DIY Programs - Another Labor of Love

DIY Programs - Another Labor of Love

September 21st, 2009 @ 6:40 pm by Mrs. Apple Cider
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I designed our programs a few weeks ago. I knew I wanted to use the wood grain paper and incorporate many different images from the wedding theme (birds, branches, etc). I started designing and came up with a plan.

I would use the wood grain paper for the covers and cream paper for the pages (I still used a thick cardstock because I wanted it to have a hefty feel). I decided to make them 5X7 with 5 pages.

Ceremony
Wedding Party
Music & Lyrics - Adele “Make You Feel My Love”
Music & Lyrics - Ingrid Michaelson “Way I am”
Thank You

It was really important to me to have the lyrics in the program. My amazing cousin is singing and I chose these songs for their lyrics. I thought it would be cool for the guests to really see what the words are.

Once the pages were printed, I cut them all out. Sadly, the corners had to be rounded by hand. Once they were all cut, I put them in order and punched holes in the top left corner. I wanted them to be able to fold open.

The pictures show an example with a twin knot holding them together. This was really easy to do. I also purchased brads to try out, but am definitely leaning towards the knot (get it? Tying the knot!).

This was a definite labor of love and took a really long time but I know it is worth it. I am already preparing myself to see these in the garbage (because lets be honest, who keeps programs forever?!?). Did you spend a lot of time on your programs? Was it worth the work?

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59 Responses to “DIY Programs - Another Labor of Love”

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Miss Dachshund (message) 689 posts, Busy bee

Love these! I’m jealous of that woodgrain paper and how you’re incorporating it into so many elements

I’m not sure what we’re going to do for our programs yet. While it’ll be worth it to me, I’m sure only a few of my family members will really notice them. Everyone else will just use them to fan themselves, I’d bet : ) But… that’s going to be true for most of my wedding details, I think. Minus the fanning part.

9/21/09 @ 6:47 pm (reply)

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melodyjune (message) 244 posts, Helper bee

Wow! I’m so impressed! Everything ties together so well. Were you able to print them on your home printer, or were they professionally done?

9/21/09 @ 7:06 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,590 posts, Bee Keeper

so pretty! you have so much patience.

9/21/09 @ 7:09 pm (reply)

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MrsSl82be (message) 8,508 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

Totally loving the wood grain paper, can’t wait to see all the elements come together

9/21/09 @ 7:15 pm (reply)

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amariem25 (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

not spending a lot of time on mine! I’m debating whether or not I should print them on just normal white printer paper or go out and buy the ivory paper (everything in my wedding has been ivory).
To go with white paper would be way against my ideals, but at this point I just don’t care about these things anymore!

9/21/09 @ 7:24 pm (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 7,706 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

I LOVE your programs Miss AC! Your hard work definitely paid off again, these are SO CUTE!

9/21/09 @ 7:24 pm (reply)

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Lillindy (message) 7,951 posts, Bumble Beekeeper

This labor of love totally looks worth it, these are gorgeous!

9/21/09 @ 7:31 pm (reply)

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Miss Spaniel (message) 6,809 posts, Busy Beekeeper

They look fabulous!!!

9/21/09 @ 7:40 pm (reply)

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contrarymary (message) 704 posts, Busy bee

wow! this looks so amazing! i am working on my programs too and it looks nothing like this! you have true talent!

9/21/09 @ 7:48 pm (reply)

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operaghost

Love these! Could you tell me, what font is used for “the wedding”?

9/21/09 @ 8:03 pm (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 1,046 posts, Bumble bee

Those are gorgeous!! I can’t wait to do mine =]

9/21/09 @ 8:17 pm (reply)

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FlipFlopBride (message) 1,437 posts, Bumble bee

Absolutely beautiful! I’m so in love with your programs!

9/21/09 @ 8:18 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,732 posts, Bumble bee

So great, programs are looming on my horizon, love the knot.

9/21/09 @ 8:29 pm (reply)

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Miss_Carmel (message) 316 posts, Helper bee

They are really wonderful! I’ve been thinking the same thing about our Save the Dates. I love them, and I hope people keep them on their fridge forever (and some people will, mainly my mom, LOL). Good work!

9/21/09 @ 8:40 pm (reply)

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