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Unique Bridal Shower
Invitation Samples
-- Creative Bridal Shower Invitation Samples --
If you've chosen to make bridal shower invitations, without a doubt you want them to be special! Simple and not too demanding, yes - but innovative and elegant as well.
These bridal shower invitation samples offer just that. Every bright, cheery invitation costs only a few cents in supplies, and can be printed right from your home. Accompanying each homemade bridal shower invitation, you'll find a list of materials, instructions for design layout and assembly, and tips on how to achieve the best look. Use this information to determine which invitation would best fit the needs of your party. No matter the size of your guest list or the time frame in which you're working, creative bridal shower invitation samples await you! One important note before you begin. While imagination abounds in making homemade bridal shower invitations, there is one restraint that you must consider. Before designing your cards and committing to a particular size, make sure that you'll have envelopes to fit them. Browse different stores for various sizes and see what you have to work with. You would never want all your lovely work to be jeopardized by silly envelopes.
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-- Bridal Shower Invitation Samples --
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Bright, evocative designs speak for themselves, making this invitation perfect for themed bridal showers! 
Card type: Flat No. of invitations per 8 1/2" by 11" sheet: 2 or 3, depending on how small you make the side margins Materials:
Cardstock
Scrapbook paper that reflects a central element or the theme of your bridal shower
Glue that dries clear
Paper trimmer or scissors
RulerMake this bridal shower invitation:
Create a document in Microsoft Word. Adjust the side margins according to the number of invitations you want to create per sheet. For example, creating three invitations per sheet requires narrow margins, whereas this may be unnecessary for only two.
Insert columns on the page, according to the number of invitations you want. Write your bridal shower invitation's text, and copy and paste it into the other column(s). Center everything! With your patterned scrapbook paper, determine how wide you want each strip to be (in this case, top to bottom; not left to right - the columns and margins will dictate that). Leave a space in your invitation wording accordingly. Print it once as a test run, since the measurement stick on the left side of the document can be deceptive! Once everything looks good, print your invitations onto the cardstock. Find the longest line of text, and use the ruler to measure from where it ends to the edge of the paper. On the other side of that line, mark the same length. This ensures the wording will appear evenly on the invitation. Cut the invitations out! A paper trimmer definitely comes in handy here. Measure the card width. Mark this on your patterned scrapbook paper, and cut each piece out. Adhere the strips to the cardstock. To attach the clear, tea-themed paper in the picture, I only applied glue where a solid design appeared. It holds excellently, even around the sides.
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This bridal shower invitation sample features the free photo editing program, Paint.net. Transform a photograph into a beautiful piece of artwork! -- Creative Bridal Shower Invitation Samples -- Card type: Folded No. of invitations per 8 1/2" by 11" sheet: 1 or 2, depending on each card's width Materials:
CardstockRulerPaper trimmer or scissorsMake this bridal shower invitation:
If you don't have Paint.net on your computer, download it online for free. Using the Paint.net application, open an image from your Pictures folder. The flower graphic in the example invitation began as a simple color photograph in my computer's Sample Pictures. Click on the "Effects" tab to begin experimenting with your photo. The "Artistic" option allows you to change the picture to an ink sketch, pencil sketch, or an oil painting. Play around and find your favorite! I chose ink sketch for the sample bridal shower invitation. Resize your picture. Next to the image's name in the bar at the top of the screen, you'll see the percentage of the picture's actual size being shown. If the image becomes somewhat fuzzy, sharpen it by clicking on "Effects," "Photo," and "Sharpen." Save your work! Create a new document in Microsoft Word, and upload your picture. Insert a text box over the image if you'd like. Modify the box border, color, and wording to perfect the cover of your homemade bridal shower invitations! On the same document, write out the text of your invitation. We'll sort out proper page layout soon. Add columns if you want to fit two cards on one page. Change the margins as desired. Center everything. Move your picture (the invitation's front cover) to the bottom of the page. Hit the enter key until the invitation wording moves to the bottom of page two. Print a test run. To properly execute the double-sided printing, first print page one only. Then flip the sheet over, exactly the way it comes out, and turn it 180 degrees. Stick the edge facing you down into the printer. Now print page two only. Cut out the bridal shower invitations. Fold them at the center. Use the ruler or your scissors' handle to gently smooth down the fold.
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This double-sided card is excellent for bridal shower invitations designed to be humorous or that keep the reader in playful suspense. -- Bridal Shower Invitation Samples -- Card type: Flat No. of invitations per 8 1/2" by 11" sheet: 2 to 4, depending on the size of each invitation Materials:
CardstockPatterned Scrapbook paperGlue that dries clearRulerPaper trimmer or scissorsMake this bridal shower invitation:
Create a document in Microsoft Word. Insert columns on the page if you plan to place two cards beside one another. If each is shorter than 5 1/2" in length, fit two invitations the long way (in one column) as well. Adjust the margins to accommodate the number of invitations you want per sheet. With your patterned scrapbook paper, approximate how wide you want each strip to be (in this case, top to bottom; not left to right - the columns and margins will dictate that). Write the wording for your bridal shower invitations - front and back. Copy and paste it into the other column. Keep the text for your front cover at the top of each column. If creating four cards per sheet, place the other two front covers from the middle of the page, down. Hit the enter key until the "body text" of the shower invitation begins on the second page. Place this text at the top of each column, too. Print it once as a test run to ensure that you like the font size and that the front and back match up. To properly execute the double-sided printing, first print page one only. Then flip the sheet over, exactly the way it comes out. Stick the edge facing you down into the printer. Now print page two only. Once everything looks good, print your invitations onto the cardstock. Find the longest line of text, and use the ruler to measure from where it ends to the edge of the paper. On the other side of that line, mark the same length. This ensures the wording will appear evenly on the card. Cut the invitations out! A paper trimmer definitely comes in handy here. Measure the card width. Mark this on your patterned scrapbook paper, and cut each piece out. Adhere the strips to the cardstock.
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A vibrant color palette and bold designs add easy elegance to these bridal shower invitation samples. -- Creative Bridal Shower Invitation Samples -- Card type: Folded No. of invitations per 8 1/2" by 11" sheet: 2 Materials:
CardstockPatterned Scrapbook paperGlueRulerPaper trimmer or scissorsMake this bridal shower invitation:
Plan the basic layout for the cards. Determine where you will position the saying on the front cover in relation to the decorative strip of paper. With your patterned scrapbook paper, approximate how wide you want each strip to be (in this case, top to bottom; not left to right - the columns and margins will dictate that). Open a new document in Microsoft Word. Insert two columns on the page. Tweak your margins if you want to stretch out the available amount of "empty canvas." In the right-hand column, write out the wording for the invitation's cover. Remember to include it twice since you're creating two invitations per sheet). Using the ruler to the left of the document as a guide, place the text where you want it. Don't worry about absolutely perfect positioning yet. Hit the enter key until a second page appears. In the right-hand column, compose the wording for inside your bridal shower invitations. Again, use the side ruler to ensure that the front and inside text will line up closely. Print a test run. To properly execute the double-sided printing, first print page one only. Then flip the sheet over, exactly the way it comes out. Stick the edge facing you down into the printer. Now print page two alone. If you're happy with the way everything looks - font size, text placement, space between the cards - print the invitations onto cardstock. Cut them out by slicing the paper in half horizontally. Trim off any excess cardstock that appeared between the two invitations. Fold the cards in half. Use your ruler or the scissors' handle to gently smooth down the fold. Measure the card width when folded. Mark this on your patterned scrapbook paper, and cut each piece out. Adhere the strips to the cardstock.
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Certainly one of the most visually interesting bridal shower invitation samples, this card features cutouts, rubber stamping, and machine sewing. Reserve this homemade invitation for parties with small guest lists, when you can take your time creating each mini masterpiece! -- Creative Bridal Shower Invitation Samples -- Card type: Sewn No. of invitations per 8 1/2" by 11" sheet: 2 to 4, depending on each invitation's size (number does not include patterned paper added as front cover) Materials:
CardstockPatterned Scrapbook paperRubber stamp that speaks to the bridal shower theme, if you have oneInk padRulerScissors or Exacto knifePaper trimmerSewing machineThread in color complementary to the scrapbook paperMake this bridal shower invitation:
Create a document in Microsoft Word. Determine how many invitations you want to make per sheet. This decision will inform the card dimensions. If the width of your cards (left to right) will measure 4 1/4" or greater - and they probably will - set the page's orientation to "Landscape." Insert two columns on the document, which works for making two or four invitations per page. Adjust margins as desired, but keep the side margins 5/8" or greater. You'll need enough room for both the cutout and sewn edge. Write your bridal shower invitation's wording, and copy and paste it into the other column(s). Center everything! Create a space between the top line of text that appears through the cutout and the rest of the invitation body. Print the page as a test run. Tweak the document until you're happy with the amount of space above and to the side of each card, the text placement, and font size. Cut out one of your shower invitations from the test copy. You're going to try a short experiment before printing and cutting your good paper only to realize the text placement won't accommodate a cutout. Measure the card's dimensions. Mark these measurements on a piece of patterned scrapbook paper, and cut it to match the base sheet. Using your test invitation, measure where the cutout should fall around the line of text. In pencil, lightly mark the same measurements on the back of the scrapbook paper. With the Exacto knife or scissors, make an opening cut within the borders you marked. Cut the shape from the scrapbook paper. Lay the paper over your test invitation. If you like the amount of space around the text, print your invitations onto the cardstock. Cut out the cards. A paper trimmer definitely comes in handy here. Cut out the pieces of scrapbook paper to fit. Create cutouts by using the measurements you previously made. Erase the light markings on the back of the invitation covers. Impress your rubber stamp onto the invitations. Experiment sewing with paper on two scrap pieces. Adjust stitch length and tension accordingly. Lay the cover of your invitation directly over the base. Carefully stitch up the side. Originally, I feared that sewing with cardstock would damage the needle or just wouldn't work at all. Happily, the end effect looks awesome and holds perfectly. Whew, you're done!
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A vellum overlay leaves this sweet bridal shower invitation sample both striking and soft. -- Creative Bridal Shower Invitation Samples -- Card type: Flat No. of invitations per 8 1/2" by 11" vellum sheet: 2 to 4, depending on each invitation's size Materials:
PhotographWhite untextured cardstockClear VellumThin ribbonSmall hole punchRulerPaper trimmer or scissorsMake this bridal shower invitation:
Determine how many invitations you want to make per sheet. This decision will inform your card dimensions and the page layout. Scan or import a photograph into your computer. In your favorite photo editing program, tweak your image as desired. You might resize the photo, play with the color, sharpen the image, etc. Create a Microsoft Word document. Insert the picture as many times as you can manage onto the page. Print onto the white cardstock, forming the base of your bridal shower invitations. Cut out the photographs, leaving a thin white border around the graphic if you'd like. A paper trimmer definitely comes in handy here. Open a new Word document - it's time to write up the invitation wording. Insert two columns regardless of whether you're making two or four cards per page. Adjust the margins to stretch the amount of "empty canvas" you have to work with. Compose your text. Copy and paste it into the other columns. Leave at least one inch of blank space above each body of text. This is where you will later punch the holes. Print invitations onto vellum. Measure the size of a cardstock base, and cut the pieces of vellum to fit. Make sure that the text falls in the center of the card. With the ruler, find the center of the invitations. Lay a slip of printed vellum over a cardstock base. In the empty space at the top, carefully punch a hole on either side of the center point. The holes should be about half an inch apart. Thread a ribbon through, and tie it into a tight bow.-- Creative Bridal Shower Invitation Samples --
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