Garden Flowers: Invitation

Follow these steps for gorgeous wedding invitations made from recycled paper, from Arnold Grummer's Paper Making Kits and Supplies.

Supplies:

• Arnold Grummer's Paper Additive
• Arnold Grummer's Acid pHree Additive
• Arnold Grummer's Large Couch Sheets: 20 pack
• Arnold Grummer's Large Dip Handmold
• Arnold Grummer's Gold Dust
• Arnold Grummer's Papermill PRO Envelope & Stationery Kit
• White photocopy paper
• Garden flowers, dried or fresh
• Handmade paper: 3" x 11" strip
• Cardstock: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Printable vellum: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• 1/8" hole punch
• 4 mini gold brads
• 1 1/2" wide sheer ribbon: 12"
• Decorative sticker
• Envelope: Size A9 (5 3/4" x 8 3/4")

Steps:

1. Use either AG 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.
    

Related Links:

Garden Flowers: Save the Date Card

Garden Flowers: Thank You Note

Garden Flowers: RSVP Card