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It all starts
with the INVITE!
A envelope is delivered to one of your guests-to-be. The guest opens
the envelope, takes out your event invitation and the excitement
begins to build.
Your invitation says more to your guests than merely the words
printed on it. It is your guest's first introduction to your event,
setting the tone for what's to come, establishing a theme for your
event and giving a glimpse into your personal style.
Perfect Match!
You want an invitation that's unique and special, but you don't
know where to begin. To help with the selection process, think about
the formality of your event. If your event will be formal, a simple
card with an embossed & foiled lines is elegant, stylish and
classic. For an informal event, let's say an affair in your parents'
garden, your invitation can be less formal as well. Try using
embossed flowers, green ink or ribbon to give your invitation a
country, garden feel.
Theme Me Up
Your invitation can boldly announce your event's theme. Having a
fall event? How about a card with an embossed or foiled leaves?
Visit Foil Cut and Embossing
for all your foiling and embossing needs...
Colour Crazy
Coloured inks can add pizzazz to your event invitations. You can
echo a colour that you will be using throughout your event. An array
of greens from hunter to sage work well, as does chocolate brown.
Gold is particularly elegant. If you want to add a note of colour,
but aren't ready to do your whole invitation in coloured ink, you
can go with a coloured motif on the top
of the card and the text in black. Another way to inject colour is
to use a colourful insert.
Personally ...
Consider using a motif that expresses something about you. One
bride, whose nickname since early childhood was Bumble, had a small
bee embossed on the top of her invitations.
Paper Chase
Many couples are choosing different types of papers. There are
many different papers to match the feel of your event.
Tied Up
Ribbons are another way to adorn your invitations. Coloured
sheer ribbons, tied in a simple knot or bow, can top a card. A
ribbon can tie a folding card together, so guests can open the bow
and then the invitation like a present.
Foiled/embossed seal OR Sealing Wax
A seal, particularly in gold, can lend a feeling of importance
to your invitation. Some couples use wax to seal an invitation that
is folded in three parts, with two flaps opening onto the flap with
text. You can also initialize you envelope flap with foiled or
embossed initials. Visit Jax
Wax for a full range of wax seals and stamps
Hot Types
English script is often used on formal invitations, but
innovative invitations make use of a variety of type styles that fit
the tone of the event.
Size Matters
Size is another way to set your invitations apart. DL size can
be elegant, or a single square can give a more classical look to
your card.
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Some essential tools you will need for card
making:
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Metal Ruler
Craft Knife
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Jax Classics
Contact us for For
exclusive stationary, scrap booking, event & craft products. We have a
wide range of sealing wax (JaxWax) & seals/stamps & we specialize in
custom engraving (for e.g.. events & logos) Raffia, jutes, crepe
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KarinS
Creations
is a vibrant innovating business located in Pretoria, Gauteng, serving our
customers across South Africa and abroad. Small enough to be able to tend
to your individual need, yet big enough deliver to your every wedding
need.
Our wide range of products covers everything you will require to stylishly
complement your special day, while suiting your budget
Our
speciality is personalised handmade wedding favours, favour packaging,
table gifts and matching wedding stationary i.e. seating cards, confetti
cones, menus etc.. Reminiscent of your discerning style, the wedding
souvenir will bear testimony of your appreciation of their company. Our
designs can be tailored to complement your theme with style and quality.
We only utilise high quality material to ensure the final product lives up
to your expectations.
Our handmade
gift boxes can be filled with a wide range of gifts like African favors,
African gifts, handmade chocolates, handmade truffles, handmade fudge,
etc. Our favour boxes can also be supplied empty to be filled and or
decorated by you.
Our very
unique line of personalised wedding invitations to christening occasions,
with matching gifts, celebrating the latest addition to your family is
another popular must have. No request is too small and we guarantee the
same dedication to small intimate family occasions than to occasions where
your whish to invite your extended circle of friends. We can also supply
imported and locally manufactured decorations for wedding stationary,
should you wish to add your own personal touch to your wedding. Our
exquisite ribbons, miniature flowers and decorative art will add a special
touch to your invitations, should you prefer to make it yourself.
Show your
appreciation towards your bridesmaids and best men with one of our
beautiful packed gifts.
Our
meticulous attention to quality and detail sets new standards for the one
occasion where you create memories lasting a life time. Please contact us
with your requirements for a free quotation. Although we might not be the
cheapest, we are confident that our quality products represent excellent
value for money.
Contact me:
Karin Sephton
Cell
082 920 5142
E-mail
kscreations@telkomsa.net
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Foil Cut and Embossing [Elarduspark,
Pretoria East]
We specialise in foiling, embossing & die-cutting on
event invitations, and business stationery. Visit our website to
view samples of event invitations, or design your own!
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Crafty NookA treasure
trove of eye candy for any crafter, we offer card making,
decoupage, mosaic, scrap booking and so much more. With over
2000 different products and over 30 years combined in the
industry, we are certain your visit to Crafty Nook will be an
inspiring memorable visit.
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