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After seeing these adorable save-the-dates featured on the Weddingbee blog:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyink/2320012690/in/set-72157604076440191/

I knew I wanted to create something similar!  Our wedding is going to be pretty formal, probably with invitations to match, so I really wanted to have fun with the Save The Dates.  Additionally, I'm toying with the idea of DIY-ing invitations, so this was a good chance to practice using the Gocco, creating and pasting envelope liners, rubber stamping and embossing.  

I'm so glad they came out okay!  Thoughts?

Closeup With the DIY envelope liners!

Gold embossed return address:

VERY cute! well done :)

hey, based on Mrs Champagne / Mrs Cupcake, i think DIY is possible for formal weddings too!

THANKS for all the kind words, Bees!!  It was super fun to make them and I can't wait to start on my next DIY project!

@Lizabeth Lou I ordered stamps from rubberstampchamp.com.  I ordered two different return address stamps - one in block letters and one in script.  I uploaded pictures of the return addresses I had created, which they then converted into rubber stamps.  Alternateively, you can use the fonts they have on their website.  It was $8.75 per stamp with free shipping for orders over $10.  They arrived within a week - I'd recommend them!

@sydney61110  I don't have pictures on my computer right now, but I'll try to take some when I line some more envelopes so I can post them!  Here are the basic instructions:

1.  Make an envelope liner template for your envelope size (I believe they sell templates as well, but I just made one out of a file folder - any cardstock will do).  It takes a bit of measurement and trial and error to get the template the right size, but once you do, it's smooth sailing!  It should look like a "house" shape.  Supplies: Cardstock, pencil, scissors, ruler

2.  Trace the template onto the back side of the paper you wish to use for your liner.  Make sure the liner paper isn't too thick!  Supplies: liner paper, template, pencil

3.  Cut the traced shape out very carefully! (I used scissors, but a paper cutter might have been easier).  Supplies: liner paper, scissors or paper cutter

4.  Slip the liner pattern side up into the envelope.  Putting one hand on the outside of the envelope, and using a bone folder on the inside of the envelope, fold both the liner and the envelope flap down, to set the liner fold.  Supplies: your hands, the envelope, the liner, bone folder

5. Fold the liner flap down and put adhesive (I used roll-on adhesive made by Scotch, I believe) on the two edges (the "roof" of the house). Supplies: Roll-on adhesive

6. Press the envelope flap onto the liner flap and voila! Lined envelopes!