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Mrs. Green Tea, Sacramento Age and Occupation: 30, Tea Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Coffee Critic Engagement Date: November 17, 2006 Wedding Date: August 23, 2008 Blogging Since: June 10, 2008 Venue: Vineyard on the Delta About Me: I'm just your average obsessive compulsive, arts & crafts loving, funky-on-the-inside/boring-on-the-outside girl, who dares to say 'Hey! I can make that!' Nerdy professional by day, goofy won-ton by night. The won-ton sometimes comes out during the day when I'm fed the dollar breakfast at Ikea. Since our engagement, wedding planning has put me on high alert for bargains and I've been pushing my nimble fingers through callous building experiments!
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I am throwing a bridal shower for MOH-Ho and it is freaking me out! I did accomplish one thing, though not without huge assembly help from MOH-Ho and her momma – the shower invites:

Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included) :  wedding bridal shower diy invitations stationery template 130 1


MOH-Ho is a big time baker (she’s the mastermind behind our wedding cupcakes) so she’s getting a ’Sugar Spice Nice’ themed dessert shower. The 3-page invite includes the basic invite on the front (sugar), details & RSVP info in the middle (spice), and a blank recipe card on the last for guests to share their favorite recipe with the bride (nice).

Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included) :  wedding bridal shower diy invitations stationery template Sweeti01

The linen texture strips of increasing lengths are aligned on the left side and sewn together with matching thread…

Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included) :  wedding bridal shower diy invitations stationery template Sweeti02

to give this staggering effect on the right:

Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included) :  wedding bridal shower diy invitations stationery template Sweeti03

The envelope is folded from pastel pink vellum and sewn shut. The invite info is covered by a matching address label.

Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included) :  wedding bridal shower diy invitations stationery template Sweeti04

I originally wanted the seal to be done with an off white linen ribbon matching the paper texture, but I wasn’t sure it would hold up in the mail. Sewing it shut was a practical alternative, and it turns out to have a cleaner feel, which I like.

Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included) :  wedding bridal shower diy invitations stationery template Sweeti05

The finished product:

Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included) :  wedding bridal shower diy invitations stationery template Sweeti06

Like MOH-Ho’s wedding invitations, this set is also printed on a single piece of cardstock. Included are the 3 strips, address label, plus a couple extra matching small labels/tags:

Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included) :  wedding bridal shower diy invitations stationery template Shower01

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS TEMPLATE

Also like MOH-Ho’s wedding invitations, matching thank-yous will follow. :)


NOTES:

  1. Cut 10″ x 7″ piece of vellum
  2. Score and fold in at solid red lines (the 2 shorter folds first, then the middle)
  3. Insert invite
  4. Sew shut at dotted line right above top edge of invite

Planning this sweet shindig has been difficult for me for a lot of reasons. I’ve never attended a bridal shower before, I’m doing this long distance, and my summer field assignment has kept me super busy and exhausted, Plus I’m nervous that it won’t be good enough for her friends and family (I’m not around women much!). Fortunately, MOH-Ho has been very supportive and forgiving about my shortcomings. While I feel bad that she has to work on her own shower, I really couldn’t do it without her!

Would you mind helping with your own shower?

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68 Responses to “Sweet Shower Invites (Downloadable Template Included)”

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Kathryn

I love it! These are so freaking cute – definitely including this in my Friday round-up. :)

 
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txblues

oh yet another inspiration to use my sewing machine!!! the invites look really really pretty! congrats on the project. and YES, i would help out with my own shower, although my sister has a mind of her own and would like to take on the entire challenge. she feels as though it would be weird to ask. i would not mind in a heartbeat if she asked otherwise.

 
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thefuturemrsjewell
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

oh my goodness! Those are adorable! MOH-ho is a lucky girl! Those are just fabulous invites!

 
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Mrs. Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh my gosh, I love this invite! And what a cute theme! :-)

 
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ke3
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ke3 (message)  255 posts, Helper bee

wow! those are amazing! now that i’m married, i’m excited to help plan showers & wedding for which ever of my girls comes next! :) thanks for the inspiration!

 
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Mrs. Espresso (message)  1,308 posts, Bumble bee

I am in awe! Seriously… I have no words

 
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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message)  2,600 posts, Sugar bee

wow!! these are amazing. I love them!!! thanks for sharing!

 
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Miss Dachshund
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Miss Dachshund (message)  689 posts, Busy bee

These are absolutely amazing. Love, love love!

 
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lauralou852
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lauralou852 (message)  516 posts, Busy bee

They’re incredible! SO cute!

 
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Miss Scissors (message)  7,343 posts, Busy Beekeeper

SO BEAUTIFUL! These are just incredible. How were these printed?

 
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Mrs. Penguin
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Mrs. Penguin (message)  3,752 posts, Honey bee

Your awesomeness just knocked me out of my chair. Now my butt bone is all hurty. Thanks. Seriously these are the most amazing things ever. I need to learn how to use a sewing machine, and also how to absorb your awesomeness!!!

 
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LatteLove (message)  5,567 posts, Bee Keeper

GT. these are wicked awesome and you are so talented!

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

They’re amazing! And no, I wouldn’t have minded helping with my own shower at all if it was going to involve anything as cute as this!

 
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MrsSl82be
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MrsSl82be (message)  9,010 posts, Buzzing Beekeeper

You.so.rock!! You totally amaze me with your skillz! I offered so many times to help with my shower but the girls have put their foot down and refuse to let me help. I’m only allowed to show up and enjoy myself

 
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Miss Parfait (message)  1,755 posts, Buzzing bee

Love the invite; love the envelope; love the matching labels. I’m stunned! Beautiful work!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,271 posts, Busy Beekeeper

oh.my.sweet.baby. those are amazing green tea! wow. i love them!

my sister and bestie are nervous about the thought of throwing me a shower since i went over and beyond for the bestie’s shower so i offered to help and they were so glad i did! lol. i’m sure they’d do fine on their own though

 
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abrideagain
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abrideagain (message)  532 posts, Busy bee

Don’t worry about what THEY think…because WE all LOVE it! Cute, cute, super cute!

 
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roxymarie
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roxymarie (message)  201 posts, Helper bee

I LOVE those! Such a great idea to sew the envelopes shut too, I love the look. Great job!

 
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Miss Giraffe
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Miss Giraffe (message)  4,240 posts, Honey bee

I love the idea of sewing the envelopes shut. Super hip! Great job!

 
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bridgetjones2010
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bridgetjones2010 (message)  167 posts, Blushing bee

gorgeous! these look absolutely amazing. love the stitching on the envelope.

 
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Mrs. Green Tea, Sacramento Age and Occupation: 30, Tea Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Coffee Critic Engagement Date: November 17, 2006 Wedding Date: August 23, 2008 Blogging Since: June 10, 2008 Venue: Vineyard on the Delta About Me: I'm just your average obsessive compulsive, arts & crafts loving, funky-on-the-inside/boring-on-the-outside girl, who dares to say 'Hey! I can make that!' Nerdy professional by day, goofy won-ton by night. The won-ton sometimes comes out during the day when I'm fed the dollar breakfast at Ikea. Since our engagement, wedding planning has put me on high alert for bargains and I've been pushing my nimble fingers through callous building experiments!

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