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Feb02DIY Tutorial: “Little Blue Box” Inspired Rubber Stamp Wedding Invitations

It’s the ladies of Antiquaria, back with another creative DIY project for you! Today they’re sharing a wedding invitation tutorial inspired by the signature blue color of Tiffany & Co.

Have you ever felt the rush of excitement when a special friend, spouse, or loved one presents you with a gift packaged in the little blue box? This wedding invitation suite was designed to elicit that feeling when your guest receives it in the mail. Imagine their excitement when this feminine and traditional invitation finds its way into their mailbox. This DIY is fairly simple yet the colors and packaging tie the whole thing together and give it a feeling of luxury.

Step One: Cut your paper to size A7 (5″x7″). Since this is a luxurious suite, we would suggest a thick high quality cotton watercolor paper. Ink your stamp (we used our Vintage Calligraphy Invitation Stamp) thoroughly and center it over your card. Press down moderately to make the print. Too hard, the image may be blurry and too light and it may be splotchy. Let dry.

Step Two: In a similar fashion to printing the Invitation piece, you will now print the reply card. For this piece, you will want to cut a 4bar (3.5″x5″) card out of the same paper used for the invitation. Again, ink your stamp (we used our Vintage Calligraphy Reply Card stamp) thoroughly and make the print. Let dry.

Step Three: Using your return address stamp (we used our Calligraphy Accent Return Address stamp), stamp both the back flap of your A7 envelope and the front of your 4bar envelope. This is such a great place to pinch pennies in your stationery budget as you are able to use one stamp for both envelopes and you will have it to use after the event is over!

Step Four: To add a little extra flourish to the suite, we’ve used regular round doilies as an envelope liner. We love the way that the aqua peeks through the lace and think it would be so fun to be the recipient and have this surprise await us once the seal was broken. To install the doily liners, you will use spray adhesive. Make sure to do this outside (or in an extremely well ventilated room). Spray the back of the doily with a light mist of adhesive. Slide the doily into the envelope, making sure not to press until the doily is placed in its intended spot (as shown above). Let them dry & cure overnight.

Step Five: Use a thin ribbon to tie the suite together. This will keep the components together and give your guest the thrill of “unwrapping” your invitation.

Materials

Stamps:

Vintage Calligraphy Invitation stamp

Vintage Calligraphy Reply Card stamp

Calligraphy Accent Return Address stamp

Stamp Pad (we used black)

Heavy Watercolor Paper (for invitations & reply cards)

A7 Envelopes

4bar Envelopes

Ribbon, 1/8″ thickness

6″ Medallion Lace Paper Doilies

Spray Adhesive

Photo Credits: Antiquaria

posted by Antiquaria / filed under antiquaria, diy, real invitations / 4 Comments

Jan19DIY Tutorial: Rubber Stamp Vintage-Western Wedding Save the Dates + Invitations

It’s the ladies of Antiquaria, back with their first fabulous and creative DIY project for you in the new year! This week they’re sharing an awesome DIY tutorial for Western rubber stamp wedding invitations and save the dates!

It really is true that the second you start sending out your save the dates, you begin setting the tone for your wedding. It’s always important to think about your venue, colors and tone of the day before deciding on any of your wedding stationery. Today’s DIY tutorial is for complementing save the dates and wedding invitations! We utilized many different stamps & paper components to illustrate our theme: A Vintage-Western Wedding Fete! Here’s how to put it all together:

Step 1: Starting with the save the date, use A6 cards or cut paper to 4.5″ x 6.25″. Ink the stamp (we used our “Typography” Save the Date stamp) thoroughly and make a print. When you are making the print, be sure to center the stamp on the paper. You will want to apply moderate and even pressure to the stamp in order to get a good print. Also, it is important to stamp on a solid and stable surface. Any movement can cause shifting. Let each print dry to avoid smearing.

Step 2: Make the tags for the save the date. We stamped our website card (“Old West” web card stamp) on a grommeted gift tag. For our monogram tag, we used a small shipping tag and stamped our “Lucky in Love” Initial Monogram stamp on it.

Step 3: This save the date has a fabulous mix of textures and really sets the stage for the invitation and event to come. To combine all the pieces, simply tie basic thin kitchen twine around the save the date, going around multiple times. Secure it with a basic knot and trim the ends to desired length.

Step 4: A great way to save a little money on your wedding paper (and who doesn’t love doing that!) is to get one return address stamp for all of your envelopes. You will potentially be able to use it on your save the dates, invitations (even if you have them professionally printed), reply envelopes and lastly, your thank you notes. It can really help your bottom line in the long run. Once you’ve stamped your envelopes, simply address them, add postage (there are some fabulous new 2012 stamps out), and send them to your loved ones.

Step 5: Now on to the Invitation suite! Use and A7 card or cut paper into 5″x7″ rectangles. Following the same steps as the save the date, make prints of the stamp (we used our “Old West” Invitation stamp) on your cards.

Step 6: Vintage postcards are a great way to incorporate color and personality into your invitation suite. We chose a great image of the Grand Canyon and had it copied on linen card stock. On the back, we stamped our “Old West” Reply Postcard stamp.

Step 7: To tie it all together, we chose to create a monogram belly band. To do this, cut a piece of kraft card stock into 2″x11″ pieces (you’ll get 4 out of each 8.5″x11″ sheet). Then stamp your monogram (we used “Lucky in Love” Name monogram) in the center.

Step 8: Place the invitation, reply postcard, & a feather in a bundle. Wrap the belly band around the suite, centering the monogram. When you’re happy with the placement, make hard folds with your nail or a bone folder. Flip the suite over and secure the belly band with a 1.5″ long piece of double stick tape. Use the same return address (we used our “Navajo” return address stamp), stamping it this time on a beautiful coral envelope. Again, address, add postage to your invitation and let the compliments roll in!!

Materials:

Customized Rubber Stamps:

“Typography” Save the Date

“Old West” Web Card

“Lucky in Love” Initial Monogram

“Navajo” Return Address

“Old West” Invitation

“Old West” Reply, postcard option

“Lucky in Love” Names Monogram

Stamp Pad (we used a combination of chestnut and cocoa throughout this tutorial)

A6 Ivory Cards

A6 Kraft Envelopes

Pearl White Grommet Tags

Linen Card Stock (you can find vintage designs online on websites like Café Press)

Kraft Card Stock

Scissors

Feathers

Bone Folder

Double Stick Tape

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Photo Credits: Antiquaria

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posted by Antiquaria / filed under antiquaria, diy, save the dates / 7 Comments

Dec23Holiday Gift Wrap Inspiration: Last Minute DIY Ideas

I’m just about ready to head out for the holidays! But first – a quick round up with some last minute DIY holiday gift wrap ideas for those of you who feel like getting crafty this holiday season!

Top Row: Washi tape gift wrap via The Sweetest Occasion; Second Row: Present and Correct via Design Sponge; Printable gift tags from Lovely Design; Pipe cleaner tutorial by The House that Lars Built and eLove Photography via Oh Happy Day; Third Row: Printable gift tags from The Black Apple; Eat Drink Chic; Bottom Row: Washi tape via Sarah Hearts; Wine bottle wrap via Grey Likes Weddings

Top Row: Printable gift tags from Brooklyn Limestone; Typographic gift wrap via Man Made; Middle Row: Printable gift tags by Julia Rothman via Design Sponge; Grey Likes Weddings; Glitter clothespins via Creature Comforts; Bottom Row: Ellinee; DIY bow via How About Orange

Clockwise from top left: Creature Comforts (1 + 2); Shopping bag gift wrap via A Creative Mint; Upcycled gift wrap via Craftzine; Natascha Rosenberg gift tags; Rubber stamp gift wrap by Ink + Wit via Design Sponge

A few more resources:

Tons of ideas over at Studio DIY!
Odessa May Society: DIY Metallic Gift Wrap; Handmade Woodland Gift Wrap
Knit printable gift tags from Eat Drink Chic
Ez has a couple of awesome round ups over at Creature Comforts: Gift tag printables; Gift wrap ideas
Say Yes to Hoboken
Christmas printables on How About Orange
Printable cards from Eva Juliet and gift tags from Ash + Anchor

posted by Nole / filed under diy, gift wrap / 1 comment

Dec08DIY Tutorial: Rubber Stamp “Banner” Wedding Invitations

It’s the ladies of Antiquaria, back with another fabulous and creative DIY project for you! This week they’re here with some awesome DIY rubber stamp wedding invitations!

This invitation suite is simple, but it packs a graphic punch! We wanted to design a suite that looked modern and was easy to execute. There aren’t any fancy techniques or tools needed for this one, but when all the pieces come together, it looks very high end and custom! There are so many color options for this invitation suite. In addition to black and white, think about navy and gray or eggplant and kraft!

Step One: Stamp the invitation cards. For the invitation, you will use an A7 card; for the reply, you will use a 4bar card. When making a print, ink the stamp throughly and apply even pressure for the best results. On the large stamps, such as the “Modern Banner” invitation and “Modern Banner” reply, cover stamp with both palms and press, focusing on the center (near the handle). Moderate pressure is required but too much can make for a muddy print.

Step 2: Stamp the website cards. We used our small “Modern Banner” Website stamp. Follow the directions above for making a good print.

Step 3: Cut your envelope liners. We used tan text weight paper for a monochromatic neutral look. To make the liner, trace a template and cut on the traced line. Be sure to stamp your monogram (we used our “Seal Initial” monogram) on the liner so that when your guests open the envelope there is a lovely surprise!

Step 4: Stamp return and reply addresses on the envelopes. We used our “Sophisticate” Return Address stamp for this suite. It’s a great money saving tool to be able to use one stamp for both your return and reply address.

Step 5: To install the liner into the envelope, apply double sided tape (or use a glue stick) around the top triangle of the liner (on the back). Slide the liner into the envelope, holding the taped edge away from the envelope. Once the liner is positioned correctly, press down on the tape to adhere.