Raggedy Ann and Andy Invite

Raggedy Ann and Andy Birthday Invites!

These are adorable, simple and fun to make! Best of all, they can easily crossover to any character or theme you wish!

Step 1: Choose a free domain photo to use as the theme of your invite.

Step 2: Print in color on a neutral toned 8.5″ x 11″ card stock. One piece of card stock should make two cards.

Step 3: Gather all your tools and materials.

Card stock in two corresponding colors, Paper crafting acid free tape, Pencil, Acid free pen, Oval cutter, Invitaion stamp, Acid free ink pad, Matching envelope, Straight cutter (not pictured)

Step 4: Use your Straight Cutter to cut your card base. Be sure to leave enough excess to fold card over.

Cutting printed card stock with a 12" straight cutter

Step 5: Fold printed and cut card stock in half.

Step 6: Cut your accent colored card stock to where it slightly overlaps your printed card stock.

Step 7: Fold your accent colored card stock in half.

Folding accent colored card stock

Step 8: Use your double sided craft tape, to tape the inside of your printed card stock.

Step 9: Centering and lining up the creases, adhere the printed card stock to the top of your accent colored card stock.

Step 10: To give your card a distressed or aged look; take your bristle brush and ink pad and make short strokes from the outside in.

Distress the outer edges of the front of your card

Step 11: Take your oval paper cutter and cut a corresponding oval to place on the inside of your card face.

Step 12: Center an RSVP stamp (I used “RSVP” by Stampabilites) over the top of your cut out oval and press down firmly.

Step 13: Distress your stamped and cut out oval

Step 14: Adhere to the center of your inside card face

Adhere stamped and distressed oval to the center of your inside card face.

Step 15: Use a straight edge and a pencil to write out a title of your choice on the front of your card.

Step 16: Use your acid free pen to trace over your title and if you like, doodle a border around the front edge of your card.

All of your guests will love and appreciate such a personalized invitation. Thank you for making it with me! I look forward to many more projects to come.