How to Make Invitations

You can use either simple craft supplies to make invitations, or your computer. In most instances, you will save money by making your own invitations. I have gotten great results using both methods, and I share tips for both methods here. No matter which method you use though, you will want to keep some basic things in mind.

The most important thing when making an invitation is that you remember to include all of the required details. The very basics include:

• Who the party is for
• The date of the party
• The time of the party
• Where the party will be
• Any R.S.V.P. information

All of this information should be included, plus any other necessary information. For example, if you are having a pool party you should let people know to bring bathing suits and towels. If your party will be outdoors, you should warn your guests so they can plan accordingly.

If the invitation you are making is for a bridal or baby shower, you might want to include some other important information. If the couple or parents-to-be are registered for gifts, make sure you let the invitees know where to look for them. If the sex of the baby is known, it is nice to include that so people have more options when shopping for gifts.

Making invitations for weddings can get much more complicated, depending on what the couple wants. It can be as simple as a one page print-out that includes all of the information mentioned above, or it can include several pages that include maps and R.S.V.P. cards. Just beware, when making wedding invitations, you might not save money by doing it yourself.

Here are a few examples of invitations I have made:

• Dr. Seuss Shower Invitation
• Printable Birthday Party Invitation
• Costume Party Invitation
• Buttons and Dots Party Invitation

A few of these are printable invitations you can download and use for your party. If you would like to explore more, check out all of these printable invitations. If you end up designing your own invitation, please take a moment to submit it and it will be included in one of these greeting card photo galleries.