Attention All DIY Stationers

For all of those planning an event and thinking of creating your own stationery items- invitations, place cards, menu cards, programs, etc. The be-all-end-all place for stationery items in the Chicago area, Paper Source, is hosting a wedding stationery event to help inspire and teach. This may be worth looking into for some new ideas and techniques to make your self-created announcements extra fabulous. Look below for details-

Informtion below was copied from www.paper-source.com 

Complimentary Creative Wedding Demos February 21, 2009 All Paper Source Store Locations We invite you to join us for an afternoon of complimentary demos, make-and-takes and inspiration for your big day! 11:30 am – Announcing the Big Day 12:45 pm – Inspired Invitations 2:00 pm – Tasteful Tabletop Décor No matter what your style or budget, Paper Source can help you achieve a wedding invitation & stationery suite that reflects your sense of beauty, creativity and personal expression. Whether you’re looking for classic whites, elegance with a twist, romantic flourishes, or a fresh modern look, we’ve got the materials and inspiration to help you do something creative for your big day! Visit our store locations to find a store near you. Bring this Raffle Ticket to our February 21 Wedding Event to be included in the Raffle.

Exclusive Event: The Wedding Suite March 5, 2009 – 6:30 – 9 PM $35 per person All Paper Source Store Locations Sip sparkling champagne and enjoy chocolate dipped strawberries while you create a full suite of wedding samples — including a select group of letterpress invitations, escort cards, favors and table accents. Registration is required to attend this special event. Seats are limited to 15, so don’t delay. Sign up with a friend and receive $5 off each seat! To register for this exclusive event, please visit your store’s workshop registration page.

 

Remember…if you are thinking of taking on the project of your stationery items, give yourself plenty of time. There are a billion other things that go into a planning a wedding or event and this can be very time consuming (and frustrating at times). This type of project is NOT something to start the week before your inviations need to be mailed or making programs, menu cards and place cards the week of the wedding. You often need to order items in bulk (of which you receive a discount on bulk purchases at Paper Source), try it out on your printer or find a printer, possibly cut the needed shapes/sizes, and assemble. Do not create extra stress and decide to do this on your own without the proper planning. We take on crafts and projects to have fun…not stress!

Enjoy and good luck!