Help me make this decision:

cu97tiger · February 2012

I ordered paper to make the menus and the programs after visiting OfficeMax and looking at different paper. It came in last night, and it is just too flimsy (I have no idea if the OfficeMax paper was mis-labeled or what). So now, here is my dilemma. This paper will work fine for the programs, because I'm going to fold them over to make a fan (see this clicky). Should I buy new paper for the menus or should I cut them down and put them on some type of card stock? I cannot decide. One is a pain in the a$$, both are extra money. Which would look better? Menus below for reference.

[Deleted User] · February 2012

When you say flimsy... like copier paper flimsy? and how big are you wanting the final product to be?

cu97tiger · February 2012

A little heavier than copy paper. It's 80# (copy paper is 24#). FI said it was too flimsy but that if we had to, it would be fine.

They are about the size of half a sheet of regular paper. So I could trim down the edges (or OfficeMax would) and then use a half sheet of navy card stock as the backing.

The menus will be sitting on the plates when people arrive at the table.

[Deleted User] · February 2012

I think cutting it down may make it feel less flimsy... have you tried cutting one in half and seeing how it feels then? If you still don't like it, I think the navy backing would be really pretty.

elidellio · February 2012

I think doing the navy backing would look best. If you don't have time, though, I'm sure purchasing a heaveir paper would be fine.

cu97tiger · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_help-me-make-this-decision?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:3638ea76-f516-4766-8c73-b70df0b42a61Post:ac94e681-feb4-4421-9f4a-c82ac9ffc537">Re: Help me make this decision:</a>:
[QUOTE]I think cutting it down may make it feel less flimsy... have you tried cutting one in half and seeing how it feels then? If you still don't like it, I think the navy backing would be really pretty.
Posted by harmony0417[/QUOTE]

<div>Yeah, it's still flimsy when it's cut in half... I think I'll look around for navy cardstock and add that to my list of projects!!</div>

arrestclementine · February 2012

What's the price difference in cutting them down and backing them on cardstock versus getting them re-printed on thicker paper?

bdgrl73 · February 2012

I think if you cut them down and add the Navy card stock it would make them feel less flimsy, and they would be super pretty...Love the idea for the fans too

[Deleted User] · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_help-me-make-this-decision?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:3638ea76-f516-4766-8c73-b70df0b42a61Post:104e1699-a828-40af-a9c3-1533ee56912c">Re: Help me make this decision:</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Help me make this decision: : Yeah, it's still flimsy when it's cut in half... I think I'll look around for navy cardstock and add that to my list of projects!!
Posted by cu97tiger[/QUOTE]

<div>I highly recommend using glue dots to assemble them! I used them to assemble my pocketfold invites and they were amazing and very easy and quick to use!</div>

rebeccaa12 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_help-me-make-this-decision?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:3638ea76-f516-4766-8c73-b70df0b42a61Post:7b79900a-3502-42b3-ab4d-8ab303e2aed1">Re: Help me make this decision:</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Help me make this decision: : I highly recommend using glue dots to assemble them! I used them to assemble my pocketfold invites and they were amazing and very easy and quick to use!
Posted by harmony0417[/QUOTE]

I second the glue dots. I suggest you buy several refills too. I used them for my save the dates and rehearsal dinner invites :)

bstengler · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_march-2012-weddings_help-me-make-this-decision?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:955e4823-0be1-44ef-9ee7-99a63794e103Discussion:3638ea76-f516-4766-8c73-b70df0b42a61Post:020469d5-4084-4a85-9d67-ab95c52c1261">Re: Help me make this decision:</a>:
[QUOTE]I think if you cut them down and add the Navy card stock it would make them feel less flimsy, and they would be super pretty...Love the idea for the fans too :)
Posted by bdgrl73[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>i agree with this. just that pop of navy blue will add soo much to them!!! and then that way all that paper you did buy doesnt go to waste any more then it has to.</div><div>
</div><div>and glue dots work great for projects like this!!!</div>

brittandjp · February 2012

If you have the time and patience, I'd add the navy blue cardstock for backing and still use the paper for the menus. I love the look of layered/backing menus.

If not, then using it for programs and buying thicker paper for the menus will work just as well.

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