DIY wedding invites are a great way for brides-to-be to create personalized invitations that reflect the style and theme of their wedding. Using a die cutting machine, you can cut graphics, shapes, and letters, out of cardstock, paper, and even some fabrics.
Custom-made Die Cut Invitations
DIY wedding invites are the newest trend for brides-to-be. Custom-made invitations are more personalized and unique than traditional printed invitations. The invitations give guests a taste of what the wedding will be like, introduce the theme, and set the tone. DIY wedding invites allow brides to perfectly match the style, theme, and wedding colors.
DIY wedding invitations are also the great way to save money for brides on a budget. Custom made wedding invitations can be costly when purchased through a printing company. Making your own wedding invitations may be more labor and time intensive, but will be well worth it, as it will save you money and will allow you to create personalized invitations that couldn’t be achieved with a printing company.
How to Make Die Cut Invitations
Ready to start making your invitations? The first step is deciding whether you are going to use an invitation kit or start from scratch. Invitation kits are great for those new to invitation making and die cutting because they come with everything you need, including step-by-step instructions, the card stock, and other materials. Invitations from scratch are the best way to ensure you get the exact design, colors, and materials you want. You will need card stock, card inserts, any decorations, and, of course, a die cut machine. If you choose to make your own wedding invitations there are plenty of online tutorials to get you started.
Where to Buy Supplies
Whether you chose to use an invitation kit or start your invitations from scratch, lifestylecrafts.com is a great place to start. Lifestylecrafts.com has all the supplies you will need, as well as useful online tutorials and a blog spot where you can share ideas and see what others are doing with die cutting. Lifestyle Crafts tools, paper, and ink can also be purchased at local crafting stores including Jo-Ann’s, Paper Source, and Michaels.
Your invitations will set the tone for your wedding. DIY wedding invites are the perfect way to create custom designs that match your unique style, theme, and wedding colors. You can create beautiful and intricate designs, at an affordable price, even if it is your first time making die cut invitations.
