Tuesday, September 6, 2016

DIY Wedding Invites: You can Make Your Own Unique Wedding Invite 2/5

embossed

Pop Up Wedding Invitation Pop up wedding invitations are attention grabbing because of its additional dimension. When delivered, it appears to be a simple 2D creation but when your guest will open it, it will open up into a 3D miniature of a scene or lay out. No matter how attractive pop up wedding cards or invites are, many brides who wishes to DIY do not go for it because it is perhaps the most difficult kind of invite to make.

Depending on the design, you have to make several layers; you need to cut intricate curves and waves; you have to paste them neatly and make sure that they adhere strongly otherwise, the pop up card may not open well when your guests eagerly open it. If you are interested in making a pop up wedding invitation invite, I'd give you a friendly advise not to do it. It is better to buy. You have more things to think about rather than putting much time on your invites.


Why Opt for Embossed Print

When I was still offering the service of creating customized and handmade wedding invitation, almost all brides are looking for the embossed print. Some opt for ordinary computer print mostly because they needed more than a hundred of invitations thus, the difference in price would spell a difference in the budget. Other brides go for two sets - one set for embossed print (lesser copies) and another set for ordinary computer print (bulk).
Embossed, print of course, looks stunning. The texture of the print cannot be compared to an ordinary print. It gives the impression that the card is made in a printing press.
If you want to do your card yourself, you can actually do it. Buy embossing powder, the color/s of your choice. Be sure to read and learn first on how to deal with the embossing powder before you order one.

Embossed Print

Using embossed print changes the feel of your card.
If you are not knowledgeable on DIY embossed printing, better get someone to do it for you.
Cards with embossed printing may cost less than $2, except shipping cost.

DIY Wedding Invites: You can Make Your Own Unique Wedding Invite 1/5

Wedding Invites and Party Invites

Bunch of home gadgets to use, hundreds of available materials, thousands of ready to use graphics equals millions of possible combinations in making a unique and elegant card. How about adding the spectrum of colors to choose from? I guess, the more difficult problem to face after going all thru online ideas is which ideas to prioritize and apply to your invite.
You can make your own Christmas party invitation, wedding cards, and any party invites using things that you find around you. It is not even an excuse if you do not own a printer at home. You may use the technique used in t-shirt printing using silk screen and paint. This option though does not allow you to make a card with too many words in it or with small fonts.
The photo here shows scroll handmade wedding invites. It is wrapped with Manila hemp fibers which is locally known in my country as "sinamay." The petals of the flowers are made of wood and the central part is dried sunflower. Crafty, is it not? It is unique and cute.
Photos here are mine. Please do not grab it without asking for permission and without giving proper attribution.