How to Make a Save the Date Magnet

A typical business card can become a unique save the date reminder.

Save the date magnets are an easily visible way to remind friends and family of your wedding date. Seeing the reminder daily on their refrigerators will keep your upcoming nuptials fresh in their minds. Inexpensive and practical, save the date magnets can be tailored to match your wedding colors, giving a peek into the kind of celebration you'll be having.

Things You'll Need

• Pre-cut 3 by 2.5 inch magnets with adhesive backing
• 8.5 by 11 inch cardstock or perforated business card paper
• Computer
• Printer
• Paper cutter or scissors

Instructions

1. Create a 3 by 2.5 inch business card with the names of the bride and groom, along with date of wedding using a computer word processing program. Most programs contain a customizable template. Experiment with colors and fonts that reflect your style, but are still easily legible.

2. Add a photo of the couple or another representative image that you like to each business card.

3. Set the document to print 10 per sheet. Load the printer with cardstock or the perforated sheets. If using perforated business card sheets, make sure that the printing program is aligned properly with the sheets. Print a test sheet first to make sure the text, images and paper are aligned appropriately. Make adjustments as necessary. Then print out as many cards as needed.

4. Cut out the individually printed cardstock business cards using a paper cutter or scissors, or separate the perforated sheets.

5. Working with five at a time, pull off the adhesive backs of the magnets.

6. Carefully place each card on the adhesive part of the magnet.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also buy invitation software like PrintingPress Platinum from Mountaincow to help make the creation process easier.

• Search eBay for the pre-cut 3 in. x 2.5 in. Magnets with Adhesive Backing