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Do-It-Myself
Mr.Tango is out of town for 2 weeks. *sniffle*
So what's a girl to do but to design her wedding invitations? So that's what I've been doing pretty much everyday. I think I'm DIY'd out. Thank Jesus I still have 10 months to actually put together everything. Heh.
Anyway! Here is the basic design of the invitations. There are a few changes that will happen...but the majority is a done deal.
Enjoy.
The back of the invite holder. It's laced with satin ribbon, which you really can't tell from the pic. And I made this one a couple of inches too short - the bow will be much prettier on the final ones.
This is the insert. I have NO clue how to do this. Right now it's a messy stencil that I can't get the hang of. See my fingerprints? That's with me being super careful. Heh. Any ideas for this one?
A close-up to the wax seal. And my fingerprints. Heh.
The layout. I love the inserts. And, oh yeah. Hi, I'm Cindy and he's Jeremy. Who knew?
The inserts. I marked out the "where" because you're all stalkers. Not that I don't like stalkers.
A close-up of my quote. I lurve it. It made my future mother-in-law cry.
So that's it. Anyone want to come over and cut paper or punch holes or lace up ribbon or fold folders or glue pockets or stamp stamps or seal wax?
Just asking.
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Sweet! My leather thong has a red lace-up just like that!
Posted by
Dave2 at July 14, 2007 03:30 AM
Very awesome invitations! My wife and I took a DIY approach to our wedding, too, and ended up having a lot of fun with it (and saving a decent chunk of cash).
My favorite project was an activity book we created for the reception so people could pass the time before the food was served. It even included a "word search" puzzle full of sarcastic marriage-related phrases like "separate beds," "custody battle," and "trial separation." I think some of the guests thought it was in poor taste, but I say they have no sense of humor. ;)
Anyway, you definitely have some beautiful invitations. I especially like the red lace-up look.
Posted by
Jess at July 14, 2007 05:51 AM
Very very nice and super creative.... I just don't have that much TIME!! I have a friend that makes things all the time and I just *HIRED* her to make birthday party invites for my kids so that I can look super cool and creative and take all the credit... heh heh heh.
Posted by
Jenifer at July 14, 2007 07:20 AM
I love these!!!! Did you come up with the idea?? They are adorable & so very nifty.
You know I would!! But, there's that pesky airfare thing!
I love those invites! Much better than froofy, glittery, flowery things you normally see.
Posted by
adena at July 14, 2007 12:04 PM
Shit. You are organized.
Posted by
Kristen at July 14, 2007 12:25 PM
I loooooooove these! Oh my! Just amazing. Mike and I made our own invitations as well. Have a bottle of wine chilled for the MINUTE you are done (trust me). Also, instead of stencils, what about stamps for the initials? Most scrapbook stores have large stamps (or try paper-source.com). You could always print the letters too (although possibly too hard if your printer isn't equipped for special paper settings, etc.). The quote: lovely! The mention of dancing shoes: adorable! Make sure (as I'm positive you've thought of) to make an extra for your scrapbook.
xoxo
Posted by
Jennie at July 14, 2007 12:34 PM
It is going to take me at least 10 months to get my head around the idea that your name is Cindy.
I would get the JC part printed at a printshop. That way no smudgies.
Posted by
Suebob at July 14, 2007 12:54 PM
Beautiful! And I love your quote too.
love your invites!!! take it from me, i was offered a lump sum, i could have done a lot w/. Do it yourself is priceless!!! i did a southern wedding w/ an afternoon brunch "theme" at the country club!!! so was a waste of money!!! your invitations are fabulous!!!! congrats-katfish
Posted by katfish at July 14, 2007 08:45 PM
My 11 and 13 year old bridesmaids poopd out after assemembling 30 programs... good luck!! Cute though!
Posted by
dink(y) at July 15, 2007 04:28 AM
I absolutely love your invitations and your creativity! I love that you are doing this without breaking the bank too :).
Posted by
Hilly at July 15, 2007 10:10 AM
Is this a BDSM wedding??? Is that your black leather dominatrix corset???
You sick, twisted woman!!!
(can I come?)
;-)
Posted by
kapgar at July 15, 2007 09:12 PM
Aww, Cindy (I'm so glad I can use your real name on here now, lol!), those are GORGEOUS! You are so talented!!
LOL @ the fingerprint! Hey...wanna send some of them to me to do? I'm on the couch in pain so often, I wouldn't mind!
I'm going to shoot you an email about something that struck me on your invitation (can't share it "out loud").
Love 'Ya!
Dave - That's awesome. I posted pictures of my lace...now you post yours. It's only fair.
Jess - I still love that idea. I might have to try something like that!!Jenifer - See, I LOOOVE doing stuff like this. I'm actually nearly done with them and I'm getting a little sad that I don't have a thousand things all over the floor. :)Mommiebear - Not really. I saw some things here and there all over the net and just put it all together myself. I didn't design the folders or the corset thing...but I did make them myself if that counts. ;)Adena - exactly why I wanted to do them myself. I couldn't find many that I actually liked. I'm going to love mine. :)Kristen - It's sickening, isn't it?? You should see everything I've already done. Heh.Jennie - OMG. LOOOVE Paper Source. Thank you so much!! I bought the stamps!Suebob - it looks strange to even me. I'm Chase, dammit.Mothergoosemouse - thank you!! I love the quote so much. It's so cheesy and corny and true.Katfish - thank you! We're paying for everything ourselves, so we have to save money where we can. But it's so much fun, I'd prolly do them anyway! :)Dinky - LOL Well, I'm having such a good time, I'm not LETTING the bridesmaids do anything. *blush*Hilly - thanks!! And, heck yeah...we're spending so much on the photographer and site that we have to save elsewhere! But those are both SO worth it!Kapgar - No...but it's a latin themed tango type wedding. And you can come if you bring your dirty S&M self. >:)Blondie - you like the fingerprint? You should see everything...I have black stuff ALL OVER the place! LMAO! I bought stamps to do the letters...so it'll be all good! ;)
Posted by Chase at July 15, 2007 10:54 PM
Mmm, black corsets, red satin, and fingerprints. Me likey.
Posted by
Karl at July 16, 2007 08:29 AM
Very nice. If I lived anywhere near you, I'd help out. Sorry.
Posted by
doahleigh at July 16, 2007 11:34 AM
Hey, if there is beer and sushi, I'd punch a hole!
Wait..... I mean I'll tie the ribbon?!!!??
you know what i mean!!!
I'd help you anytime. I'm just thrilled to see you so happy!!!!
Posted by Chancy at July 16, 2007 07:19 PM
You are scaring the CRAP out of me with all this wedding stuff. I just got started planning mine we are trying to do it in January. Good lord, girl. Slow down. Stop making me look bad. Oh and of course you're kissing right on the invite, slut.
Posted by
Plunky at July 16, 2007 09:43 PM
love the invites. my hubby and I kinda sorta did it ourselves. we went to an office supply store and bought that realy pretty recyclable paper with the paper thin inserts. we printed everything ourselves. I forgot to tell you that your dress is absolutely gorgeous (kinda like mine) and I look forward to seeing the pictures next year.
Posted by
Celise at July 17, 2007 11:12 PM
I am now planning my wedding. Like just now. We are slated for 10/13/07. I am buying a house 8/27. And people back to the house after the reception. OH, and I have a 3-day work audit (8/13) to prepare for.
Fuck - now you say there are inviations I have to get out????
Anyway - those are cute - and given my time contraints, I may be part of the DIY posse too. You might be getting an email from me!
I so feel you on the ivitations. I had an invitation week from hell a couple months ago. I didn't have the foresight to start working on them like in advance! ;-)
for some reason all I see is big white blanks. so um, yeah, it looks very simple and elegant.
Posted by
Jenny at July 25, 2007 06:42 AM
