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(I’m sure my living room will look somewhat like this pretty soon!)
I knew that I wanted to DIY our invites when we first got engaged. It would make things more personalized without a hefty price tag. I started my search for fun paper online, and I think I’m going to be using a few of these places even post-wedding! These are the stores I’ve used so far in the DIY invitation process.
Mister Art
This was the first website I visited for pocketfold paper. I looked for textured paper in an attempt to have something a little different for the invitations and stumbled across this site using Google. It just so happened that they were discontinuing “Marina Teal” in the Strathmore line. So, I got these sheets for a steal!
It’s not the most navigable site out there, but their customer service makes up for it big time. They sent me free paper samples in our wedding colors for free, and helped me make an order for our paper. They can also cut your paper to the size you want. If it’s not 5.5×8.5 in. or 8.5×11 in., they will probably have to cut it from larger sheets, which can be at least 30×40 in. I found this site to be the cheapest for Stardream paper, which is simply a metallic, shimmery (and printable) paper.
Paper Source
This is a pricier store, but if you buy in bulk (10 packs or more of an item), you get 10% off. They have pre-cut sheets and note cards in many colors. I did decide to buy the RSVP cards and envelopes here, on a whim. One less thing to score and fold, right?
They also have fun envelope or envelope liner making templates. Check out these fun envelope liner paper ideas that they offer!
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Are there any other trusty paper stores that you like/used for your DIY paper creations?
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I second Anchor Paper - they have been great. Also, isn’t that envelope template a dream??? Crafty Heaven, I tell ya.
I’m actually in the process of this and it’s completely taken over. I just asked Champ why I made this decision and he had no good answer:) I guess it just comes down to the fact that it’s fun and so personal- good luck, can’t wait to see your choices! I used envelopper btw and they are WONDERFUL. I just called and told her the dimensions and she really helped me.
http://www.paper.com for pretty cane paper that we used as the belly band for our diy invitations…
http://www.mygatsby.com to print up invitations that we ended up assembling on different colored card stock for our pocketfold. good luck! we loved the outcome of our hard work.
Miss Ballet Flat — the floor in my bedroom looks like that every time I do a craft project. I’m guilty of it looking like that right now because I’m working on my Christmas cards.
That’s really impressive! It looks like the confetti monster threw up in there. What fun 
One of the tasks I gave the groom was to beat the envelopemall.com price on vellum envelopes. He spent close to an hour looking, and couldn’t beat them.
There’s also papersdirect.com that tends to be more business brochure oriented, but they have reasonably priced parchment-style paper, lots of recycled papers in a variety of pastel or “natural” tone solids, and super customer service.
Miss Ballet Flat, is the Stardream paper from Anchor Paper a shimmery card stock like the stardream from Paper Source? They are charging $5 for samples now, and I’d rather not purchase it if it’s not the right paper. Thought you might know! Thanks!
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Mrs. Ballet Flat, New Orleans
Age and Occupation: 24, Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, IT Analyst
Engagement Date: March 16, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Blogging Since: September 25, 2008
Venue: St. Charles Borromeo Church/Jefferson-Orleans North
About Me: I absolutely love wedding planning, spending time with Mr. Ballet Flat, various crafts, watching football, baking, pop music, bargain hunting and ice cream. My idea of a great date night is dinner and clearance shopping with Mr. Ballet Flat! I currently live below sea level in the suburbs near New Orleans, where I make maps all day, everyday for my job. I'm slowly becoming more and more obsessed with anything New Orleans related for our wedding, and I can't wait for the big day!
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