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Today kicks off all things Harry Potter.I thought I would start the week by sharing the Invite tutorial postI did on Blue Cricket Design a couple of weeks ago as partof my Party Styling Contributor.
ENJOY!
I love a good party. Okay I am obsessed with good parties.

The next party in our house...you guessed it a Harry Potter party. A party perfect for any Witch or Wizard.

Before any party though has to come a fun party invite!

Today I am sharing with you a how-to on making this Harry Potter party invite.

What you need:
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off-white cardstockvellum paperenvelope template (found here)
you can use any template you want...this one opened like I wanted
and fit on a regular size of cardstockbrown inkred clay
First you need to print off the names of your guest on the off-white cardstock. This will take some adjusting, finagling, some chocolate (for your patience), and some trial and error...so do some test runs on regular paper. I addressed mine like Harry's letter to go to Hogwarts but I changed it to use each guests' name (see below).

Then you will print your invitations, 2 per page in landscape. Be creative on the wording...I tried to sound as Hogwarts official as I could. Another way too look official is to make sure to use Harry Potter fonts. These are the fonts I used and/or am using at the party.
[Image]all of the fonts can be downloaded HERE for free
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After everything is printed out, it is time to cut out the envelope. Use the template. Make sure the envelope template is facing the right way to ensure the name will be the facing the right way on the back. My template was actually upside down.
Set the template over the name, aligning it in the center box. Trace around the outside. Then cut out.
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Next, go crazy with the ink. Make it look old and all antique. When you are done, fold the envelope according to the directions on the template.

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Almost done! Cut the invitations. Fold in half and make sure they fit inside the envelope.

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Place the invite inside the envelope.

Now it is time to make your fake wax seal.

Take your red clay, break off a tiny bit and roll into a ball. Then smoosh...yes that is an official crafting term...the clay onto the point on the top flap of the envelope. Make is look like a melted circle. Then take a coin, any coin, and press it in the middle of the clay circle. This will help it look like a seal.

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If you press hard enough, the clay should hold in place. However, if you find the clay seal lifting, you can hot glue it in place.

Now you have all of your official looking Harry Potter invitations.

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Any Witch or Wizard would be thrilled to see his/her name on the invitation.

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In true Potter fashion, of course the invitation will be delivered by OWL.

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If you have a Harry Potter fan in your family and are planning any kind of Harry Potter party, these invites will be a sure hit!
I can't wait to share with you the whole wizarding celebration!
See ya tomorrow for more Harry Potter Party fun!