Blue Blossom Pocket Fold Invitation
| Item Code: | PPPFLD7-RIV |
|---|---|
| Paper: | 80lb Cover (Printable Cards) |
| Format: | Pocket Fold |
| Finished Size: | 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 |
| Printer: | Laser,Inkjet  |
This delightful floral pocket fold invitation is a pleasing mix of light blue, cream and chocolate shades in exotic textures. Our Blue Flower Tree chiyogami must be hand cut from the included 8 1/2 x 11 sheets and used to line the pocket fold and decorate the response folder.
Invitation Kit Includes:
Please note: The chiyogami invitation layers and response folder strips must be hand cut from the included 8 1/2 x 11 sheets. Fit 2 layers per sheet or 10 strips.
- 10 Rivus Blue Pocket Folds 5 1/8 x 7
- 10 Sheets Blue Flower Tree Chiyogami 8 1/2 x 11
- 10 Ecru Invitation Cards 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
- 10 Ecru Response Folders 3 1/2 x 4 7/8
- 10 Summer Sky Response Envelopes
- 10 Summer Sky Invitation Envelopes 5 1/4 x 7 1/4
Step One: Cut Chiyogami Paper To Make Layers
In each package of 10 kits, you will receive 10 chiyogami sheets in 8 1/2 x 11 size. Using a paper cutter or scissors, cut two layers measuring 4 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches out of five of the sheets, as shown in the image below. You will need five sheets to make 10 invitations.
Step Two: Cut Chiyogami Strip For Response Folder
Using a single sheet of chiyogami, you will cut strips that measure 1 x 7 inches to border the left edge of the response folder. (For efficient paper use, which is always recommended, you can also use the leftover paper from making the layers, above.) Use a ruler to measure out 10 of these strips on the sheet as shown below. Cut out the strips and save them to glue to the response folders after you've printed them in Step Five.
What To Do With The Leftover Chiyogami Sheets... The leftover chiyogami sheets can be used to make liners for either the invitation or response envelope, or you could cut a band to wrap vertically around the finished pocket fold. The perfect size for a pocket fold band is 1 1/2 x 11. See our Flowering Bronze Pocket Fold article for an example of this band.
Step Three: Glue Chiyogami Layer To Pocket Fold
Adhere a chiyogami layer to the invitation panel of the pocket fold. You can glue or tape the layer using the following:
- Ordinary glue stick
- Glue Marker
- Double-sided tape
Step Four: Print & Adhere Ecru Invitation Card
Download the template below to print the Ecru Invitation Card measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches. Place your invitation wording on the template and print on an inkjet or laser printer. (Tip: Use the sample verses on our Invitation Wording page to get started) When you've printed the cards, adhere them to the center of the chiyogami layer on the pocket fold as shown below.
Download Invitation Printing Template
Step Five: Print Response Folder & Envelope
Use the templates below to print on the Ecru Response Folder measuring 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches (when folded) and the Summer Sky response envelope measuring 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches.
Download Response Folder Printing Template
Download Response Envelope Printing Template
Step Six: Glue Chiyogami Strip To Response Folder
Secure the 1 x 7 inch chiyogami band to the left edge of the response folder. Do this by laying the printed folder flat on a surface, printed side up. You can use glue stick or double sided tape to adhere the band to the folder.
Step Seven: Print Invitation Envelope
Download the template below to print the Summer Sky Envelope measuring 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 inches. Place your finished pocket fold inside the envelope and you're ready to mail your invitations! LCI also carries gold envelope seals which are a nice way to seal the pocket fold or envelope. They are a great accent to complement the chiyogami paper.Download Envelope Printing Template
We hope you enjoyed creating this unique invitation! It makes a great wedding invitation, but is versatile enough to suit other occasions as well - fundraisers or dinners, birthdays, and formal spring events, to name a few.
If you encounter any problems with our templates, don't hesitate to submit a support case.
Designer Idea Blue Blossom Pocket Fold
In this video, we'll show you how to print and assemble our new Blue Blossom Pocket Fold Invitation kit. This beautiful ensemble was designed by Linda, LCI's office manager.
If you'd rather read step by step instructions that are accompanied by photos, read the article, Get Inspired With Our Blue Blossom Pocket Fold.
Why does the ink smudge?
- Some common printing processes are inkjet, laser printing, offset, and letterpress. Some card stocks and papers perform better when inkjet printed while others do better with laser technology. On each of our product pages we do indicate our recommendations. The more conventional print methods such as offset or thermograpy should not have smudging issues.
- Different Inks and toners are made differently from manufacturer to manufacturer therefore some may require more drying time than others. We do suggest using the ink brands recommended by your printer manufacturer.
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Should I have my invitations hand canceled?
After you spend time creating your own invitations, you want to ensure they arrive at your guests homes looking as great as they did leaving yours. So how do you guarantee your invitations will arrive in great condition? Next to hand delivery, your best bet for protecting your invitations against the potential rigors of mailing - marking, bending, and tearing - is to request that your invitations are hand canceled.
What does "hand cancel" mean?Cancellation refers to the markings that the postal service puts on stamped mail to prevent the stamps from being re-used; in current times, this marking is typically created by automated high speed machinery, and most often is a large, red, rectangular stamp. While these machines are quick and convenient, mail that goes through them run the risk of being bent, marked up, and even torn - risks you do not want to take with formal invitations.
Hand canceling, as the names implies, means that each invitation will be post marked by hand, not machinery, thus eliminating the aforementioned risk factors - and the aforementioned unattractive red stamp.
How do I get my invitations hand canceled?After completing your invitations, bring your finished ensemble into your local post office and simply request that they are hand canceled. Most (not all) post offices will have no problem with this, as it is common practice with formal mail. Depending on your local branch, be prepared to be asked to stamp your own invitations, or told that they can be hand canceled on another day.
Additional tips for safe invitation arrivalAlways check with your local post office about the cost of postage prior to mailing. Keep in mind that square invitation envelopes will cost more to send, and mail that weighs over one ounce will also have a surcharge. So check fist and eliminate the Return to Sender stamped across your invitation envelopes.
Consider sending a test invitation to yourself and/or a friend or relative who lives far away. Simply bring a finished ensemble to the post office, determine the appropriate postage, request that it is hand canceled, and see how it arrives. Of course if it arrives safely and free or markings, bends, or tears, you can feel more confident in sending the rest out to your guests.
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