Homemade Art Deco Wedding Invitations

 

Art Deco is a very popular wedding style, and making homemade art deco wedding invitations never got easier. This article will provide you with detailed instructions and thorough supply lists for creating homemade art deco wedding invitations.

Floral

Art deco floral designs create lovely wedding invitations, and all you will need for this homemade invitation is white cardstock, a ruler, a pencil, watercolors paints, a paintbrush, water, a ruler, and markers.

Start this art deco wedding invitation by folding the cardstock in half; use the marker to write the important information on the inside or print it out on the computer before hand. Next create a rectangle on the side of the front of the invitation using the ruler and pencil, and divide the rectangle into six even squares.

Next draw a heart shape in the middle of the top four squares and draw a small tear drop shape below it. Add two leaves to the sides of the middle line at the point where the bottom for boxes intersect and erase all of the lines inside the leaves and heart.

Use the water color paint to color in the heart and the leaves and allow the homemade wedding invitation to dry. Use a black marker to outline all of the lines, and remember to start at the top left corner is you are right handed to avoid smudging the ink.

When the ink has dried add a message to the front and your art deco wedding invitation is done. This homemade art deco wedding invitation is simple to complete and you can add more details and colors if you like.

Leaves

Nature is a popular art deco theme, and leaves make a lovely focus for homemade wedding invitations with art deco in mind. For this homemade invitation you will need a ruler, a black marker, green colored pencils, a pencil, eraser, and cardstock.

Start this art deco wedding craft by folding the cardstock in half and writing the important information on the inside. Next use a ruler to create a square on the corners of the invitation, and separate those boxes into four smaller equal boxes.

Draw a leaf shape inside the square by drawing a teardrop shape. Use the lines inside the leaf to create a symmetrical pattern within the leaf. Erase the extra lines and color the leaf green with the pencil. Use the black marker to trace the lines of the box and outline of the leaf. This homemade wedding invitation is easy to create with an art deco theme in mind.

Border

Another easy homemade art deco wedding invitation can be made using cardstock, colored pencils, a ruler, a pencil, and a black marker. You will also need a bottle cap and other small items with interesting shapes.

Start this homemade wedding invitation by folding the cardstock in half and writing the important information on the inside. Next draw a rectangle across the top of the front of the wedding invitation with the pencil; also divide this rectangle up into even boxes to make a grid.

Next use the household items to create an interesting pattern; remember to use the grid as a guideline for placing these items evenly. Trace all of the items with the pencil and color them in with the colored pencils, but remember to erase grid lines beforehand. Trace the outlines with the black marker and this art deco wedding invitation is complete.Creating homemade wedding invitations is a great way to personalize your wedding, and these art deco wedding invitations are easy to complete. Try making homemade art deco wedding invitations for your wedding, and you will be glad you did.

Homemade Wedding Invitations: Spring Pastel

 

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.