DIY Wedding Invitations

Ok, to try to same some money, I have decided to do a few DIY projects for the wedding.  One is all of my paper products.  This includes the invitation, programs, name cards, table numbers and menu cards.

The first thing I worked on and somewhat completed was my invitations.

The colors we choosed were chocolate brown and sage green with hints of pink.  It was hard, but I finally found the pocket invitations in the bronze color (chocolate brown with gold flecks) that I wanted for my invitations.  We also decided that our theme would be a nature theme and picked a tree as a logo for the paper items including the invitations, although it is hard to see in the pictures.  I designed the invitations and picked out the fonts used, and with Mr. Teddybear's approval, picked the wording for the invited.  I also created the RSVP card, Activity card, and the Directions card.  Here they are:

It is hard to see but I did put the tree as part of the monogram that is on the front of the invitation.  I also use a sage green paper band to enclose the invitation and topped it with a chocolate brown ribbon.  This monogram is also matted on sage green and will be changing as I had forgotten that my sister (my StampinUp! Rep) ordered me some brass to use with the monogram.  When that item comes in and I complete in invite, I will post the picture of that as well.

Here is the invitation that is on the inside.  Again, it is hard to see but the tree is bigger on the invitation and lays just behind the text.  The invitation is matted on sage green paper from Stampin Up!  This is the same sage green paper that is used for the band.

Here is the pocket that is next to the invitation.  As you can see the cards are in the same pocket and have the same font.  I knew from the beginning that I wanted a pocket invitation but I am thankful that I found the pocket invitation that I wanted in the color I wanted.  Although the beige paper that I printed the invitations and the accessory cards on came from Cards and Pockets.com, I will be using the vanilla paper from Stampin Up!












I found the pocket invitation at Cards and Pockets.com  I was very happy with the quality of the cardstock and finding the color I wanted was a big plus.  I'm sorry that I don't have better pictures of the invitaitons, but I don't have a digital camera and my cell phone currently takes crappy pictures.

So there you have it.  Let me know what you think.  Also, if you want me to discuss any craft ideas you have or if you need help on a project, let me know and I will see what I can do to help.