DIY Wedding Invitations

You will need:
- (LxW) 8.5x11 pearl white card stock (got mine at joanns, pack of 25; I think they were $5ea or something)
- Sticky tape, or hot glue if you have it
- Score board
- Ruler
- Scissors
- White card stock (or cover paper will also work)
- Printer
- Computer

**If your invitation is English Only, skip step 2. Attach step 3 to step 1, instead of step 2**

1.) Invitation Base (This is where your invitations will lay):
- (LxW) 8.5x11 Holding it horizontally, (going from Left to right) score at 3", and 7"
(If your invitation is English only, ONLY score at 3"!!!)
- Round the corners on the left side of the 3" scored mark.

2.) Pocket Base (This will be where your pocket connects to):
(Skip this step if your invitation is English Only!!!)
- Cut dimensions of (LxW) 6 3/4 x 4" (I think i was able to fit about 3 on (1) 8.5x11 pearl card stock, 2 horizontally stacked on left side, 1 vertically on right side)
- holding it vertically, (left to right again) score at 1/2" from the left.
*Cut the corners of the 1/2" score mark*

3.) Pocket Folder (This will be your pocket fold, where you can insert respond cards & maps/direction cards):
- Cut dimensions (LxW) 7 3/4" x 2" (I actually took this from the left over scraps of the pocket bases that i cut out)
- Holding it vertically, score 1/2" on left side
- Holding it horizontally, (same side DO NOT FLIP), score approximately 1/2" on each side, left and right.
*Cut all your corners*
*Fold all your scores so it's easier to tape/glue down*

4.) Glueing/Taping together (I used sticky tape, you can use hot glue if you have it)
- Get your pocket folder and apply sticky tape or glue on both of the 1/2" scored sides, and also all along the 7.5".
- Lay your pocket base, scored side to the left
- Attach pocket folder (6 3/4") to the edge of the right side of your pocket base and fold upwards
- Now fold the (2) 1/2" scores and stick them against your pocket base. You should now have a fully finished pocket folder!
- Lay your invitation base, rounded side to the left
- Attach the 1/2" scored side on top of your invitation base, the side that is NOT rounded. (so you'll have rounded corners to the left, then on the right side you'll have your pocket folder attached). You should now have an invitation cover finished, without the actual wordings.

5.) Wording:
http://www.weddingchicks.com/freebies/invitation-suites/monogram-invitation-set-by-zenadia-design/
So I was able to find the decorations on the invitation wording at this link above. I saved it, and then edited it to cut and paste just the decorations on powerpoint. From powerpoint, I did all the wording & decorations, copy pasted to microsoft word and printed it. Easier said than done, believe me. This was the hardest part for me because i had to print and redo so many times. You want to make sure your wordings are small enough to fit in your invitation squares. Anyhow, I printed everything on regular white card stock paper with inkjet printer.

6.) Scoring (Optional):
Just to add a little more decor and fun, I scored along the outer edges of the invitations. Approximately 1/2cm from the edge of invitation, all the way around.

7.) Finalizing Your Invitation:
- Cut your invitation wordings (LxW) 6.5" x 3 3/4"
- Apply some tape or glue on back of your invitations and stick them to your invitation cover!

VOILA!! You now have a fully finished wedding invitation. Yes, time consuming BUT ya saved lots! If you make more than 100 of these, the print shops could probably charge you $150+. Sorry this blog was super long, I tried my best to shorten as much as I could. =)

As you can see in the pic below, I've used sticker labels to enclose my invitation. It's nice because it makes it formal and also adds a little "umph!" to it. My labels are decorated with a girl and boy dressed in korean "hanbok", like a kimono; Being taken away (maybe honeymoon!) hehe. Traditionally, if you're korean, you would wear hanbok for your wedding. Now a days, people like me, choose to wear during the reception.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask away! Hope you enjoyed reading and good luck on your invitations!