How to make Do it Yourself wedding invitations

Creating do it yourself wedding invitations from printable templates can be an easy way to add a personal touch for that special occasion.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• adobe reader software
• card stock or other high quality paper
• caligraphy pen
• scissors
• letter stencils
• graphics icons

1. Download your wedding invitations template using adobe reader software program. Many templates can be found online and many are free to download yourself.

2. Order your template with designs already made or you can do it yourself using a standard blank wedding invitations template.

3. Insert your choice of high quality paper or card stock into a digital laser printer. The standard size for most anniversary invitations is 81/2 " by 11" but you can make it any size that suits you.

4. Another option if you do not feel you have a quality graphics printer you can print a copy on plain white paper a take it to a copy business to duplicate more professionally designed wedding invitations.

5. Now carefully fold your finished wedding invitations and trim the edges to your liking. You can then use a variety of techniques to add a personal touch to your invitations. You can use calligraphy if you have good penmanship or download photos, icons, or letter stencils to personalize these invitations yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• Copy shops can be an inexpensive way to create more professional finished invitations using your printable designs. Some shops will even fold and score the edges for you.
• Use a photos or art to attach to the front of your wedding invitations for a unique effect.

Resources

• Wedding invitations templates
• Weddings on a budget
• Barbie Collectors
• Budget Solutions

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on 11/9/2009 Great way to give your own touch to invites and save money too!5*