09/01/2008
we are mint to be!
we are "mint" to be!
I <3 them!
lifesaver mints inside
back view
on the pretty silver tray!
8 per sheet, not cut yet obviously
we are mint to be!I <3 them!lifesaver mints insideback viewon the pretty silver tray!8 per sheet, not cut yet obviously
   

DIY Wedding
Matchbook Mints!

At some point yesterday I decided I wanted to make matchbook mints. I found some online you can buy but didn't like how generic they all looked. I love making things so figured I'd just do them myself. My future hubby is a master on photoshop, so I found some general directions online regarding dimensions and told him what I wanted and where. After he got it exactly how I wanted (and I'll be the first to say I'm ridiculously anal when it comes to stuff like this) we took the file to a printing store down the street and had them printed on 8.5 x 11" cardstock (8 matchbook templates fit on one page). I've got about 60 done, 60 more to go, but just couldn't wait to post pics. I don't know why the green always turns out yellow looking on my camera, but I promise it's lime green. I got two cute silver metal trays that I'm going to put them on. I may have to go back and get one or two more though, it's starting to overflow! After everything the project cost me around $22 for 120 of them and the trays. Not too bad considering how cute I think they look! The only issue I'm having is trying to decide were to put them. I don't want to put them on the tables because I think it will clutter everything up, plus they are not the favors. Perhaps at the end of the buffet, or by the door so people can grab them as they leave? Have any other ideas?
diy, matchbook mints, damask
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fashionistabarbie
 |  Washington, DC, USA  |  09/01/2008  | 
O Gosh!!!! Those are sooooo cute! I printed out the directions a couple of weeks ago but have been way tooo busy doing everything else! I'm using Damask too!!! WHat kind of paper did you guys use! GO FH!! YEAH At least hes involved;) would you mind sharing how u did them? What program did u use?
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victorias1911
 |  Warren, MI, USA  |  09/01/2008  | 
beautiful!! I ordered my matchbook mints from etsy.com but i think I might make some stickers that either have our names/date or the cute "mint to be" saying on it.  Great idea :)
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danibanani09
 |  Gainesville, FL, USA  |  09/01/2008  | 
I found these instructions online:
http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/mint-matchbooks.html

but made a few adjustments. FH used photoshop and followed the horizontal and vertical guidelines they gave to a T. After printing a test page I wanted a couple of things changed, but I guess the dimensions given are good enough. I would definitely recommend printing a test page on regular paper before you do it on the cardstock. That way you can cut and fold up a mock one and make any changes before you print on your good paper. I had them printed on cardstock at a place similar to Kinkos. I can't tell you what weight the cardstock was because they only had one option. I would just say don't worry about using anything TOO heavy because it will make it very difficult to fold. You'll want something heavier than normal paper though otherwise they will be flimsy and cheap looking. At the printing store it was 99 cents/page, and we printed 15 pages (8 per page x 15 pages = 120 mints, you get the idea). Then you just cut them out, fold them in the right places and staple the mint inside. I used the edge of a credit card on the folds to make the creases really smooth. As I already mentioned I'm anal, so I bought black staples so they'd blend in better. I'm sure nobody else would care though lol.
shaybaby's Chocolate wedding
shaybaby
 |  The pas, MB, Canada  |  09/02/2008  | 
hand them out after supper, or just have one on each plate for each person before supper, so its not cluttered and they will have something minty after they have eaten.

and i respect a person who pays attention to details! :0) im like that too. lol
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gratefulbride
 |  Charlotte, NC, USA  |  09/02/2008  | 
Great Job!!!
nay212's Black wedding
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 |  Hays, KS, USA  |  09/03/2008  | 
Could you email me the photoshop template for this?  nay212@Hotmail.com
Great job, awesome idea!!
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rodrhonda4ever
 |   |  09/29/2008  | 
Very nice!  They really look professional!
katiebabie's Black wedding
katiebabie
 |  Edmonds, WA, USA  |  10/10/2008  | 
hi! I was just going to order these on etsy but i love these better! Is there anyway you could send me this template too!?

Thanks!
Katie
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bygwit
 |  Mokena, IL, USA  |  12/26/2008  | 
I made these today.  Thank you so much for sharing.  They are soooo cute!
sunshine112109's Green wedding
sunshine112109
 |  Jonesboro, GA, USA  |  05/03/2009  | 
Could you please email me your template. I suck at photoshop and I love these little favors. My wedding colors are black, white, and lime green. I am also using a touch of damask. PLEASE, PLEASE, help a future bride out!
nrauch8191's Pink wedding
nrauch8191
 |  USA  |  05/03/2009  | 
I was wondering if you would be willing to share your template.  I love the way they came out.  GREAT JOB!  If you would share, please email to NRauch@RUSA.com.  TIA
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cincinnatibride
 |  Fairfield, OH, USA  |  08/20/2009  | 
Holy cow I'm am so stinkin excited! lol I'm so corny. Anyways, my black/white/yellow wedding is on 9/19/09 and I'm stressin about all the little details... then i found your blog and we should so be friends cause we are on the exact page. lol
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Thanks girly!

mhicks131@yahoo.com
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JuneBride
 |  Lexington, KY, USA  |  03/01/2010  | 
I LOVE your damask matchbook mints! Would you mind sharing your template? Where did you find the damask design? Was it a template too? My email address is jl_tucker@hotmail.com
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aquantia Badger
 |  Wilson, NC, USA  |  03/16/2010  | 
Hi I love your matchbooks . I would also like to know if you have a template. If so can you email it to me at aquantiabadger@yahoo.com
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 |  Toronto, ON, Canada  |  03/18/2010  | 
Could you please please please send me your template for these? they are SOOOO cute!
( courtneydeschamps@hotmail.com )
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 |  Gardner, KS, USA  |  04/18/2010  | 
This has to be the cutest idea!  Can you e-mail me the template as well?  

jamiebolejack@gmail.com

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 |  Sydney, 02, Australia  |  12/09/2010  | 
can you also email me please - I so love your idea.

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 |  Virginia beach, VA, USA  |  02/15/2011  | 
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If so, it would be great.  I have a very limited budget and my daughter has a 'installation' reception for about 100 people.  EEEK!

sjdawson1@verizon.net
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I know I'm late but can you send me the template?

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Would you by chance have the template that I could use.  
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