DIY Save the Date Magnets
Create Your Own Save the Date Magnets at Half the Cost of Online Retailers
The best most inexpensive way to do things for your wedding is to do it yourself. The save the date magnets are no exception. Thanks to a dear family member, I found out that they are not hard to make and will save you a ton of money.
First, you need to create your layout. You can use your computer's word processing or graphics program (i.e. Word, Paint) to create your layout. Be sure to include information such as: bride and groom name, wedding date, and the words "Save the Date." If you need ideas of how to do it, check out one of the many retailers, they have numerous samples. To enhance the look of your magnets you can insert your engagement picture to share with your guests. If you have a wedding website you should include the address to that as well. The standard size of the Save the Date magnets is a little larger than a business card. Once you have completed your format, you can copy the format over and over again until you have filled an entire 8 ½" x 11" sheet. You will be able to fit more on a page if you extend your margins.
To get the magnet sheets, go to your local office supply store or their online website and purchase magnet sheets. The magnets come in 8 ½" x 11" sheets (letter size). They are usually the thickness of 3-5 sheets of paper and can run through you home printer. The cost is around $12.00 for a 5 pack. You can also find these magnet sheets on EBay. I was able to purchase 9 sheets for under $10 including shipping.
Once you purchase your magnet sheets you have two options. You can either print the magnets on your home or work color printer, or you can take them to your local print shop (i.e. FedEx Kinko's, Office Depot Copy Center). I suggest the latter as they will most likely have a higher quality printer which will make your magnets look more professional, and also you will not waste all of your ink on your home printer. The price will vary from different print shops, look around and find the best price that still offers great quality. After all, you want to save money but you don't want them to look cheap either.
When all is said and done you should be able to complete the magnets paying less than half of what the online retailers are trying to charge you.
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- EBAY - www.ebay.com
- Use EBay to find great prices on the magnet sheets.
- A print shop will provide great quality and still save you money.
9 Comments
Post a CommentWhat a great and economical idea. I had planned to use DIY invitations but couldn't find any save the date cards for DIY that I liked. I love the magnet idea as well. Thank you so much for your advice!!
Wow, this is a great idea! I'm going to have to keep this in mind for future things with my young adult "kids."
Cool tip.
Any info you want should all go on the white side of the magnet.
Since these are Save the Date magnets, you don't need to provide the address. You are simply giving a date for your invited guests to hold available for your event. The address can come later on the formal invitation.
Call me crazy, but how do you get printing on both sides? One side of the magnetic sheet is white, that's where I'm printing my image. The other sheet is dark gray, so where do I put the address?? I can print separate cards with the addresses, but then there's a glueing problem!
Merc -
I'm sorry you are having that trouble. I did mine at a print shop, so we used a laser printer. By chance does your magnet sheets say that they can be used for inkjet. Mine said specifically that they were ok for Inkjet or Laser.
Hi, I have a inkjet printer and tried printing out some magnets on gloss finish and matte finish 15mil. magnetic paper. I've waited a couple days to touch them but still the ink rubs off. Any ideas on how to stop this?
Make sure you cut each sheet indivdually.
I suggest using one of those large paper cutters. They should have them to use at the print shop.
If you are doing it at home, leave room between each one on your template that will allow you to cut them with regular scissors and trim where you didn't cut straight.
how do you cut them without messing up or having the magnets look uneven? im terrible at cutting!