Despite my earlier post, our Gocco invites did finally come together in a presentable way. And here they are!
Though there appear to be 2 inserts in the photo, there are actually 3 -- a direction card (which we did on the inkjet, since it's just small black type), RSVP card with envelope, and small card (in blue-and-red) that gives the reception time and location, our wedding website address, and our name and address for after the wedding.
Originally, I purchased Snow & Graham cherry blossom paper to use as decoration for the front. But we decided it looked too busy, so instead we did something simple on the Gocco. (There was only 1/2 of a screen left, after inking our smallest insert. But it was enough!) In retrospect, I wish I had bordered the white square, but the front bit was all rather last-minute and "let's just get these darn things done before the weekend is over"....
We were happiest with the RSVP cards. Which is nice, because it turns out you see a lot of them when they start coming back to you!! I also used my beloved cherry blossom paper to line the envelopes, so I get to see it every time I open one.
The Double Happiness symbol was motivated by our engagement, which took
place on August 8 -- 8/8 is a representation for "Double Happiness" in
Chinese numerology. We had a devil of a time trying to word the RSVPs because all the examples seemed too formal. But I love what we (by which I mean Mr. T) came up with. The choices are all very clear, it avoids that "M__________" line that makes me irrationally angry, and it both clarifies that children are welcome and helps us know how many little ones to plan for.
Here's the cost breakdown of the materials. (Not including the purchase of the Gocco itself, since it's something I'd wanted forever and will use for many other projects.):
75 blue pocketfolds (Cards & Pockets) $70
50 sheets red cardstock (Paper Presentation) $15.10
100 sheets white laser card (Paper Presentation) $21
100 6" square red envelopes (Paper Presentation) $31.10
100 4" square red envelopes (Paper Presentation) $21.10
2 sheets cherry blossom paper (Paper Studio) $6.00
Gocco ink, bulbs, and screens (Northwood Studios) $35
Glue dots, glue lines, glue stick $5.00
Total ---------------------------- $204.30
Per Invitation ------------------- almost exactly $3
(After seeing that total, they sounded more expensive than I'd realized. I had a moment of panic that I could have just purchased something -- and probably something more professional -- for the same price! Luckily, a bit of searching on Etsy suggested that isn't true....)
