Weddings are often considered to be one of the most magical nights of a person’s life. However, creating all the magic can be a costly ordeal. As a result, many people have begun to utilize the DIY, or “do it yourself,” method of wedding planning for part or all of their process.
Wedding invitations are a part of the process that is easy to underestimate the cost of getting it professionally done. Hand-making your invitations is always an option, but a popular solution for many DIY wedding planners is to make wedding invitations with Cricut.
Cricut machines are used to cut paper and other materials to the user’s preference. They make the process of creating wedding invitations simple by providing a design platform to build the template and then precision-cutting them to your specifications.
If you are interested in having a DIY wedding or just cutting some costs from your wedding budget, read on to learn how to make wedding invitations with Cricut.
Materials
Cricut offers two models that are perfectly suited for wedding invitations. The Cricut Explore is the more cost-efficient of the two options, and thus has fewer customization options but is great for beginners. The Cricut Maker is a little more price-wise but can cut more complex materials and offers more tools to get the job done.
Once you’ve decided which Cricut machine suits your needs, there are a few more materials you will need:
- Cutting mat
- Cardstock
- Exacto knife
- Glue tape
Aside from the machine itself, these materials will make your life easier when you start to put together your invitations.
Design
Whether you have a professional background in graphic design, or simply had a keen eye for macaroni art designs as a child, we all have a bit of artistic vision deep down. Designing your invitations is where you get to flex that bit of artistry and make the result reflect your ideas and theme.
When you make wedding invitations with Cricut, you will have access to their design application called Design Space. You can use the app to set your design.
Customize fonts, colors, and sizing to your specifications to match the style you are going for. Your Cricut will do the work from there.
If the design aspect of the process is not your expertise, you can find templates online through sites like Etsy or Pinterest for inspiration.
Be aware that design does not end with what is printed on the page. The type of cardstock you choose, down to the texture of the paper, are all equally as important for the perfect invitation. Cricut features allow you to utilize unique shapes or cutouts for the invitations as well.
Cost
Paying for wedding invitations can be very expensive when you pay someone else to do it. Making wedding invitations with Cricut requires more work upfront, but the cost breakdown is reasonable.
The machine itself can range from $199.99 to $399.99 depending on the model. If you have a preference for more features, the latest model will be the best option, but for something simple, an older model will do.
Cardstock will be the second most costly item, with ranges from $25 to upwards of $60 for a package. The cost will be entirely dependent on the style and finish, as well as how much comes in a single pack.
All additional materials such as cutting boards or Exacto knives are often available for $10 or less. Keep an eye out for coupons for your local craft stores for additional savings on all of these items.
