Scrapbooking wedding cards and invitations in Provence style

Types of wedding cards, their features

Several types of printed materials are involved in wedding events. These are the postcards:

inviting guests to a wedding celebration;
additions to the gift of congratulations;
wedding congratulations with envelope for money.

DIY wedding invitation

Invitations are sent to guests in advance, giving relatives and friends the opportunity to prepare, choose a gift, and adjust their schedules taking into account the time of the wedding. By creating such wedding cards with your own hands, you can reflect in them some features of the character, status, and theme of the upcoming celebration.

This printing product is usually attached to the main gift and allows the newlyweds, after a stormy celebration, to understand which of the guests presented this gift. An ordinary postcard will probably go straight to the trash bin. If this is a unique handmade product, it has a chance to go into the family archive, wedding album.

A wedding card is usually included with the main gift.

Money has become the most popular, universal gift. Many newlyweds give them preference. The tradition of putting banknotes in an envelope and not publicly declaring the amount of donated funds is firmly rooted. And such a gift can be made original and unforgettable if you make a card with an exclusive design prepared for a specific event.

Envelope for money for a wedding

Do not forget that not only newlyweds are congratulated on their wedding. Every anniversary and anniversary dates can turn into a wonderful holiday for family and relatives. It’s worth making your own cards for your parents’ and friends’ wedding anniversaries. These events are important for every person; their significance must be emphasized.

Delicate DIY card for your wedding anniversary

How to make wedding invitations

The main condition is that your wedding invitations reflect your personality and your tastes. We are accustomed to perceiving a wedding ceremony in soft pastel colors, openwork decorations and a sea of white flowers. But in reality, a wedding may differ from the generally accepted perception. The main thing is that when taking a wedding invitation in hand, guests must understand in what style the celebration will be held, in what color, with what features.

Unusual wedding invitation for family and friends

Any master class will show you a step-by-step version of a particular product. We will tell you about the main criteria when creating a wedding invitation, so that you yourself can show your imagination and create your own unique masterpiece.

Handicraft technologies in creating postcards

The main technologies in making postcards are scrapbooking and quilling. Scrapbooking is the visual transmission of certain information. It makes it possible to create unique collages based on:

figured elements made of colored paper, cardboard;
photos;
inscriptions;
varied decor.

Wedding card using scrapbooking technique

You can make your own wedding day cards using quilling. This type of needlework uses elements made from paper by twisting. The technique is widely used not only for postcards. It is used in creating frames for photos, panels, albums, and jewelry.

Wedding cards can be made using quilling

These handicraft technologies can be combined harmoniously. Elements made using the quilling technique fit well into the scrapbooking decor.

Happy anniversary - how to decorate it

In the same spirit, you can make a greeting card for your wedding anniversary. As you probably already know, the wedding date is celebrated every year, and each time it has its own symbolism. In this article I will not describe the entire list; most likely, a separate article will be devoted to this, where we will discuss it. Don't forget to subscribe to the blog news below the article so you don't miss it.

It is the anniversary symbol that can become the main concept in creating a greeting card. So, for example, a leather wedding is celebrated on the 3rd anniversary of the wedding day and by completing a congratulatory message in this style you will emphasize that you remember when the family of your loved ones was born. This will give them a lot of pleasure.

If you noticed, lace is very often used in making postcards. This is an excellent material for congratulations on the 13th anniversary, because it is a lily of the valley or, in other words, lace wedding.

For a pearl anniversary (30 years of marriage), you can choose mother-of-pearl beads as decoration. For coral (35 years old), use material of delicate colors or red shades are appropriate here; you can also choose a marine theme and add appropriate decor. Well, the golden wedding doesn’t require any explanation, I guess.

Materials and tools for scrapbooking

The choice of materials in scrapbooking is unlimited. If this is your first time creating a card with your own hands for a wedding anniversary or for newlyweds, you can watch several master classes on this handicraft on YouTube and on websites. But people with good taste and creative abilities may not need such tips.

Regardless of the design features of the future wedding card, you will need:

A4 cardboard sheets;
special colored paper for scrapbooking;
stationery knife;
curly, straight scissors;
double-sided tape;
glue;
ruler.

Materials are selected to suit the future postcard design

An important consumable material in the design are various types of decor. Craftswomen who make wedding cards with their own hands use textiles, lace and satin ribbons. You can add luxury and chic with the help of beads, pearls, and rhinestones.

In the original cards you can see small bouquets of flowers. They are available in specialized stores; you can make compositions with your own hands. If you want to create a three-dimensional card with the bride, you can use a dress from a doll for her. Three-dimensional letters made of wood and foam plastic look interesting in scrapbooking. Photos of the newlyweds are often used in wedding decorations, which become the main focus.

For a voluminous card, you can buy ready-made flowers

Scrapbooking

One of the popular ways to make beautiful wedding cards is the scrapbooking technique. It is based on decorative design using cut-outs, ribbons, beads, different quality, composition, texture of papers and many other materials. Scrapbooking allows you to make a very delicate wedding card, perfect for a wedding.

A handmade postcard in scrapbooking format is reminiscent of the French shabby chic style. It is usually done in soft pastel colors and decorated with small details:

carved frames;
blanks: fabric flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, paper flowers, etc.;
satin ribbons, cotton fabrics;
rhinestones, beads, sequins, beads, twigs.

Scrapbooking tools are similar to those used in quilling; you can add thread and needles to create a sewing stitch.

Materials and tools for quilling

If you decide to make your own wedding day card using the quilling technique, you will also need cardboard for the base. It can be colored or white material. You will also need paper intended for scrapbooking. You can choose options with a pattern, pattern, or plain products. You need to prepare special tools and consumables:

thin paper from which the elements will be created;
scissors, ruler and pencil;
an object onto which paper will be wound to give the desired shape.

Materials and tools for quilling

Paper rolling uses thin tools. This can be a special device or improvised means: a ballpoint pen, a match, a toothpick, etc.

Quilling also uses various decorative elements. These can be satin ribbons and lace, pearls and colored beads, rhinestones, etc.

Creating a postcard design project

The quality of the finished result, the sharpness of the impression of a hand-made wedding card largely depends on the preparatory stage. There are experienced, talented needlewomen who can create a wonderful masterpiece spontaneously, without special preparation. Creative ideas are born during the manufacturing process. But beginners shouldn't rely on inspiration. You need to set aside time to develop a design project for the future postcard.

You will find many inspiring ideas on the Internet.

Ready-made examples of hand-made wedding cards can be a good help in choosing the general nature of the image, location and type of elements. You can find many such options on the Internet. But you shouldn’t copy even the most attractive products. The main value of such products lies in their uniqueness. You will create congratulations and invitations for specific individuals, which can be reflected in a postcard. When choosing shades, style, elements, you should consider:

recipient's age;
individual tastes, interests of the addressee;
status and theme of the wedding;
special moments.

When choosing a design, it is necessary to take into account the individual tastes of the recipient

For example, if you make your own wedding anniversary cards for parents and friends, you don’t have to use symbols typical of newlyweds. The design of such congratulations usually emphasizes the symbolic meaning of this anniversary: chintz, leather, porcelain, etc.

Various elements are used in the decoration of wedding cards. Traditionally, such products are decorated with flowers and bows, hearts and rings. Lace gives tenderness, satin - aristocracy, pearls - luxury, rhinestones - chic. You can use all these decorative items, the main thing is to maintain a sense of proportion and avoid the feeling of clutter and chaos.

Graceful lace adds tenderness

If a photo of the newlyweds is used in the design of the postcard, it is the main accent; the decor should be a worthy frame, an addition.

Original wedding card with photo of the newlyweds

Creating a postcard in scrapbooking

Beginners who want to create a simple wedding card with their own hands using the scrapbooking technique can focus on the traditional version and modify it as desired. For this product you will need cardboard and scrapbooking paper, lace, a satin ribbon in white or a delicate pastel shade and pearl beads that need to be cut in half, a bouquet. You also need to make a printout of the inscription with the corresponding content.

The stages of work are as follows:

creating a cardboard base;
background design;
fixing satin ribbons;
sticker of lace, pearl beads;
fixing the base and inscription;
gluing the edging;
securing the bouquet.

To make a postcard you will need thick cardboard of the required color.

A sheet of cardboard folded in half is given the traditional 10x15 postcard format. It is covered with double-sided tape, onto which paper is glued to serve as the background. You can choose the shade at your discretion. Pink, beige, and blue tones are usually used.

Scrapbooking paper serves as a background

The satin ribbon is located at the bottom, it is also glued to double-sided tape. To prevent the ends from falling out, you need to singe them a little with a match or lighter. The lace is fixed with glue. A base for the inscription is created from cardboard so that it protrudes above the plane and plays the role of an accent. The colored cardboard blank should be slightly larger than the element with the inscription. This edging will make it more impressive.

Lace and ribbon are fixed with glue

The beads are glued in a row above the inscription and act as a frame. The bouquet, as the main decorative element, is placed in the upper left corner. This is where the inspection of any image begins.

Laconic wedding card design

Details

Performance techniques

It must be said that not only the newlyweds are congratulated on their wedding celebrations. Subsequent wedding dates become family holidays. It’s easy to prepare a present in the form of a greeting card and focus on the importance of such an event; anyone who sets such a goal can do it. Let's highlight the main technologies for creating postcards:

Scrapbooking - (decorating postcards with decorative objects) makes it possible to create exclusive collages, which include:

- various elements in the form of figures, made of colored and thick paper,
- photos,

- written congratulations,

- various decorations.

Quilling (elements for decoration are created by twisting paper). This technique is used not only in the decoration of postcards, but also in the manufacture of photo frames, jewelry, etc.

You can combine these types of needlework together, since details created using the quilling technique are perfectly combined in scrapbooking designs.

Instructions

To create a postcard you will need:

- thick A4 paper,

- special paper for scrapbooking in different colors,

- stationery knife, scissors,

- double sided tape,

- glue and ruler.

Many people use various fabrics, braid, ribbons, and lace when creating a wedding card. These elements, complemented with rhinestones or pearls, give the product a luxurious look.

You can decorate the card with a small flower arrangement. You can make such a bouquet yourself or purchase it at a specialized store. Large letters made of wood or foam plastic look original in scrapbooking. The use of photographs of the future spouses will add exclusivity to the postcard.

In order to create a regular postcard using the scrapbooking technique, you should rely on the classic version and modify it according to your preference. You will need cardboard, satin ribbon (delicate pastel color), braid, pearl beads divided into two halves, and a small bouquet. In addition, select the appropriate inscription. Let's look at the process step by step:

A sheet of paper needs to be folded in half (based on a 10 by 15 format).
Then, using double-sided tape, you need to create the desired background by attaching paper of the appropriate color. Usually delicate colors are chosen (blue, powdery, beige).
A satin ribbon is attached to the lower half with help. double-sided tape (the ends of the tape should be treated with a match or lighter). The tape is well fixed with glue and serves as a kind of border between the element with the inscription and the colored part of the cardboard.
A frame is formed from beads.
A small elegant bouquet is placed in the upper left corner and adds sophistication to the card.

If you choose to create a product using the quilling technique, then you need to use thick cardboard as a base. You can choose any paper color. In addition, you will need paper suitable for scrapbooking. The choice of pattern depends on your preferences. As consumables, you need to have: paper for forming elements, scissors, as well as a ruler with a pencil and an object that will serve as a model (match, thin pencil, knitting needle, toothpick, etc.) on which the paper is placed so that give it the desired shape. Decorative elements in quilling can be rhinestones, beads, ribbons, lace, braid, etc.

The quality of the finished product depends on the initial stage of work. For beginners, you should create a design for the postcard you are creating, but for professionals, creating an exclusive copy will not be difficult, even without prior preparation. There are many examples of finished products with templates on the Internet, but is it worth copying them? The main value of such gifts lies precisely in their uniqueness and originality. By addressing a postcard to a specific person, you can take into account certain characteristics inherent in that person. For example, age, tastes, wedding style, recipient status.

Quilling technique for creating a wedding card

You can make your own wedding anniversary card or congratulations to the newlyweds using the quilling technique. This handicraft allows you to get gentle, touching images and does not require much experience. The work includes the following stages:

preparing the base;
creating a background;
rolling rolls;
formation of petals, decor;
fixing elements.

The basis of the postcard is a 15x20 cardboard sheet. It is folded in half, resulting in a standard 10x15 format. It is covered with double-sided tape and colored scrapbooking paper, which will serve as the background.

Wedding card decor using quilling technique

To create the rolls you will need strips of paper. The tip is fixed to the instrument with glue, the strip is twisted tightly, and the free edge is glued. Pointed leaves are formed from round rolls. These are flower petals, the core of which will be beads or rhinestones. For 1 flower you will need 5 petals.

Flowers are rolled from thin strips of paper

You can decorate the card with bows made of satin ribbons, spirals made of paper rolls, beads, sparkles, etc.

With the help of quilling, you can create more complex compositions. Luxurious bouquets, doves, hearts, etc. are formed from colored rolls.

Complex flower arrangements using quilling technique

How to give invitations and when

Invitations are supposed to be given 1.5-2 months before the wedding. This is the optimal period of time that an invited guest needs to think about the gift, his image at the celebration and adjusting his plans.

No later than two weeks before the celebration, invitees must confirm their arrival, because The newlyweds need to decide in advance on the guest list, order a banquet and alcohol for the wedding based on the number of guests. And make changes to the wedding budget.

It is advisable to place the wedding invitation in an envelope. But the envelope must be signed officially, indicating the names and initials of the invited guests.

It is best to present invitations in person, but you can also send them by mail. If you want the guest to confirm his presence at the celebration, do not forget to include an envelope for his message.

Making your own wedding invitations is fun. Involve your significant other in this activity. Handicrafts bring you closer together and at the same time reveal talents that you never knew you had. Who knows, maybe deep down you are a designer, poet or folk craftsman. And your guests will keep the wedding invitation you made both as a memory and as a unique work.

Here are some more ideas for inspiration! Create and enjoy the creativity, as well as the result!

Some popular ideas for wedding cards

The main advantage of creating wedding cards with your own hands is the lack of restrictions in choosing a creative idea. The abundance of materials makes it possible to create a unique design that will be able to make the right impression. And yet there is a kind of rating of the popularity of such products, in which postcards are on the first lines:

voluminous with silhouettes of newlyweds;
in the shape of a heart, generously decorated with flowers;
in the form of a beautiful envelope.

Volumetric cards with silhouettes of newlyweds

Silhouettes of the bride and groom are easy to create. The main voluminous element in such a composition is the bride's dress. You can take models from a Barbie doll or make your own version. Wedding cards in the shape of a heart, covered with compositions of flowers made using the quilling or scrapbooking technique, look symbolic and attractive. An envelope postcard is an ideal option if the newlyweds are given money as a gift.

DIY wedding card in the shape of a heart

When making a wedding anniversary card with your own hands, you need to first become familiar with the traditions and meaning of the date. These nuances are reflected in the design of the product.

Subjects

Greeting cards can be made large, voluminous and memorable. A lot of time and imagination is spent on them. How to make your own invitations? After all, the process will take a significant amount of time. This article will provide a master class that will allow you to make your own invitations, wedding items and money cards. If desired, the groom can also join the process by adding a little creativity to the style of the cards. Techniques such as quilling and scrapbooking will be used. MK will help even beginners cope with the work.

Gift option

The product is intended to become a rarity. Making it will require investment: a handmade souvenir should be a gift in itself. But you can make it with a compartment for money or a small pocket for jewelry. Then the bride and groom will definitely associate a beautiful handmade card only with pleasant impressions. A postcard can be of considerable size and contain many handmade elements. It’s not difficult to make a product that will become a masterpiece, but the results will definitely justify themselves.

Article on the topic: Interior paintings in the Japanese style - we do it ourselves (+ super photo!)

Invitation cards

Now the heroes of the occasion need to try. The groom can also contribute to the process of creating greeting cards, especially if there are a lot of guests. To create postcards, you can take one template and change only a few elements.

For example, men will receive invitations with blue ribbons, and women will receive invitations with red ones. There are a lot of options for imagination.

Important additional elements in scrapbooking

If you are going to periodically make your own wedding anniversary cards for parents and friends or make this hobby a source of income, you need to carefully study the range of consumables, tools, and devices for such work.

Learn to choose cardboard, paper, glue, and decorative tape wisely. The work will require a special mat on which it will be convenient to cut materials with a stationery knife. It’s good if you have a variety of curly scissors in your arsenal. They will help you create original edgings and elements. A border hole puncher will come in handy. It will help create beautiful raised edges.

Border hole punch creates beautiful raised edges

Scrapbooking uses single-sided and double-sided cardboard. Beer material is considered the best option. The paper can be plain or colored with prints. You can make original materials yourself if you have a printer at hand. Many experienced needlewomen use wallpaper in their work.

Scrapbooking paper with prints

To create your own wedding cards or for another celebration you may need:

chipboards,
brads,
stamps.

The use of chipboards allows you to expressively convey the mood, character, and meaning of the composition. These are three-dimensional elements that are produced in a huge variety of shapes and themes.

Wedding themed chipboards

Braces are used in fixing objects. They are equipped with attractive hats and can themselves serve as decoration elements. Using brads you can secure textile and paper products.