Don't Panic Design

There are many reasons you might decide to DIY your wedding or special event invitations.  Maybe you are a creative person who likes to get their hands into a fun project, or you might want to add a personal touch as a way of connecting with your guest.  Maybe you may have budget in mind; it may be all, or none, of these things.  Whatever your reason is, being involved with creating your own invitation suite is a wonderful and personal way to invite your guests to your important day, and will give you a satisfying sense of accomplishment. As in everything, however, if you've never done it before, attempting to DIY your invitations without the proper preparation can turn into more of a pain in the neck than a successful endeavor. What follows are 5 thing to avoid when taking on a DIY project like this, along with tips on ways to get started in the right direction.  I will go more into detail of each in subsequent articles.  1. Not deciding how you want your final product

My name is Amy, and I run Don't Panic Design on Etsy.  I specialize in printable invitations and dabble in organizing printables. I have tons of experience in print, and I am a self-taught designer, and I know a little bit about of lot of other stuff.  I DIY a lot of other stuff too.  I make my own deodorant, laundry detergent, I paint old furniture and build other pieces.  I thrift shop to search for treasures, and half the time I find one. Do you DIY? More and more people are turning to a do-it-yourself attitude towards event planning and invitations.  As printable invitations become more popular, your choices are also increasing.  From etsy.com to your firend's friend who 'does it on the side', there are so many options that I think it must be impossible to not get what you want.  It may take a little research, a little work refining your searches to return to you the results you want, but somehow, somewhere, there is something for everyone out t