My Programs

My programs

We made our programs to match all the stationary in our wedding.  Our programs are an accordian-style design.  The covers were printed from the same paper used for the reception placecards (I will post about those next).  I fit two four-panel 5″ x 16 1/4″ inserts on an 11″ x 17″ piece of 24lb paper; they fit within a pair of 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ card stock covers.  We designed the insert with borders on each panel to make cropping easier. If you opt for a simpler design without borders, just place crop marks for cutting at the corners and along the center and make pairs of folding marks.

Instructions:

1. Print out covers on 8 1/2″ x 11″ card stock.  Print out inserts on 11″ x 17″ paper. Cut and crop all pieces.

2. Use a bone folder to score the fold lines.

3. Use an X-acto knife and ruler to cut as the borders or crop marks indicate.  Starting from the right edge, fold paper along the scored lines to create the accordians.

4. To attach the front cover, apply clear-drying glue stick  or double-sided tape to the back side of the insert’s first panel. (I used a double coated film from 3M). Center the inserts as best you can on the back of one of the covers; press into place.

5.  Apply glue or tape to the back side of the other panel, an align the corners of the two covers.  Place the folded programs under some heavy books, if a glue was used to adhere the covers.

Program insert

Did you make your own programs or thinking about making them?  Share some of your program design ideas with me.