This is my next DIY project: a fan that can be used as a ceremony program at weddings or other special occasions. I think this is a cute alternative to the traditional wedding booklet. While I wished I had done this for my wedding, this is more appropriate for spring or summer weddings or if the theme is a beach or English garden party. The program itself is quite easy to make - consisting of 6 'blades' printed on cardstock paper and then cutting out and assembling with an eyelet or ribbon.
Materials (per fan)
2 sheets of 110 lb cardstock 8.5x11 in size
eyelet or brad or ribbon/tassle depending on how you want to assemble the fan
Other Materials
scissors or ruler and knife-cutter
computer
printer
Optional: hole-puncher
Template
Open the template document in MS Word and personalize the information with the details of your wedding ceremony. (Post a comment with your email address if you're interested in the template)
Optional: Select a clip art or image and copy onto the template. Make sure to select the image behind the text so that the wording can still show through. This is a wonderful way to enliven your ceremony with lovely details!
Directions
Feed the cardstock through the printer and print. Cut out the pieces using the knife-cutter and ruler on the straight edges. And I would recommend using the scissor for the curved part of the 'blade.' Use a hole-puncher to make a hole on the bottom of the blade and assemble using a brad or ribbon. If you are using an eyelet, you can skip using the hole-puncher.
That's it! Repeat the directions for each fan and then sit back and enjoy your beautiful programs!
1 comment:
Can't wait to make this!
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