Message from Maggie:  I am hosting a wedding shower for a friend next month.  I created these custom invitations for under $10.

Recommendations:

1. Create a Canva account on canva.com.
2. Begin creating a design by clicking the invitation icon.
3. Using the layouts on the left choose the one that suits your needs.
4. Make edits to personalize the invitation.
5. Click download and save as a PDF for print.
6. Print at a local print shop.  Note: In this case I was pressed for time so used FedEx online by uploading it to their site and having it printed on heavy cardstock before picking it up at a local shop.  Typically when I have more time I like to utilize Catprint.com.  
7. To give it a more professional look use rounded corner punch on each corner.   Note: I already owned this tool but you can pick up at a craft store for about $5.
8. Purchase envelopes.
9. Customize envelopes using a personal address return stamp, themed postage stamps, themed rubber stamps and washi tape. Note: Besides the postage stamps, I had these items, which helped me keep costs low.  I used a Washington, DC cherry blossom themed postage stamps, a “here comes the bride” themed rubber stamp, and gold polka dot wash tape.

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Before | Raw Edges

After | Rounded Edges

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Costs:

• Invitation printing: $9
• Envelopes: $5 for 20 envelopes
• Washi tape: $1 per roll
• Postage stamps: 42 cents x 20 = $8.40
• Here comes the bride stamp: $3 (in Paper Source bargin bin)

Total: About $20