Vellum Baby Shower Invitations

Vellum baby shower invitations are very popular since they are so simple to make.

This cute pink invite cost approximately $.55 and took less than 10 minutes to assemble. Here are some simple instructions:

1) Using a word processor, chose your favorite font in size 14. Center the text and type your invitation.
2) Print the invitation onto a sheet of vellum (available at scrapbook stores).
3) Crop the vellum equal to a piece of colored cardstock (pastels are always a great choice).
4) Using eyelets and setting tools, place the eyelets about 2 inches apart. This will hold the vellum to the cardstock, as well as allow a place for a ribbon to be tied through them.
5) Thread ribbon through eyelets and tie into a bow.
6) The little teddy bear is a rub-on transfer, however, any baby sticker would be a great embellishment.
And it is finished! Mine is approximately 4 x 4 inches and would fit nicely in an invitation size envelope.

However, 1) Instead of using pink cardstock, I chose blue, naturally.

2) I used brads to hold the vellum to the cardstock, instead of eyelets.
3) I left the paper (8 1/2 x 11) its original length. This size is perfect to send in a trade size envelope.

The great thing about these invitations is the hard work is done by your word processor. Your creative touch is all that it takes for a beautiful finish.