Spring Wedding Invitations
Start by setting up the text for the inside of the invitation. You can do this by using either a word processor or desktop publishing software. If you go with using a word processor you must set up the document to the size of the paper you will be printing on. I used an 8 1/2 by 11" piece of paper cut in half so the dimensions were 4 1/4" width by 11" length. Of course you are making these spring wedding invitations yourself so you can make them any size you want really. 
Set up the text so that it falls below where you would fold the card in half. Make sure and center it as well. Try a test print to see if the text is in the right position for you. Once you've got it right you can print it onto your chosen card stock. If you choose to go with the same dimensions that I used then you must purchase 8 1/2" by 11" card stock and either cut it in half yourself or visit a local copy shop and have the paper cut for you. The paper should be cut in half the long way on the page.If you choose to use a desktop publishing program then you will set up the page as an 8 1/2 by 11" document. Set up the text as a 2-up format (or two invitations to a page). Print them onto the chosen card stock and then cut the paper in half to create two separate invitations. Another option would be to visit the custom wedding invitations text page to order a custom printable text file created just for your spring wedding invitations. Once the text has been printed onto the card stock (and cut in half as well) you will need to fold the invitations in half. If you are using an exceptionally thick card stock you may need to score the invitations first. Scoring is when you make a smooth indent across the card where you intend to fold it. Scoring ensures that the fold will come out clean and straight. Some copy or print shops may have scoring services but it is also something you can do yourself. A lot of sliding hand paper cutters have a scoring attachment just for this task. Now, you've got your invitations printed, cut, and folded. Now it's time to turn them into spring wedding invitations! Next we will decorate the invitations by attaching decorative paper. For the finishing touches to make spring wedding invitations attach a decorative ribbon. First cut a length of ribbon measuring about 5 - 5 1/2" long. Apply a craft glue (like Elmer's) to the back of the ribbon using a small paint brush or Q-tip (or your finger tip if you like). Attach the ribbon across the front of the invitations so that the ribbon covers where the two decorative papers meet. leave the ribbon so it runs off the edges of the card on both sides. More ideas and tips for making your own spring wedding invitations... * Instead of a bow for a decoration for the front of the card try using dried flowers or even stick on small silk flowers. You could even use a small ribbon to tie dried flowers into a small bouquet for the front of the cards. * Be creative in choosing which kind of decorative paper to decorate the invitation with. Switch it up! You can make the same invitation to match any wedding theme or colors! See Also... How to print onto blank invitations Using blank cards to make your own invitations Order custom text templates or custom printable wedding maps
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