Adhesive for Invites
more by Solitaryfairy
Step Parents
Gocco Printers
more in DIY
Wedding Programs
Map for Invitation Help
more in Boards
Silver vs. Stainless Steel Flatware/Silverware

DIY Stationary Help!

posted 4 years ago in DIY
  •  
    1.
    Member Icon
    Member
    25 posts
    Newbee
    Solitaryfairy    October 24, 2008   Fort Lauderdale/Chicago

    Like many brides, i've decided to go the Gocco route for our stationary.  Especially after seeing how incredible the invites all looked that bees have done! (Mrs. Lemon!!!)

    So, i've got the gocco ordered, i'm ready to start getting to thinking about paper.  Im going to be doing Save the dates, Invites (rsvp, invite itself, and accomodations card - in a pocket fold), menus, programs (we have a LOT of symbolic traditions woven into our ceremony), thank you cards, and Escort cards. (i think i've mentioned everything!!!!)

    Im going to head out to the craft store and pick up some supplies (cutter, corner rounder, etc) this weekend, but i'm stuck on paper.  I know many people order from the various online paper stores, but how do you pick one? How do you know what size paper to order? Suggestions on online stores??

    Thanks!!!

    Kyleigh

     
    2.
    Member Icon
    Member
    412 posts
    Helper bee
    tanya2s      

    For paper cut to custom sizes (large or small) I like www.anchorpaper.com. They're great with the free samples, just go to the Express store and email them with what you're looking for.

    As for size of paper, it depends on what you're planning to do with it. If you're going to make pocketfolds, it's good to get your paper cut to the dimensions of the unfolded pocket, so all you have to do is score, fold, and glue. If you're going to be printing anything with a home printer or going to Kinko's to print, get it 8.5 x 11", because most stores won't print on anything smaller than that, and it's easier on your printer to print on letter sized paper too. If you're doing it all on the Gocco, then go ahead and get the sheets cut to the right size for your pieces.

    And remember, when ordering cardstock, make sure it's COVER WEIGHT and not text weight, even if the text weight number is higher than the cover weight number. 80-lb cover weight is probably good for all your projects.

    Attachments

    1. DIY Stationary Help! :  wedding diy invites paper Img DSC_3067aB.jpg (108.1 KB, 198 downloads) 3 years old
    2. DIY Stationary Help! :  wedding diy invites paper Img DSC_2979better.jpg (76.8 KB, 162 downloads) 3 years old
    3. DIY Stationary Help! :  wedding diy invites paper Img DSC_2796a.jpg (118.9 KB, 160 downloads) 3 years old
    4. DIY Stationary Help! :  wedding diy invites paper Img DSC_2731.jpg (107.4 KB, 155 downloads) 3 years old
    5. DIY Stationary Help! :  wedding diy invites paper Img DSC_2744.jpg (81.2 KB, 162 downloads) 3 years old
     
    3.
    Member Icon
    Member
    426 posts
    Helper bee
    babagrlshell    04/05/08   St Augustine, FL

    Papersource has decent paper, but their prices... not so much. Paperandmore.com has a decent selection.

    I actually ordered my pocket folders from cardsandpocketsstore.com because it was worth the extra 50 cents per folder not to have to do those myself- I don't have the steadiest hand. (they cost 1.00 each) But I'm doing the rest myself... :) I know I'm a cheater.

    http://atlas.walagata.com/w/acgetty/inst_invite.html has a template for pocketfolders.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Reply

    You must log in to post.





    Visit our sister sites eHarmony
    Online Dating
    eHarmony Advice
    Dating Advice
    Project Wedding
    Wedding Songs
    JustMommies
    Pregnancy Calendar
    Copyright 2004-2012, Weddingbee.com
     

    Find your vendors on Weddingbee

    Real reviews from brides in your area!

    Favors by Weddingbee

    • Favors by season

    Shop Now ยป

    Find Registry Find Registry Find Registry

    More
    User Posts Today
    Brielle 44
    ndreighton 36
    vorpalette 29
    caseyleigh10 27
    les105 24
    ellisrobertson 24
    mypinkshoes 23
    fishbone 23
    lionskitty 22
    SouthernGirl 21

    DIY

    User Posts Today
    Toastymama 8
    takemyhand 6
    Loribeth 4
    WestieGirl 3
    envirobride 3
    MrsMSmith 3
    LaTortuga 3
    lionskitty 2
    julies1949 1
    Gabrielle123 1
    More