Archives for: March 2008

No, each of the components (card stocks & vellums) of our layered invitation kits arrive to you unattached. Our website shows the assembled invitations to help our visitors get a feel for the look they can create. Although we show some layered kits with decorative clips or adhesive bows these are only suggestions. Please feel free to assemble these invitations in any method that you desire.

We offer a large selection of layer wedding invitation kits & designer ideas in our mix and match invitations studio.

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As a bride-to-be, you want everything to be perfect for your special day. And considering the planning necessary to organize a wedding, sometimes you might start to feel a bit overwhelmed.

You need all the help you can get, and LCI Paper understands this. To make your time shopping for your all-important wedding invitations a little easier, we constantly update our selection of specialty papers and invitation ensembles to keep in step with the latest trends. This means you’ll have access to the newest style ideas in wedding invitations.

And what are some of the newest style offerings in invitation design? How about decorative vellum invitations in a slim silhouette; add some stately elegance to your formal event. From dramatic Asian Garden (below, left) to sunny Felicity (below, right), each features a colorful vellum overlay, textured backing card, and a coordinating Chiyogami band to pull it all together. Add decorative bows, ribbons, clips, or fasteners to finish the look.

For a truly unique presentation, consider one of our vellum invitation pochettes. Impress your guests with these stylish petal wraps available in warm pastels like Cream Rosetta (below, top left), translucent and stunning, or for the daring bride with a red color scheme, Je T’Adore (top right) will magnificently set the stage for your big day. If yours is a formal evening affair Licorice Evening (bottom) is the ultimate in elegance.

Looking for an invitation ensemble that’s colorful, attractive, and clever? You’ll definitely want to check out LCI’s Pocket Fold Delight Kits. In popular colors like Lemon Sorbet (below, left) and Chocolate Strawberry (below, right), each Vice Versa pocket fold invitation is customizable with a printable, layered insert card. These pocket fold wraps have an added twist, featuring an angled pocket to conveniently hold the optional response card and envelope. You see, you can mix fashion with function!

And as always, feel free (we encourage it) to mix and match designs. As you plan for your perfect day, start with perfect invitations.

Tags: wedding invitations, make your own invitations, diy invitations, 2008 invitations, invitation styles

Bold, bright colors are in this year so why not choose one of the boldest colors going for your wedding color scheme. That’s right – pick red!

Traditionally, the color red blends nicely with autumn or winter weddings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it for your spring or summer affair. The key to incorporating such a strong color into your scheme is to not overdo it. Select five elements of your wedding, such as invitations, flowers, cake, favors, and attire and experiment with adding red.

For example, let’s start with your invitations, since they’re first to introduce to your guests the style and mood of your wedding. How much red do you want to use? A lot or a little? LCI Paper has a variety of invitations for you to choose from in gorgeous shades of red on their Shop Invitations By Color page.

For a dainty, floral pattern consider Cherry Blossom Floral (shown below, top left). The pretty floral design borders this heavyweight panel card and combined with a boldly lined red envelope, makes for a strong statement. If you prefer a traditional look, LCI’s Royal Duchess (top right) might be to your liking. For a vibrant and contemporary layered card, consider Tropical Tairei Red (bottom left). This invitation includes silver-flecked Tairei Paper to print 2-up invitations with a free printing template. Also, consider combining red with colors other than white or cream. How about gold or silver? LCI Paper’s Gold Rose Pochette (bottom right) mixes these colors stunningly.

With so many types of red flowers you’ll have plenty to choose from, starting of course, with the traditional rose. The only problem you might encounter could be availability or cost. If this occurs, opt for neutral white flowers displayed in red vases or containers.

Your cake will be easiest to decorate. Your wedding cake specialist only has to mix the color. Adorned with red flowers, stripes, or polka dots, your wedding cake can delightfully display the color of the day.

Depending on the favors you select, you could package them in red or decorate them with name tags or ribbon to promote your color scheme.

A beautiful red sash would be eye-catching against the backdrop of your white gown. The groom and groomsmen could incorporate red into their attire too…cufflinks, maybe, or ties? You’ll probably have the most fun and flexibility including red in your bridesmaids’ dresses.

However you decide to “paint your wedding day red,” make sure it’s your way for a fabulous event!

Tags: red wedding, red invitations, red favors, wedding colors

Easter is a delightful holiday since its arrival always follows closely on the heels of Spring; particularly this year - they’re only days apart.

Because Easter gives us reason to celebrate, why not plan activities that the whole family can enjoy, from kids to adults.

Easter wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t decorate eggs. Try sponge painting eggs for a fun project your kids will love. All you need are hard-boiled eggs (of course), acrylic paints, a household sponge, paper towel, a paper plate, small bowl of water, and something to hold your eggs in such as an empty egg carton.

Wet the sponge and then wring out the water. Cut the sponge into pieces and round off any edges. Cut as many pieces as you have colors of paint. Put dabs of each paint color on the paper plate, then, take a piece of sponge and dip into one of the paint dabs. Wipe off any excess paint on the paper towel and while holding an egg in one hand, paint it with the sponge, using random strokes to create different patterns. When finished, place the egg in the egg carton to dry.

Don’t forget the traditional Easter egg hunt. Depending on the age of your children, you can make this event simple or challenging. Some ideas for organizing a hunt include color-coding eggs according to the kids’ ages. Another clever tip is to paint or write a letter on each hidden egg. Tell the hunters to try and spell words from the eggs they find. Whoever spells the most words wins. Set boundaries if your hunt takes place outdoors so the kids know the area in which to look.

But Easter activities aren’t just for the wee folk, grown ups can have fun too. Celebrate Easter and spring together by creating your own centerpiece to decorate your Easter dinner table.

A cute centerpiece is a candle holder egg tree. Use any candle holder such as a candelabra, brass candlesticks, or small votives and place pretty decorated eggs on them. Use tacky wax to keep the eggs in place if necessary.

If you have vintage teacups put thoroughly soaked floral foam inside each. Place small blooms such as lily-of-the-valley or grape hyacinths inside for lovely, petite flower arrangements.

Create an Easter Bonnet table centerpiece by placing softly colored eggs inside a straw hat. Use hollowed eggs and put ribbons or paper inside to hold names for place settings or clues for finding hidden Easter eggs.

These are just a few suggestions to help you celebrate Easter and usher in spring.

Tags:easter, easter crafts, easter eggs, easter decorations

The 111lb Vice Versa Card Stock is cover stock, not index.