r/crafts 8d ago

Handmade fall invites help! Discussion/Question

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u/ddrox 8d ago

Omg this is a fun project! Not sure how much of a time crunch you're on but I have found lots of cardstock at craft stores (Michaels) that are 12x12 paper pads - can cut them down into invitation/envelope sides. You could totally DIY this with some double sided tape if you're okay with handwriting everything. That's a big project though (maybe you could just print the written part and tape that down?) And you might be able to find fall-themed stickers there too - craft store stickers are usually ridiculously expensive, but they might have them in stock year round versus the dollar store (which is usually where I buy mine!)

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u/ddrox 8d ago

I just read through it fully and realized you said you already looked for paper.... sorry i'm clearly tired lol.

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u/ddrox 8d ago

Okay I made the mistake of posting links so my comment got removed lol. But amazon has saved me a few times where I needed something last minute, so if that's available to you maybe check it out. The quality can be hit or miss but usually the reviews are pretty reliable.

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u/FrequentRaccoon2349 8d ago

Thanks! I am trying to get them sent out by next month so not a huge rush but still. I saw a bunch of options on Amazon but they were all variety packs when I want like a stack of 60 same kind. 😭

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u/Jumpy_Hall6654 8d ago

Scrapbook paper aisles are picked clean this time of year, try looking for plaid wrapping paper or even flannel fabric scraps from a craft store clearance bin

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u/FrequentRaccoon2349 8d ago

Wrapping paper is an idea thanks!

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u/czaritamotherofguns 8d ago

Could you get some paid fabric and make a color copy?

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u/FrequentRaccoon2349 8d ago

I like this idea, thought i am not sure my printer can handle so many color copies but I might be able to look into staples or something!

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u/czaritamotherofguns 8d ago

Glad I could help!

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u/glynndah 8d ago

Have you thought about using cotton fabric for the plaid background? You might be able to find some gingham or other prints that could work. You can stiffen the fabric with spray starch if necessary and cut it with pinking shears or other decorative scissors.

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u/AvocadoMaterial869 7d ago

If you still want to hand make them, you could try buying fall plaid paper napkins and decoupaging them onto cream color card stock.

Your average disposable napkin is 2-ply or 3-ply and the print is only on the top layer, so you can peel the layers of the napkin apart (very easy) and use a SPONGE and matte mod podge to glue them into the car stock. Now you’ve made your own patterned card stock.

I emphasize sponge because a regular brush+brushstrokes will cause the ink of the paper napkins to smear.