What Designs are Best for DIY? A Summary of Handmade Welcome Board Types by Difficulty Level*

2018.04.17 published

How to Make a Welcome Board by Hand?

One of the most commonly handmade items for weddings is the "Welcome Board"＊

The welcome board is particularly flexible among wedding items, with no set shape, making it easy to create by hand♩

@keiko_marry

For brides who are usually good at DIY, it might be easy to whip up something like "I want something like this~♡"

However, there are certainly brides who might think, "I've never done DIY!" or "I haven't made anything since elementary school art class...!"

This time, we will introduce types of welcome boards categorized by the level of difficulty♩

Take a look while thinking, "What can I do??"♡

Type of Welcome Board ① Difficulty ★☆☆: Wooden Board with Bouquet

A simple design that attaches a bouquet (swag) to a wooden board is a popular idea that can be made easily＊

You can create it by making holes in the board and attaching the bouquet with wire or using a glue gun.

It is recommended for brides with a natural wedding theme♩

@ma_wedding1210

Type of Welcome Board ② Difficulty ★☆☆: Welcome Mirror

The idea of writing on a stylish mirror with white Posca is＊very easy and can be done in a fashionable way♩

If you choose a black frame, it will have an elegant finish perfect for a hotel wedding♡

➡ Check out the list of articles on welcome mirrors here＊

@wedding_0917

Type of Welcome Board ③ Difficulty ★★☆: Wooden Board with Photo Frame

The idea of attaching photo frames to a wooden board＊ You need to attach the photo frames to the wood, but it can be made relatively easily by hand♩

You can use glue or a glue gun to stick them on.

Display pre-wedding photos or a lot of memorable photos with guests♡

@yktsk_wedding

Type of Welcome Board ④ Difficulty ★★☆: Using IKEA Mirror

A mirror that looks luxurious sold at IKEA is a recommended item for welcome boards＊

You can write directly on the mirror as a welcome mirror, or use it as a frame◎

➡ [4,999 yen] Stylish and Antique♡ The IKEA mirror that can also be a welcome board is too excellent

Type of Welcome Board ⑤ Difficulty ★★★: Enlarged Printed Photos

The idea of editing pre-wedding photos on a computer and getting them enlarged to make a welcome board＊ You can unveil wonderful pre-wedding photos to your guests♩

If the bride is familiar with image editing and computer work, it might be easy, but those who are not used to computers might find it a bit challenging…!

Conversely, brides who are not good at hands-on DIY work but excel with computers might find this easy to do♩

➡ Find out how to make a welcome board using Print Pack here＊

➡ You can also edit images and do online printing just using your smartphone＊

@ka1019wedding

Type of Welcome Board ⑥ Difficulty ★★★: Using a Laser Cutter

An idea of processing a wooden board with a laser cutter＊

This bride created the data in Photoshop and went to a café where a laser cutter was available to make it by hand♡

There are various places where you can use a laser cutter, so try to find a shop near you♩ The Fab Cafe in Shibuya is quite famous＊

➡ Let's have fun preparing for the wedding together♡ 6 selected shops in Tokyo where you can DIY together

You Might Want to Try Making a Welcome Board by Hand♡

We introduced types of welcome boards categorized by their level of difficulty＊

Even for brides who are not good at DIY, there might have been a welcome board that made them feel, "I think I can do this!"♡

Since a welcome board is something that can be made in any number, brides with ample wedding preparation time might want to consider making one☆