Design Ideas For Elite Do It Yourself Wedding Invitations: Part 3

July 21, 2009 by Francina

Previously we looked at basic design ideas and the layout for your elite do-it-yourself wedding invitations. Now we will continue with equipment and materials needed. invite-with-pic1

1. The most important item you will need is of course paper. Make sure you use fairly heavy card stock for the basic invitation and then thinner or lighter paper for embellishment or added interest.

The latter can be found in the scrap booking section at hobby stores and are available in beautiful vellums, pearlescent finishes and many shades and patterns. You can even use handmade sheets to add a very personal touch.

You can then buy card sheets and have it cut in the right size by a copy shop for a professional look or use your own cutting and scoring tool if you have one.

Another very practical and economical option will be to purchase blank pre-made cards. These can be bought separately or in packets and are already scored for easy folding. It is also available in a variety of sizes and colors so you are bound to easily find something that will work for you.

2. You will also have to have access to a printer. It does not have to be color and ink jets work just fine or you can go to a copy shop or Internet café to have it printed.

3. Start of with items you already have at home to keep costs down like a ruler, adhesive, pencil and scissors. These are very basic things that will get the job done but there are very handy tools available at any hobby and craft center.

Some of these tools will include a paper cutter that will allow you to cut up to five sheets at a time and many of them also have a scoring tool to make your folds with.

4. Then of course there are all the embellishment and decorations - all the beautiful little ready-made shells, buttons, flowers and knick knacks to add to your cards. Be selective since these can be a bit expensive especially if you have to make a lot of cards.

You can also use ready printed designs for you cards that can literally just be glued on but they are pricey.

Stamps and stencils are another way to decorate your cards as well as free downloadable illustrations.

As you can see the tools you will need for creating elite do-it-yourself wedding invitations are really basic things you may already have. The temptation is strong to use a lot of the pretty things in your design ideas but beware of over dressing your cards.