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I’ve been waiting to post these until I had made sure each bridesmaid received her card. I still have a few left but I couldn’t wait any longer.
To make the cards I used my Cricut that I received from Mr. Ducky for my birthday. I love my Cricut! While the cards were rather labor intensive because I individually did each letter and shape, I’m happy with how they all turned out. I made each card a little different, adjusting the colors and fonts to the personalities of each bridesmaid. I wanted to give each girl something special that involved a picture of us together.
I have 2 Maids of Honor! Yes, a little unusual, but let me explain my thinking.
My two Maids of Honor are my best friends from high school. I also went to college with one of them, and she was a sorority sister. It has always been the three of us together, since way back in our high school cheer days, and our never-ending coffee dates at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. It made sense that my wedding would include our team of 3. Also, they are two of the most busy people in the world, and I am hoping that sharing the duties can alleviate any possible stress.
A few close-ups of some individual cards…
I used vellum envelopes and traced the name of each girl on the front. When you look at the front of each envelope you can see the picture of us underneath. It was a fun effect; I am thinking about using vellum in our wedding invitations, as well.
And those are the bridesmaids’ cards! What do you think? Let me know if you have any questions about how I did anything. If you are interested in buying a Cricut let me know. I’ve been seeing some good deals that are more affordable than what is listed on Cricut website.
If you liked these, wait until I show you the new gadget Mr. Ducky gave me for Christmas to add to my crafting collection. You will see my first little test projects soon!
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This is a great idea. Your girls will not only be impressed but also feel special!! Love it.
Love it!! The Cricut looks awesome and your bridesmaids will love those cards!
I want to buy one!!! Where are you seeing these deals on the Cricut (i did she the infomercial for $400)?
Great work!! With two Maids of Honor, who will stand directly next to you?
Ohhh! What are your Cricut buying secrets? I definitely want one!
OMG those are really cute! I’ve been waiting to see what you did with your Cricut…what’s the cheapest you’ve seen it??
Did you use any other cartridges besides the Storybook one? And did you buy or make the vellum envelopes? I’ve never seen them for sale anywhere…
Love the Cricut cards! can’t wait to see your next crafting present and the results.
I just bought myself a Cricut after reading the post about yours. I can’t wait to start using it! These cards are super cute!
I am so jealous of your cricuit but I think I must wait to get one until I have more space. Ugh apartments suck when you have no place to craft. Oh and your cards turned out great.
Beautiful! I love the bold colors you used for the cards, and the addition of the vellum envelope is perfect.
Those are very cute! I love how you duplicated the writing on the vellum envelopes.
Your cards are so cute! I want a cricut…I’m totally jealous.
@Hanna: I haven’t totally figured out who will stand next to me. However, one MOH is friends with the best man from college so they may be paired just for fun.
@BetaBride, @ready2bmrsd:, @MightySapphire: Check Wallmart. I’ve seen some good prices there. The other place is an online store called Custom Crops (www.customcrops.com). If you get on your mailing list they sometimes have awesome prices. Also, I have just the regular cricut and the size has been great. It’s a much better price than the other 2. I haven’t seen Michael’s put cricuts on sale, but their cartridges do go on sale sometimes, so keep an eye out for that.
@Steph: For the bridesmaid cards I just used the Storybook cartridge. There are soo many options on that cartridge from some reason compared to others. It is one of the more expensive ones but I think worth it.
*swoon* I wanna cricut!!!
They are fab by the way, I love the effect of seeing the picture through the vellum. Did you print the image or did you use the actual picture?
So Cute! I used a vellum layer for my STD’s and will use vellum envelopes for the invites… these are wonderful, your maids will adore them I’m sure.
These are awesome, Miss Ducky~ Well executed! You’re tempting me to splurge on that thing-a-ma-jig.
These turned out so cute! And I totally feel like I need to get craftier and learn about Cricuts and Goccos and all this other stuff 
Love these and I love the envelopes with the names!!
@Steph: I got the vellum envelopes from Michaels. They came in a pack of 10 or 12 I think.
@MrsSl82be: I got the pictures printed at Longs and just glued them onto the front of the card. I liked the blurred image you saw when the card was still in its envelope.
Very cute card!! I like the fact that I’m not the only person with 2 maids of honor! 
They are both such a big part of my life, that I couldn’t just pick one over the other!
Love these! I have two maids of honors too — our sisters of honor, as I call them.
Ooooo, they turned out great! I am definitely going to have to invest in the Storybook cartridge. Can’t wait to find out what the next crafting tool is…
the cards turned out very pretty. i really want a cricut, it looks like such a great machine for diy.
I love these! It’s awesome to see a fellow cricuter!! You did a fabulous job and I’m sure your BM’s LOVED their cards!
those are superb! i’m totally going to borrow the ‘vellum’ tracing idea. thanks for the post. i love cricut (and would love any good deals)
I love them! I wish I had done something this nice for my ‘maids.
I love them. They are very creative and a fun way to ask someone to be apart of your special day. I have a Cricut… You have inspired me to actually use it!
hahah I have 3 maids of honor…. I’m so weird like that I don’t think that many ppl will be surprised =P
These are super fun!! I think they turned out wonderful and I’m sure all your bridesmaids just LOVE them.
I love love love that you have introduced the cricut to the Weddingbee world.
I also DIY-ed my “Will You..” cards with my cricut as well…
I do love those vellum envelopes!!
LOVE LOVE those, they turned out so CUTE! I want a Cricket
ahhh i love them! the idea of tracing the names is genious… although i don’t know why i couldn’t think of that! they are sooo beautiful! what goods deals are you finding on the cricut?
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Mrs. Duckling, San Diego
Age and Occupation: 23, Psychology Grad Student, Youth Diversion Specialist/Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee and an Executive Assistant
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Marketing and PR Coordinator
Engagement Date: May 17, 2008
Wedding Date: September 2009
Venue: Rancho Bernardo Inn
About Me: I'm currently living in Orange County, but planning our wedding in my hometown of San Diego. We are a DIY wedding "2fer", as I'm the crafty one and Mr. Ducky is in charge of all of our graphic design and technical aspects. When not wedding planning or reading wedding blogs, I'm attending grad school and rotating between two different jobs to keep things exciting. My favorite things include shoes, Post-Its, Labrador Retrievers, traveling, psychology, delicious food, photography, reading, craft gadgets/supplies, and of course, my wonderful Mr. Ducky!
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