Opinion Request

Hazel_B

I've been playing around with invites because I find it fun, I know way ahead of time, but I'm more playing than anything.

What do you think? Link (it is the adobe file)

Border or No Border, that's my first question.

Hazel_B

Aaah, so disappointing, some of the fonts didn't pdf properly. You get the idea though.

Edit - Nope, seems to be a problem with weebly. Maybe others won't have a problem with it.

[Deleted User]

I like it. Personally I prefer the border...with the western-looking font (assuming that's the correct look you're going for) makes it appear more like a poster or sign with the border. I like the layout! It is fun to play around with stuff like this. I make invites for dinners and parties I host just because it's fun, not because I need them...

leia1979

I think the border give it a little something extra.

Also, how many fonts are you using? I think the one at the bottom didn't render properly, but personally I try to stick to two (no more than three) fonts in a piece.

Beads921

Go for bordered. I do find the bottom looks kind of busy with all the different fonts floating around in one small area. I'm also not super keen on the yellow - I feel like a slightly darker shade might be better. I just find it harsh with the black and white. The theme is cute though!

motoLyn

Agreed boarder, and I love the western style font, but the font the venue address in seems out of place to me. 

Wrkn925

I think I prefer with the border.

jaycee7389

i like the border. and i love the colors..but i'm biased cause im from pittsburgh

MLekathLEEN

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[QUOTE]Agreed boarder, and I love the western style font, but the font the venue address in seems out of place to me. 
Posted by motoLyn[/QUOTE]

Agreed. I was trying to find a font, I thought something like Impact but not so bolded, KWIM? Like if Tahoma and Impact had a baby.

desertsun

LOVE! I prefer the border, but you know, you can always print without, and mount on a layer of cardstock to get a stronger border type look. For my invitations, I printed on ivory, mounted on green, and then mounted on navy pocketfolds. I'm partial to that kind of layered look.

Hazel_B

Thanks for the views on the border.

Part of the issue with the fonts is not all of them come with numbers and punctuation which is why there are different fonts. There are more than I normally would include right now, I'm still playing with the fonts.  

I was going after the country fair poster style which I think I have achieved.

Elle1036

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[QUOTE]<strong>LOVE! I prefer the border, but you know, you can always print without, and mount on a layer of cardstock to get a stronger border type look</strong>. For my invitations, I printed on ivory, mounted on green, and then mounted on navy pocketfolds. I'm partial to that kind of layered look. :)
Posted by desertsun[/QUOTE]

Ditto.

desertsun

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[QUOTE]Thanks for the views on the border. Part of the issue with the fonts is not all of them come with numbers and punctuation which is why there are different fonts. There are more than I normally would include right now, I'm still playing with the fonts.  <strong> I was going after the country fair poster style which I think I have achieved.</strong>
Posted by Hazel_B[/QUOTE]

Definitely! I'm excited to see how it all comes together!

Hazel_B

Also, which I forgot...the black text will eventually be more gray than black.

leia1979

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[QUOTE]Thanks for the views on the border. <strong>Part of the issue with the fonts is not all of them come with numbers and punctuation which is why there are different fonts. </strong>There are more than I normally would include right now, I'm still playing with the fonts.   I was going after the country fair poster style which I think I have achieved.
Posted by Hazel_B[/QUOTE]

Sometimes I'll mix and match to solve this problem. For example, all the text in the line will be font A and the numbers or symbols will be font B. Usually you can find something similar enough that it won't look like a different font.

cu97tiger

Hazel - YGPM! (Well, in 30 seconds when I send it!)

Hazel_B

Oh, update, I've changed the address  and the "request the please" font to the same one that the my name is in and I think it works much better.

I'll get FI's approval tonight.

Hazel_B

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[QUOTE]Hazel - YGPM! (Well, in 30 seconds when I send it!)
Posted by cu97tiger[/QUOTE]

YGPM

MLekathLEEN

I was just looking through your bio and noticed the string lanterns. My mom made us all Easter baskets like that too! IDK if it would go with your theme but I think those might be cute with some sparkly paint or mixing some glitter in the glue to add some sparkle to them.

skyler1108

Border.

PaigeMcC

I'm excited to see how this turns out !

peekaboo2011

Border!