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Instructions:
i)
Print your invitation onto an A4 (single) sheet of paper (you
can use the free Word templates downloadable from the top of
this page).
ii)
Print your reply so that 2 fit onto 1 sheet of A4 paper (free
Word templates downloadable from the top of this page are set
up like this already).
iii)
Cut the replies in half so each one is A5 in size (a guillotine
provides the best finish - but scissors are fine if you're careful!)
iv)
Cut your ribbon into the following lengths:
For the invitation scroll 20 x 30cms
For the reply scroll 20 x 25cms
v)
Tie the invitation ribbon lengths around something like a broom
handle - or something with a diameter of about 25mm. Trim the
ends at an angle.
vi)
Stamp the rubber stamp motif onto the top centre of your invitation
and reply scrolls - practice first to make sure you know where
the middle is - how much ink to use, and how hard to press.Leave
these to dry for about an hour.
vii) Roll each invitation scroll
(start rolling from the bottom of the invitation with it face
up) so that it's small enough to slide into your ties - it will
expand to fit the tie as you let go.
viii)
Now roll up the replies as above - but as tight as you can.
You'll need a friend here - so get someone to hold each reply
scroll as you tie the ribbon around it. Try one first - when
you've done it - it should slide inside the invitation scroll.
If it didn't - do it again - but roll tighter!
ix)
Place each scroll set into a postal tube. If you have printed
or written your guests names, make sure you have stuck the address
labels onto the postal tubes so you don't forget who each invitation
is for! Add a pinch of rose petals or confetti inside each tube
for the finishing touch.
Other
things you can do with this invitation:
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1)
Silk paintings look amazing - they do take time but if you're
an arty type, give it a go. You can buy silk, gutta, pins,
brushes, silk paint and frames from most art shops. Set
up a frame and draw hearts or stars with the gutta, leave
to dry, then paint. Cut the silk into mini pictures and
use double sided tape to stick them to the top of the invitations,
then outline with gutta. |
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3)
Use different fillings inside the postal tubes:
i) add star confetti in with the rose petals.
ii) use gold/silver sugared almonds, chocolate dragees or
hearts.
iii) for Christmas themes, fill with mini gold bells, cloves,
cinnamon sticks & baby fir cones.
iv) for Halloween use plastic spiders with orange &
black jelly beans. |
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