Another Thing Off The List
August 9th, 2007 @ 11:25 am by Mrs. Corn
So I haven’t been blogging as much recently because I have been very busy making the programs for the wedding. What seemed to be a simple task ended up being way too complex, all because I wanted a square program that was 6″x6″.
To achieve this, I purchased Paper-Source’s Luxe Cream 12×12 card stock for the covers and cut them in half to create 12×6 sections. For the center piece, I wanted to use paper that wasn’t as thick as card stock but unfortunately, I had a hell of a time trying to find 12×12 paper that wasn’t card stock and yet was still good quality. In the end, I purchased a whole bunch of extra-large drawing sheets and cut them all down to 12×6.
Then I created the program file in Word and printed them all out on our HP Photosmart c4100 printer. After printing them all, I had to score and fold them…then I stamped the hydrangea on the front and embossed our monogram on the back.
The only thing left to do is tie ribbon around the middles of these to hold them together. I think I will punch small holes in the center and tie the ribbon around that. It seems if I just make a ribbon loop for around the center it doesn’t stay in place. I also have small charms to put around the base of the ribbon, but I am starting to think that they will detract from the basic design of the program.
I still have the Word file. If any of you are interested, email me and I will forward you the file so you don’t have to recreate the wheel.
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51 Responses to “Another Thing Off The List”
You’re having a cannon salute?! That’s so cool! Beautiful programs.
great programs. it is so helpful to see a full example. I haven’t been really sure what to put in the programs. very classy 
Hey Delinda,
The embosser came from Wilshire Graphics Press (you can google them).
They are based on the West Coast and I love, love love them.
They were the first official wedding vendor I dealt with and they were so curteous, professional, helpful and all-around-nice to work with.
Katie - I wish I had had an example, too…I was starting to get frustrated, but my sister helped by sending me the order of the service (she is our minister). The rest is just fluff.
Sarah - I too am crazy excited about the cannon. SInce we are at a fort, and i am being escorted in by Revolutionary War reenacters, it was only fitting
how did you feed the large size paper into your printer? i’m assuming you put the 6″ edge through first… inkjet, right?
I’d be crazy excited about the cannon salute too, if I were you!
I think it’d be fun to have bagpipers at my wedding, since I’m Scotch/Irish and my fiance’ is part Irish too 
Miss Corn, your invitations look great! That size is actually the same size I’m interested in. Could you send me your template? km_goggins@yahoo.com
Thanks!
I would love the template too! nataliemoran at gmail.com
Wow - thanks for your help! hamiharri at gmail dot com
This is exactly what I am looking for! Would you please send me the template? Thanks:)
breemira@hotmail.com
Could I also get the template, please?
ANAJ95 at hotmail dot com
That looks great! Could you please send me the template too…
jsbb100707 at gmail dot com…thanks!
I have to add my name to the list - please! Your programs are great!
ngreen@essex.edu
Oo oo - me too! I
LOVE your programs. anderholm at hotmail dot come
Miss Corn you are god sent…I’ve been looking everywhere for a 6×6 template…jac1279 at hotmail dot com….you are awesome!!!
your programs look very nice. i like the embossed monogram on the back cover. nice touch!
Im interested in your template too! aasulilbit99 at yahoo dot com
Miss Corn, I heart hydrangeas. I’ve been showing your DIY stationary projects to my FI and he is helping me scour local craft shops for a hydrangea stamp. (Love him so!)
If you could, please forward me your template as well. christigpa at gmail dot com.
Thanks much!!
hi aoedorothee…I inserted them into the printer with the short side (6″) in.
Everyone else…I had NO IDEA how many of you would actually want the template!!
I am crafting another post with a link to the file that will be on in a bit.
If you still want to just tie the ribbon around the center of the program, just take a hole-punch and punch little half-circles at the top and bottom of the crease. The ribbon will stay in the notches and not slip off, but they’ll hardly be visible if your ribbon is thick enough. Worked great for my programs!
Also, Crane’s makes a kit for square programs (also a rectangle one, maybe in different sizes) and offers a FREE template on the website.
Can you also forward me your template? Very much appreciated. Thanks! bekhi@cox.net
I’d love to get the template too, please!
polorun17 at aol dot com
i would also love the template…
mydarlingdayna at sbcglobal dot net
As usual, I am impressed by you! They look fantastic and I think the 6×6 look was worth the effort.
They look great Miss Corn! A cannon salute, too: WOW!
Oh, and sorry about the groom gift post: you and I seem to be in sync these days with our blogs!
I would love the template as well!!! Thanks for the info on the hydreanga stamp. I ordered it the same day that you sent me the info, and I had gotten it a few days later. I’ve already put it to good use! Thanks again.
So glad you got the stamp, Michelle!! I just sent the link to Christine so I am glad it worked for you!!
Christine - I’m pretty sure they have that same stamp (maybe it’s a little smaller) at Hobby Lobby stores. hobbylobby.com
I would love the template - thanks so much for sharing it - I know it must not be so easy to work so hard on something and then just give it away to people to use - but it sure does help some of us who aren’t very privy to desktop publishing
my email is aburg3@gmail.com
question - what is the reasoning behind writing out e-mails like aburg3 at gmail dot com?
Hey Andria…the templates are on the bee now. I think people write out their emails because the 1) think it is more secure (that way you can’t just google the email address?) and 2) because sometimes comments don’t come up if there is a link in them
That’s my guess
I love your programs!! Please don’t leave me out!! ME TOO!!! Can you email me your template? Thank you Thank you!
carolee530@hotmail.com
Duh! I just read your comment. Thanks…I will check.
you are awesome
Hi, uou did an amazing job! Could you email your template at mxl814@hotmail.com thanks so much!
can i get your template also plz??? sarajcooke at yahoo.com
Can I get the template? They’re just lovely.
This progam looks like it was done professionally! Fabulous job!! Will you please e-mail me your template @ mc_irisheyes@hotmail.com. Thanks!
May I have the template for this program? It is fabulous!!!
I would really like a template of your special and gorgeous program!
Beautiful Programs! Will you please e-mail me your template??? Thanks!!
Kaylin
Please send it my way as well. Thanks so much! knay99@aol.com
Hi
Do you mind if I ask where you got the stamp from and how you embossed the back of your invite?
Hi Chantal,
The stamp was from AC Moore, I have seen them there this season, so I know they are still in production. Our embosser is from Wilshire Graphics Press. They are extremely great to work with and their embossers are well priced and great quality.
–Corn
Could you email me the template also? Wedding@pottebaum.com
Thanks!
They are so cute. Can you e-mail it to me! southerngrl_03@yahoo.com
Thanks
hi, could i have the template please too? 9ahchick at gmail dot com
I’m not sure if you still have template but I would love it please…
Could you send me the wedding program template as well!!!
Please, please, please!
Mrs. Corn, Newport, RI
Age and Occupation in '07: 31, HR for public accounting firm
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Consultant for public accounting firm
Engagement Date: October 7, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2007
Blogging Since: June 1, 2007
Venue: North Lawn of Fort Adams State Park
About Me: I am a lazy scrapbooker who loves the instant gratification of making cards and I am very easily distracted by all things shiny. In honor of my childhood nights spent hibachi BBQing on the beach with my family, we are hosting a traditional New England Clambake for our reception.
Was wondering how you embossed your monogram on the back..they look great:)