
How I Did It
Materials (per set)
1 80lb (or heavier) coverstock 8.5×11 – creates 4
1 36lb (or close) vellum 8.5×11 – creates 2
knot
1 envelope A2 (4 3/8″ x 5 3/4″)
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Tools
cutter, scorer, 1/4″ hole-puncher, lighter or gas stove top, computer, printer
Recommended
Rotary Paper Trimmer
(cutter), Fiskars Scoring Blade
(scoring blade to be used with Fiskars rotary trimmer), Fiskars hand punch (hole puncher), Classic Crest Solar White 80lb
(paper), Classic Crest Recycled Bright White 80lb
(recycled paper)
Fonts Used
Sloop Script Two, AvantGarde Gothic
Template
The save-the-date measures 4″ x 5.5″. Page 2 and 3 contains the main save-the-date template that creates 4 save-the-dates. Page contains the vellum wrap template that creates 2 vellum wraps. Blue sailboat image is included in the template.
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Directions
Print page 3 on the back of page 2. Cut on gray solid lines. Print page 4 on vellum. Cut on gray solid lines. Score vellum in the middle. Wrap vellum on save-the-date. Hole punch on gray circles.
Cut 11″ of knot. Using a lighter or stove top, melt the ends of the knot to avoid fraying. Insert knot into the holes and make a square knot. Click here for instructions on how to make a square knot.
Insert completed save-the-date into envelope and you’re all set!
My Nautical Save-The-Date
I finally finished making our save-the-dates! It was easy making them except writing the addresses. I’m not good at calligraphy so I decided to just use my own everyday handwriting. I saved by writing the addresses myself, using coverstock that I already have and printing the save-the-dates in my home printer.

Keeping up with the theme of the wedding, I used knots and sailboat images. I’m sorry I forgot to take a photo of the back which has the travel info. The vellum wraps around the save-the-date covering both the front and back.

Overall, I spent a little more than $20 for 25 of these save-the-dates:
7 coverstock 8.5×11 = free (I have in stock)
13 vellum 8.5×11 = $10.50 (50 pack)
41′ knot = $3.77
25 envelopes = $6.25
TOTAL = $20.52 + tax
Stay tuned tomorrow for template and instructions on making them.
A Fall wedding invitation
In addition to John moving in and our wedding planning, I’ve also been busy with my friend’s invitation to her Fall wedding. I finally finished creating a mock-up…

Jasmine bought top-open envelopes and I’m afraid that the RSVP card and envelope will remain in the envelope when guests take the invitation out. So I decided to use a gold spiral paper clip to attach them all together.

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