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Every once in a while I come across an written article that catches my eye and imagination.   The techniques used in this article can be used for any invitation or card.   Birthdays, Halloween, Anniversary, Christmas, and so on.

Author: Mark Etinger

If you’re looking for a fun, affordable way to get together with
friends, you should most definitely host a dinner party. With
the right menu, décor, and cute homemade invitations, you can
really make a night in, something special and memorable for you
and your friends. A great way to send the message that the
dinner party is something special, is to make your invitations
special! That means that you should skip the card aisle at the
drug store and hand-make them. Even if you’re not the most
crafty person on the block, with the right printable paper, a
couple of accessories and some colored envelopes, you’re on your
way to receiving quite a few RSVPs for your next dinner soirée.

1) Before you buy any printable paper, or even address the
colored envelopes, you’re going to need to compose an invite
list and draft up the text for the invitations. You want the
basics: briefly describe what is going on, where it is, when,
and what they can bring (if anything). Keep the text minimal and
make it easy to scan.

I have been married a few years…40 to be precise.  Unfortunately, or fortunately whichever the case maybe, I don’t remember much of that day only through pictures. I don’t have many of my wedding gifts left, but that is what happens over a long period of time.   The one item I do have and I cherish is a decoupaged wedding invitation given to me by my late brother and his wife. I have always loved it and it has always hung in a place of honor in my home.

It is such a simple gift and yet it is the only one that has lasted a lifetime.   Several years ago in another home, we had a small fire and some of my wedding memories were lost in the water and smoke damage so I no longer have the original invitation, only this reminder.  Yes, it is yellow with age, but it is still a reminder of a wonderful day.

I am sure when my sister-in-law made it she never thought what this gift would come to mean to me and my husband.  It is a reminder of a beautiful day with family and friends.

The reason I am telling you this story is this:  Wedding season is upon us.   The brides will have their lists at various stores of items they need and want, and you will no doubt purchase something for them.  But why not add something personal with the gift.  Something you made by hand for them to remember long after the gifts have worn out.