The "Wash of Colour" Collection
In the world of wedding planning, the first impression your guests receive is the stationery. If you are dreaming of a romantic, vintage-inspired celebration, there is nothing quite as timeless as the soft, ethereal look of watercolours.
The secret to this stunning set? Pre-printed watercolour paper. It allows you to achieve a high-end, artistic look without ever having to pick up a paintbrush. Below is a comprehensive guide to recreating this entire suite—from the Save the Dates to the Favor Boxes.
1. Check Book Invitations
The "Check Book" style is a modern favorite, keeping guest information and the formal invitation neatly layered.
Materials (Per Invitation)
1/3 Sheet of Matt White Card
1 Sheet of White Linen Paper
1/3 Sheet of Watercolours Paper
1 Folk Heart Button
60cm Light Pink Hemp Cord
Tools: Paper trimmer, hot melt glue gun, hole punch.
Instructions
Print & Cut: Print your guest info (21cm x 10.5cm) and invitation wording (9cm x 10.5cm) onto linen paper. Leave a 3cm gap at the top.
Layering: Cut your white card base to 21cm x 10.5cm and the watercolour paper to 17cm x 10.5cm.
Assembly: Stack the guest info, invitation panel, and watercolour paper. Align the top edges.
Binding: Punch two holes 1cm from the top. Thread hemp cord through the holes three times and tie at the back.
Finish: Thread a heart button onto a 20cm piece of cord, tie a bow, and glue it to the top centre.
2. Envelope Invitations & Save the Dates
For a more tactile experience, these invitations nestle inside a handmade watercolour envelope, paired with a matching circular Save the Date.
Envelope Invitation Instructions
The Envelope: Cut watercolour paper to 21cm x 21cm and use an envelope punch board to create a square.
Internal Framing: Glue a square of watercolour paper (3mm smaller than the interior) inside.
Wording: Print invitation wording on linen paper (9.5cm x 9.5cm) and mount it onto a 10cm x 10cm white card.
The Wrap: Wrap 150cm of cord around the closed envelope four times. Thread through a heart button and tie a bow.
Save the Date Instructions
The Base: Cut white card to 10.5cm x 12cm; score and fold.
Detail: Attach a 10.5cm x 6cm piece of watercolour paper to the top half of the card front.
Circular Detail: Use a die-cutter to create a small "Save the Date" circle and a larger watercolour circle. Layer and glue to the front.
3. Order of Service
The final piece for your ceremony, featuring a delicate dangling tag and rustic binding.
Instructions
Cover: Adhere watercolour paper (21cm x 13.5cm) to the front of a folded A4 white card.
Tag: Create a circular "Order of Service" tag using a die-cutter and a hole punch.
Binding: Use a long-arm stapler to secure your printed pages inside, or punch holes and hand-tie them with hemp cord.
4. Place Cards & Favor Boxes
Carry the theme onto your reception tables for a cohesive, professional finish.
Place Cards
Base: 9cm x 14cm white card (scored/folded).
Detail: 9cm x 5cm watercolour paper glued to the top.
Finish: Add a hemp cord bow and heart button to the center.
Favor Boxes
Wrap: Cut watercolour paper 1cm wider than your box and long enough to wrap around it.
Secure: Use a tape runner to fix the paper, folding the ends neatly like a gift.
Tie: Wrap 1m of hemp cord around the box 4–5 times, crossing at the top. Secure with a heart button.
Disclaimer
This post was created for creative and inspirational purposes. The instructional content and design concepts were adapted from existing craft guides. I do not own the original rights to these specific designs or the photographic imagery provided; all credits belong to the original creators and "Imagine DIY." Digital assistance was used to compile and format this information professionally.
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