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Embellishments are an amazing way to dress up a scrap page
so why not try the same methods with an invitation. Ribbon,
available in a wide range of widths, textures, colors, patterns
and edging, can be tied at the top in a elegant bow or
fastened in a knot and left as a tassel. Ribbon is versatile
in its use because it's flexible, easily fastened and simple
to weave, knot and tie and coordinates easily with wedding
colors and themes.
Precision cut pieces, like lettering, paper edges and cutouts,
adds a visual depth to the paper. Monograms or single initials
can be cut from a selected font with a razor or Exacto knife
and placed at the top or bottom of the invite. This monogram
or lettering can be used throughout the paper products like
the reply card and program as well as on the cake or favors.
Punches, available in hundreds of shapes, sizes, letters
and images, can add a lighthearted whimsical touch to an
invite. Punches can be wedding-themed, such as bells, rings
and doves or location specific like palm trees, suns and
flip-flops.
Embossing, another great scrapping technique, is done by
using a metal rounded-tip tool and forming the paper around
a raised patter. Tools and patterns range in sizing and
depth of emboss. Shapes, letters, images and borders can
be embossed for a truly textured look.
Images, such as a photo of the bride and groom or a picture
of the location, can be manipulated through almost any photo
program and turned into a great background. Graying out
the images by adjusting the color saturation, turning the
pic black and white or sepia or even utilizing a monochromatic
image, can really personalize an invitation.
Many scrapbook pages feature a theme of color, fibers,
fabric, paper, images or even specific words. This technique
can be carried over to invites as well. For example, if
the invite has a red satin ribbon tasseled to it, the reply
card can utilize red ink or insert it into a red-lined
envelope. If a patterned paper is used for the invite, then
a small ½ inch or inch border of that pattern can
be used on the reply card as well. A punch can be used to
carry the theme throughout being used on the invite and
the outside of the envelope.
A hand-made wedding invitation is the perfect way to create
exclusive elegant invites without the outrageous expense.
Framed, they also make great gifts for parents of the couple
and as home décor. |
