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How to Create Wedding Invitations That Only Look Expensive

Save a substantial amount of money on invitations, without sacrificing quality, by making them yourself using your computer. It'ss fun and easy to create distinctive invitations, at a price you can afford, by layering fine printable paper over a heavyweight card and fastening them together with a unique embellishment. All you need is basic word processing software and a printer.



Select a Background

Start by choosing heavy cover stock for the background. A wide variety of papers are available from http//www.formal-invitations.com in many distinctive colors and textures -- try rich solids, shimmering metallics, printed cards with vintage designs, or handmade paper embedded with real flower petals.



Choose a Top Layer

Next, choose the paper you will print on to layer on top of the background card. Select from translucent vellum to reveal the background card beneath, or a crisp opaque white for contrast against darker cards. Be sure your chosen paper is compatible with the printer you will be using; a laser printer or copier is recommended. However, water resistant inkjet ink is available or you could use an inkjet printer to create the artwork, then photocopy it onto the overlay.

Add your text and any desired graphics, experimenting with different fonts and sizes to design a unique custom look.



Fasten Away

You can use various methods to fasten the printed overlay to the background card. Sheer and satin ribbons have a romantic look and you can further personalize with a tiny metal charm. For a modern look, use a distinctive fine paper sash accented with a skeleton leaf. A faux wax seal or silky tassel could be used to bind the papers together for a sophisticated look; or use a dainty crush- proof silk flower for a unique touch. Beach themed brads are also available, which are perfect for destination weddings.



Off to the Post Office

Your local post office can weigh your finished product to determine the correct postage. Your guests will be impressed by your one of a kind unique invitations and no one will ever guess you made them yourself!



About the Author

Melissa Nyssen owns www.formal-invitations.com, providing unique and affordable invitation supplies online since 1996. She loves looking for new distinctive papers and embellishments to add to their growing list of premium supplies.

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