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I want to use them but for some reason I am horribly intimidated by them - they look way above my level of crafting ability! If I do use them, though, I'll probably just do the outer envelope.
I lined my outer envelopes only. I thought they were pretty flimsy paper, so that's why I did it. I also think it was a nice touch to add some color.
I gave up on the outer envelope at the last minute b/c they were stressing me out. I'd planned to only line the outer envelope since it would give it a little "pop" since the invitation would give the inner one a little "something special".
@amanda.lynn: they are one of the easiest crafting projects you can take on. I started lining birthday card envelopes when I was a pre-teen, and I'm not exactly Martha. ;) Just google "invitation envelope liners" and you should get a really good selection of templates and/or instructions.
Generally only the inner envelope is lined, since the outer envelope is a throw-away.
I'd only choose one to line... otherwise it's SO MANY LINERS! Whether it's between the inner or outer... that's up to you!
i debated a lot, i think they're so pretty, but in the end didn't want to spend the time or money. good lord i've already spent so much money! especially for things that will just be thrown away.
I didnt use a liner but if I did I would use it on just the outer liner. Thats what people will see first and doing both would be sooo much work!
The only reason I'm debating on the outer envelopes is because is the guests open them with a envelope opener, they won't get the full effect of the liner....
This is where I'll admit my "blonde" moment..... I didn't realize that I received two envelopes... I though there was just one in the box that included the invites/rsvps that we ordered. It wasn't until today when I pulled out the envelopes to start addressing them that I realized there were TWO.
I did them, I used wrapping paper and glue dots and made my own template from cardboard. I only lined the inner envelope as I figured that would be the one people might keep to hold all the stuff together. It was a pretty easy project, a little time consuming (because I am a perfectionist) but cheap and easy.
Ok. They are EASY to do and I'm a beginner at DIY stuff ok?
I went to Paper Source and they taught me in less than 5 minutes how to do it!
I cheated too. I bought their envelope liners templates and IT ROCKS! All you do is find the right size envelope template, get your liner paper, and trace it on the blank side of the paper with a pencil to see the outline. Then cut it out and slide it in an envelope and glue down with either dots or the rolling adhesive thing and voila! It's done.
Here's the liner (it's supposed to be river trout) from my son's birthday party invites I did recently:
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Okay, you guys have boosted my confidence! It's decided! I'll do envelope liners! :-)
They are FI´s favorite part in the invitations, but I just feel it´s so expensive to buy them already pre-cut! Almost as much as my pocketfolds!
I plan on lining my envelopes! I'm an absolute novice DIY-er, but I agree that it's really not difficult! I just pop in a DVD or DVR-ed shows and get to work on the coffee table! If I can do it, anyone can!
I'm planning on buying wrapping paper and making my own template. I think its one of the easiest things to do that will make my diy invitation look a little bit classier. If you think it will be too much work then do it in step or get some people over to help and do it assembly line style.
One thing to remember- using invitation liners uses a lot of extra paper, so it's not very "green." It's a purely decorative addition- so it's one of those non-necessary elements that you may want to think twice about the impact of. I wanted to do them at first, but my (always grounded) fiance reminded me that we are trying to make the least environmental impact for our wedding- so no liners for us!
Obviously, you could also make the "why paper invitations at all then?" argument -- for us, we tried to weigh environmental impact v. importance to us for each wedding decision. We couldn't really justify the liners, though the paper invitations were important to us.
Anyway, just another thing to think about!
I do love that little extra color inside the envelopes, esp since my invites will be fairly simple. And I did a trial liner experiment and it was CRAZY easy. We are having a postcard RSVP & STD to save envelopes & postage, so hopefully the environmental impact will be slightly negated (?). Good point to bring up though, oregonbride.
Alright, alright - you talked me into it! After reading all of this, I'm now lining my outer envelopes. Which works out perfectly, as I haven't received the inner envelopes yet and I'm at a standstill.
I'm scared, but I'm going to do this!!!
Hey Ms. Laylabelle...don't fear, the bee meetup is in just a few weeks and we're going to paper source and you can buy the liners and papers there and they'll teach you how to do it and I can too! We'll learn all types of amazing stuff!
Bellenga - I wish I could wait until then! They really (REALLY!) need to go out before then!! But I'll still go with the Bee meetup, either way!!
I did not include an inner envelope in my invitation suite, but I lined both our main envelope and the RSVP envelope. I used the templates from Paper Source. As I was making templates for the main envelope, I discovered that I could get RSVP liners from the scraps I had left over! I started the project early enough, that I decided to go for it. I thought they looked so cute! If you're going to have to buy double the paper, or your running short on time, just choose one...I'd probably pick the inner envelope.
@ Laylabelle - I have 3 suggestions: a sturdy plastic template (you can make your own out of stencil plastic), a cutting mat, and a craft knife. I also used a glue stick or double sided tape to prevent them from looking "wet" or bubbly on thinner paper. If you get stuck let me know and I'll help you out.
@ beagle - I'd offer to help you out too, but I won't be in Austin again until November ;)
I think I'll just stamp mine with something pretty, like flowers. I don't feel like adding extra paper to an invitation that will end up weighing more at the post office!
These are truly the easiest... so simple! I just traced the envelope I was using, and made my own "template" out of cardboard (from a cereal box) I cut it 1/2" shorter (off the bottom) then used wrapping paper, traced one and cut several sheets at a time, EASY PEASY! The shortened length allowed me to attach them (via glue stick) immediately beneath the pre-glued adhesive strip with precision. I used these for STD's the main invite was using vellum, so not an issue. YOU CAN ALLLLL DO THIS :)
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Did you use them? If so, did you line both the inner and the outer envelope? Did you only use the outer envelope? Agh... these are things I don't need to be agonizing over but I am!!!