Supply List…
- 8-1/2″x 11″ chocolate cardstock
- 8-1/2″x 11″ chartreuse green cardstock
- 8-1/2″x 11″ white cardstock
- 7/8″ chartreuse green organza ribbon
- mounting squares
- 6-1/2″x 6-1/2″ size envelopes
I came up with this baby shower invitation design because I just love the chartreuse green and chocolate brown colors together! And the crisp white is a perfect touch!
The great thing about this invitation is that it’s really versatile too! It’s colors and design would also work great for a bridal shower, birthday or anniversary party.
I also had this invitation showcased at The-Stationery-Place, so check out this great website too for all your stationery needs! She has a great blog that I definitely read daily!
The supply list for this invitation is pretty easy too! Basically, just some cardstock, ribbon and your set!
To make the invitation I always like to cut down the papers that I can first. That includes the chocolate base sheet and the green accent sheet. I liked the idea of a square look for this invitation, so I went with a 6-1/4″x 6-1/4″ overall size. This size requires a special size envelope, which I’ve listed above, and may require additional postage. If you’d rather use a standard size envelope then reduce the overall size to 5-1/2″x 5-1/2″ and adjust the remaining paper layers accordingly.
Next, cut the chartreuse cardstock to a size of 5-1/4″x 4-1/2″ This allows for a 1/2″ reveal on the bottom and sides of the invitation, but a 1-1/4″ reveal on the top to leave room for the ribbon.
The next step is to determine a text layout. I always use my printshop program to create a layout. I used a horizontal page layout and created a text block in the upper left corner. The overall size of the text sheet is 4-3/4″x 4″ so, if you do it right, it’s possible to fit 4 text blocks on one sheet of paper which will help reduce paper costs!
I used a fairly plain font called ‘Mason’ for the main portions of the text, and a fancier cursive font called ‘Elegance’ for the names on the invitation. I used this cute saying on the invitation too…
“On a day in July as quiet as a mouse,
a baby boy will be sleeping in the
Kesler House!
So, before we meet this baby boy,
let’s shower him with linens or a toy!
Please join us as we honor the mom-to-be
Ashley Kesler“
I concluded by adding the remaining information for the shower. I also printed the main text in a brown ink and the words “Kesler House!” in a lime green ink, which helps everything blend together.
I usually do a trial and error printing on cheap printer paper until I know the layout will fit perfectly. Once the layout is exactly as it should be, print it on the white cardstock.
Next, cut that cardstock to a size of 4-3/4″x 4″.
Now comes the assembly process….the really easy part! Using scrapbook mounting squares, attach the white cardstock to the green cardstock, making sure to keep it centered. There should be a 1/4″ reveal of green around the white.
Next, attach the top two layers to the chocolate cardstock. Leave a 1/2″ reveal on the bottom and sides and a 1-1/4″ reveal on the top.
Now, using a hole punch, punch two holes centered about 5/8″ down from the top and 5/8″ apart. Using a length of the organza ribbon thread both ends through the front to the back. Cross them in the back and thread them back up through the opposite holes to the front. Pull the ends snugly and trim them on an angle.
Place a mounting square under the ends if they don’t want to stay in place.
That’s it! Can you believe that you can make something so cute and trendy in such a short amount of time?!
Let me know what you think! I’d love to hear all the ideas you like to use for your invitations too!
-Lindsay
