Video Description & Inspiration
Layered pocketfold invitations with stacked reception, direction, and response cards, such as the one shown here, are a modern and increasingly popular invitation style. Given the popularity of this style, LCI customers frequently inquire about getting that nice layered look for their own DIY pocketfold designs. In the spirit of the Spring season, I decided to create this festive floral layered pocketfold shown here to answer this commonly asked question for our customers.
If you are interested in creating a layered pocketfold invitation of your own, read the following tutorial to learn how. You may choose to use the following step by step instructions and Word templates to replicate the invitation shown here, or simply as inspiration to create a unique design of your own.
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Materials To Customize This Invitation Kit
Envelopes
- 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 (A7) Invitation Envelopes - Color Aspire Petallics Spearmint
- 3 5/8 x 5 1/8 (A4) Response Envelopes - Color Aspire Petallics Spearmint
Portrait Pocketfold
- 5x7 (A7) Portrait Pocketfolds - Color Aspire Petallics Spearmint
Card Stock To Cut Individual Cards From
- Aspire Petallics Metallic Specialty Paper - Color Snow Willow (size of your preference) *
* Aspire Petallics metallics metallic specialty paper was chosen to complement the metallic pocketfold, though you may work with any specialty paper you choose.
Japanese Chiyogami Paper
- Decorative Japanese Chiyogami Paper - Baby's Breath
Additional Tools
- Large Paper Trimmer or Preferred Cutting Tool - to cut all cards and Chiyogami layers
- Glue or Double Sided Tape - to adhere decorative Chiyogami layers to cards
Download Templates
- Download Invitation Card Template – Measures 4½ x 6½
- Download Reception Card Template – Measures 4¾ x 6 11/16
- Download Direction Card Template – Measures 4¾ x 5 11/16
- Download Response Card Template – Measures 3½ x 4 7/8
Instructions for Assembly
Overview
There is no assembly needed for the Portrait Pocketfold itself, however, you will need to cut each individual card & the decorative layers from the 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock and Chiyogami paper.
After printing, your decorative Chiyogami layers will need to be adhered to the individual cards, as shown to the left.
1. Cut Individual Cards & Decorative Chiyogami Layers
First step is to cut your cardstock & Chiyogami paper down to the dimensions listed on the images below.
Note: For accurate, straight cuts it is recommended to cut your cardstock and Chiyogami with a new, sharp paper trimmer that has built in measurements.
2. Print Cards
To simplify the printing process, correctly sized, free Microsoft Word templates, in standard Arial font for each individual card are available. Look for the Download Templates above.
Note: You will have to set up custom dimensions in your print driver before you can print the cards. For more information on printing custom sized documents, please view the following video: Printing Invitations with Your Home Computer & Printer
3. Adhere Decorative Chiyogami Layers to Center Panel & Individual Cards
After your cards are printed, its time to decorate your invitation with your cut Chiyogami. You should use glue or double sided tape, whichever you prefer.
- Adhere Chiyogami strips to left sides of reception, direction, and response cards
- Adhere 4 7/8 x 6 7/8 inch Chiyogami layer to center panel of pocketfold
- Adhere 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch Invitation card on top of 4 7/8 x 6 7/8 inch Chiyogami layer in center panel
4. Insert Cards Into Pocket
To complete your invitations insert your reception, direction, and response cards into the pocket
Note: You may choose to insert your response card and envelope in front of, or behind your reception and direction cards. This is simply a matter of preference.
Have you created a custom layered pocketfold? We would love to see your design! Tell us about it, or, submit it to our Share Your Creativity Program
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