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Invitation

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SUPPLIES NEEDED

  • White photocopy paper
  • Garden flowers, dried or fresh
  • Handmade paper: 3 x 11 inch strip
  • Cardstock: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch
  • Printable vellum: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
  • 1/8 inch hole punch
  • 4 mini gold brads
  • 1 1/2 inch wide sheer ribbon: 12 inches
  • Decorative sticker
  • Envelope: Size A9 (5 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Use either Arnold Grummer’s Papermill Pro Kit or the Large Dip Handmold to make one sheet of paper for every two guests.
  2. To make pulp, recycle white photocopy paper. Use 1 1/2 sheets of photocopy paper for every handmade sheet you plan to make.
  3. Add garden flowers, a pinch of gold dust and 1/8 tsp. Acid pHree additive to pulp before forming sheets.
  4. Form, press and dry sheets following kit directions.
  5. Tear handmade sheets according to ‘Garden Flowers’ pattern. Click on link to see pattern.
  6. Print invitation text on vellum using home computer. Trim to 5″ x 8″.
  7. Use punch to make holes thru vellum and cardstock in corners. Fasten vellum to cardstock using mini-brads.
  8. Wrap strip of handmade paper around invitation. Overlay strip with ribbon and secure with decorative sticker.

Arnold Grummer’s Items Used In This Project