Easy Cards and Invitations

Button and Stripes Baby Announcement

Materials and Tools:

light blue buttons
ruler
1/8" hole punch
blue 3-ply linen thread
Paper Source Sky #10 envelope
Paper Source Butter #10 invitation backing
Paper Source Laser Vellum 8-1/2" x 11"
Paper Source Superfine Softwhite Text 8-1/2" x 11"
Print Works blue/yellow stripes 8-1/2" x 11"
straight edge and razor knife or paper cutter
scissors

Steps:

Note: For each layer, you will be able to get two out of an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet. Remember that the top 1 inch of your layers will be tucked into the invitation backing. Make a practice copy first to make sure the text of your layers aligns properly.

1. To make layer one: Print your announcement text and baby photo onto the laser vellum. Cut to 3-7/8" x 8-1/2".

2. Layer two is the unprinted decorative blue and yellow striped sheet. Cut to 3-7/8" x 8-3/4".

3. For layer three, print any other relevant information, such as party details, on Superfine Softwhite paper, and cut to 3-7/8" x 9".

4. Fold backing card along the score line. Arrange all of your layers in order and carefully insert into the flap of your backing.

5. Using the pre-punched holes of the invitation backing as a guide, punch through the invitation layers with a 1/8-inch hole punch. Carefully paperclip the invitation together before punching to securely hold your layers in place as you punch.