My newest DIY (do-it-yourself) wedding project has been a personalized "guest book." Although I love the tradition of "signing in" to a wedding (it reminds me of taking roll at school - hehe), I want our guests to write more than their names and a "we love you!" My vision for the guest book is that it should be something to serve as a written connection between Christopher and me and each individual guest.
I went through so many ideas of ways that our friends and family could add their own thoughts to our guest book and I came up with the card idea. We will have mini notecards and pens at the guest book table, as well as a tin or jar in which to place completed notes. Guests can use the notecards to write personal messages, memories, wishes for us, or even just a signed drawing! After the wedding, I plan to take the cards and tape them into memory book so we can look at them years from now.
After searching for mini-cards and envelopes online in our wedding colors, I decided to make them myself. Each piece of double-sided cardstock cost $0.59 - I got 8 cards out of one piece of paper. The only other thing I had to buy was a paper edger, which I got at Michaels with a coupon for less than $8. Chris wants his name in here so here it is. He wants it to look like he has contributed to the creative aspect of these projects where in reality, he's just peering over my shoulder.
Back to the project. The edger can be used again and I got to hand pick the style of cardstock that I wanted. So here they are - with a step-by-step guide on how to make your own!
After searching for mini-cards and envelopes online in our wedding colors, I decided to make them myself. Each piece of double-sided cardstock cost $0.59 - I got 8 cards out of one piece of paper. The only other thing I had to buy was a paper edger, which I got at Michaels with a coupon for less than $8. Chris wants his name in here so here it is. He wants it to look like he has contributed to the creative aspect of these projects where in reality, he's just peering over my shoulder.
Back to the project. The edger can be used again and I got to hand pick the style of cardstock that I wanted. So here they are - with a step-by-step guide on how to make your own!
1. Start with your favorite 12x12 double-sided cardstock.
2. Cut into 3" strips.
3. Cut each strip in half so you have 8 slips of paper (3" x 6").
4. Using a paper edger (mine Martha Stewart), edge one short edge of each slip.
5. Fold each strip in half, using the decorative edge as the front of the card.
And... VOILA!
By using lots of different paper designs within the same color family, you can get a really varied look. And 6" of space for guests to write their hearts out! HOORAY!
I also began the ribbon boards tonight. One is almost complete but I ran out of ribbon. I am LOVING them and they are much cheaper (and more personal) than purchasing boards from a store. Pictures to come soon!
I also began the ribbon boards tonight. One is almost complete but I ran out of ribbon. I am LOVING them and they are much cheaper (and more personal) than purchasing boards from a store. Pictures to come soon!
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