How to Make DIY Bat or Bar Mitzvah Invitations
In this era of MTV's hit show "My Super Sweet 16," many parents are tempted to throw parties for their kids' birthdays that rival Broadway revues in terms of extravagance. A Bat or Bar Mitzvah is a momentous occasion in a Jewish person's life, but there's no need to break the bank when you can make fabulous DIY invitations that don't cost a fortune.
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Shop for some cool paper. While you can stick with traditional card stock, consider handmade paper, vellum overlays, scrolls and other fun materials for your invitations. They cost more than regular paper, but you'll still save money on your DIY invitations.
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Experiment with borders, fonts and print colors. Depending on how many people you plan to invite, think about handmade Bat or Bar Mitzvah invitations, particularly if you or your kid has artistic talent. Handmade invitations take longer, but they are more creative and special than the most expensive engraved invitations.
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Use software like Photoshop or PowerPoint that allows you to manipulate images for your DIY invitations. Experiment with photographs of your child or try your hand at creating symbols like the Star of David in brush strokes, a dove from a collage or a hand-drawn Tallit. Import these images into the program you use with your scanner.
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Visit invitation sites like eInvite for ideas on how to word your invitations. Just make sure you include all the important information for the Bat or Bar Mitzvah like date, place and time.
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Address your DIY invitations in calligraphy, if you know how to do it, or consider printing the addresses directly on the envelopes with your printer. Printing on the envelopes not only saves you from writer's cramp, it also looks neater.
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Check with your local post office for regulations regarding mailing odd-sized envelopes or non-traditional invitations like scrolls. You may have to package these differently or pay extra postage.
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