Instructions:

1. Begin with a vertical (portrait) letter-sized document in a word-processing program. Adjust margins to ¾” on the sides and ½” on the top and bottom. You will be able to fit two invitations worth of text in the space, one at the top and one at the bottom. Type and format text.
2. Print text on luxe white paper and trim on all sides to create two 5” x 7” pieces.
3. Replace blade on rotary trimmer with scallop blade. Trim approximately 1/8” off all sides of printed luxe white paper to create two 4¾” x 6¾” pieces.
4. Using die-cut machine, die-cut scallops from luxe white paper. Adhere to outside of gatefold, one on each side.
5. Using ribbon slot punch, punch two slots, one on each flap of gatefold.
6. Add pearls as shown, using a craft knife to assist you, if necessary.
7. Lay printed luxe white piece in center of gatefold and close flaps.
8. Thread ribbon through slots and tie in knot. Trim ends at an angle to desired length.