Simply Sweet Wedding Invitation Keepsake Frame
I am excited to introduce you to Erica Jackson Curran who put together the creative post below on how to DIY your own invitation keepsake frame. A big thank you to Erica!
Your wedding invitation is one of the first details you choose after getting engaged, not to mention it gives your guests a first glimpse of the fun ahead. It’s a pretty significant little piece of paper, so why do our extra copies often get stored away with the other wedding supplies after the big day?
Invitation Keepsake Frame (DIY)
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Give your invitation the spotlight it deserves by creating a simple keepsake frame that will always remind you of your special day. And for your engaged and recently married friends, this is a quick, affordable project that makes for a truly thoughtful wedding or shower gift.
Supplies Needed:
- A copy of your wedding invitation
- Frame
- Pretty paper
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Pen
Now let’s get started!
Step 1: Prepare your Frame
Luckily, I had a basic black frame at home that I knew would perfectly complement the simple elegance of my invitation. However, feel free to get creative here! You may find a lovely vintage frame that just needs a coat of paint, or you could dress up a plain frame with a swipe of color that ties in with your invitation or paper.
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Whatever you choose, make sure that the frame is several inches larger than your invitation in order to allow plenty of room for your background pattern.
Step 2: Choose your paper
You can go in one of two directions: If your invitation is very intricate and colorful, you’ll probably want to choose background paper that quietly complements your design. Because my black-and-white invitation is so simple, I decided to have some fun with the paper. I took the invitation to a local stationery store and spent some time holding it up against various wrapping papers. I ended up bringing home two different sheets of wrapping paper. After comparing each pattern to my frame and invitation at home, I decided to go with Rifle Paper Co.’s Midnight Floral pattern.
Step 3: Cut the paper to size
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Most frames will have a sheet of paper or cardboard inside that you can use to cut your paper exactly to size. Because mine didn’t, I simply used the back of the frame as an outline, traced it out, and started snipping. I then glued the paper to the front of the frame’s backing.
Step 4: Carefully center your invitation
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You may be tempted to eyeball this step, but I’d recommend using a ruler to ensure that you center your invitation perfectly—especially if you’re using paper with a busy pattern, like mine. Once you’re absolutely sure it’s centered, secure it with glue or double-sided tape.
Step 5: Slip it in the frame and hang!
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Once you’ve given the glue a chance to set, carefully slide your finished project into the frame and find the perfect place to hang it. I think they’re especially sweet in the bedroom, powder room, or really anywhere where it will be a conversation starter.
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About the Author
“Erica Jackson Curran is the Bridal Editor of Charleston Style & Design Magazine. She has written about weddings for Charleston Weddings, Smitten, and Destination I Do. Erica loves to share her invitation inspiration and other wedding details as a blogger for Shutterfly.”
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Meredith
Despite her dreamy wedding blogger lifestyle, Meredith's day job is running ClassicVeils.com and a full-time mom to an active toddler. If she could, Meredith would spend her days taking cruises, helping animals in need, and watching Big Brother!