DIY invites.  I got the digital file...how much work is involved?
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    how do I DIY these? :  wedding paper diy 56

     
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    hisbunny    March 13, 2010   ND

    are you wondering about a certian process to DIY or the entire suite?


     
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    @hisbunny: entire suite!

     
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    kitzy    June 2011  

    design the card in powerpoint, publisher, illustrator...whatever program you have and can use. it's a very simple design, so shouldn't be too hard. use dafont.com for free fonts.

    print the invite on white cardstock, then mount on a piece of green cardstock. cut strips out of navy cardstock to use as a belly band and use a drop of glue to attach it. tie with twine.

     
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    @kitzy: Do I need to find the design somewhere to add it to powerpoint?

     
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    Tunacupcakes       NW

    Also, last time I checked Martha Stewart had instructions on how to line your own envelopes if you wanted to take the time to make the interior of the envelopes decorative.

     
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    RayRayFurious    May 2013   NJ

    @missmichigan: No, she's saying you'll have to design it yourself by setting the margins and typing the text into one of those programs.

     
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    @Tunacupcakes: Thanks!  I will check out her site.

     
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    Thanks.  Does Martha Stewart make her own invitations?

     
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    @RayRayFurious: Thanks but where do I find the design?

     
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    RayRayFurious    May 2013   NJ

    @missmichigan: I think you're misunderstanding what we're saying :)

    There is no design already set up. If you want to DIY, you have to make it yourself. Open a new document in one of those programs, set your margins, and start typing the info in the same (or similar font). If you want a fancier, free font, check out dafont.com to download. Then do as @Kitsy says, print them out onto cardstock/paper of your choice and mount/glue them onto colored cardstock.

    You could always get someone to create this for you, but since it's a simple enough design, you should be able to DIY easily following the steps above.

     
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    @RayRayFurious: No I totaly understand that part.  Its the design on the envelope that I'm asking about.  I wanted to know how to duplicate that design.  Thanks for your help.

     
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    Bostonsmom    October 9, 2011   canada

    Check your dpi before making your invites tho! Mine was set at 72 and I had to change it to 300, and it took me awhile to figure out why it was so fuzzy looking.

     
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    martysgal    November 6, 2010   Minneapolis, MN

    the envelope looks like it has a liner glued to the inside. You would need to find the paper that the person used for the liner to duplicate that look. 

     
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    RayRayFurious    May 2013   NJ

    @missmichigan: Haha! Okay. That's probably just an envelope liner that they used. It could be wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, or even a pattern that they printed out. There are tons of nice paper places online...or you could check out craft stores like Michael's to check out their selection. If you search for "envelope liners" here on WeddingBee, you'll see a lot of tutorials.

    You might not be able to find the same exact pattern on your own, so maybe emailing the blog or photographer where you got the pic from would be a good idea. Maybe the bride can give you the info of where the liners were from?

    Good luck!

     
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    @RayRayFurious: Thanks so much!  You are so helpful.

     
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    missmichigan    July 2, 2011  

    I emailed the Etsy artist.  Waiting to hear back.  I'm nervous to take on this task but I can do it, right?

     

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