Postage Details

I took this exact Save the Date with pencil and all to the post office and they informed me that it will cost $2.67 each to mail these within the United States. My post office tip is that you don’t just “drop” these in the mail, you need to take them to the counter as they will be classified as “non-machinable” and technically a parcel because of the thickness of the pencil. Which means they can’t go through a machine and will have to be hand sorted like a package, which is why they cost so much to send.

SUPPLIES:

• Canon PIXMA TS9020
• Mini Pencils (mine are from Amazon!)
• 8.5″ x 11″ Cardstock
• A2 Envelopes
• Crop-a-Dile Hole Punch
• Paper Trimmer
• Twine

Download + Print

At the end of the post we’re sharing these free printable Save the Dates, for 2017, 2018, 2019, and even 2020 – because we know some of you really like to plan ahead! Download the one you need, save to your computer and print using your favorite Canon printer! Today I’m using my TS9020 which is compact, quick and has a back loading option which is great for not bending your cardstock!

Trim

Using a paper trimmer (or scissors), carefully trim out each invite, there are two per 8.5″ x 11″ page. They cut to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, which is the correct card size for A2 envelopes.

Hole Punch

The Crop-a-Dile is my favorite hole punch ever and it’s perfect for these invites. I’ve marked where you need to punch, so it’s super easy… this is where you’ll tie on the pencils.

Name + Date

Using a pen that matches your theme, fill in your wedding date and names!

Add Pencils

Place two pieces of twine through the holes and tie a little bow to attach the darling mini-pencils! These are technically “golf” pencils… and you can order them in many different colors, or there are people on Etsy that will personalize them for you!

Easy As Pie

Download, print, trim, hole punch, bow, fill out and send! Could it be any easier!? Not only are they easy but they’re adorable and will give your guests a smile!

Personalize With Your Colors

The best thing about these Save the Dates and our other free printable designs, is that they are SO easy to customize to your wedding color scheme. By choosing the paper, envelope, pencil, and twine to match – you’ll be able to match these to the look of any theme!

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