| Creative Invitations |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-252 |
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Deborah Fabricant's ideas for creative invitations are sure to draw a crowd. A few materials, a party theme and a lighthearted approach are all you need. Materials: 6" x 9" pocket fold (or square or rectangular envelopment)
Fluted backing to fit
Translucent vellum sheet
Velveteen paper (or felt or cardstock of choice)
Raffia
Translucent outer envelopment
Single-hole punch
Double-sided tape
- Decide party time, date and theme before writing text for the invitation.
- Determine size and shape of invitation.
- Lay out text and any graphics on the computer. Use laser printer to print the insert and invitation on translucent vellum.
- Cut printed pieces to size.
- Punch holes in printed vellum invitation and in fluted backing cards to match.
- Align the pieces, feed raffia through the holes and tie (figure A).
- Tape fluted card to center of pocket folder with double-sided tape (figure B).
- If desired, cut velveteen paper into desired theme shapes and tape to panels of pocket fold or envelopment.
RESOURCES :
Pick a Party: The Big Book of Party Themes and Occasions
Model: 0671521233
Author: Patty Sachs
(September 1997); 204 pages
Pocket Fold Envelopment
Envelopments
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (714) 258-2900
Website: envelopments.com
Fresh Ideas in Invitations, Posters and Announcements
Model: 1581800878
Author: Gail Deibler Finke (Editor)
Invitations
Model: 0609603035
Author: Marc Friedland and Betty Goodwin
(November, 1998)
Clarkson Potter/The Crown Publishing Group/Random House
Website: www.randomhouse.com
Any Excuse for a Party!: Hundreds of Fantastic Themes, Invitations. . .
Model: 0787115657
Author: K. Callan
Clever Party Planning : Party Planning Ideas and Themes for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Model: 0966125320
Author: Suzanne Singleton
GUESTS :
Deborah Fabricant
Phone: 877-427-8225
Email: fabfood@earthlink.net
Website: artofentertaining.com
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