You can't throw a great party without invitations and your guests are sure to come when you send them an invitation you made yourself using your favorite clear hobby rubber stamps!

On this page you will find some fun ideas, layouts and tips for making a good invitation.

ALWAYS INCLUDE The name of the host or hostess, the purpose of the invitation (birthday, shower, open house, etc.) or the name of the person that is being honored, the day, date and time of the event and the location (street address, city, state)

PROOFREAD your invitation for mistakes or fogotten information or get someone else to look it over, their ideas may help you simplify, catch mistakes or build your confidence!

Choose a SIMPLE design that is easy to recreate. If it is too complicated you will find yourself spending way more time making your invitations that you had originally intended.

Create a SAMPLE invitation. This will help you not only avoid making mistakes, but you will be able to preview your ideas and simplify if necessary. You may also discover quicker, or simpler methods that will give you similar results!

PACE yourself! Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to make your invitations especially if you are needing to make 50 or more. Remember that formal invitations require 8 weeks advance notice and informal invitations should be ready at least 4 weeks in advance.

ENHANCE your invitations using simple embellishments such as ribbon, ribbon clips, brads or punches.