How to Create Free Invitation Printouts
Many party hosts choose to create free invitation printouts primarily to save some money when planning a birthday party, anniversary bash, bridal shower, wedding celebration or other special occasion. With your carefully thought out design, you can easily start off making unique invitation printouts that can easily compete with store-bought invitations.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer
- Printer
- Decorative paper or plain office paper
- Cardstock
- Scissors or a paper cutter
Instructions
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Decide on the theme and overall design of your free invitation printouts. You may opt to create a basic printed invitation, which provides the basic information about the party and the details for the RSVP, or a more elaborate design with unique design aspects and embellishments as decorations.
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Check out the various online sites that provide free printable invitation templates for specific celebrations and occasions. Visit several sites, which may broaden your range of options and help you find the most appropriate choice for your occasion. Some sites that offer printable invitation templates to choose from include InvitationLand.com and AmericanGreetings.com.
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Choose the most appropriate paper material and cardstock for your invitation printouts. Use paper that is compatible with your printer. Buy pre-cut invitation paper at your local party or stationary store; or cut 8.5" x 11" cardstock sheets into a set of four invitations.
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Follow the online step-by-step procedure in making your free printable invites. Explore various design options and combinations before you make your final choice. Customize the design by designating your preferred font, text style, color and overall formatting.
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Do an initial run of trial printouts of your invitation. Before printing on the cardstock, print a sample invitation on plain white office paper that is cut to the same size as your cardstock. Review the sample invitation and make corrections and revisions. Have another person proofread your work for errors.
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Print on the cardstock. One at a time, run the cardstock invitations through your printer. Allow sufficient time for the printer ink to dry completely before you start to fold or touch the invitation.
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Choose the size of envelope that is appropriate for the printed invitation. Print the address information or hand-address the envelopes to your party guests. Add a stamp and mail your invitations to your invited guests.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also make your own envelopes by using free templates that are available online. Be sure to provide complete party details: what, who, where, why, how and when.
