Duckling Press & Design: Invites!

Duckling Press & Design: Invites!

August 13th, 2009 @ 9:30 am by Mrs. Duckling

I have to start by telling you that our invitations took a whole different turn than I had originally planned. Mr. Ducky and I went to PaperSource to buy all the paper and came across Khaki A2 matchbooks at 50% off. Were we planning on using this Khaki (looks like kraft paper) color originally? Nope, but Mr. Ducky was inspired and so we went for it. We bought the matchbooks and then ordered everything else online to get a discount from a sale they were having.

Our invitation design came from a whole bunch of different sources. Basically I knew I wanted that basic shape on the invitation that I’ve seen on several blogs lately and some sort of pattern in the background. After assisting Mr. Ducky with the basic invitation design, he just went for it and did the rest as I cut and glued away. I love how it all turned out and he did a good job of making sure it all tied in together. We aren’t professionals, but it worked!

For the liners I was inspired by many bees before me, but specifically Miss Gloss, since she gave me some tips. We loved the idea of detail on the liner and were going to put our initials in that place. However, in the end Mr. D used our initials for the belly band and the date on the envelope liner. We made our own design to get two liners out of each piece of paper, but more on that later.

What you get when you pull the invitation out of the envelope.

Close up of the invitation. I’m so sad I had to blur. We used the same Feel Script font from our Save the Dates.

Our A2 matchbook that we got for a steal, holds all the invite goodies. The stamp matches the one that was on the back of our envelope.

Open it up to find lots more stuff!

The RSVP and response stickers were tucked safely into the flap.

The insides of the matchbook. We chose to put the website information and directions on the matchbook so that people could easily hold onto it and keep it handy.

And when you put it all together you get the Duckling invitations!

Anyone want to guess what craft gadget was my best friend during this project? Anyone else have an original idea completely change by the time you had the end result?

A post with a tutorial and tips is coming soon… feel free to tell me if there is something specific that you want to know!

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89 Responses to “Duckling Press & Design: Invites!”

Bee

Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,548 posts, Bee Keeper

So cute! Love the response sticker — and that matchbook is awesome!

8/13/09 @ 9:32 am (reply)

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Miss Beagle (message) 1,146 posts, Bumble bee

I love the stickers!!! You have come up with such unique and creative invitations/stds. I look forward to the tutorial!

8/13/09 @ 9:34 am (reply)

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Gator (message) 578 posts, Busy bee

I love the stickers too! I’ve never seen that and I think its a cute fun way to do the dreaded RSVP! What a great project, I would never believe that it was DYI’d if you didn’t tell me yourself

8/13/09 @ 9:39 am (reply)

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Mrs. Deviled Egg (message) 1,038 posts, Bumble bee

They turned out so great! My favorite detail is the stickers for the response card. Never saw that before! You Ducklings are so creative!

8/13/09 @ 9:39 am (reply)

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Miss Beagle (message) 1,146 posts, Bumble bee

Oh… and I’m soooo jealous of your yudu

8/13/09 @ 9:41 am (reply)

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ErinMBS09

We’re date twins! Yea!!! 24 days and counting…

8/13/09 @ 9:43 am (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Cupcake (message) 1,210 posts, Bumble bee

These look so great, Duckling! Congrats on finishing them

8/13/09 @ 9:45 am (reply)

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BlushingBride530 (message) 269 posts, Helper bee

Those may be my favorite DIY invites I’ve seen on the ‘bee! They are adorable and truly look professional. I love your stickers for the response card, and the way you attached the info and direction cards to a handy matchbook for easy use!

8/13/09 @ 9:46 am (reply)

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purpleHaze79 (message) 875 posts, Busy bee

These are amazing! I love the Accept/Decline stickers! It was all done with your Yudu??? I need one. Now.

8/13/09 @ 9:46 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,952 posts, Buzzing bee

Well I’m glad we don’t have the same guests, or mine would all be thinking I seriously slacked in the invites after seeing these! Seriously, you did an a-mazing job! and kudos to Mr. Ducky as well.

8/13/09 @ 9:47 am (reply)

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Guest

Wow! Those came out so nicely! Love love!

8/13/09 @ 9:48 am (reply)

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tessabella76 (message) 3,142 posts, Sugar bee

They look great! I love the stickers!

8/13/09 @ 9:48 am (reply)

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Mrs. Peony (message) 318 posts, Helper bee

Wow wow WOW! Can I be a guest just so I can receive one of these beauties in the mail?

8/13/09 @ 9:51 am (reply)

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Miss Mascara (message) 805 posts, Busy bee

Loving the flourish stamp But maybe I’m biased!

They are beautiful!! Nice work Mr. & Miss Ducky.

8/13/09 @ 9:52 am (reply)

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Ms. Scrabble

Those are adorable! They look like they were done professionally - you two should be very proud! I can’t wait for the tutorial and tips post!!

8/13/09 @ 9:54 am (reply)

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mimi06d (message) 389 posts, Helper bee

I am IN. LOVE. with your invitations. You both did an amazing job!!!

8/13/09 @ 9:55 am (reply)

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kate6214 (message) 151 posts, Blushing bee

These look awesome and the stickers are just too cute! now you have me thinking about designing an envelope liner. I can’t wait for the tutorials.

8/13/09 @ 9:56 am (reply)

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Caroline

I think those are so beautiful! I would like to know how you made two envelope liners fit on one page and how you put the date on them. Love your suite!

8/13/09 @ 9:57 am (reply)

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Mrs. Bunny (message) 310 posts, Helper bee

Gorgeous, Duckling! I wish I could do my invites over again after seeing these!

8/13/09 @ 9:59 am (reply)

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kim

wow these are gorgeous! i love the liner w/ the date, the matchbook idea, everything! i so can’t wait for a tutorial on these!

8/13/09 @ 10:02 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 5,281 posts, Bee Keeper

Those look awesome! I love the “accept” “decline” stickers–so unique!

8/13/09 @ 10:15 am (reply)

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Mrs. Perfume (message) 1,729 posts, Bumble bee

These are adorable! I love the sticker response thing! And the matchbook-so cute! Great job!

8/13/09 @ 10:16 am (reply)

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MeredithN (message) 110 posts, Blushing bee

lovely!! and the STICKERS are fab!! excellent work M & M Ducky!

8/13/09 @ 10:22 am (reply)

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SanDiegoAli (message) 1,505 posts, Bumble bee

I love these!! Great job Duckling!!

8/13/09 @ 10:22 am (reply)

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Miss Sprinkle (message) 426 posts, Helper bee

stickers=most awesome idea ever! so original!!!!!

8/13/09 @ 10:26 am (reply)

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MexicanGirl (message) 715 posts, Busy bee

they’re great! those stickers are a very unique form to rvsp!

8/13/09 @ 10:27 am (reply)

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kosstobe (message) 232 posts, Helper bee

Love these! I can’t wait for the tutorial! What did you use to print everything?

8/13/09 @ 10:33 am (reply)

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BVsmurfette (message) 32 posts, Newbee

love the envelope and the liner! can’t wait to see the tutorial too!

8/13/09 @ 10:35 am (reply)

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ke3 (message) 253 posts, Helper bee

your invitations look great! I wish I had taken the time and effort to completely design and make my invitations. nice work!

8/13/09 @ 10:40 am (reply)

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kayakgirl73 (message) 665 posts, Busy bee

I guess that your favorite craft tool for this project was a Xyron.

8/13/09 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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Miss Apple Cider (message) 217 posts, Helper bee

I LOVE THESE SO MUCH! I love the stickers and the colors. You really did a great job!

8/13/09 @ 10:47 am (reply)

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GwenMarieDC (message) 80 posts, Worker bee

BEAUTIFUL! I love the matchbooks, which I haven’t seen before! Feeling VERY inspired!

8/13/09 @ 10:48 am (reply)

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Mrs. Yorkie (message) 1,091 posts, Bumble bee

Fabulous work, Miss Duckling! I love the response stickers. What a fun twist that is sure to get those RSVP’s in the mail! :o)

8/13/09 @ 10:48 am (reply)

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LovestheBear (message) 1,034 posts, Bumble bee

Stickers??!? I love that idea! And the matchbook. And the liner. Great job!!

8/13/09 @ 10:48 am (reply)

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AmberWaves (message) 227 posts, Helper bee

Love them! I really like the idea of a response sticker. So creative!

8/13/09 @ 10:50 am (reply)

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Mrs. Ballet Flat (message) 662 posts, Busy bee

Those are SO stinkin gorgeous! I think I know what gadget you used, but I don’t want to ruin it haha!

8/13/09 @ 10:56 am (reply)

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RoddyBride09 (message) 1,841 posts, Buzzing bee

OMG they are GORGEOUS!! Great work!

8/13/09 @ 10:59 am (reply)

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rachelandviktor (message) 95 posts, Worker bee

These are amazing! I feel inspired to make my invites now! Did you design the stickers yourself as well?

8/13/09 @ 11:06 am (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 2,447 posts, Buzzing bee

Love these!!

I’d say your favorite gadget would be the Xyron, right? All of that sticking can get so tedious!

8/13/09 @ 11:08 am (reply)

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miss longhorn (message) 237 posts, Helper bee

Gorgeous!! Love the stickers!!

8/13/09 @ 11:16 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,743 posts, Honey bee

ohmigoodness! love, love, love. Especially the RSVP sticker. That is one of the cutest things ever.

you did an amazing job Ducky! (and i love the blue and red with kraft paper feel!)

8/13/09 @ 11:23 am (reply)

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iswimibikeirun (message) 728 posts, Busy bee

I’m looking forward to your tutorial. I love your sticker idea . . . give me a new idea for how to have people make their meal selections . . . I’ll give them animal stickers.

8/13/09 @ 11:28 am (reply)

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Miss Duckling (message) 1,378 posts, Bumble bee

I’m so glad you guys liked the stickers! They were really simple to do, seriously. I’ll post about them in the tutorial.

@purpleHaze79: sadly I couldn’t use the Yudu because I haven’t been able to get a 220 mesh screen to print on paper, I’m anxiously waiting for it to appear at Michaels. I’ve done some shirts with yudu because the 110 mesh screen that it comes with is better for fabric. I’m hoping to get a tutorial up on our bridal party shirts in the next few weeks after we make them.

@kosstobe: We used a Canon printer. The quality was very professional as it was clean, bright and good saturated color. I recommend it if you are looking for a printer to do wedding projects or other things.

8/13/09 @ 11:30 am (reply)

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Miss Duckling (message) 1,378 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Mascara: Such a great stamp, although I think I like it better on your embossed stuff…I just love Paper Source.

8/13/09 @ 11:32 am (reply)

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Miss Duckling (message) 1,378 posts, Bumble bee

@kayakgirl73: Ding Ding Ding!! You are right! Xyron was my best friend, or I should say my mom’s best friend since that was her job. It made the process so much simpler.

8/13/09 @ 11:34 am (reply)

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laurenadela (message) 259 posts, Helper bee

i’m so jealous. they’re beautiful!

8/13/09 @ 11:56 am (reply)

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Miss Red Head

These are so awesome! I’ve never seen anything like the matchbook design! I am so excited for your guests to receive them!

8/13/09 @ 11:57 am (reply)

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panda in England (message) 88 posts, Worker bee

wow duckling these are gorgeous! what a talented couple you are!

8/13/09 @ 12:09 pm (reply)

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mary-alice-me (message) 1,865 posts, Buzzing bee

Those look incredible! I especially like the typeface for your names.

8/13/09 @ 12:28 pm (reply)

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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message) 519 posts, Busy bee

:thinkinnnngg, thinkingggg:

ok i think i want the sticker idea. love it!

8/13/09 @ 12:36 pm (reply)

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msashleymarie (message) 483 posts, Helper bee

A-mazing. Looks awesome Duckling!

8/13/09 @ 12:45 pm (reply)

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ladybuglove (message) 707 posts, Busy bee

WOW!! soooo impressive! i love everything….you put so much thought and details into all of it! i don’t know where to begin……..love the overall design, date on the envelop liner, monogram on bellyband, stickers (i’m so stealing that…hohum….). i really, truly just love everything! you did a fantastic job! can’t wait for your tutorial.

i bought a xyron because of you and mrs. lovebug. i love it! except, i should probably read the directions since i think i’m wasting a lot of the paper from doing it incorrectly.

8/13/09 @ 12:47 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,470 posts, Bumble bee

Those are fantastic, I love the stickers and the matchbooks. So great.

8/13/09 @ 12:57 pm (reply)

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Nicole-Lynn

Looking forward to the tutorial and tips! You did a beautiful job! Love the stickers!

8/13/09 @ 1:04 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 4,381 posts, Honey bee

wow! those are amazing! great job to both of you. i am really digging the response stickers! super cute. i might have to borrow that idea!

8/13/09 @ 1:10 pm (reply)

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Boddy (message) 135 posts, Blushing bee

Wow, your invitation suite is incredible! I can’t wait for the tutorial. Would love to use it for my sister’s bridal shower.

8/13/09 @ 1:11 pm (reply)

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Miss Stiletto (message) 810 posts, Busy bee

These are precious, great job! I’m lovin’ the accept/decline stickers!

8/13/09 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

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ladybuglove (message) 707 posts, Busy bee

btw—-can you share the model of your canon printer? thx!

8/13/09 @ 1:27 pm (reply)

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evelinej (message) 370 posts, Helper bee

These are beautiful! Love it!

8/13/09 @ 1:41 pm (reply)

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honeymyheart (message) 765 posts, Busy bee

they are so beautiful stickers for accept/decline is such a great idea.

8/13/09 @ 1:49 pm (reply)

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soniasays (message) 70 posts, Worker bee

I am OBSESSED with your invitations! love the date on your envelope liners, LOVE the stickers, love the design, love the matchbook feel– these are amazing!

8/13/09 @ 2:03 pm (reply)

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Miss Hot Sauce (message) 1,008 posts, Bumble bee

I love the stickers! Very unique! My little mind is thinking how I can incoprorate that into my own invites now…

I was going to guess the Xyron also because judging from your suite it was the first thing that popped in my head!

8/13/09 @ 2:14 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Sushi (message) 1,116 posts, Bumble bee

Amazing and sooo creative! I love the stickers…what a fun twist to RSVPing

8/13/09 @ 2:23 pm (reply)

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Laurlyn (message) 65 posts, Worker bee

Omg, LOVE. I wish I had been on this site before I had my invites done… I am so inspired! Those look great, awesome job!!

8/13/09 @ 3:04 pm (reply)

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heavnzbrat

soooo beautiful!!!

8/13/09 @ 3:06 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,278 posts, Sugar bee

This invites are amazing!! I looove the stikers cant wait to hear all the details!! Amazing Job!!

8/13/09 @ 3:09 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 1,832 posts, Buzzing bee

OMG…the response stickers are absolutely AWESOME! the whole suite is beautiful, awesome job!

8/13/09 @ 3:12 pm (reply)

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lemondrop (message) 620 posts, Busy bee

I love everything about this project, they look amazing!

8/13/09 @ 3:31 pm (reply)

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Miss Labrador (message) 1,465 posts, Bumble bee

I am IN LOVE. The liner, the response stickers, the….EVERYTHING. Great job!

8/13/09 @ 3:42 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Crab Cake (message) 830 posts, Busy bee

Those are gorgeous!! I love the response sticker, what a clever idea!

8/13/09 @ 4:19 pm (reply)

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Jenniphyr (message) 1,397 posts, Bumble bee

So pretty! Love the response stickers! =D

Can’t wait for your tutorials…. =)

8/13/09 @ 5:03 pm (reply)

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Catalitical

I am without words…. I adore these so much, I think I’ll just use exclamation points. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8/13/09 @ 5:27 pm (reply)

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Catalitical (message) 27 posts, Newbee

Ugh, I wasn’t logged in… That was me, sorry!

8/13/09 @ 5:46 pm (reply)

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Charm bracelet (message) 1,475 posts, Bumble bee

I really like your invites. You are always so creative!

8/13/09 @ 6:29 pm (reply)

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FlipFlopBride (message) 1,438 posts, Bumble bee

I’m in love with the stickers for the response. And the rest of the invite suite.

8/13/09 @ 7:43 pm (reply)

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Miss Argyle (message) 977 posts, Busy bee

These are adorable. A-dor-a-ble!

8/13/09 @ 9:01 pm (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 1,794 posts, Buzzing bee

love the sticker RSVP!! was it a Yudu???

8/14/09 @ 12:11 am (reply)

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Miss Mouse (message) 5,166 posts, Bee Keeper

These are so cute! I love the khaki color and the stickers! I’m guessing you used your Cricket??

8/14/09 @ 12:11 am (reply)

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USMCbride (message) 10 posts, Newbee

These are fantastic girl!! I cannot wait for the tutorial!! I seriously need to find the craft machines you used for your STDs and your invitations…oh man. You are doing a fantastic job on everything!!

8/14/09 @ 2:17 am (reply)

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casey

i would love to know how you made the stickers for the RSVP and how you made the personalized envelope liners.

and your cost breakdown, if you feel comfortable sharing!

Thanks! And i cannot wait for your tutorial!

8/14/09 @ 3:57 am (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 1,044 posts, Bumble bee

Those look amazing!! I love the stickers =]

8/17/09 @ 2:23 am (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 1,044 posts, Bumble bee

I can’t wait to hear how you fit two liners on one page…I made my own template and it only went midway down the envelope but I still couldn’t make two fit. I’m just going to use the left overs somewhere else on my invites!

8/17/09 @ 2:24 am (reply)

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amy

Oooh, can you share the flourish-y border you used for your main invite? I love that border but I wasnt able to find it anywhere!

8/17/09 @ 10:37 pm (reply)

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Miss Buttons (message) 2,658 posts, Sugar bee

Oh wow I love the accept/decline stickers! That is too cute!

8/20/09 @ 9:09 am (reply)

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LawBride (message) 20 posts, Newbee

I adore your invitations suite. My fiance and I are in the process of designing our invitations and we both started drooling when you posted this. I cannot wait to read the tutorial. I second the question about sharing the border. It’s gorgeous!

8/23/09 @ 9:31 pm (reply)

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LizAnne721 (message) 132 posts, Blushing bee

I love them! Can’t wait for the tutorials so I can try to make my own invites, too!

8/29/09 @ 9:00 pm (reply)

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Sharona

Love these invites, especially the matchbook! Definitely get the feel of a pocketfold for much less time and money. Just wondering about the matchbooks — did it cost you more in postage? Thanks!

8/31/09 @ 2:14 pm (reply)

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ldoups (message) 35 posts, Newbee

These are absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait for the tutorial!

10/20/09 @ 11:40 am (reply)

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