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Mrs. Bubblegum, Exeter, NH Age and Occupation: 24, Actuarial Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Ressearch & Development Engagement Date: February 9, 2007 Wedding Date: May 2008 Blogging Since: November 2, 2007 Venue: Dunegrass Golf Club About Me: I can be summed up by the four things I love most: kitties, cheese, math, and Mr. Bubblegum. I am knee-deep in DIY projects to keep wedding costs low but quality high for the special day when I get to marry my bestest friend.
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Invitations: Part Deux

November 29th, 2007 @ 8:32 am by Mrs. Bubblegum

Our invitations will not go out for another 3-4 months, so WHY, oh WHY, am I making them now??!?! And why are there so many steps?!?

Well, I’m making them now because I have about a month left before I need to start up my hardcore-actuarial-exam-studying, so I am trying to get as much done wedding-wise as possible. AND there are so many steps because a) I am just one girl and b) I don’t yet have all the information needed for my invitation inserts.

But what I have been able to do so far is:

Step 1: DIY pocketfolds.

Step 2: The main invitation.. and here’s how it turned out!!

My main invitation was made up of three layers (in addition to the pocketfold). Hey, I dress in layers, why not invite in layers???

Layer 1: Information Sheet

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Like Miss Peony, we went the inkjet printer route (and took the Canon PIXMA iP1600 expressway). And honestly, it initially presented me with a bit of a problem. I originally ordered Stardream Quartz paper from Paper-Source.. which is BEAUTIFUL, really, but just does not work with an inkjet and red ink. I tried and I tried, but no matter what setting I used, the red would just turn pink as the ink dried. It. Was. Frustrating. Actually, the green ink looked amazing on it (it got all sparkly-looking), but if you’re really looking for a vibrant red, I cannot stress it enough: leave the stardream alone!!!!! Anyway, I finally got over it and ordered Luxe White paper instead. I heart it!!! I ordered the 27″x19″ sheets and cut them into 6″x4″ pieces.

Layer 2: Decorative Paper

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I LOVVVVVVVVVVE this paper. If only you could feeeeel it through the internet… because what you cannot tell from this picture is that the green parts are actually kinda fabricy-fuzzy. Haha, that sounds kinda gross… but really, it’s a good thing, I swear! I got this “Vivant Mirage” paper from Paper Mojo, which is a great site. As wonderful as Paper-Source is, Paper Mojo has some really beautiful paper, and it even arrived faster than Paper-Source!! The paper came 27″x39″, and I cut it into 6″x6″ pieces. The only flaw with this paper is that it’s really thin, hence…

Layer 3: Opaque-ness-giver

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Ahh, yes, you’re onto me. It’s just white paper, cut down to 6″x6″.

Pocketfold Layer

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Okay, I know I said this wasn’t a layer, but I just had to include this picture anyway, since Baby Bubblegum is in it. Seriously, this kitten LOVES PAPER.

I put this all together using just regular double-stick tape. I tested many methods, and this just seemed to work best. And now, without further ado…

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On the next invitation episode.. inserts!

11 Responses to “Invitations: Part Deux”

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kleverkira says:

Our kitty furbaby loves paper too. Maybe it’s a cat thing!

Beautiful invites!

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Miss Peony says:

Oh I love it! Can’t wait to see the rest!

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Rebekah says:

What a great idea! We used the Paper Source diagonal folders for my programs.

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Angel says:

onions have layers :D

Love your colors….great invititations!

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AmandaRyan says:

Ms. Bubblegum they look great!

I have a question about the Vivant Mirage paper you used - it’s one that I had bookmarked a while back as I love it. I was going to use it to line my envelopes but I was afraid it would be too thin and you would be able to see through the paper. I was worried about people seeing the double sided tape I had used to affix it. Did you run into that problem?

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Emily says:

The invites are gorgeous, thanks for sharing! I have two black cats who love paper, too. What is that? ;)

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Miss Bubblegum says:

AmandaRyan, it’s reeeeeally thin. If you’re holding it, you can see your fingers through it. So I would say that it depends what you’re using it for. Because I had a back layer of white paper, it really brightened it up, and you can’t see the double-stick tape at all.

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futuremrs.taj says:

Good work Miss Bubblegum - I have NO idea how you’re planning a wedding AND taking exams. FI is an actuary too and I go large parts of the year with his head stuck in weird books and notecards. I was SO pleased in November when I got him back - thankfully he’s done with Spring exams so we can focus on the wedding! Best of luck to you!

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Miss Bubblegum says:

Thanks, futuremrs.taj, for your support, and good luck on exams to your FI!! My next exam is May 9.. whyyyy did I think I could get married in May?!?!? But it’s okay, we’ll make it work. :)

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dddd89 says:

I like your scripty & symbol. Did you use a script font for the names that you blocked out too?

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Miss Bubblegum says:

dddd89, the ampersand is “ChopinScript” and the names were a font I downloaded called “Killigraphy”: http://www.fontriver.com/font/killigraphy/


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