05/19/2009
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DIY Programs
How-to Instructions....

Hey Ladies,
A few of you requested instructions on how to make DIY layered wedding programs. Here are some basic instructions, dimensions and a template.

Instructions:
For my programs, I designed each page separately in Adobe Illustrator, and then had them professionally printed and cut. Each page is 1/2" shorter than the other. I measured the black cardstock backing so it was 1/8" larger on each side than the cardstock, and then added an extra 1 1/2" for the top fold over. I used a paper cutter to cut the black cardstock, and then folded the 1 1/2" flap. Lined up the 4 cardstock pages, and used a hole punch to put in the holes for the ribbon...then fed 5/8" black ribbon through the holes on the back, and then tied into a bow on the front.

Dimensions:
The first page- front cover, size is 4" x 7.75"
The second page- ceremony, size is 4" x 8.25"
The third page- wedding party, size is 4" x 8.75"
The fourth page- thanks, size is 4" x 9.25"

Template:
I don't have a template for my program, but I did find some templates for layered programs that you can download from here:
http://wedding-paper-products.com/Layered-Programs.php

(scroll down you will see "Free Downloadable Templates")

Hope this is helpful!
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ldanielle8809
 |  Breaux bridge, LA, USA  |  05/19/2009  | 
Thanks! you're the best!
itsmedmh's Pink wedding
itsmedmh
 |  Bloomington, IN, USA  |  05/19/2009  | 
of course you would post this AFTER i did mine! i guess i can't complain, you have helped me a lot so now i must let you help others ;)
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mrstiffanymay
 |  Lafayette, IN, USA  |  05/19/2009  | 
WOW this was so helpful!!
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tishntone
 |  Chicago, IL, USA  |  05/19/2009  | 
Thanks for sharing!  One more item added to the DIY list.
sabrinav's Blue wedding
sabrinav
 |  Brampton, ON, Canada  |  05/20/2009  | 
This is great thanks!
I was wondering, where did you get yours printed and cut?  was it very expensive?
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amcs76
 |  Toronto, ON, Canada  |  05/21/2009  | 
sabrinav: I had them printed at a print shop in Oshawa, ON called Artist Den. It was under $50 to have them printed and cut.
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 |  Brampton, ON, Canada  |  05/21/2009  | 
awesome, thanks!
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