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For some reason, I’ve always wanted to do a save-the-date magnet. Looking back on it now, I’m not sure why I was so obsessed with the idea, but it turned out cool anyway…
I used Photoshop to create the design for the magnets. Then I uploaded my design on Vistaprint onto one of their magnet options. I chose one of their invitation designs and customized it with my text and font choices. When they arrived, I used a small piece of fashion two-sided tape to adhere the magnet to the back of the main card (which I included the word “magnet” on so that people would know what it was). I then tied some twine (which I bought off of Etsy) around it into a bow.
I also included a paper on lodging information so that everyone could start planning and get an idea of where to start looking and what things are going to cost.
The save the dates were only sent to the people who will be attending the wedding in Colorado, which includes immediate family and our wedding party. We’ll be sending invitations for the at-home reception to everyone else separately.
Anyone else doing their own invitations to save money?
Great job! I love the wording of Happily Ever After begins….
Those are so awesome. If I was as crafty as you, I would definately DIY my invitations. Purchasing from Etsy is as close as I unfortunately get to DIY. =(
We did VP magnets too, in the same size! They have basic text on them, though, and fit perfectly in an A2 envelope. We’ll be including a small lodging card for those who are out of town, too. Our STDs are going to all guests.
Hahaha Those are my invites, only mine are in red!!! Vistaprint is awesome.
Love these, adorable! Love the twine detailing. I did my own save the dates but totally cheated using a free download off Wedding Chicks and now can’t find envelopes to fit them- that’ll be a boring project!
Ha. I’m not the only other one using your STD pattern for my invites. I found them last week and just loved it. Mine are also in red like kellykinns.
Those look really good–you might want to black out your wedding website though
Those look lovely! I agree with blurring the website. If you have any personal info on there like emails or addresses, anyone here could view it, unless your site is password protected. Regardless, the STDs look great!
I am SO stealing the “Happily ever after begins in…” We are most definitely doing our own invites. I got the blanks for a STEAL at Goodwill ($4 for 50–bought two boxes), and a book of 100 silver-themed 12X12 scrapbook papers to line the envelopes (paid a whopping $2).
So cute. I think the twine complements your STD photo magnet perfectly.
they look really nice… they fit right in with your wedding look!
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Mrs. Balloons, Aspen, CO Age and Occupation: 24, Mass Communications graduate, Web Design student, & winery worker Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Engineer Engagement Date: July 10, 2009 Wedding Date: August 2011 Venue: The Sundeck at The Little Nell About Me: I'm a small-town Midwest girl planning an intimate mountaintop destination wedding complete with a huge DIY at-home reception. As an honors graduate fallen victim to the worst job market in history in my area, we're doing everything we can to still have the wedding of our dreams on a tighter budget. I currently enjoy working at a winery, but I'm lonnng overdue for a day job! I am: a big-time daydreamer, one of the pickiest eaters you'll ever meet, and a lover of pretty paper and awesome fonts. I'm a girly girl who loves to get dolled up, but also a country girl who loves to get muddy and go 4-wheeler riding. I also enjoy singing in the car, boating, going to concerts, the History Channel, carnival food, and going to watch St. Louis Cardinals baseball with my handsome engineer.
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