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Upon the advice of a few commenters, I decided to conserve ink after all. I ended up just doing Option 1, as it combined the elements of #2 and #4. Also, I ran out of the lovely #10 envelopes I was going to use. Luckily, I already have some good A2 envelopes, so folded card it is. Sorry, buckslips, maybe another time.
I printed two up on an 8.5×11 sheet of 80 lb. cardstock bought at my local Kelly Paper. I’m not sure on the specs of the paper, but it’s a bright white matte copier stock.
I printed a thin blue line so I would know where to score the card for folding. Yes, it does still show a bit even if I cut directly on the line.
The finished product, front + back:
P.S. The blue is a little more green/aqua, and the red more vibrant/true red than is showing up in these photos.
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They look great! Question (excuse my lack of DIY and graphic design knowledge)…what do you use to score the paper on the fold? I’ve ask for a ’scorer’ at Staples and they just look at me funny. Thanks in advance!
Very nice! I think the choice to use less ink still leaves you with a really nice pattern - and less ink to buy!
cab07, they sell “scorers” at art/craft supply, scrapbooking stores, and paperies around here. paper-source sells them in store. i think i’ve seen them at joann and michael’s, too. however, i just use an xacto, a metal ruler, and light pressure. just a gentle running of the knife over the paper will create a fine line, and you fold away from the “cut” you made. just be sure not to cut all the way through your paper.
very nice work miss lime! these look fantastic. i actually like it better with the white background than the aqua. it looks cleaner? i don’t know if that’s the word i want to use.
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Mrs. Lime, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation in 06: 25, Design
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, IT
Engagement Date: July 7, 2006
Wedding Date: August 5, 2007
Venue: An historic estate
About Me: Between work and wedding planning, I try to squeeze in napping, drawing, random spurts of craftiness, tennis, and eating lots of Sprinkles cupcakes, dark chocolate, and noodles of all kinds. Mr. Lime and I have spent our adult lives growing up together, and we're very excited to finally be getting married!
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