"You Print" Graduation Invitations
 A
great alternative to printed Graduation Party Invitations are invitations you
print yourself on your home computer. Not only are they more
economical but they can also be very creative.
You can start with plain white paper or plain white card stock and
design everything yourself including the graduation graphics. Or
you can start with paper or card stock that already has a graduation
design.
Many local office supply stores offer a small selection of
graduation-themed letterhead and card stock, especially around
graduation time. Check our
Local Resources webpage for stores in your area.
Or you can find a wider selection of styles online.
GraduationParty.com offers many
different options in our
E-Shopping
Store.
There are several different sizes & styles to choose from -
5 1/2" x 7 3/4" flat cards,
2-up
invitations that perforate into two 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" invitations,
3.875" x
9.25" slim invitations, and
8 1/2" x
11" letterhead. And each size and style has a coordinating
envelope.
"You Print" Invitations can be printed on your home printer.
Most of them are inkjet and laser compatible but make sure you check for
this before you buy.
If you're familiar with any word processing software you shouldn't
have too much trouble creating your invitation. Just remember to
run a few tests on plain paper before you use your graduation themed
paper. Our supplier even provides a link to their
Printing Tips & Templates webpage that gives you help & guidance
in printing your own invitations.
Printing Tips & Templates are available for each of the
different sizes & styles we sell.
To create the total number of invitations you need there are two
options:
- You can print all your
invitations on your home computer. Just make sure you have
plenty of ink on hand. For most home printers, you will likely
have to feed 10-30 sheets at a time, depending on the weight of the
paper. Make sure you order some
extra paper to allow for those invitations that don't print
properly.
- Another option is to print your invitation on a plain piece of
paper and then take it, along with your graduation-themed paper, to
your local copy store. Have the copy store copy your
invitation onto the blank graduation themed paper/cards you provide them
with. Just make sure they're able to handle the paper size
and weight. Most copy stores should be okay with this.
Have the copy store run one test invitation before they run the
whole batch. Also, when you design and print your "master
copy" don't forget to take into account the design on your
graduation-themed paper.
Flat Card Graduation Invitations
 Flat Card Invitations are 5 1/2" x 7 3/4". Most are 65 lb bond cover
they are a much heavier weight than regular paper (regular paper is 20
lb bond).
GraduationParty.com currently has
several different styles to choose from in our
E-Shopping Store.
Click here to see our selection.
The coordinating envelopes are 5 3/4" x 8" so the invitations are placed
in the envelopes unfolded. Envelopes come in a wide range of
colors so if you want something a little more dramatic than white, there
are several different options to choose from.
Click here to see our selection of envelopes.
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2-Up Graduation Invitations
 2-Up Invitations come in sheets that are 8 1/2" x 11" so they will
fit in any standard home printer. Each sheet perforates into two 5
1/2" x 8 1/2" invitation.
Most 2-Up Invitations are 65 lb bond but check for this
before you buy.
GraduationParty.com has
several different styles to choose from in our
E-Shopping
Store.
The coordinating envelopes are 8.75" x 5.625" so the cards
are placed in the envelopes unfolded. There are different
envelope colors to choose from and you can liven up your
invitations even more with
Invitation Add-ons such as
Graduation Envelope Seals,
Graduation Return Address Labels,
Graduation Confetti,
and Photo Stamps.
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Slim Graduation Invitations
 Slim
Graduation Invitations are fairly new so if you're looking for something
different and unique this might be the invitation for you.
Slim Invitations are 3.875" x 9.25". At 65 lb bond cover they are
a much heavier weight than regular paper (regular paper is 20 lb bond).
GraduationParty.com currently has
several different styles to choose from in our
E-Shopping Store.
Click here to see our selection.
Coordinating envelopes are 4.125" x 9.5" and open at the narrow end.
The invitation goes in the envelope unfolded. You could also also
use regular #10 envelopes if you like.
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Graduation Letterhead
Graduation-themed letterhead is 8 1/2" x 11" paper that can go right in
your home printer. You can include pictures or text or whatever
you want.
There is a wide variety available and you may be able to buy this at
your local office supply store.
GraduationParty.com has a
wide selection of styles to choose from in our
E-Shopping Store. All
GraduationParty.com letterhead is 24 lb bond which is a
little heavier than regular paper (20 lb bond).
Click here to see our selection.
The coordinating envelopes are regular #10 envelopes and several have
matching designs. The letterhead must be folded to fit in the
envelopes.
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Warning! You
cannot copy a professional photo at a copy store.
The copy store should require a written waiver from
the photographer. A 1976 law prohibits copying
professionally created photographs. So call
your photographer to obtain a one-time copyright
waiver and bring the waiver with you to the printer.
They may charge a small amount of money. This
varies by photographer. Or design your
invitation with a great photo you took yourself. |
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PhotoStamps!
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Don't forget to
get stamps, too. The latest trend in celebrations is
PhotoStamps. You can
turn your grad's photo into real US postage using
PhotoStamps.com.
Add another fun & unexpected
touch by using these one-of-a-kind stamps on your invitations
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Graduation Return Address Labels
Graduation themed
return address labels are super-convenient for grads & parents
to use. Use them on Graduation Invitations, Announcements
and Thank You Cards.
Our online affiliate
Carlson Craft
offers two choices - black and gold.
Click here to see their
prices and to order.
Return Labels may also be available from your local print
shop. Go to our
Local Resources webpage to look for print shops in your
area.
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Graduation Envelope Seals
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Enhance the look
of your Graduation Invitations, Announcements and Thank You
Cards with graduation-themed envelope seals.
Our online affiliate
Carlson Craft
offers several choices.
Click here to see their
selection and to order.
GraduationParty.com also
offers envelope seals in our online E-Shopping store.
Click here to check out our selection. |
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Photo Confetti & Wordfetti
Some people like
to spice up their invitations and thank you cards by including a
little bit of confetti in them. Why not go the extra step
and add some
Photofetti!
Photofetti
is photo confetti made with your
snapshots and Wordfetti is made with congratulatory messages.
Both are mingled with colorful accents. In addition to
including it in your invitations and thank you cards, you can
also sprinkle it on your tables the day of your party. |
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Money saving Tips:
Your graduate may come home and ask for 20 more
invitations to pass out at school. Either
order more than you plan to mail, and avoid a
reorder, or make a less expensive version for the
kids. Why not Design a postcard? You’ll save on
paper/printing costs and postage. Check
Snapfish.com
for Photo Postcards. |
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