{"id":4269,"date":"2012-03-09T11:31:51","date_gmt":"2012-03-09T16:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=4269"},"modified":"2014-03-31T12:39:18","modified_gmt":"2014-03-31T16:39:18","slug":"rustic-yet-modern-diy-wedding-invitation-template-directions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-invitations\/rustic-yet-modern-diy-wedding-invitation-template-directions","title":{"rendered":"Rustic Yet Modern DIY Wedding Invitation Template + Directions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hemp twine and earth tones make it rustic, bold fonts make it modern, and a personalized tag makes it fun like a present. Inspired by my personal obsessions with western fonts, twine wraps, and Kraft, I am very excited to share this rustic wedding invitation design template &amp; tutorial with fellow DIYers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4276\" alt=\"tan and black rustic invitation with twine and tag\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble-500x330.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4276\" alt=\"tan and black rustic invitation with twine and tag\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-invitation-ensemble-500x330.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Rustic Wedding Invitation Template Directions<\/h2>\n<p>In the tutorial below, you&#8217;ll find all the tools you need to replicate this modern design for your wedding. If this invite isn&#8217;t quite your taste, you&#8217;ll also find everything you need to tweak it to your wedding style.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s begin!<\/p>\n<p>_______________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Materials List<br \/>\n<\/strong> Envelopes (Gmund Colors Ebenum)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invitation: 5 1\/4 x 7 1\/4&#8243; (A7)<\/li>\n<li>Response: 3 5\/8 x 5 1\/8&#8243; (A4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pre-Cut Blank Cards (111lb Gmund Colors)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Invitation Backer: 5 1\/8 x 7&#8243; (A7) &#8211; Ebenum<\/li>\n<li>Invitation Card: 4 7\/8 x 6 7\/8&#8243; &#8211; Pinus<\/li>\n<li>Response Card: 3 1\/2 x 4 7\/8&#8243; (A4) &#8211; Pinus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Card Stock for Tags &#8211; 8 1\/2 x 11 &#8211; 111lb Pinus<br \/>\nHemp Twine &#8211; Black<br \/>\nPaper Trimmer<br \/>\nAdhesive<br \/>\nHole Punch<\/p>\n<p><em>All materials for this invitation are from LCIPaper.com. For more information on materials, please visit the <a title=\"detailed materials list tagged invitation suite\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lcipaper.com\/tagged-invitation-suite-tws.html\" target=\"_blank\">detailed materials list<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Download Microsoft Word Invitation Templates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click the link below to download printing templates for your invitation, reception, and invitation tags. For your convenience, templates are sized correctly, are in standard Arial font, and include the sample wording shown below.<\/p>\n<p>The download also includes instructions for printing custom sized documents using your home computer and printer.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Download tagged invitation suite printing templates\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lcipaper.com\/templates\/Tagged_Invitation_Templates_TWS.zip\" target=\"_blank\">Download invitation templates &amp; printing\u00a0 instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Customize Templates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Customize invitation templates by entering your own details and changing fonts and colors to complement your event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What fonts are shown on this design?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll of the fonts featured on this design are available as free downloads (just search <em>free fonts<\/em>)!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Script (&#8220;Together with their parents) &#8211; <em>AdineKirnberg-Script<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Western (Names\/Date) &#8211; <em>Captain Howdy<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Text (&#8220;Cordially invite . . .&#8221;) &#8211; <em>Century Gothic<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4277\" alt=\"customize invitation, reception, and tag printing templates\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates-500x233.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4277\" alt=\"customize invitation, reception, and tag printing templates\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/customize-tag-invite-templates-500x233.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Print Cards &amp; Tags<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use the instructions you previously downloaded to print your invitation card, response card, and tags.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>Heavyweight 111 lb Gmund Colors card stock was printed using a high end ink jet printer<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4278\" alt=\"printed invitation card with western typography\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags-500x295.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4278\" alt=\"printed invitation card with western typography\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/printed-cards-tags-500x295.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Cut Tags from 8 1\/2 x 11 Card Stock<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using a paper trimmer (or other preferred cutting tool) cut along the printed guidelines to yield 20 individual invitation tags.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cut-tags2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4295 alignnone\" alt=\"cut invitation tags from cards tock using paper trimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cut-tags2.jpg\" width=\"326\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cut-tags2.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cut-tags2-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4295 alignnone\" alt=\"cut invitation tags from cards tock using paper trimmer\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cut-tags2.jpg\" width=\"326\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cut-tags2.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cut-tags2-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Punch Holes in Tags<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Punch a hole in the corner of each tag using a standard hole punch.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/punch-holes1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4296 alignnone\" alt=\"Punch hole in corner of invitation tag for twine\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/punch-holes1.jpg\" width=\"302\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/punch-holes1.jpg 302w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/punch-holes1-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4296 alignnone\" alt=\"Punch hole in corner of invitation tag for twine\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/punch-holes1.jpg\" width=\"302\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/punch-holes1.jpg 302w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/punch-holes1-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Adhere Printed Invitation Card to Backer Card<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adhere your printed 4 7\/8 x 6 7\/8&#8243; invitation card to your 5 1\/8 x 7&#8243; backer card using the adhesive of your choice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4281\" alt=\"adhere invitation to backer with glue or tape\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer-500x224.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4281\" alt=\"adhere invitation to backer with glue or tape\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/adhere-invitation-backer-500x224.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Wrap Twine Around Invitation &amp; Response <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wrap approximately 40 inches of twine several times around your invitation and response card. Wrap the twine so that both loose ends end up in the front of the invitation. The beauty of twine is that it is supposed to look rough and rustic, so do not worry too much about your wrapping method.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/wrap-twine.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4282\" alt=\"wrap black twine aroudn invitation and response card \" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/wrap-twine.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/wrap-twine.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/wrap-twine-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4282\" alt=\"wrap black twine aroudn invitation and response card \" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/wrap-twine.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/wrap-twine.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/wrap-twine-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Fasten Tag to Twine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thread one loose end of twine through the hole in one of your invitation tags. Letting the tag hang loosely in the center of the invitation, secure in place by tying the two loose ends into a knot or a bow<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/thread-twine-through-tag.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4283\" alt=\"thread twine through hole in tag\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/thread-twine-through-tag.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/thread-twine-through-tag.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/thread-twine-through-tag-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4283\" alt=\"thread twine through hole in tag\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/thread-twine-through-tag.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/thread-twine-through-tag.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/thread-twine-through-tag-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>And You&#8217;re Done!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or comments about personalizing this design, post a comment below!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4306 alignnone\" alt=\"Wedding invitation suite with personalized tag\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close-500x314.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4306 alignnone\" alt=\"Wedding invitation suite with personalized tag\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close.jpg\" width=\"628\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close.jpg 628w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/tagged-close-500x314.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Have questions about this wedding invitation template? 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Inspired by my personal obsessions with western fonts, twine wraps, and Kraft, I am very excited to share this rustic wedding invitation design template &amp; tutorial with fellow DIYers. &nbsp; Rustic Wedding Invitation Template Directions In the tutorial below, you&#8217;ll find all the tools you need to replicate this modern design for your wedding. 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