Here’s a fun idea,…

Framed Wedding Invitations (The cheap way!!) in six easy steps!

Step 1:

Go to Aaron Brother’s website and print out a 40% off coupon.

Step 2:

Drive to your local Aaron Brother’s and find the most beautiful frame you can (preferably a 12 x 12 sized frame) !! Use your coupon and make the purchase! Most frames range from $18.00 to $30.00, with a 40% off coupon, you’re paying almost half the price!

Step 3:

Head over to your local Michael’s Craft Store or Dick Blick and walk to the scrap booking section. If you purchased a 12 x 12 frame, you can find a sheet of 12 x 12 scrap booking, card stock paper to fit your frame perfectly.

Alternate Plan: If purchased a larger frame, then head over to the poster board section. Purchase a large sheet of poster board and cut it to the dimensions of your frame.

After finding the paper, grab a UHU stic (gluestick) and make the purchases!

Step 4:

Once you have gotten home, arrange your wedding, keepsake pieces on your card stock. Test the borders of your paper by putting the frame around the layed out piece. Make sure to check that the frame won’t cover any of your pieces that are showing on the card stock, once glued down.

When it seems perfect, grab your glue stick and cover the entire back surfaces of your keepsakes. Gently press it onto your cardstock and then glue the rest of your keepsake pieces on the card stock.

Step 5:

Once all of your pieces are glued on, place it inside the frame and securely fasten your frame shut.

Step 6:

Enjoy your now, beautiful piece of artwork and hang it on your wall for all to see!

(If you don’t have an Aaron’s Brother’s near you, you can always find a frame at Michael’s and use their 40% coupons too, however they are not available online, so purchase a Sunday paper instead and cut out your coupon!)

HAVE FUN!