Invitations
- Inserts
All of these have been done in Photoshop but if you're looking for a free image editing software try getpaint.net
For all the DIY instructions in more detail check out the blog.
**Just added templates, but they're in Photoshop vers7.0.1
For all the DIY instructions in more detail check out the blog.
**Just added templates, but they're in Photoshop vers7.0.1
Mockup
So I took the time to do a mockup this weekend and came up with this. I originally wanted the inserts to be without the brown background but after printing out and trying to insert a few into the pocket I found the paper that we were using to be too flimsy. I did some quick calculations and I may need to go out to Michaels and purchase about 12 more sheets but my fiancee and I are pleased with the look.
Also, since this was a mockup, I played around with the idea of embossing everything as it came out of the printer. I found that embossing powder didn't cling to the black lettering but it clung to the blue images rather nicely. In the end I plan on only using the embossing powder on the announcement because the rest just felt like too much work with very little payoff.
For the Pocketfold:
Dimensions: 13-1/8 x 7 right now
16-1/8 x 7 when it's all unfolded
creases at: 3" from top
3" from bottom
8" from bottom
Also, since this was a mockup, I played around with the idea of embossing everything as it came out of the printer. I found that embossing powder didn't cling to the black lettering but it clung to the blue images rather nicely. In the end I plan on only using the embossing powder on the announcement because the rest just felt like too much work with very little payoff.
For the Pocketfold:
Dimensions: 13-1/8 x 7 right now
16-1/8 x 7 when it's all unfolded
creases at: 3" from top
3" from bottom
8" from bottom
Announcement
Font: Exmouth size 36pt for names, 28pt for the "and"
Monotype Corsiva 14pt for the rest of the text
Dimensions: 4.5 x 6.5
Brown background: 4.75 x 6.75
image on left is a brush style from: http://www.brusheezy.com/
the Swirls and Flourishes set by Obsidian Dawn
Monotype Corsiva 14pt for the rest of the text
Dimensions: 4.5 x 6.5
Brown background: 4.75 x 6.75
image on left is a brush style from: http://www.brusheezy.com/
the Swirls and Flourishes set by Obsidian Dawn
announcement_template.psd | |
File Size: | 5191 kb |
File Type: | psd |
Map of the Strip
Googled "Las Vegas Maps" and got something like this in red. After many hours I changed everything to blue. I also decided after going to Vegas that many of the places that I originally put on the map are unnecessary and they can all just pick up an actual map with all the little items on it when they check in.
Font: MS Serif size 9pt for the labels, all in caps
Edwardian Script ITC size 30pt for "Las Vegas Map"
Dimensions: 4.5 x 6.25
Brown background: 4.75 x 6.5
the image on the top is also a brush style from http://www.brusheezy.com/
from the same set
Font: MS Serif size 9pt for the labels, all in caps
Edwardian Script ITC size 30pt for "Las Vegas Map"
Dimensions: 4.5 x 6.25
Brown background: 4.75 x 6.5
the image on the top is also a brush style from http://www.brusheezy.com/
from the same set
strip_map_vers3.psd | |
File Size: | 4277 kb |
File Type: | psd |
las_vegas_map_template.psd | |
File Size: | 5102 kb |
File Type: | psd |
These are the templates I used for my strip map. Both of them are scaled up so you will need to scale them down to print just like everything else. I also didn't change the blue around the Monte Carlo back to white, but that can be done if someone decides to use this map that has their location elsewhere.
Accommodations
Font: Edwardian Script ITC size 30pt for "Accommodations"
Monotype Corsiva 14pt for the rest of the text
Dimensions: 4 x 6.25
Brown border: 4.25 x 6.5
Monotype Corsiva 14pt for the rest of the text
Dimensions: 4 x 6.25
Brown border: 4.25 x 6.5
accommodations_template.psd | |
File Size: | 2219 kb |
File Type: | psd |
RSVP
Font: Edwardian Script ITC size 30pt for "RSVP"
Monotype Corsiva 14pt for the rest of the text.
Dimensions: 3.375 x 4.875
Brown border: 3.5 x 5
I made them this size so they fit in the A-1/4 Bar size envelopes
I also saw on January Bride's web site that she included some extra sheets for her guests to draw a picture/leave them a message when the RSVPs were sent back to her. I might need to try that idea.
**Side note:
Make sure your invites say FORWARD and not FOREWORD. While both are spelled correctly foreword is used for a prelude or preamble while forward is for ahead. Thanks again to SarahPLiz for pointing this out to me.
Monotype Corsiva 14pt for the rest of the text.
Dimensions: 3.375 x 4.875
Brown border: 3.5 x 5
I made them this size so they fit in the A-1/4 Bar size envelopes
I also saw on January Bride's web site that she included some extra sheets for her guests to draw a picture/leave them a message when the RSVPs were sent back to her. I might need to try that idea.
**Side note:
Make sure your invites say FORWARD and not FOREWORD. While both are spelled correctly foreword is used for a prelude or preamble while forward is for ahead. Thanks again to SarahPLiz for pointing this out to me.
rsvp_template.psd | |
File Size: | 1501 kb |
File Type: | psd |
Pocketfold Closer
Letter: Edwardian Script ITC size 440pt with a drop shadow, contour, bevel and emboss
Goudy Old Style, Italic, size 78.12pt for the rest of the text with a white stroke
Dimensions: 1.5 x 2
Brown border: 1.75 x 2.25
Goudy Old Style, Italic, size 78.12pt for the rest of the text with a white stroke
Dimensions: 1.5 x 2
Brown border: 1.75 x 2.25
pocketfold_closer_template.psd | |
File Size: | 440 kb |
File Type: | psd |