After many sleepless nights, getting sick and a couple of fights, our invitations are finally finished! This was the hardest part of our preparations, and at times I wondered what I was thinking when I decided to go the DIY route. But I am really happy with the outcome, so I think all the hard work was worth it. Would I do it again? Not even if you paid me!:)
So anyway, here it is!
Sealed with an "S"
Expanded
Layers
Main Invitation
Layers
Main Invitation
Project Costs:
Pocketfold
Illustration Board - P133 x 12 pcs = P1596
Specialty Boards - P30 x 14 packs = P420
Taffeta - P90 x 6 yards = P540
Shantung - P70 x 8 yards = P560
Fabric Glue - P250 x 3 bottles = P750
Spray Glue - P200 x 3 cans = P600
Invitation Inserts
Specialty Boards - P50 x 14 packs= P700
Specialty Paper - P20 x 7 packs = P140
Others
Ribbon - P200 for 1 roll (used only about 1/2 roll)
Stickers - P80 for 70 pcs
Total Cost = P5586 for 70 pcs (around P80 per piece)
Other Useful Tools:
- A good paper cutter
- Xyron Sticker Maker
Tips to save on costs:
- Use Chip Board #50 (P19.50/pc can make 5 pieces of invitations) instead of illustration board (I like the weight consistency of illustration board better though)
- Use Box Board or a thinner piece of Chip Board instead of specialty board for the inner portion of the pocketfold (but the specialty board is easier to cut)
