My DIY projects (so far)

[*Linds*]

The invites turned out awesome!!

[jojo194]

Thanks for all the responses! For the band, I just glued the two pieces of the ribbon together in the back with a glue stick and it worked pretty well. I haven't had any come apart and they just slide up or down the invitation.

 

For the pocketfold I think I got some ideas from a weddingbee blog (I think) I can't remember exactly where. Basically I took a 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock and cut it down to 9 7/8"x6". I then scored (with the butter knife) at 2.25" and 6 1/8" and folded these pieces over. I cut out the triangle by measuring out 1.25 from the smallest flap (the 2.25" one) on both sides and then drawing a line to the midpoint of the flap. I then cut these triangles off. For the pocket I used the 2.5" scrap I had left and cut out a box that was 4 5/8"x2.5". I then scored 0.5" and 4 1/8" on the sides and 0.5" at the bottom and folded these. I cut the overlapping corners on the bottom. I then cut out the triangle on the pocket in a similar way as I did the original triangle. I just drew my measured triangle on the pocket and cut it out. I then used permanent double stick tape to hold it and it worked. This size also fit into envelopes that are advertised to hold 4x6 pictures. I think most people do it bigger (requiring a bigger piece of paper or more paper), but I was trying to save money, haha. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks again for all of your responses.

[gettingmarried]

Those look great...good job

[PaperBagPrincess]

Thank you for the detailed directions! Totally get how you did them. A lot of work, but they are stunning, so I think worth the effort. Thank you again!

[**~Linda~**]

Everything looks great! Such an amazing job to both of you!

[Jess3414]

Wow all of that came out really nice! How creative

[Reya]

You are certainly CREATIVE! Great Job!

[LowcountryGirl]

Thanks so much for posting this....great job

[ChicagoPT]

super cute!!

[KarenM]

Wow, you did a great job!! And you each got your way in the end