Fill-in-the-Blank versus Printable Birthday Invitations
Every special occasion deserves great stationery, and your birthday
party is no exception! From the fold of the card to its color, the
right kind of birthday party invitations can make or break your party.
When
announcing the big day, a person has to ask themselves, "Should I print
the birthday invitations or should I opt to write out all the
information by hand?" The answer will vary depending upon your
personal style, party size, and available printer specs. Indeed, there
are some distinct differences between fill-in-the-blank and printable
stationery.
Opting for Printable Birthday Invitations
Printable
birthday invitations are a popular option, especially for those who
want a professional look, but do not want to pay the high costs of a
professional printer. With the wide array of appealing styles and
themes, even the most fashion-forward party planner can find the
perfect printable birthday invitations.
Because they can
be printed from home, printable birthday invitations typically include
easy-to-follow directions. Limitless in the number of birthday
announcements that can be printed, people who have large guests list
often enjoy sending this type of invitation.
Precautions to Take with Printable Birthday Invitations
With
this in mind, there are several precautions you should take with
printable invitations. To accommodate for potential printing mistakes
and jams, it is recommended that you purchase 10% or 20% more extra
invitations than your guest list needs. This will ensure that you will
have sufficient birthday invitations, even if you make a mistake with
the wording.
In addition, you can take action to prevent
printer jams when creating your birthday invitations. Printer jams
cost both time and money, but feeding a few sheets of paper at a time
will help avoid a catastrophe from happening.
Noting
whether you have the right type of printer to do the job is also
essential before starting the task. For example, if you have an
ink-jet printer, make sure that the printable invitation is compatible
and not only designed for laser printers. You should also pay
attention to the size of the invitation because printing programs are
usually only set to print on standard sized paper measuring 8.5' x
11'.
The Convenience of Fill-In-The-Blank Birthday Invitations
Fill-in-the-blank
cards are convenient, and they are ideal for parties that have small
guest lists. Without worrying about printer jams and formatting, you
can simply write out the details for your birthday bash. In addition,
in today's modern digital world, your handwriting can be a nice
personal touch. However, for larger parties with guest lists greater
than 10, it may be more time-efficient to simply use printable birthday
invitations.
Comparing the Text between Fill-In and Printable Birthday Invitations
Because
there is a limited amount of space on the front of a fill-in-the-blank
card, party details should be short and to the point. You may also
need to browse through a variety of options before finding the
fill-in-the-blank birthday invitation that has the right tone and style
for your party. However, from formal and elegant wording to casual and
witty templates, there are a wide variety of fill-in birthday
invitations.
On the other hand, printable stationery may
allow for more information to be added to the invitation. Printable
invitations look professional and eliminate confusion where messy
handwriting is concerned. If your penmanship resembles that of a
doctor's, consider spending extra time printing your birthday
invitations so that your guests will be able to read the invitation
without any hassle. Or, if your heart is set on fill-in birthday
invitations, enlist the help of a friend with the writing process.
Although
both types of stationery have their advantages, only you can choose the
right kind of birthday invitation for your big celebration. Whether
you write in the information yourself or print it from home, remember
this"”no one throws a party like you do!
