My Community Bio
Knot Name:  PatricksAngel
Wedding Role:  Bride
Wedding Date:  July 17, 2004
Location:  Daufuskie Island , South Carolina
What I do when I'm not on The Knot (occupation):
MBA Student
Where you'll find me on The Knot (favorite board):
Planning & Etiquette
About our wedding:

Thanks so much to KristiT2003 for the ideas

The Components:

Remoteassistance.com

~7x7 pocketfolds

  • GROUP C1 - SOLIDS
  • ITEMNO: PF-77-C1
  • COLOR: Sour Apple (This is the color I used, but you can use any of the colors)


~6 5/8 x 6 5/8 backing layer in obsidian (the dark sparkly stuff)

  • GROUP C2 - METALLICS
  • ITEMNO: CS-77-C2
  • COLOR: Obsidian (This is the color I used, but you can use any of the colors)
  • (The card stock was originally [7 1/8 x 7 1/8], we had it custom cut to (6 5/8 x 6 5/8)

~7x7 outer envelopes (for mailing)

  • GROUP E2 - CLASSICS
  • ITEMNO: EV-77-E2
  • COLOR: CLASSIC ECRU

OfficeDepot.com

~1 box (100) 4 3/8 x 5 1/4 of RSVP envelopes

  • just went to the nearest office depot and picked them up

Staples.com

~Scotch Brand ATG 700 adhesive tape gun (for assembling)


~8 rolls of 1/2" adhesive transfer tape (we have 2 extras to use for other projects)

Alphagraphics.com (check out alphagraphics.com to find the closest one to you)

SIZE TYPE PICTURE (click image for larger view)
6x6 Invitation Cards
4.25x7 Weekend Itinerary Cards
4.25x6.25 Getting There Cards
4.25x5.5 RSVP Cards

4.25x4.75

 Rehearsal Dinner Invites
  • All those were printed on Strathmore Natural #80lb paper (we got it from alphagraphics).
  • They are printed in black flat ink (not thermography, it is an option but much more expensive).
  • The script writing is called Sloop Script Three and the block writing is Book Antigua (a standard Microsoft font).
  • We had alphagraphics cut them to size.
  • I made the designs for all 5 of those cards in Adobe Pagemaker (the graphics were from Microsoft Word Clipart) but when you call the store ask what other program formats that they accept and you can make them in that program. It was really easy to do, just like doing a powerpoint or word document. Then we emailed the files to them and they printed them up and we went in and saw proofs, okayed them and went back to pick them up- it was sooooooooooo easy.

The Assembly Board

The assembly board was made from basswood we bought at Michaels.

Size Cut Picture
12" x 24" x 1/8" was not cut left whole
1/2" x 1/2" x 24" one is whole, one is cut to 11 1/2"
  • The (1/2" x 1/2" x 24") board is hot glued to the top of the (12" x 24" x 1/8") base board.
  • The (1/2" x 1/2" x 11 1/2") board is hot glued to the left edge perpendicular.
  • Make sure you have a perfect right angle edge, use square to make sure they are at 90 degrees to each other.

The Jigs

The are the jigs to make sure the invitations layers go on in the right places for the layers

Return Address Embosser

www.theprintersink.com

We just ordered this, it should arrive soon. So we will update this part when we get the embosser

Roller

You can use a rolling pin or any kind of roller you might have (make sure its clean)

The Assembly:

1 Place the pockfold on the board with the pocket to the right side, and the 4 5/16" and 5/16" jig on top.
2 On on side of the 6 5/8 x 6 5/8 backing layer, tape around the outide and "x" in the middle.
3 Then place the 6 5/8 x 6 5/8 backing layer to the top left of the jig and place it down carefully, have someone hold down the jig so the cardstock does not slide under it.
4 Next, roll the layer with your roller to make sure everything is secured.
5 Then place the 5 1/4" and 5/8" jig over the pocketfold and 6 5/8 x 6 5/8 backing layer.
6 Next, place the inivte card to the top left corner of the jig and place it down carefully, have someone hold down the jig so the cardstock does not slide under it.
7 Next, roll the layer with your roller to make sure everything is secured.
8 Stack the cards with the RSVP envelope in the pocket.
9 All done.
We are also contemplating getting a stamp made (www.impressrubberstamps.com) with our monogram on it to stamp on a sticker to seal the pocketfold- havent decided yet.