Classic and Creative: DIY Handkerchief Invitation Designs
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Call us nerds, but we’ve always been obsessed with vintage handkerchiefs. Aside from the fact that they are amazing cultural and historical pieces in their own right, they are also very versatile when it comes to upcycling! Believe it or not, you can turn a simple handkerchief into a variety of creative ideas.However, one item in particular has caught our attention recently, and we can’t stop looking for options even if we don’t have them. That Many events invite people to attend.we are totally obsessed with Handmade Handkerchief Invitations!
1. DIY Vintage Handkerchief Invitations with Matching Tags
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Do you have a stunning set of vintage handkerchiefs with lovely borders and lovely details that you would love to create elsewhere in your home, or work on because you love it so much? Then we thought this cute DIY invitation idea might be right up your alley! Download & Print guides you through the process of designing, templating, and printing out custom invitation labels for envelopes that perfectly match your handkerchief border.
2. Rubber Stamp and Lace Handkerchief Wedding Invitations
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Maybe your pretty vintage handkerchief is rather plain and you want to keep any invitation details you add to it very simple because you don’t want to detract from the lovely, delicate lace around the border? In that case, we thought you might prefer this easy ink stamp idea from Oh So Beautiful! They show you how to add event details using careful and simple tagging techniques.
3. Vintage handkerchief with frayed edges
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Is the event you’re planning really going to be the perfect example of aesthetically “rustic chic” so you’re definitely looking for a handkerchief design, but you’re also looking for an invitation that doesn’t look too fancy? What we’ve shown you above ? In this case, whether you buy a vintage handkerchief and customize it, or make your own from scratch, Look Retro, we definitely recommend taking a look at the way The Antique Door frayed the edges before adding text!
4. Botanical Print Handkerchief Invitation
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Did we get your attention when we started talking about ordinary handkerchiefs because your handkerchiefs are completely Plain, are you actually looking for a way to help them liven up a little bit and give them a little visual interest? In this case, we thought you might find this botanical border idea outlined in “Wedding-O-Mania” very interesting! Their tutorial walks you through the process of creating a border similar to the one you see here, but with a color of your choice.
5. Stamped border and message vintage handkerchief
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Do you really like the idea of printing words and details on handkerchief invitations because you’ve always been a stamp lover and you have tons of fonts, flowers and finer shapes?In this case, we absolutely Thought you should check out how Oh So Beautiful Paper uses stamps to create a detailed, sophisticated and vintage border around the edges. Beautiful retro effect enhanced with light brown ink!
6. Mismatched Handkerchief Invitation
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Do you have a variety of different handkerchiefs but no real matching repeats or pairs? Well, if you ask us, that’s totally fine! Especially if the event you’re inviting to is a family event, most people will just focus on how beautiful your finished product looks and the effort you put into crafting the invite yourself rather than considering whether they match the next person’s. Check out how Junebug Weddings created this adorable set of mismatched sets!
7. Fun Handkerchief Wedding Gifts
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In addition to making beautiful invitations, custom vintage handkerchiefs can also make fantastic wedding gifts!However, just because you give them as a gift, doesn’t mean you have to change them also a lot of. Instead of sticking a funny sticker about wedding tears in the corner, try choosing a set of plain handkerchiefs you like, as Turquoise did here.
8. Illustrated Handkerchief Invitations
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Are your DIY and artistic skills actually always more in the realm of hand drawing, illustration and hand drawing?Well, what if there was a way to combine it and Ideas for making your own handkerchief invitations? We’re happy to tell you, thanks for this lovely tutorial on i-DIY, there is! Now you can reprint your own artwork onto fabric instead of just stamping or repainting the image on each piece.
9. Handwritten Handkerchief Notes
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again, if you wanted Drawing directly on the handkerchief because creating art in a different non-traditional medium is actually your favorite way to DIY?In this case, we really Thought you should check out this idea on I Do DIYs! They created a little handkerchief love letter instead of an invitation, but we’re sure you can see how the basic idea is transferred.
10. Home Printed Handkerchief Invitation
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You are really pressed for time and need many DIY custom handkerchiefs and you’re not sure if you’ll have the time to do them yourself? In this case, maybe learning how to print on fabric at home is the best idea for you! This tutorial from Offbeat Bride is a great resource for printing handkerchief invitations as it shows you how to do it using almost any image or font to make them completely customizable.
11. Vintage Handkerchief-Inspired Love Letters
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Were you initially intrigued by the idea of a handkerchief invitation, but you didn’t have the time, and now you’re looking for another way to incorporate a handkerchief into your celebration?maybe you actually did Send those DIY handkerchief invitations, but you want to keep that theme alive for the rest of the event? Either way, we think these fancy handkerchief love letters hanging on a faux clothesline are a great idea! Eat Drink Chic is made for a newlyweds, so their guests can leave them cute little greetings, but you can customize yours for any occasion or VIP.
12. Monochrome handkerchief
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We now present to you some designs that have been made in many different ways, involving more than one color in embossed, printed or hand painted event messages, images and borders. However, if your intention is to try and stick to a pure retro aesthetic, including a ton of color might not actually get you the kind of satisfying finish you’re looking for. Instead, we recommend taking a look at how Wedding-O-Mania makes cute monochrome handkerchief invitations that keep things within a strict color scheme and a solid background.
13. Vampire Bite Handkerchief Party Invitation
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We’ve talked a lot about weddings, birthdays, and other such delightful events, but what if you’re actually looking for ideas before Halloween to throw the coolest Halloween party ever?maybe you actually Yes Getting ready for one of the traditional fun events we just listed, but you just chose to give it a darker theme than usual?Well, if you’ve ever liked vampire novels, then we have a feeling you’ll Very Be captivated by these blood-stained handkerchief invitations from The Basics!
14. Embroidered Letter Handkerchief
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When you start thinking about making DIY handkerchief invitations, do you really wish to include something more craft-based, perhaps to get the most out of your needlework? Then maybe this embroidery based monogram invitation idea from Purl Soho is the right project for you! Besides being totally cute, this is a great idea for beginners who are just learning how to cross stitch or embroider because it’s so easy, despite looking cute.
15. Envelope Fold and Ribbon Handkerchief Invitation
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Maybe you’ve actually printed the invitations, but you’re still bent on adding a handkerchief in some capacity? Then maybe this cute folded handkerchief envelope idea is a great choice for you! We love the way Bumblebee Linens outlines not only how to fold a handkerchief to make an envelope, but how to close it and hold it in place with a nice ribbon.
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