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Handmade Invitations
Explore our range of wedding invitation . We have styles which are hand made from recycled handmade paper. We have others that are sold as kits ready to be handmade by you.
Hand made invitations - Options for preparing your own wedding invites
If you have your heart set on doing your own hand made invitations for your wedding day, then planning your design and the making of your invites is the key to success. Handmade invites doesn't necessarily mean starting with a blank bundle of card - although that is certainly an option if you have the skill for the task at hand. There are a number of options for putting together handmade invitations and if you take the time to plan your design carefully, you'll be on track to having something charming and unique for your special day.
Design a template and prepare a mock up
This is one of the most critical factors when creating wedding invitations. Your design can be as individual as you and as unique as the day you have planned - but without a good design to act as a template for the invitations, you could be putting yourself in a very difficult position. Design your invitation and plan how you will make it. Then do a mock up so you can iron out any problems and get a good idea of the time it will take to make each invitation.
Should you start from scratch?
If you are skilled at paper craft, then you may be happy to buy the materials and tools you need to create your own cards completely from scratch. The downside to this is that it is very time consuming. If you are a novice paper crafter, then you may find that you lack the skill to do a really complicated invitation and you may not wish to be limited to a simple invite. However, if you love the idea of handcrafting your invites, but you lack the time or skill to do so, then there are alternatives.
Pre-made cards and embellishments
The simplest way to prepare hand made invitations is to make use of pre-made cards and add your own embellishments to make them more unique. Even a simple box set of wedding invitations can be dressed up and individualised. If you're not sure where to start, then a visit to a paper craft shop could give all the inspiration you need.
Pre-printed cards and inserts
A slightly more challenging option is to purchase cards and inserts to use for your wedding invites. These pre-printed cards can be ordered with any number of different designs, so you are sure to find something that will fit with the style and theme of your wedding day. If you discuss your needs with the printer, you may also be able to have your own image or design printed on the cards or inserts. Once you have the cards and inserts, you can then put them together with any embellishments or adornments to produce something unique.
Blank card
If you have a clear idea of what you want and the skill to pull it off - then you may decide to start from scratch with blank cards, inserts and other materials for your wedding invitations. It is also possible to purchase pre-cut card, which could help to save you some time. If you opt for starting your hand made invitations from scratch, then the planning becomes even more critical. Making the cards from the beginning can be time consuming, so it is important to be prepared for that. The mock up is your opportunity to calculate precisely how time consuming - and it could pay to get a crafty friend or family member to help out. The plus side of this option is that you have complete control and you can let your creativity run riot to produce a beautiful, truly unique invitation for your big day.
There are a number of options for producing hand made invitations for your wedding day. Weigh up the options carefully and plan ahead to ensure you have the best possible outcome when preparing your hand crafted wedding invitations.
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