Save the Date Cards and Magnets!
March 20th, 2007 @ 11:00 am by Mrs. Snow Pea
We had our Save the Date cards printed by Expressway Printing ($54 includes cutting). I was so excited to finally be able to send them out and get it out of my hair. We mailed the STD cards out 8 months ahead of time because hotel prices were high and we wanted to give everyone enough notice. In addition, friends and family keep asking us about the wedding.
Here is the final design that we went with.
I used Frank Sinatra’s song New York, New York and tweaked the lyrics to read:
“Start spreading the news
We’re getting married this date
We want you to be a part of it
in New York, New York”
Here I am in our dining room with my little work station.
The back of the envelopes were stamped with an “apple” stamp I found on Ebay using gold or silver metallic ink. The font I used was called “New Yorker”. (and a shameful display of my ring).
The back of the STD with the map and wedding website. The printer made a mistake and printed it in black/white or gray. He charged me for color so I have to go back and try to get a credit for that.
My babies all ready to leave the nest. Sniff sniff
In addition to our Save the Date Card, I made these simple magnets to go along with them. Originally I wasn’t going to do it, but I bought this 12″ x 24″ sheet of magnet paper last year at Joann’s for 40% off and it seemed like a waste if I don’t do anything with it. I was able to make just enough for a majority of the guests.
I used two different photos so people in the same “network” get a different one. That, and we also had so many e-pics from our photo session that I wanted to use them up.
photos courtesy of Henry Chan
I made each magnet 3″ x 2″ so that 4 magnets fit across the magnet sheet which is 12″ x 24″.
- Peel the backing off the magnet sheet.
- Gently lay the photo paper on top of the magnet sheet lining up the edges as much as possible.
- Using a cutter, firmly but gently, slice the photo magnets up. You only need to run the cutter through the sheet once and it should rip off with an easy bend. I wouldn’t run it over and over again for fear of ripping the paper. I do not recommend the use of a scissor. Using a scissor, you just cannot get a clean cut and it looks unprofessional.
- I didn’t do anything special to the card itself to attach the magnet to it. I am just throwing the magnet in there with the envelope.
All our guests love them! Whew!
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22 Responses to “Save the Date Cards and Magnets!”
that looks great! man, i feel so humbled. ahahah - i wish i could do my wedding all over again using everyone’s great ideas! although, i would need major help in the DIY area.
They look great! You should be very proud…And what a gorgeous couple the two of you make!
Yes, they look awesome! I hope my STD’s come out as good as those. Can you give me info on express printing? Thanks!
Great job! You and Mr. Snow Pea are hotties!
wow, they look awesome! I love your e-ring too! =)
Thank you for the compliments ladies,
I apologize. The name of the company is ExpressWAY printing. Click on my name for the link.
FYI, it was $54 with cutting, color on BOTH sides. Kinkos quoted me $105+ dollars for that!
great job! good use of stuff you already had, too. i’ve been trying to do that, but it hasn’t been working.
(psst. rockefEller center is spelled wrong. if it’s their mistake (aka not yours/not something you didn’t catch), you could use that for leverage for when you go back to talk to them about the non color printing on the back.
#*&$%@# I never noticed. DOH! Thanks Miss Lime.
I recommend that you stamp a sample envelope before purchasing all your materials. The metallic ink contained oils. The red envelopes I purchased from lci paper took the ink very well. It took 1 day to dry. However, I bought some random envelopes from ACMoore for some STDs that I forgot to send out. The ink *never* dried, smudged and got all over your fingers. I loved the quality of envelopes from lci paper, but I did not appreciate the high shipping cost. I should’ve tried paperandmore.com first.
your husband is hot.
peas and carrots. that is too cute.
Thanks shortbread! 
Thanks Tea, that was Mr. Snow Pea’s idea. When I told him he’s Mr. Snow Pea, he said No, I am Mr. Carrot because “We was like Peas and Carrots!” I told him nooo what if there is another bride who is Miss Carrot, then you can’t be Mr. Carrot! Sigh, we amuse eachother.
The map printer should give you another discount for the misspelling — should be “Rockefeller” Center not “Rockefellar” Center.
Magnets look gorgeous!
o those are so classy! very new york new york for sure!
How many did you printed for $54? No prices on the web site?
How many did you print for $54? No prices on the web site?
I bought large sized cardstock. 12×18 and laid out 3 STDs per sheet. So I had about 25 sheets printed. Front and Back, color, and cutting. I think you can email them for a price quote. It’s different for different sized cardstock, etc.
Would you mind sharing your template? It looks fantastic…I’ve been looking at places to do the work for me, but really wanting to just try it myself. TIA
If you don’t want to share your template, would you mind sharing the dimensions and/or simple directions to create something like your trifold Save The Date? TIA.
How did you do the Save the Date folded like you have it? What kind of paper did you use? Thank you!
Mrs. Snow Pea, New York
Age and Occupation: 26, Architectural Engineer and student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Web Designer
Engagement Date: July 4, 2005
Wedding Date: August 18, 2007
About Me: I am a DIY gal. From cooking, home improvements to wedding. Mr. Snow Pea and I met in college, and since then we've been like peas and carrots! Love cooking, traveling, and fishing.
wow! they look GREAT!!!!
do you have info on express printing? that seems like a great deal!