is a traditional or modern setting.
If you are opting for a DIY wedding, you can truly come up with one of the most unique DIY wedding invitations that is styled with a black theme. Many of us know that the process of going DIY for wedding stationery can be either one of two options. One is to buy your own paper, rulers and cutters and the whole shebang, where as the other option is to get yourself acquainted with DIY wedding invitation and stationery kits that have set template for you to work with. The latter option offers you several styles in which your DIY wedding invite can be presented in terms of how the invites are folded, the sizing and also the placement of key invitation wording and text. If you are opting to have those printed beforehand with the necessary customisations (which is a bonus because then you do not need to go through the process of either printing those yourself or hiring a calligrapher to do the work for you). Opting for the DIY route can be difficult, so it’s always a good idea to cut down time spent doing up processes or focuses on the items that needs the most work, time and patience.
Nevertheless, getting back to black wedding invitations styles, a la DIY, if you have a blank canvas being the DIY wedding invitation kits, then the next step is to style them. The most elegance choice would be to opt for soft pastel tones to be accompanied with the bold black, and they say the lighter and whiter the better. However, there is no rule that you cannot go down the modern route with bold contrasting colours to make your invite design pop.
When you work on the DIY aspects, you can use creative elements such as stencils that consists of flourishes to stripes designs for a crisp look, to stamps, and even use watercolours for a beautiful outcome of art. It is always a great idea to know what you want in terms of the wedding theme you will have for your wedding apart from the colour, of course. Though the basic norm is to opt for black on white, there is no stopping you from going bold and opting for white or any other colour on a black wedding invitation kit.
by | Oct 31, 2012 | DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Invitations Ideas
Your wedding day should be the most special day of your lives, and unique to the both of you, as this a union of love & personalities. When it comes to the design and planning of your wedding, you will want it to speak volumes of your personalities and spirit. The likes of hand painted wedding invitations and stationery, is a great way to go about creating something unique, especially if the artwork in mind is personal.
Step one would be to first get your hands on some material, that is, the card stock paper or DIY wedding invitations and stationery kit which is what you will have the artwork of your choosing hand painted on. It’s important to have a vision at this point, and also ensure that you have the necessary skills, time and patience to go through it. If the latter is something you are unsure about, that is, in terms of skills, time, or even patience, it is a good idea to employ someone to do a beautiful job for you. It could be a friend, relative, or even an artist who is willing to make a beautiful creation to be hand painted onto your wedding invitations and stationery.
In terms of the wedding stationery, what you will be looking at would be the reply cards, order of service cards, directions & accommodations cards, wishing well & registry cards, place mats, napkin bands, menu cards, table numbers, bomboniere labels & cards, and not forgetting thank you cards. These are part of the DIY wedding invitation and stationery kits available, but you need not opt for all the options. Pick and choose which ones you want to go with and then have those ready for the magic to flow through.
There are many styles of art that you can use on these DIY wedding invitations, whether you are looking to great artists for inspiration and their styles, or you have something in mind already. From landscapes to portrait art, to illustrations, pop art, inspirations from street-art and graffiti and much more. If you have a style that you want to portray, from elegant to modern and even casual, then there is no stopping you from getting the most beautiful and unique wedding invites out there. Adding all these personal touches will truly make this a beautiful day, with all the stationery that has been done up personally for the wedding and more.
Take points and make your wedding day just as unique, with hand-painted wedding invitations and stationery.
