DIY: Invitation Part 2

Yey!!! Thanks for the long weekend I got a lot of time for my DIY's. This is the 2nd part of my DIY invitation, I will be sharing the step by step process on how I create our DIY invitation.

First is the Cover:

1. Using 12"x12" patterned paper. Cut in half to get a 6"x12".

2. Score the 12"x6" paper into the middle of 12" and fold it. 

3. Using your preferred die design, place the die in the middle of the 6"x12" (i use a tape so the die will hold in place).

4. Run it through a die cutting machine cutting only half of the die and the paper.

5. Run it again the whole paper through the machine but with a embossing pad underneath to emboss the half part of the design.

6. Snip off the half off the upper and bottom part of the paper to reveal the design.

7. The final cover design. Half embossed and half cut.

The Pocket Fold:

1. Using again a 12"x12" paper, but this time is a plain one. Cut in half to get a 6"x12".
2. Score it using the given sizes on my previous post.
3. After scoring cut off the excess paper at the side and bottom.
4. Fold it along your score lines.

1. I create a template for this pocket using an acetate and trace it on the paper.

2. Cut it along the trace line.

3. Using an embossing folder, place the paper inside the folder and run through your machine.

4. Paste it on the previous paper to create a pocket fold.

The Monogram:

1. Cut circles using dies and die cut machine or a circle puncher if you have.

2. Prepare the following tools: personalized rubber stamp, stamp pad, embossing powder (i use silver color), heat gun, small brush, circle papers.

3. Stamp your  rubber stamp to the circle paper.

4. Put the embossing powder then gently tap off and brush the excess powder around the image.

5. Heat the image with the heat gun until the embossing powder melts.

6. See the difference after heating.

The Flower embellishment:

1. I use TimHoltz Tattered Florals dies and cutting machine.

2. Cut the flowers, I just use the smallest flower.

3. Using a twisted paper clip, I create a creases in each of the flower petals.

4. See the difference compare to the flat flowers in number figure 2.

5. Stick 3 layer of the flower using glue.

6. Add brads or jewels at the top.

So far this is what I accomplished, 80 pieces of the cover, 80 pieces of the pocket fold, 80 pieces of the monogram and 320 pieces of the flowers since I'll be needing 4 pieces in each invitation. I still don't have the other stuffs I need in order to finish the invitation so for now this is all I can share. =)

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