35mm Film Save the Date

Please note: I'm not planning on getting married any time soon, but I'm thrilled to be able to share this idea/technique with folks who are!

Folks who gravitate towards older media (I am one of these folks) will always have a special place in their heart for things like film cameras and albums on vinyl. Using reloadable film canisters to send out "save the date" notices to your friends and family is not only an perfect way to show your love for whomever you're getting hitched to, but also for film.

These require some items you may not have around the house and take some time to design and put together, but in then end they're really worth it. The same technique could be used for a number of applications (moving or birth announcements, holiday greetings, or invites to any sort of super awesome gathering - even for the big day itself).

If you have any questions, need any advice/assistance, or would rather someone whip these puppies up for you feel free to comment, or shoot me a note here or on Twitter.

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Step 1: You'll Need. . .

Reloadable film canisters (one per "save the date" needed - they are sold individually as well as in multiples and are available in metal or plastic)¹
Transparency film (make sure to get the right kind for your printer) - you'll need one sheet for each 5 "save the date"'s²
Scissors or paper cutter
Computer with photo editing program (and text editing program if you want to also make labels) and printer
Tape
Superglue, hot glue, or epoxy
Stickers/labels (optional) - Avery 5360 fits the outside of the canisters rather well
Small padded mailing envelopes (I used these)

¹I love B&H for these, but lots of other places online also carry them (B&H has them individually and in lots of 100). If you are going to order from B&H, please remember that their website does not allow online ordering on the Sabbath
² You can use paper instead if you prefer - either plain or fancy

hannahsmallming says: Aug 5, 2011. 3:42 AM

i like it~ so poetic~

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shesparticular (author) in reply to hannahsmallmingAug 5, 2011. 3:43 AM

Thanks!

sutek says: Jul 31, 2011. 2:29 PM

Fantastic invite idea. I believe the more trouble you go to with the invite the more likely people will make the effort to attend. I voted for you!!

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shesparticular (author) in reply to sutekJul 31, 2011. 3:32 PM

Thanks so much!

fegundez1 says: Jul 23, 2011. 3:55 AM

you can put them into film canisters as well with another label for shipping/ safekeeping. you mam are surely very imaginative future coolest mom for sure!

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shesparticular (author) in reply to fegundez1Jul 23, 2011. 6:20 AM

I opted not to use film canisters only because it would make the cost of shipping even higher, but if you had a way to hand deliver them I think that would be awesome!