How to Make Your Own Invitations

Planning a party can be a costly and time-consuming job. Give your budget a break, and have some fun creating an invitation that's one-of-a-kind. Sending a special invitation you made yourself gives your guests a sneak preview of the exciting party you have planned.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Card stock
• Stickers
• Stamps and ink pads
• Embosser
• Glitter
• Markers

1. Make kids' birthday party invitations using your own designs. Cut construction paper in the shape of a birthday party hat, and add a yarn tassel to the top. Write all the party information inside using marker, or print paper inserts from your computer.

2. Design a wedding or anniversary invitation using decorative paper from a local party or office supply store. Look for gold- or silver-edged papers, colored tissue papers or see-through printable papers. Print party information onto the card. Glue decorative paper onto the card to add an elegant touch.

3. Think outside the box by designing an invitation out of a CD of customized music, a DVD picture show or even a box of chocolates. Print your invitation on card stock, and glue it to the inside of the CD, DVD or chocolate box.

4. Create specialized invitations for each guest if you're planning a small get-together. Make each invitation as individual as your guests. Personalized cards are meaningful and will help get your guests more excited about the party.

Tips & Warnings

• Before you start making oddly shaped, or non-paper, invitations figure out how to send them. Hand-deliver the invitations, and you'll save on mail costs.