Wednesday, June 28, 2006

 

Invitation and Sorted Paper Details

Invitaton How to from Better Homes and Gardens...

mask invite

Instructions:

1. Place mask in the center of the construction paper. Fold paper over the mask, leaving a gap so the eyeholes are visible (fold approximately 1-1/2 inches on one side and 2-1/2 inches on the other). Remove mask.

2. Glue the short sides of the construction paper. Allow to dry. Place mask back in folded envelope.

3. Wrap black paper strip around the center of the short side of the invitation. Secure in back with tape or glue. Using a black pen or marker, write party details on center of orange paper. Or, create a computer-generated message, print it out, and cut orange paper into strips. Wrap orange paper around the black paper. Secure in back with tape or glue. If desired, place in envelope to deliver.




What You Need:

For each invitation
ghost invite

This friendly ghosts doubles as a decoration
for you home.

  • 8-1/2 x 11-inch sheets of white paper
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Black marker
  • One 8-1/2 x 11-inch sheet of vellum paper
  • Scissors
  • Glitter spray
  • Black thread
  • Needle
  • Black cover stock, cut to 5-3/4 x 9-1/4 inches
  • Clear tape or spray adhesive
  • White opaque ink pen
  • One 6 x 9-inch vellum envelope (optional)

Instructions:

1. Draw a 5-1/2 x 9-1/4-inch box on white paper using the pencil. Within the box, draw a ghost figure, using the photo as reference. Fill in eyes and mouth with black marker. When satisfied with the pattern, photocopy onto vellum.

2. Cut out the ghost with scissors, following the black lines. Spray with glitter spray. Allow to dry. If using as a hanging decoration, poke a needle threaded with black thread through the top, and hang via the thread.

3. Position the ghost on black card stock for the invitation. Use tape or spray adhesive to secure the head to the card stock. (Leave the coils untaped so they dangle when taken out of the envelope.) Using a white opaque ink pen, follow around the ghost's curves to write a message on the card. Allow to dry. If desired, place in vellum envelope to deliver.


Festive Autumn Invitation

Leaves, acorns, or dried flowers-either real or from the hobby store-add a bountiful touch to a fall fest card.

What You Need:

For each invitation

fall invite

The embellishments needed for this
invitation may be as close as your
own backyard.
  • One 8-1/2 x 11-inch piece of rust-color card stock (or another color as desired)
  • One 8-1/2 x 11-inch piece of patterned leaf paper
  • Pencil
  • Computer and printer (optional) or pen
  • One 8-1/2 x 11-inch piece of vellum
  • Crafts knife and paper punch
  • Raffia, at least 23 inches in length
  • Decorative leaves and dried flowers
  • Crafts glue
  • Envelope (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mark card stock and patterned paper approximately 1-3/4 inches from the top and 4-1/2 inches from the bottom. Lay patterned paper on top of card stock and carefully fold at the markings.

2. Type party information on a computer (or write the information with a pen), leaving about 3-1/2 inches at the top of the page. Print a test sample. When satisfied, print out on vellum.

3. Place vellum on top of the patterned paper and fold carefully into thirds. Trim any overhang with a crafts knife. Using a paper punch, make one hole in the center of the smaller folded flap near the edge, punching through all three paper layers. Make a second hole 3/4 inch farther from the edge than the first hole. Fold so the flap with the punches is on the outside.

4. String raffia through holes and around the invitation (if desired, you can skip this step and simply wrap the invitation with raffia). Tie into a bow. Glue on leaves, dried flowers, and other seasonal trims. If desired, place in envelope to mail or deliver.

# posted by Skylightsky @ 7:48 PM
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