{"id":4458,"date":"2012-08-15T09:05:34","date_gmt":"2012-08-15T01:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/?p=4458"},"modified":"2017-06-12T09:45:26","modified_gmt":"2017-06-12T01:45:26","slug":"diy-of-the-month-cordially-invited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/2012\/08\/diy-of-the-month-cordially-invited\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY of The Month &#8211; Cordially Invited"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Think you\u2019re a hands-on kind of bride and want to make something really special for your wedding? It doesn\u2019t have to be something elaborate; think small, simple yet significant. It could be a personalised Save-The-Date card, or a memorable wedding favour. You don\u2019t even have to be very good at arts and crafts to make these wonderful mementos. SingaporeBrides shows you how to Do-It-Yourself.<\/i><\/p><p><b class=\"special\">D<\/b>on&#8217;t wait until the actual day to infuse a personal touch to your wedding. Start personalising your wedding by creating your very own wedding invites! Impress your guests with your efforts by giving them a unique keepsake from your wedding other than the wedding favours. And, if you decorate your invites in line with your wedding theme, guests will have a better idea on what to expect from the affair. Isn&#8217;t that just wonderful? So let&#8217;s get started! With SingaporeBrides&#8217; step-by-step instructions, some craft paper and basic stationery, you&#8217;ll have them all done in no time!<\/p><div class=\"banner\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">OA_show(5);<\/script><\/div><p><b><b>Here\u2019s what you need:<\/b><\/b><\/p><ul><li>2 pieces of Craft paper (in shades of Tiffany green and baby pink)<\/li><li>Ruler<\/li><li>Pencil<\/li><li>Craft knife<\/li><li>Eraser<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Double-sided tape<\/li><li>Heart-shaped roll in Ivory<\/li><li>White foam alphabets<\/li><li>Black scratch-out alphabets<\/li><li>Heart-shaped charm with beads<\/li><\/ul><p>Time taken for each: 20 minutes<br>Average cost for each: $15<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited2-e1342586240747.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>1. Cut out a piece of rectangular craft paper in Tiffany green measuring 15 cm by 24 cm and fold it into half like this. This will form your card.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited3-e1342586262336.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>2. Proceed to cut out a smaller piece of rectangular craft paper in baby pink measuring 12 cm by 13 cm.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited4-e1342586289619.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>3. Using double-sided tape, attach the baby pink craft paper onto the front of the card. Align the craft paper to the right.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited5-e1342586314643.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>4. Then, attach the strip of heart cut-out along the edge of the baby pink paper to create a border on the left side of the card by using double-sided tape.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited6-e1342586344473.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>5. Include your names on the front of the card by using foam alphabets for a pop-up effect.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited7-e1342586373123.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>6. Add a heart-shaped charm under the names by attaching double-sided tape on the underside of the charm and pressing it down firmly onto the card. For a better hold, use craft or super glue.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited8-e1342586397161.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>7. Next, cut out another two pieces of baby pink paper measuring 10 cm by 13 cm.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited9-e1342586416153.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>8. Open the card and attach one piece of baby pink craft paper onto the upper half of the card. Use double-sided tape and ensure that the paper is placed in the center of the card.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited10-e1342586437736.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>9. Then, create a border using the heart-shaped roll in Ivory by going round the four edges of the baby pink paper.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited11-e1342586455119.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>10. Repeat Steps 8 and 9 for the bottom half of the card.<\/p><p>11. Insert your invitation message onto the two pieces of paper. For a neater look, use scratch-out alphabets instead of hand writing your message. Position them carefully on the paper and using a ruler or coin, lightly scratch on the alphabet of your choice to create your message.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited12-e1342586506272.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><p>Ta-da! Now, didn&#8217;t we tell you you&#8217;ll get them all done in a short time? Relish in the freedom to utilise your creativity and deliver your personality right to your guests&#8217; doorstep on a 15 by 24cm card when you customise your own wedding invites. Make them in any size, shape, colour &#8211; or, just do it any way you like it! We guarantee, this will be one wedding invite all your guests will want to keep!<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"http:\/\/singaporebrides.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/CordiallyInvited13-e1342586530281.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><p>Perfect for Wedding Invites, Pastel-colour themed weddings<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think you\u2019re a hands-on kind of bride and want to make something really special for your wedding? It doesn\u2019t have to be something elaborate; think small, simple yet significant. 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