Pastel colors are reminiscent of spring weddings, and they are a lovely theme for your wedding. Homemade wedding invitations are a personal way to invite your guests, and you can make lovely pastel invitations easily. This article will provide you with all the necessary information for creating homemade wedding invitations with spring pastel colors in mind.
Paper Patterns
A simple pastel wedding invitation can be made for your spring wedding using pastel colored cardstock, scissors, and glue. For this homemade craft you can use scissors with decorative edges if you have them handy.
Start by folding a piece of cardstock in half. Then use the scissors to cut out several shapes from other pastel colored pieces of cardstock. Arrange the card stock in a fun pattern in the corners or along the sides of the wedding invitation. Remember to arrange the paper in a pattern before applying glue to your homemade invitation. Only secure the paper in place when you are happy with the design.
There are many variations you can make with pastel shapes, and feel free to be creative. This homemade wedding invitation is a great way to utilize pastel colors for your spring wedding.
Watercolor
Another easy homemade wedding invitation that uses pastel colors is a watercolor painted invitation. For this homemade spring invitation you will need cardstock, water, a palette, water color paint, and a paintbrush. Start this pastel colored invitation by folding a piece of cardstock in half.
If you are using liquid watercolor paint apply paint directly to the palette. If you are using watercolor blocks, get them very wet and move some paint to your palette with the paintbrush. Then add some white paint to each color you are using to make the colors a pastel tint.
When all of your colors are ready use a clean paint brush to wet the front of the invitation lightly. Then drop the pastel paint onto the wet surface. Use your paintbrush to help the colors swirl together. Allow the invitation to dry, and it is ready for a handwritten greeting.
When creating pastel colored wedding invitations you can be very creative, and you do not have to stick with certain images or themes. You can simply use the pastel colors to represent your spring wedding. These homemade spring wedding invitations are easy to make, and they utilize pastel colors to the fullest; so try them for your homemade spring wedding invitations.
