DIY Cricut Inivations- What kind of paper?

I am at work right now so I cant post my pictures but I have been DIYing mine on my cricut EA as well. I get the 12x12 individual cardstock from Michael's (runs about 69c/piece). Make sure you set it to light cardstock for the cut.

That would be amazing! I would love to see what you have made. I think this is going to give me the best looking invitation and keep me within budget.

I bought the 79 cent cardstock for my gatefold intricate invitations, but the inside pieces, save the dates, place cards/ect are being cut/printed on these! They are only $2.00 each for 50 pieces. My save the dates are now done for less than $25.00 including the cricut vinyl i put on them.

http://www.michaels.com/architecture-cardstock-paper-by-recollections/10458649.html#q=cardstock&start=14

Oh awesome! Do you have a picture of yours? Also, did you make your own template or get one?

I am at work right now so i don't have one done with me, but when i get home tonight, i will show you both my save the dates and the navy gatefold as well. I made the templates myself.

These are ours. They will have a yellow piece inside that will have the information on it.

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That is gorgeous! Oh I am so excited!

Following! One of my SIL have one and I could borrow it for invitations!

@ Havana, if you are borrowing, be really careful. I have to buy new supplies after this (the mats and blades) because of the amount of invitations I am making. At 150 guests, it cuts into the mats. Just make sure you are replacing items, as they do eventually become unworkable.

Side note, I have spent about 5 hours on my invitations at this point and have about 40 done so be patient. I highly recommend finding a new show on Netflix and binge watching while you do it. It takes a while to get the extra little pieces off, especially for a design as detailed as mine.

@Sarah, which mats are you using? I read that they can be too sticky.

Thanks!

I had/have the same issue as Sarah, I just bought 3 new green mats for my invites/general use (On amazon $5 for 2). I figure if I have 3 green mats, each invite will take me approx. 7 minutes to cut I can have one cutting while taking the cut invite off to expedite. I haven't gotten started yet but I've been playing around with the design a little.

I use green mats as well. The invitations do curl a bit so I put them in a big book to flatten them out. I use 3 mats and have a rotation. Usually while one cuts, I can get the last one clean. Definitely get the kit that has all the tools, I think the tweezers, scraper, pokey hook thing, and scissors. The scraper will become your best friend!

FYI, the blue mats are recommended for cardstock. With an intricate design, a brand new green mat will probably be too sticky and hard to remove the cardstock from.

Also, to prevent the invite from curling, flip the mat over and pull the mat off the paper instead of pulling the paper off the mat.

Thanks @FutureMrs.G! I will try that!

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I am making mine on the cricut too! I didn't know about the different color mats, thanks for the tips! i bought all my cardstock at michaels.

View Quoted Comment I have one myself and my mom has one I'm planning on borrowing. My plan is to have 2 circuits going and my finance and me working on them.

I am also trying todo my wedding invitations with my Cricut. What blade do you use? I have the fine point blade and was using light card stock but for some reason it isn't cutting all the way through the paper. So unfortunately they aren't turning out.

Do yall having any suggestions as to where i can buy cardstock for a 12x24 mat for wedding invites