How to Make a Simple Handmade Wedding Invitation
Assemble everything before starting., Make sure that you set aside a block of time to make your invitations, in order to get a production line going and giving you the chance of finishing it more quickly whilst you are in the mood and rhythm...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assemble everything before starting.
Make a large workspace area available for your wedding invitation crafting. -
Step 2: Make sure that you set aside a block of time to make your invitations
, Create a template rectangle (or square if you are looking for a square shape).
This should be made on very thick cardboard so that it can be drawn around again and again.
Cutting up a cardboard box is ideal.
Create a slightly smaller template for the feature piece of paper which will sit over the top of the heavy card.
This template should stop several inches each side of the card it will be sitting on.
See photo for example. , Do as many invitations as you require, plus some spares.
Using scissors or a precision cutting machine, cut the cards neatly.
Do the same for the feature piece. ,, Smooth out any bubbles or wrinkles.
Before you get the hang of this, you may need to pencil in the exact placement of the feature piece in order to ensure that it remains even on each card.
The more cards that you make, however, the more intuitive this will become. ,, See photo above for example.
Make as many of these bows as you have cards. , This will be the front of your card.
Allow to dry. , If you have a calligraphy pen, this will make it appear very elegant.
Another alternative is to prepare a printed insert and attach it to the inner side of each card.
This is faster and you do not have to worry about making mistakes or keeping straight. -
Step 3: in order to get a production line going and giving you the chance of finishing it more quickly whilst you are in the mood and rhythm.
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Step 4: Select the size of your invitation.
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Step 5: Draw the template size on the heavy card.
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Step 6: Fold the heavy card in two to create a card shape.
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Step 7: Glue the feature piece over the card as shown in the photo above.
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Step 8: Allow the glue to dry completely on each card.
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Step 9: Take the ribbon and cut a length sufficient for creating a small bow.
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Step 10: Glue each bow onto the base of the feature piece of the card
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Step 11: in the middle position.
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Step 12: Enter the invitation text inside each card.
Detailed Guide
Make a large workspace area available for your wedding invitation crafting.
, Create a template rectangle (or square if you are looking for a square shape).
This should be made on very thick cardboard so that it can be drawn around again and again.
Cutting up a cardboard box is ideal.
Create a slightly smaller template for the feature piece of paper which will sit over the top of the heavy card.
This template should stop several inches each side of the card it will be sitting on.
See photo for example. , Do as many invitations as you require, plus some spares.
Using scissors or a precision cutting machine, cut the cards neatly.
Do the same for the feature piece. ,, Smooth out any bubbles or wrinkles.
Before you get the hang of this, you may need to pencil in the exact placement of the feature piece in order to ensure that it remains even on each card.
The more cards that you make, however, the more intuitive this will become. ,, See photo above for example.
Make as many of these bows as you have cards. , This will be the front of your card.
Allow to dry. , If you have a calligraphy pen, this will make it appear very elegant.
Another alternative is to prepare a printed insert and attach it to the inner side of each card.
This is faster and you do not have to worry about making mistakes or keeping straight.
About the Author
Lawrence Cooper
With a background in arts and creative design, Lawrence Cooper brings 1 years of hands-on experience to every article. Lawrence believes in making complex topics accessible to everyone.
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