Archive for April, 2007
How do I attach a mesh background to my cards?
19 April 2007This depends on the design. If you can see the whole mesh background when the design is finished then it is best to use small dabs of PVA, a wet glue that dries clear. Put the glue on the mesh (not the card) using a cocktail stick carefully applying small amounts at several different points before attaching it to the card. Used in small amounts it will be almost invisible.
If part of the mesh is hidden behind another design element on the card, for instance a card layer, you can use a little more PVA glue or glue dots at this point on the mesh which will be hidden. This is usually enough to secure the mesh but if you want to be extra sure then you can place dabs of glue at the corners of the mesh as above.
Order of Service - What to include
11 April 2007
An Order of Service is a schedule for your wedding ceremony. It may not be essential as your church will have hymn books available, but providing an Order of Service will inform your guests of what to expect during the ceremony, and makes wonderful keepsake to remind them of your special day. For a civil service, an Order of Service is called an Order of the Day.
Creating an Order of Service or Order of the Day is straightforward. It lists all parts of the ceremony and should be in the exact order that the service will take place. Your Vicar or Registrar will be able to help you with this. You may have the following in yours:
- The Bride and Groom’s names and the date
- The Vicar or Registrar’s name
- The music playing as the bride enters
- All hymns or songs in full with copyright where necessary
- The vows
- The title of any readings and the reader’s name
- The blessing
- The signing of the register
- Any other music played during the ceremony
It is important for your guests to able to read the text easily. A good guide is to use a text size of 12 point or thereabouts, and for a professional look, use one font throughout and bold text for headings.
Think carefully about the layout of your text. If you need to go to a new page half way through a hymn make sure it’s between verses, or you may find your guests stop singing because they’re all busy turning the page!
Order of Service - How to Make
11 April 2007For a normal Order of Service you will need one A5 card blank and one pre-cut insert to create a booklet with two pages inside. Print your wording onto the insert and fold it in half. It will now sit neatly inside the card cover like the pages of a hardback book. Next open your card cover and place a strip of double sided tape just to the left of the crease. Once you have decorated the front you can now attach your printed insert creating your booklet.
To attach multiple pages I recommend using a hole punch to make two small holes through all the layers of paper about an inch from the top and bottom of the card. You can then tie the booklet together with matching ribbon or cord. You can either let the ends hang long on the outside or tie them in a bow. This is also a lovely way to attach your pages if you are using a translucent paper like vellum for your inserts where glue or tape may show.
Another option is to use a long reach stapler but some people find this unsightly. If you’re good with a needle and thread you could also sew the pages together which will be almost invisible.
A final note of caution… make sure you get someone else to carefully proof read your text before you set them to print!