Does anyone know of any good wedding program DIY tutorials

[LuluLovesDisney]

I want to create my own wedding programs but I really have no idea. Do you know of any good online tutorials that could steer me in the right direction? As a beginner, I need the basics in pretty specific detail.

I bought beautiful card stock, but beyond that I am not sure what to do.

People have talked about using Illustrator, Publisher, etc. and I have none of them. What software can I use? Or should I buy one of those two?

Any advice for setting up the pages?

Should I get one of those "guillotine" style paper cutters?

I haven't even started and I'm already wishing I had just had my invitation designer make them, too!

 

[CharacterFan]

a small regular paper cutter will work just fine (Hobby Lobby sells one by Provo Craft for $10, and I love it)

I'm going to use my mac and use pages, but you can also use word. I'm going to set a title and then type out all the other information in a regular font. and trial and error until I'm happy with it. Then I plan on printing it, matting it on the cardstock and layering with clear vellum and ribbon.

 

[gibsi53]

I don't have any fancy programs either, but I've found that with Paint and Word, I can accomplish most things!

There's a free Avery teplate maker online that has been very helpful.
http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/Templates-&-Software
Or in word when you click "new" there are tons of templates that you can personalize with your own pics, logos, monograms (word art) and fonts!

Sometimes it's a pain in the tush to line up the paper and the text and then cut everything out, but it really can save you a bit if you have the supplies.

However, if you don't plan on using the paper cutter over again, one of those kits (avail at craft stores usually 40-50% off with a coupon) can be a good alternative.

Also- instead of buying the paper cutter, there is always one avail to use at the Staples I go to...? and another way to save is to turn in ink cartridges at Staples and they give you rewards back for each one (3.00ea with a max of 10 cartridges in the period)

Good Luck!

 

[Malibelle]

LuLu- what size is your cardstock? Did you see my programs? I did them on my printer and my invites too. I have a program that worked really well on my computer. Take a picture of your cardstock and maybe I can come up with a few ideas for you.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

Thanks so much- my cardstock is pre-scored A7 size (prob about 7 by 10, when folded it is 5 width, 7 length) I will also need to insert regular paper to fill the pages, too.

I ran it through my printer today as an experiment and I will need to figure out how to set it up, but the ink doesn't smudge on the shimmer paper which is what I was worried about.

If I wait till Sept. I can use the paper cutter at work/school.

Thanks, Daniella, I'll PM you.

 

[bridetobe]

good luck this is so challenging!