If you’ve purchased a printable invitation, you’ve already made one of the smartest choices for stress-free event planning! Printable designs are budget-friendly and easy - perfect for everything from baptisms to baby showers to a baby's first birthday party.
Here’s an easy guide to help you achieve professional-quality results from home:
→ Start by downloading your files right after checkout. Marina’s Mama Designs includes both high-resolution PDFs and JPGs, giving you options depending on where you plan to print.
✅ Best Paper for Invitations
Use heavy cardstock to give invitations a premium feel:
- 100–110 lb (typically labeled “cardstock”)
- Matte for a soft, modern look
- Satin for a slightly more polished finish
Avoid glossy photo paper unless you are going for a shiny style - ink can sometimes smudge when writing details like guest names.
✂️ How to Print 5×7 Invitations at Home
There are two easy ways to print 5×7 invitations using a home printer:
Option 1 — Print on Letter-Size Paper + Trim
If your printer doesn’t support 5×7, you can still print beautifully!
1️⃣ Open your 5×7 file
2️⃣ In Printer Settings:
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- Paper Size: 8.5×11 Letter
- Print Orientation: Portrait
Select Center / Fit to Page (but avoid stretching — ensure it remains 5×7)
3️⃣ Print on letter-size cardstock
4️⃣ Trim around the card using scissors or a paper trimmer
➡️ This method works on any home printer.
Option 2 — Print Directly on 5×7 Cardstock
If your printer supports smaller sizes:
1️⃣ Adjust printer tray to fit 5×7 cardstock
2️⃣ Open the single 5×7 PDF or JPG
3️⃣ In Printer Settings:
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- Page size: 5×7 (Borderless if available)
- Orientation: Portrait
- Quality: Best / High
4️⃣ Print a test card to ensure alignment
5️⃣ Let ink dry fully before stacking
→ Perfect if you want pre-cut cards ready to send!
🏪 Other Printing Options: Print Shop or Online Services
If you’d rather skip the trimming, take your files to:
- Staples / UPS Store / Local copy shop
- Costco Photo Center
- Vistaprint or Canva Print
Just upload the file and select 5×7, cardstock, and cut-to-size for a polished finish.
🎉 Why Printable Invitations Are a Mama’s Best Friend
Printables give you total control of timing, cost, and design - so you can focus more on celebrating your little one and less on logistics.
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