Semi-DIY Scratch-off STD Tutorial!

[mrsnova]

I have seen this done and it is such a fun idea! Very creative and loved how yours turned out:)

[alexisinjamaica]

Originally Posted by alexisinjamaica 

 

Thanks everyone for the compliments! I had fun making them!

 

And @menryluvco-- these could TOTALLY work for a Vegas wedding. Martha also had this example, which would be perfect: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/226949/scratch-save-date-how

 

 

Whoops, this is what I meant to include as the other scratch-off example that I saw on Martha Stewart:

[alexisinjamaica]

Originally Posted by alexisinjamaica 

 

 

 

 

Well that was pretty much the extent of my craftiness, and I have seen/loved the passport invitations other brides have made, but i didn't trust myself to do them all on my own. I found this site http://www.beachwedlockinvitations.com/beach-wedding-invitations-beach-invitations-passport-invitations-bonus-rsvpbr18790-p-1183.html?osCsid=812017e4408eb9619a8b1a4c94026d80,'>http://www.beachwedlockinvitations.com/beach-wedding-invitations-beach-invitations-passport-invitations-bonus-rsvpbr18790-p-1183.html?osCsid=812017e4408eb9619a8b1a4c94026d80, which has authentic-looking passports for a decent price. They're not as cute as the DIY ones I've seen other brides make, but there's no work involved for me and the price was right. I ordered 100, including tear-off RSVP cards and envelopes and shipping for $295. Should get them next week or so and I'll be sure to share!!

 

So here's what I ended up doing for invitations. Ordered these from Beach Wedlock Invitations http://www.beachwedlockinvitations.com/beach-wedding-invitations-beach-invitations-passport-invitations-bonus-rsvpbr18790-p-1183.html?osCsid=812017e4408eb9619a8b1a4c94026d80 and they came with everything you see pictured. I just had to fold these up, loop on the gold cord (arrived pre-tied) and stuff them in the gold-lined envelopes. You can customize these with any colors you like and can use a color photo, I just happened to like this black and white photo of us so I used it. They also offer other cute passport covers that are more beachy-themed, but I liked the idea of these looking like real passports.

 

100 invites + tear-off RSVP cards, pre-addressed return RSVP envelopes and gold-lined mailing envelopes + shipping= $295

 

Figured that was cheaper than what I could make them for so I went for it! The seller worked with me on several revisions until we had it just right and they were super fast. I'd recommend!

 

[MissJali]

Alexis!!! gosh I wish I would have saw this before doing my save the dates! what a great idea!! beautiful!

[MissJali]

hmm I guess.I could do it for the escort cards since I'm naming each table after beach destinations

[ChelseaCat802]

Awesome idea! They're beautiful!

[lorcas]

I love the scratch off idea!! This throws me for a loop because I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do haha

[alexisinjamaica]

Originally Posted by MissJali 

 

Alexis!!! gosh I wish I would have saw this before doing my save the dates! what a great idea!! beautiful!

 

Originally Posted by MissJali 

 

hmm I guess.I could do it for the escort cards since I'm naming each table after beach destinations

 

Originally Posted by ChelseaCat802 

 

Awesome idea! They're beautiful!

 

Originally Posted by lorcas 

 

I love the scratch off idea!! This throws me for a loop because I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do haha

 

Thanks ladies! And @MissJali-- you could totally re-purpose for escort cards! That's cute!

[StephLB]

I need to do this! And yours turned out beautifully.

 

My tendency to go overboard is kicking in and I'm already googling custom stamped coins LOL

[alexisinjamaica]

Originally Posted by StephLB 

 

I need to do this! And yours turned out beautifully.

 

My tendency to go overboard is kicking in and I'm already googling custom stamped coins LOL

 

Haha I love it! Go as overboard as you want! Being a bride you have the perfect excuse!!