Economize and Simplify with Custom Print Postcards for Hosting Invitations

[etteluap70PC]

I am really working this year on economizing while at the same time making my life easier.
I currently am doing invites for my hosts and would like to continue to do so. I do full page ones so I have to pay.39 each to mail. While my show average has gone up I think I want to go back to doing postcards to save a bit of money. While I like the ones from HO I wuold like to be able to customize the back by printing specific show info. I know I can do stickers etc. But in the past it has not worked the best and it's just another step.
I'm thinking of designing my own postcards at Vista print. (I also ordered some HWC from them like some others did here and was very impressed with how they came out).

I will try to attach what I have so far. Let me know what you think...

 

[pamperedlinda]

I think they look nice. Also, don't' forget that next month postage goes up.....AGAIN!!! If you have a PWS I would encourage your hosts to send e-vites and only smail mail to those who do not use email.

 

[janetupnorth]

Cute...you might want to put join in lowercase on the bottom and add an and before interactive.

They do look nice and "healthy" and all-season.

 

[sailortena]

Can you create a PDF of your design? I couldn't open the original file on my computer.I have considered making invites at Vistaprint as well. Is it cost effective? For $1 from HO I can get 40 invites, and put stickers and stamps on them to personalize. How does the price compare to Vistaprint?

 

[KellyTheChef]

Here is an option to continue sending out full size invites:
If they give you the FULL 40 names and addresses, you will pay for postage (business expense)
If they do NOT give a full 40 names and addresses, they re-imburse you for postage.

I am starting this with my next host. Hope it (1) saves me $$ and (2) ups my guest lists!

 

[etteluap70PC]

Here is an option to continue sending out full size invites:
If they give you the FULL 40 names and addresses, you will pay for postage (business expense)
If they do NOT give a full 40 names and addresses, they re-imburse you for postage.

I am starting this with my next host. Hope it (1) saves me $$ and (2) ups my guest lists!

I may try your method.

For my last few shows I have been telling them if they fill out both sides on my invite list sheet (44 names I think) and get it to me by the date I request (I have had alot of slackers) then I will suply the ingredients for their show. This has been working good so far especially with bringing the recipe mostly made.

I do not want to offer so many incentives but it seems like if I do not people just do not follow thru.