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In my last DIY post, I showcased my very first DIY project - our save-the-dates! In this post, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step tutorial. It’s easy, I promise!

You will need:

• Cardstock
• Moo Cards
• A printing device (printer, Gocco, etc.)
• Adhesive foam stickies
• Ribbon
• Scissors

1. Cut your cardstock into desired save-the-date size.
Or, buy the cardstock pre-cut into the size you want (score!). Make sure that the cardstock fits into your chosen envelope!

2. Print your save-the-date text onto the cardstock.
If it’s easier on you, you might want to do this before step 1 (cutting). In my case, I used a Gocco, for which smaller sheets of cardstock worked. I could see how full sheets would be easier to run through a printer though. I used Splendid 66 font, downloaded for free from DaFont, to simulate an old typewriter – we got a lot of positive comments on it!

3. Cut notches on either side to act as “hooks” for the ribbon.
Make sure the notches are in the same spot – otherwise you will have some crooked ribbons.

4. Attach the Moo Cards to the cut and printed cardstock.
I ordered these awesome cards from Moo Cards.

I ordered the mini moo size – a set of 100 cards was $20. You can upload up to 100 different images – super cool! I decided to keep things simple and upload only 2 images, hence 50 cards of each image. Adhere one sticky square to each moo card:

and then position and attach the moo cards onto the cardstock like so:

5. “Tie the knot”
I think I have a mental block against tying pretty knots. I had to redo each bow several times. Make sure you take advantage of the notches you painstakingly made in Step 3!

Voila! A finished save-the-date. Repeat to your heart’s content.

I hope this was helpful! If you try this tutorial, please post links to your finished product!

How are you incorporating photos into your save-the-dates?