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Tailgate Party Invitation From "Greetings from DIY" episode DGFD-107

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Project by Rosanne Herskind.

Materials:

8-1/2" x" 11 white card stock
textured green paper (like grass)
8-1/2" x 11" card stock in team colors
sliding paper trimmer
Adler computer font *
1/16" circle hole punch
scissors
white hemp cord
diamond glaze
glue stick or double-sided tape
foam squares
5" x 7" envelopes
computer with printer

* from www.dafont.com

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
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1. Print the party information on the white card stock (figure A). Note: Set computer printer margins at 5 inches from the left edge of the page to approximately 1/4 inch from the right edge of the page. The top margin should be set approximately 2 inches from the top and the bottom margin at 6 inches. These margins create a printing area in the upper right corner of the page.

2. Vertically cut the printed sheet of card stock 4-3/4 inches from the left side of the page.

3. With the larger portion of card stock (the unprinted side), lightly mark 6-3/4 inches down from the top of the paper and fold or score forward.

4. On the front side of the fold, make another crease at 1/4 inch and fold forward again to create a "lip."

5. Cut the printed strip of paper (with the party information) to 6 inches long.

6. Using the textured green paper, cut a strip 4-3/4 inches long in these various widths: three strips that are 1-inch wide, two that are 1-1/4-inch wide, and one that is 1/4-inch wide.

7. Adhere the green strips to the folded white card stock, starting with a 1-1/4-inch width strip directly below the card stock lip. Place one of the 1-inch strips below the first one, leaving 1/4 inch between the two (figure B). Repeat this with an additional 1-inch strip along the bottom. Then place the 1/4-inch strip at the very top of the invitation; skip 1/4 inch, place the last 1-inch strip, skip 1/4 inch, and position the remaining 1-1/4-inch strip so that it tucks behind the folded pocket and lip.

8. Using a thin line of glue or double-sided tape, firmly adhere the sides of the pocket to the back of the invitation. The printed strip should fit neatly inside the pocket invitation.

9. To decorate the front of the pocket, print the words "Tailgate" and "Party" on red (or other colored) 8-1/2" x 11" card stock, allowing enough space between the rows and columns to cut around each individual word. One page fits approximately 11 of each word at 40-point font size in Adler font.

10. Cut out the words in trapezoidal shapes (reminiscent of pennants!) and border with remaining scraps of white card stock (figure C).

11. Use foam squares to affix the words on the front of the pocket.

12. To embellish the football die-cut, punch a hole only on one end of the horizontal lace line using the 1/16-inch hole punch. Punch holes at the start and end of each vertical "lace."

13. From the back, thread the white hemp cord through the hole on the end and lay across the entire lace line. Begin threading the cord through the holes, following the printed laces, over the cord lying on the lace line (figure D). Trim and tape the cord to the back of the die-cut.

14. Using the Diamond Glaze, carefully trace the "white leather" portions of the football die-cut and allow to dry completely.

15. To finish the invitation, use a foam square to add the football die-cut to the top of the printed insert card (figure E). Not only will it help your guest pull out the party details, but it will also provide a focal point for the invitation!

16. Use the 5" x 7" envelopes to mail your party invitations, and prepare to hear cheers from your family and friends!