Ink colors - kraft paper

spockforprez · April 2015

Hello! Not sure if this belongs here or in DIY. Looking for some opinions on our envelopes.

We're having a wildflower motif at our wedding and will be having flowers in bottles on the tables so when I found this stamp at Michael's I knew I had to get it. I'm trying some things out on a paper bag, as we will be using kraft paper envelopes so it should be pretty similar results.

Red ink is the only color I've tried for the stamp but I love how it turned out so I'll likely stick with that (though am open to suggestions). For the address - and return address on back flap - I tried out 3 ink colors and I like the blue best. My FI says it looks green and gives off a Christmas vibe. What are your thoughts?

Also some details - I think I am going to a DIY liner for the envelopes in some kind of floral wrapping paper. The invite design has a multi-colored bunting image so overall the invite will be quite colorful and spring-y if that helps inform your opinion!

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mikenberger · April 2015

I like the blue and the black.

But why in the world would you be busying yourself with this now? (Just looking at your ticker) You have a crazy amount of time left to make these decisions. Or change your mind.

spockforprez · April 2015

mikenberger said:
I like the blue and the black.

But why in the world would you be busying yourself with this now? (Just looking at your ticker) You have a crazy amount of time left to make these decisions. Or change your mind.

Thanks for the feedback on the colors!

Re: bolded, I just randomly found the stamp at Michael's this week and wanted to try it out, so I tested it on a paper bag. Then while I was doing that, I wanted to see the placement of the stamp next to an address and went looking for my Sharpie pens. I found three of them so just decided to test out the different ink colors. I haven't even ordered the real envelopes, lol.

Honestly though, I plan to get as much done in advance as possible. My budget is quite small and I tend to get anxious about things. I figure if I work on things a little at a time, as funds become available and I have free time, I won't (a) be stressed about getting things done, and (b) become tempted to throw money I may not have (aka credit cards) at things just to take them off my plate.

Plus, why not? It's fun!