How to Create Maps for Party Directions

A map.

It's helpful to include a map for guests when sending out party invitations. Thanks to online map sites this can be done quite professionally in a matter of minutes. Make a nice map so your guests can find the location with ease no matter where you have your party.

Things You'll Need

• Printer
• Lightweight cardstock
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Decorative sticker

Instructions

Map Envelope Directions

1. Go online to Map Envelope (see link in Resources). This is an easy to use site that allows you to print a map directly on the inside of an envelope.

2. Input the address of the party in the destination line. Then enter a message in the following box. You can write whatever you'd like, such as a greeting or a note about getting to the destination (for example, if there's a security gate, a code that needs to be entered, or parking instructions), or leave it blank.

3. Click the "Preview" button. A separate screen will pop up with a preview of your envelope map. Look it over and make sure it's correct, then press the "Print" button.

4. Place a lightweight cardstock or heavy paper (not actual envelopes) in your printer. When you've printed all your copies allow the ink to dry for a couple minutes. Then cut out the shape of the envelope template printed on each sheet.

5. Crease all the envelope edges as shown on the template. Fold the sides inward and line the bottom edges with a glue stick. Fold the bottom half up and press down into the glue to secure. Hold for one minute as the adhesive sticks to the bottom flap.

6. Insert your invitation in the envelope, then fold the top flap down and seal with a decorative sticker.

Map Fling Directions

1. Go to the site listed in the Resources section below. Type the destination address into the box on the left side of the screen and press "Go."

2. A map will pop up showing the destination. Type in a title for the marker on the map such as "Lori's House" or "Chapel of Jesus Christ." Your title will appear on the map.

3. Send an email to friends and family with a link to your map, or copy and paste the map's URL into an invitation.

References

• Tree Hugger: Google Map Turns Envelope Into Directions To Party

Resources

• Map Envelope
• Map Fling