(30% off), ad by ViolaMirabilisDesign $9.10, $13.00 Then browse for your photo on your computer and insert it. CustomizingDIY Original Price $9.99 Hi Chica, can you tell me where I can find the slit style hole punch that you used in this program design. You could go ahead and use the hole punch then, but I went an additional step: while the binder clips were holding everything in place I applied a very thin strip of hot glue (with a glue gun) jut under the top edge of each page, creating a permanent 'binding'. Mrs305Creations Make an impression with high quality paper, state of the art printing, and clean, modern and elegant design. This will help you keep everything aligned. Thank you a million times over, you really have know idea what a blessing this was to find. simplyprettypieces Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Awesome, Dawn! This post may contain affiliate links and we may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking them. $11.71, $13.01 With my wedding only months away and me running around because of everything else I didn't think I'd ever find anything, that was in my budget and looks very good, but this is simple, affordable, and something I can do, so thank you for posting this and helping me. Perhaps try doing half the stack, then add the rest of the pages, line it all up, and punch through the existing holes to the other pages. Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. We saw these programs in the store but they were too expensive and over our budget! You can then re-size it and move it as desired. Hers were a tri-fold wedding programs and mine were more of a booklet style, tied up with ribbon. $2.28, $5.70 How much do you think it will cost to do this for 200 guests regarding all the supplies I will need? Good luck with the rest of your wedding planning. Hello, this is an absolutely amazing idea. One question I had was, do you write the same text on the vellum page as you do the first page? $22.50, $25.00 Ad from shop InkedInvitations All rights reserved. From shop MintyPaperieShop, Sale Price $6.59 The template is a Microsoft Word document, so when you downloaded it, it should have launched directly into Word (assuming you have Word installed on your computer!). Designed with Amore Wedding Invitations and Stationery. From shop CappsDigitalDesigns, Sale Price $2.28 $32.04, $64.09 KarmaKWeddings We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! (60% off), ad by Sweetstuffdesigns I'm so happy that I came accross this post. Kerry, I bought the ribbon at Michael's, I think. Please visit Chica and Jo at http://www.chicaandjo.com for more DIY projects and clever ideas! Original Price $10.00 I'm getting married in a week and this is perfect. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. $5.99, $9.99 These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. VisualisingDreams Thanks for this great tutorial, I love this template sooo much. From shop JuicyPaperie, Sale Price $7.00 This template is making it so much easier that we actually decided to go the diy route! HopeStreetCreative What was the length of the ribbon you used? Programs are finally complete. Browse below some of our designs, or contact us to create a complete custom wedding program today. Ad from shop BettyLuPaperie Did you use the hole punch that you posted the link to on Amazon? Do you remember how much it cost? I've been working on them all weekend, and I think their going to be beautiful!! Hope that helps! Thanks again :). I have made numerous trial and error attempts. Thanks! From shop Mrs305Creations, Sale Price $3.59 I do not think at the first place if good and well design: images and tutorials like this exist. That sure is a large party! Leah, I think my ribbon was about 6" long, but you may need to use more or less depending on how you space your holes and the look you want to achieve. Thanks again! Hello, just wondering how I go about making the 3 colums just a little bit wider?? From shop EdiDesignCollection, Sale Price $8.61 The length of ribbon you need will depend on the look you want to achieve and how far apart you put your holes, but my pieces were about 6" long. (30% off), ad by PreciousMomentsChic It was perfect! I love your site--you guys are amazing! It is pretty much exactly like the Invitations I purchased!! You can really use any size ribbon you like, as long as it will fit in the holes you punch. Original Price $28.00 Congrats on your wedding, and good luck with the programs :). We'd love to see the programs you create. Ad from shop DIYDigitalCollection If you watch the sales carefully, you can get them for a good price. I have already made all the pages on my computer, and printed out test pages. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Thank you! Original Price $15.00 Godserv Ad from shop KarmaKWeddings Hi Francesca. Making them for my daughters wedding next week. Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. My question though is the measurements. Ad from shop LovelyTemplatesCo Hi Cynthia. Ad from shop Sweetstuffdesigns Just do your best to divide it into three even pieces! You'll need to install the font before you can use it. You may also be able to find a two-hole ribbon punch, which saves time. Hope that helps! I just tried opening it myself and it launched into Word, where I was able to edit it. I LOVE IT. This is amazing! All project images and tutorials Copyright 2022 Chica and Jo, LLC. Thanx!! Filterity FREE shipping, ad by LovelyTemplatesCo thepaperedwedding $7.99, $15.99 From shop StudioNellcoteDIY, ad by JuicyPaperie Ad from shop CappsDigitalDesigns SplendidMoment Ad from shop AneDesignBoutique Thanks again for sharing! In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. Have fun! Filling out the form is NOT COMMITTING and will simply get your information in our system in case you want to proceed with the order. You would only be able to fit one 5x5 page on a piece of paper, so there's no sense in messing with columns. You can modify the template to include any information you want, so you ought to be able to fit all your bridesmaids' names on there. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Thanks for the template I am making them for my own wedding, they look really good and our colors are black white and red so I used black card stock backing and red ribbon! We hope you have a wonderful wedding! Finally, cut a piece of coordinating cardstock to a little bit larger than the booklet pages make them 4-1/4" wide and 8-3/4" long. From shop MakeItCatholicMama, Sale Price $9.10 From shop AneDesignBoutique, Sale Price $6.53 And affordable since we're both students! It was the only way to get as much handcrafted stuff done as I could, which saved money and made the wedding that much more personal. The gray cardstock came in a ream from an office supply store, since I needed so much of one color, it was more affordable than buying single sheets. $8.25, $11.00 Hi Chica! Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. It has a very fanciful "A". Can you tell me..if you remember..How much ribbon you used for one program? Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. From shop KarmaKWeddings, Sale Price $7.50 Lay the stack face-down on the table, so the ribbon is pointing up and you're looking at the back of the booklet. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Ad from shop PearlyPaperDesign Original Price $11.47 From shop Sweetstuffdesigns, ad by InkedInvitations Original Price $11.00 Ad from shop MarryMeMagazines Hi Nik, thanks for the nice comments. Ad from shop CustomizingDIY $30.62, $38.27 Ad from shop BelleHanahPaperie From shop OmEventDetail, ad by CardbyAshy Good luck! Ad from shop INVITALIA document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi there! Hi, where'd you get your materials from? Do you happen to remember the length of the ribbon you cut to thread through the slotted holes? (20% off), ad by InviteFruition Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. The list might just have to stretch to two pages :). From shop PuffPaperCo, Sale Price $22.40 SideStreetDesigns Once the font has been installed, you should be able to choose it when creating text in whatever application you are using (like Word or Photoshop). Ad from shop StudioNellcoteDIY I woke up at almost 4 am this morning and came across your site. FREE shipping, ad by StationeryInvitation Choose the options youd like for the order. From shop InkedInvitations, Sale Price $13.50 You can email a photo to us at chicaandjo@chicaandjo.com or share it with everyone on our Facebook page. UnmeasuredEvent Thank you so much for the template. DreasTrovesLLC I don't remember where I got that "V" or what font I used, but I just searched one of my favorite sources for free fonts, 1001freefonts.com, and found one I think you'll like. Wish us luck in putting it all together - the tips in the comments are helping also. You will be receiving 10% off any reception item! InkedInvitations I have been searching for this exactly and finally found it. But for some reason I am unable to edit the microsoft file - it opens up, but then will not let me save or change anything Is it a doc or docx? EdiDesignCollection Thank you so much for the template and your page was a HUGE help!!!!!!! InstantInvitation I've gotten the template done and just need to go buy the supplies to get them done! After editing your program, print the pages onto any 8.5" x 11" paper you like, whether it's a simple white printer paper, a lovely patterned background paper, or a classy linen paper. This is where your ribbon is going, so may you need to use a larger, round hole if your ribbon is bulkier. Ad from shop StGeorgeRosary Thanks so much for all your help! Is yours launching into Word or is it trying to display in your browser or in some other editor? (25% off), ad by Godserv We'd love to see your programs when you're done, so feel free to post them to our Flickr group. $8.97, $12.82 Thanks again for your fabulous idea and template!! Original Price $11.36 Ad from shop ModernBrideTreasures Thanks for sharing! FREE shipping, ad by Filterity Hi, Esther. I can not find 3/4" ribbons anywhere. We love returning clients! Captcha failed to load. From shop CardbyAshy, ad by CappsDigitalDesigns This is impressive, simple, and oh so elegant! Ad from shop EdiDesignCollection Some folks would get pink, some would get yellow, etc. Wedding is 13 days away and this was our final thing to get ready and agonize over for my daughter's wedding. I need and "A" where you V. I am also trying to make this smaller and convert it to a tri-fold. Good luck with the programs and let us know how it goes :). Original Price $14.99 FabLabStationery FREE shipping, ad by AneDesignBoutique Ad from shop WillowLanePaperie I know it can be overwhelming at times :). April, the cost will depend on what type of cardstock, paper, vellum, and ribbon you use, as well as how many pages you put into your program. MintyPaperieShop Also, about how many spools of ribbon did you need? That's wonderful to hear, Meg! Tina, your programs came out great. Ad from shop OliviaMillerDesign InviteFruition From shop PearlyPaperDesign, ad by WeDoHoney I am blessed to have my brother printing them out for us, so now we just have to do the assemeblingthanks againhope to send you a pic of the finish product! We'd love to see what you come up with if you want to share a photo in our Flickr group for reader projects. Original Price $15.99 From shop Godserv, ad by Mrs305Creations $10.22, $11.36 Original Price $8.50 TwoBrushesEvents From shop UnmeasuredEvent, Sale Price $6.99 Thank you so much for posting this templateexactly what we wanted! Adjust and trim as needed, and your bow is done. Hope that helps! Depending on which version of Word you have, this may be in a different place, but try to find the Column settings and then adjust the "width" and "spacing" until you have more room for your text. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. Please do share a photo after the event, and congratulations on getting married :). (30% off), ad by INVITALIA I personally think 2.5" ribbon might be too large and overwhelm the page, but if you like it and it works for you, go for it! I have one question, I have a very large wedding party (16 bridesmaids). $8.61, $11.48 Hi Cyndi. It is a Microsoft Word file in .doc format. StationeryInvitation Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. (25% off), ad by BelleHanahPaperie Ad from shop InstantInvitation ad by BlushPaperieShop Hi Lee. Thanks so much! Wow, ladies! Pull them snug and tight. From shop BettyLuPaperie, $238.00 Hi! Good luck and we'd love to hear how it goes! (50% off), ad by InstantInvitation (50% off), ad by TavernCreative (25% off), ad by SideStreetDesigns Original Price $11.48 StGeorgeRosary When you stack the pages all up in order, your backer piece of cardstock should be flush on the top, and stick out about 1/4" on each of the other three sides, creating a nice border. We love helping people be crafty and save money, Kenyatta! I did not print anything at all on the vellum because I wanted the text from the first page to show through. From shop TwoBrushesEvents, ad by VectorianGraphic From shop SideStreetDesigns. Dont see this option? I LOVE this template!! Congrats on your upcoming wedding :), I love this template, I will be using it for my wedding :) For those looking for a nice curly font to use for the monogram letter on the front "Janda swirlygirl" is a nice free one which can be found on dafont.com, I have a question where did you get the wired ribbon. CHICA & JO, thanks so much - this tutorials are helpful. How do I do that? (30% off), ad by SplendidMoment I cannot wait to try this out! (70% off), ad by OliviaMillerDesign Flip the booklet over and you'll see both ends sticking out the front. From shop StGeorgeRosary, ad by PearlyPaperDesign For best effect, choose a fairly wide ribbon (I used a 3/4" ribbon) but remember that you may need to adjust your hole size if you choose a thicker or thinner ribbon. This may vary depending on how your printer prints the pages, but just try to get them as even as possible, and remember that every program doesn't have to be the exact same width :). Ad from shop simplyprettypieces Does anyone sell them like these for cheap? Which size ribbon do you suggest also keep in mind that my colors are of the rainbow. I don't remember where I got my ribbon, but I suspect it was Michael's, because that's where I tend to buy most of my ribbon. InkAndVeil WillowLanePaperie $7.00, $10.00 From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Yay, Marie! remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Crossing my fingers they come out great. Hi I love the "V" what font did you use and what put the size? I am making the programs for my sister-in-law's wedding, and these are just beautiful. (50% off), ad by MintyPaperieShop Please. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Classy and modern. Then take the ribbon on the right and poke it through the hole on the left, leaving you with a criss-cross of ribbon on the back of the booklet. Check out Baroque Script. My wedding is more than a year away but I'm already getting all the supplies ready. PrintleafInc $5.00, $10.00 One idea I was thinking of is to just put our initial on the vellum page but wasn't sure if that would look weird. Hi Kerryann! I am doing this for a friend and I want this to be special. I am new to paper crafts and that is the only part I can't seem to get right. Thank you so, so much for this template! ViolaMirabilisDesign (20% off), ad by MarryMeMagazines Suzanne, I'm happy the program is working out for you, and I bet it looks really pretty with your colors. From shop InviteFruition, ad by PiperEastDesign Ad from shop StationeryInvitation Thanks, Karen! Take one set of pages (including the vellum and card stock) and align all the top edges together. That would be very pretty, I think. $15.39, $21.99 I just love this idea!!! $8.39, $11.99 So I got everything perfectly in alignment and then placed a simple binder clip on each side to hold everything firmly in alignment. This simple knot has bound the pages together into a booklet that guests can easily flip through on the big day. From shop PrintleafInc, ad by HopeStreetCreative And if the frayed ribbon edges bother you, you can also use a flame to slightly melt the edges, which seals them completely - no more fraying! it only saves as wuick brown fox speil? Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. From shop Filterity, Sale Price $32.04 Fill out the requested information. It has been a few years since I made those programs, but if I remember right, I just started on one side of the paper and used the ruler on my paper trimmer to measure each cut. Ad from shop SplendidMoment Original Price $9.50 Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. From shop HopeStreetCreative, ad by SuzanneOddyDesign From shop ModernBrideTreasures, ad by InkAndVeil From shop LovelyTemplatesCo, Sale Price $7.49 Original Price $12.38 Ad from shop MintyPaperieShop From shop ThePandaBearCo, $300.25 Once you've got the template open in Word, you can just backspace/delete over the text that appears and replace it with your own text. Thank you, thank you, thank. Thank you for posting it! From shop HappyPaperMoments, Sale Price $6.30 Any suggestions on how to do that? Hi Delanie. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. From shop DIYDigitalCollection, ad by BettyLuPaperie It is the exact type of program I wanted to make and you made it that much easier for me. Hi Mary. Were you able to punch through all the layers at once with your hole punch or did you do them individually & line them up during assembly? I have the whole thing done, but I would like for the words to go further out to the edges. $6.30, $9.00 (10% off), ad by CustomizingDIY I stumbled across your website and I am so excited to try this out. Just finished all the programs and they look beautiful! Original Price $5.70 Do you remember your width measurements? I am defintely a DIY bride so this is great! One tip I'd like to pass on: It was difficult trying to keep all the pages and card stock backing of the program together -- and all the edges straight -- while trying to use the ribbon punch (I had to apply so much pressure that the pages kept slipping out of alignment). I've looked all over the internet and yours was the best and easiest to work with. Take the ribbon on the left and poke it through the hole on the right, so that it comes out the front. Ad from shop InviteFruition CardbyAshy Ad from shop MakeItCatholicMama (40% off), ad by DreasTrovesLLC We'd love to see how your programs come out if you want to upload a photo to our Flickr reader's group. Can I use the same templet for my wedding. This template saved my life!! Hello, This may sound silly but I want to use the tri-fold program template, but I am not able to unsert my own names and things, is that how it is suppose to work? JuicyPaperie Take a look around and follow us @chicaandjo to see what we're up to today. Which are pastel colors of pink,green,blue,orange,yellow,and purple. If I remember correctly (it has been quite a while! Hello I was wondering if I can use 2.5" satin edged wired ribbons for this project. Wedding Program Booklets can be created matching any of our design or any custom design. When everything is printed, use a good paper trimmer to cut each page into three even pieces that are 8 1/2" tall and just under 3 3/4" wide. DIYDigitalCollection Ad from shop paperandparcel I appreciate the suggestions, it is just slow going as I am making them myself and have to make 150 and have 40 done so far! I have got my supplies on order and the program typed upthanks so much again!!!!! (40% off), ad by ThePandaBearCo Just be careful not to get the ribbon too close to the flame, and keep it moving. ThePandaBearCo Do you have Microsoft Word installed? Original Price $13.01 Your best bet would probably be to start from a new Word doc and add a "Text area" and specify a size of 5x5. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. $4.59, $11.47 Thank you so much for this template! I am so happy I found this template! paperandparcel Hope that helps and good luck with your programs! Original Price $13.00 (50% off), ad by simplyprettypieces While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. i wile be using it for my wedding in feb. Yay, Nina! You can check out where I linked back to you here: http://buildingabrandonline.com/SingleMomSucceeding/tiffany-blue-diy-wedding-invitations-and-programs/. Ad from shop JuicyPaperie Original Price $64.09 Whew. $7.60, $9.50 Thank you!! From shop PiperEastDesign, ad by TwoBrushesEvents (10% off), ad by PuffPaperCo Original Price $38.27 From shop BelleHanahPaperie, Sale Price $8.39 This hole punching part has become challenging for me. I say this because my version would have required me to print one page PER section (a page for the cover, a page for the wedding party, a page for the wedding ceremony, etc) that would have been 280 pages total (4 pages for each of my 70 guest) to have a booklet style wedding program for all of my guest. It's never too late to comment on one of our projects :) I used a 1/4" slot-style paper punch for the holes in this program. From fun DIY projects to elaborate parties to delicious recipes, you're sure to find ideas that will inspire you. Ad from shop TavernCreative When everything is cut and stacked, you're ready to assemble! Ad from shop ThePandaBearCo It was pretty basic stuff that I picked up at the local craft store. I started really early for my wedding, too. LovelyTemplatesCo I can now print all 5 sections (I was able to add a new page now) on ONLY 2 PIECES PAPERS. For our respective weddings, Jo and I both made our own wedding programs. Great! $6.89, $11.48 Original Price $9.99 You're welcome, Lauren, and thanks for saying hi! Glad you liked our template, Mary Anne, and thanks for sharing your clever solution!