DIY Tutorial | Vintage Handkerchief Save the Dates

We love vintage handkerchiefs!!  This tutorial uses our our custom rubber stamps to create very classy and original save the dates.  These offer your guests a true keepsake and set the tone for your vintage wedding!

Step One:

After washing and ironing the handkerchiefs to the desired size, choose stamp pad and ink up the custom  Save the Date stamp.  We used the "Art Nouveau" Save the Date Stamp on these handkerchieves. On a hard and sturdy work surface, place inked stamp on the handkerchief and apply even pressure.  Gently lift off stamp.

Step Two:

Most couples will find it necessary to include accommodation options with their Save the Date--including them in the invitation is often too late to capture discounted rates, etc.  For this Save the Date, we printed out an accommodations card with a compatible font, we then used our Wreath Monogram stamp to accent the enclosure.

Step Three:

Slide the accommodations card into the handkerchief and using your desired ribbon, tie them together, like a present.

Step Four:

Using a coordinating return address stamp {Wildflowers Return Address Stamp}, ink the stamp and place it in the center of your square envelope.

**Remember to do this before you or a calligrapher addresses them so that you don't have to re-do any if you get a bad inking.**

Materials list:

"Art Nouveau" Custom Save the Date Stamp

"Wreath Monogram" Stamp

"Wildflowers" Return Address Stamp

Vintage Handkerchieves - Iron to 5.5 x 5.5 squares with starch and a hot iron. Troll Ebay for lots of handkerchieves.  It is more affordable to buy them in bulk than one at a time.  Expect to pay $1-3 per handkerchief for vintage handkerchieves for this project.  Etsy and local thrifts are other good places to look for them.

Colorbox Stamp Pad - we used a variety of pinks and neutrals for this project.

5.5 x 5.5 Flat Card - For accommodations card

5.75 x 5.75 Square Envelope

Hand Painted Silk Ribbon

The Garden Trellis Collection

The "Garden Trellis" Collection is a playful mix of organic watercolor florals and geometric patterns. With shades of lime, clover, and rosey pinks this set is perfect for a luncheon in the garden.

{The Garden Trellis Dish Set}

{Antiquaria Vintage Napkins}

{Fern Forrest Mixed Green Sorbet Cups}

{Pastel Graph Paper Juice Glasses}

{Clockwise from top left: Mums & Daises Serving Platter, Garden Trellis Serving Platter, Franciscan Hacienda Divided Dish, Garden Trellis Serving Bowl}

Wild West Serving Pieces

{"BBQ Recipe" Vintage Serving Platter, "Indian Tree" China Serving Platter, Terra Cotta Floral Serving Platter, "Aviary" Retro Metal Serving Tray}

{"Black & Tan" Serving Platter, Roadrunner Serving Tray, "Colorado" Souvenir Drink Tray}

The Rio De Janeiro Collection

The Rio De Janeiro Collection embodies what we love about the Brazilian city that shares it's name.  It reminds us of carnival and the colorful samba dancers, of beaches and of good times had by all.

{Orange Floral Serving Tray}

{Rio De Janeiro 5 piece Place Setting}

{Rio De Janeiro Lidded Tureen, Rio De Janeiro 5 piece Place Setting, Tangerine Lusterware Sugar and Creamer Set}

DIY Series: Hand Stamped Watercolor Save the Dates

These Save the Dates and matching Thank You Cards combine the use of our custom rubber stamps with hand-painted watercolor accents.

We love that each card is totally unique and it's own little work of art. 

Step One:

On pre-cut pieces of watercolor paper, get creative with painting. We played with uneven painted stripes for the thank you cards and organic watery shapes for the save the dates. 

Painting Tip: Go easy on the water to achieve a nice flat card.

Too much water will make your paper buckle or ripple when drying. 

Step Two: Once your paint has dried, ink your stamp, place in the center of the card and apply pressure evenly. 

We used the "Vintage Label" Save the Date Stamp and the 

"Simple But Sophisticated" Monogram for the Thank You Cards. 

Step Four: We used the "Calligraphy Accent" Return address stamp to finish everything off.

Now all that's left is stuffing and addressing your envelopes!

Materials List:

"Vintage Label" Save the Date Stamp

"Simple but Sophisticated" Monogram Stamp

"Calligraphy Accent" Return Address Stamp

Color Box Stamp Pad (we used a variety of teals and blues for this project)

Watercolors and brushes (you can purchase at any craft or art store)

A6 Envelopes (shown above in Curry)

B4 Thank You Card Envelopes (shown above in Peacock)

Paper Options:

You can have large watercolor sheets (purchased from your local art store) cut to size at your local print shop. 

Just tell them the dimensions you need based on your envelope choice, the cut cards should be at least 1/4" smaller than the envelope measurement.

If you are using the Paper Source A6 and B4 sizes that are shown above, ask for your pieces to be cut to 

6 1/4" x 4 1/2" (A6) and 3 1/2" x 5" (B4).

If getting paper cut is too much of a hassle, you can use the luxe papers from Paper Source and buy them pre-cut.

Just be careful with how much water you use with your paints!

The Berkshires Collection

{The Berkshires Fine China Collection}