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Well Lookie What We’ve Got!

January 9th, 2009 @ 2:39 pm by Mrs. Powder Puff

Our invitations!

Well, our blank, we-have-so-much-work-left-to-do invitations.

The other day, I scooted on over to my local Paper Source for my first visit. And the sun shoneth down whilst the angels sang, for I had discovered the promised land. And all God’s people said, “Amen!”

Well Lookie What We've Got! :  wedding diy invitations stationery Il Chic  Hallelujah, hallelujah!

After browsing for a good long while, I picked up these babies.

Well Lookie What We've Got! :  wedding diy invitations stationery Img 00601  Want a closer look? Okey dokey!

Well Lookie What We've Got! :  wedding diy invitations stationery Img 00602  One hundred A7 flat cards in soft white for the actual invitation.

Well Lookie What We've Got! :  wedding diy invitations stationery Img 00603  And one hundred 4-bar flat cards in soft white for the response postcards.

But the best part about the trip was this guy.

Well Lookie What We've Got! :  wedding diy invitations stationery Img 00604  What could this be? It’s an envelope liner template! Otherwise known as a life saver for a lazy DIY girl like me. In the set I purchased, you get nifty little templates for every conceivable envelope size. Now I have no excuse not to make our envelopes beautiful!

And so I don’t completely leave you hanging, here’s a sneak peek of our invites. Enjoy!

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I’ll reveal the finished product to you after they’re printed and stuffed in their envelopes.

If you made your own invitations, what was the most helpful tool you used?

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17 Responses to “Well Lookie What We’ve Got!”

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Miss Peep Toe (message)  1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

I seriously can’t wait to see the whole thing, and I love paper source!!

 
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Shelby

I LOVE Paper Source! I had the same revelation when I first went to one. I also have the envelope templates, they’re fantastic!

 
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Miss Sushi (message)  1,479 posts, Bumble bee

Ohhh…I’m already lovin’ your invites. :)

My most helpful tool was a paper cutter and an ATG tape gun!

 
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Mrs. Emerald (message)  1,062 posts, Bumble bee

cute!! funny, I can never be quick when I go to Paper Source, I have to brooowwwwssseee.

 
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Miss Deviled Egg (message)  1,250 posts, Bumble bee

I can’t wait to see the finished product! And ditto Miss Sushi on the ATG gun. That thing is amazing and well worth the money.

I love Paper Source! I wish we had one here in Pittsburgh. That one you pictured is the 1st one I was ever in. Mr. DE were in Chicago a few years back and I forced him to go with me. Pap[er Source stores are on my “Places to See” list when I visit a different city.

 
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Miss Hot Cocoa (message)  2,077 posts, Buzzing bee

I just came back from Paper Source with a cartload of items on clearance! Yay! Can’t wait to see the rest of the invites.

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

So sweet, I love the birdie on the apple :)

 
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CC's Lady

So cute and fun. I can’t wait to see your finished product!

 
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Miss Duckling (message)  1,415 posts, Bumble bee

Such a tease! They look great though! I just discovered a Paper Source by my parents house and am already anticipating my first visit!

 
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Miss Powder Puff (message)  881 posts, Busy bee

@MMWedding: It’s basically glorious. Paper heaven. Have fun! :)

 
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Mrs. Avocado (message)  1,543 posts, Bumble bee

Oh ma goodness, that little birdy and apple are very adorable. Of course I would expect nothing less from you. Great color scheme!

 
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Mrs. Pinot Noir (message)  799 posts, Busy bee

Looking good! Can’t wait to see more!

 
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avdillard0110 (message)  371 posts, Helper bee

What a sweet design! I’m designing ours, and the paper shipment came i this week! I’m so excited! I think you have the most helpful “tool” b/c I was at a loss for ideas for the RSVP card wording–until this post! Thank you!! I CAN’T WAIT to see the finished product!

 
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Meghan

oh. my. gosh. What is that font you guys are using?? I absolutely LOVE it!

 
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Liz

I LOVE Paper Source, but I am the opposite of crafty. I actually got an email today from All She Wrote (it’s right down the street from the Paper Source on Armitage) and they are having a 20% off sale on their custom stationery. I’m going to get my thank you notes there. It would be so fun to try make them, but I have SO many to write that I just need to suck it up and pay someone else to make them!

 
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bethgraced (message)  133 posts, Blushing bee

I bought envelope templates at that very same paper source!

 
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Mrs. Powder Puff, Chicago Age and Occupation: 25, Preschool Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Career Services Engagement Date: May, 2008 Wedding Date: July, 2009 Blogging Since: November 12, 2008 Venue: Outdoor ceremony, banquet hall reception About Me: I am your typical Midwestern girl attempting to plan a sane, budget-friendly, fun wedding to the man of my dreams. I love shoes, laughing at “Platinum Weddings”, crafts, inspiration boards, candy, and basically anything I can DIY. While weddings can certainly be all-consuming, I honestly can’t wait until the ceremony is over and I can finally call Mr. Powder Puff my husband!

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