Do it yourself invitations are a fun way to create your party invitations for any occasion, while saving you money and giving your event a unique style and flair. Erin, one of our designers, will show you ideas and tips when creating your own invitations. Using our PurpleTrail design center can be step one into creating the perfect invitations, but it doesn’t have to end there.
In this version of “Do It Yourself” I will be showing some great ways to spruce up your invitations with ribbons. Just adding another texture or layer to your invite can be just what it needs.
Our first example to add some ribbon flare to your invitation is an elegant rehearsal dinner invitation. In the before photo you will see there is a black bar going up the right side. An easy way to add a little accessory is to add a colored ribbon that goes with the color scheme of the invitation. In this example I chose a black satin ribbon. The extra shine to the ribbon makes it have an elegant touch. I also added a reinforcement jewel in the center to give it a little sparkling as well. Just fasten it in the back, and viola you have a dressed up invitation for your big dinner.
Our next example is a girls night out invitation. Since the invitation is covered in zebra and pinks, why not add some lace to it? Once you have the material, this is a simple addition that will take you no time at all. I found a lace ribbon that had an elastic band in the center, so the lace would ruffle on the edges. This gives it a sweet and sexy look to your invitation. I just added it around the top of the invitation to give it a simple look, but you can dress it up however you like. That’s the freedom you have with DIY projects. In minutes you have a chic and sophisticated invitation to give all your girlfriends for your big night out.
For our last example, this is a simple one color invitation, and by adding a little ribbon around the edges gives it a personal touch. There are many ways to tie ribbons around your invitation, this is just one variation that suits this specific card well. In this case, since it’s a fun and young looking invitation, I decided to add some brown ribbon to compliment the orange, and white polka dots as a fun accent. Doing corner to corner ribbon wrapping is a common way to dress it up, but you can choose how you want your invitations to look.
Graphic design is one of my passions, but scrap booking is another. Ribbons are just the start to what you can do to your invitations. There are many tools and accessories at your fingertips today that can add that personal touch to your card. Utilizing the PurpleTrail design center to create your card is a great starting point, and if you want to add more don’t be afraid to. If your invitation is already very detailed, you might want to stay away from added any extra items to it. But if you design your invitation with the idea of you wanting to include some ribbon or any other items to it, that is the best way to go.
Look for more tips and tricks on how to dress up your invitations in the future from Erin.
