Wedding Blog

Okay, I know there have been a ton of Gocco posts in the Hive, but I hope they’re inspiring for others to check it out! Like I’ve said before, it might be difficult at first; there’s a learning curve but it’s pretty short! For those still skeptical about the hefty price of a Gocco, it can still save you money if you’re going to make more than just invites. I’m talking about Christmas cards for years to come, Valentine’s Day, and possibly baby shower invites?

I took a while researching the Gocco and its supplies before actually buying one. I bought my Gocco for $100 (plus $45 shipping) from alittlegoodness on Etsy. They also offer them on eBay, but for some reason I felt safer buying from Etsy. For supplies, I bought from northWood Studios. They are located in Florida so shipping is much faster and they have the best customer service! I bought my envelopes and paper from Paper and More. Here is a thorough price breakdown for those that really want to know what they’re getting into:

Gocco = $145
Gocco Supplies = $144.18, this included:

- 3 packs of Hi Mesh B6 Masters (5 screens in each pack)
- 3 10-pack Flash Lamps
- LOTS of ink: (3 of Karacha/Dark Brown, 3 Matsuba/Olive Green, 2 Konjou/Deep Blue, 3 Metallic Gold, 2 White Ink, 1 Moegi/Lime Green, 1 Akane/Burgundy)

Paper = $62.94 (Again, I bought enough paper to make Save-the-Dates, Sister’s Bridal Shower Invitations, Our Invitations and Inserts)

- Sand Card Stock 80# (100 Sheets) = $14.99
- A-6 Bronze Metallic (50 Envelopes) = 2 @ $13.99 = $27.98
- Champagne 80# Metallic Text [Cut to 5 1/2 x 11] (100 Sheets) = $7.99
- Bronze 81# Metallic Text [Cut to 5 1/2 x 11] (100 Sheets) = $7.99

Other Misc. Items:

- Xyron Machine from Michael’s = $11.99
- Canon Pixma IP4500 ($100 Rebate from Apple) = $29.99
- Cutterpede from Jo Ann’s = $24.99
- Magnet Paper (3 rolls) from Michael’s = $9.99 x 3 = $29.97
- Kinkos Printing = FREE

TOTAL SPENT FOR ALL DIY PROJECTS: $449.06 (Definitely not the cheapest way, but cheaper than the letterpress invitations I was oooh and ahhing over)

Okay, now that I’ve aired my crafty dirty laundry, let me try to figure out how much my projects have cost.

Save the Dates:

- Paper ($0.1499/sheet x 30 sheets) = $4.97
- Envelopes ($0.2798/envelope x 73 envelopes) = $20.42
- Inks (Dark Brown, Olive, Gold Metallic) = $9.75
- Magnet Paper = $29.97
- Kinkos Printing = FREE
- Postage (I hand delivered some of mine) = $24.80

Total supplies on Save-the-Dates = $89.91 for 80 = $1.12/each (a little more than I wanted to spend, but it was really fun and I’ve gotten a lot of great responses from our guests!)

Sister Coconut’s Bridal Shower Invitations

- Paper = ($0.1499/sheet x 17 sheets) = $2.54
- Ink (Metallic Gold (leftover from S-t-Ds) and Burgundy) = $3.25
- Envelopes (bought at Michael’s 2 packs @ 5.99) = $11.98
- Ribbon (3 reams @ .99) = $2.97
- Postage = $16

Total Supplies on Bridal Invites = $36.74 for 40 = $0.91/each (They would have been cheaper had I ordered the envelopes in bulk, but I failed to think ahead on this one, and ended up purchasing envelopes from Michaels in packs of 20.)

I hope this introduction to the Gocco helps you crafty brides-to-be make a decision. Although, I will say that there are cheaper ways to do things, and of course less time consuming. However, being the crazy control freak I am, this was the way to go for me. It allowed me absolute creative freedom and ability to make a ton of paper products. Ultimately, I think the Gocco is for girls that are really in love with stationery. I don’t consider my Gocco part of my official wedding budget, because for me it was like buying a digital camera or a sewing machine! (Mr. Coconut put it in the budget, of course!)

Are there any purchases you’ve made for the wedding that you’ll use afterwards?!?!