This tutorial provides the step-by-step instructions for making this owl invitation, using the free printable Owl party invitation provided by Mom's Break. The link to the free printable is provided below.

This free printable party invitation also comes with a free printable envelope that is suitable for mailing. A link to the envelope, along with instructions for how to fold and glue it, is provided below.

To make the Owl Invitation, you'll need:

• The free printable Owl Invitation (link provided below)
• Plain computer paper (or colored card stock, as shown here)
• Curl ribbon (as shown here), string, or yarn
• scissors, hole punch, and glue stick (not shown)

The Owl Invitation comes in two formats: pre-printed Inside and blank inside. Use whichever format you prefer. See below for a link to the instructions for adding text to the pre-printed Inside using Microsoft Paint.

Print the invitations. As shown here, the invitation is printed on gray card stock, which is heavier paper than regular computer paper. Card stock is available in office supply stores like Office Depot.

Cut out both the Front and the Inside of the invitation.
 

• If you are writing in the party details by hand, it may be easier to do that before you cut out the Inside of the invitation.
• If you want to pre-print the party details, then see below for a link to the tutorial that will assist you in using Microsoft Paint to insert text into the Owl Invitation before you print it.

Once both the Front and the Inside of the invitation are cut out, you'll need to punch holes in both so that you can tie the pieces of the invitation together.

Place the Front on top of the Inside (make sure the Inside of the invitation is text-side up). This will align the holes.

Punch through both the Front and the Inside at the same time, using the white circles as a guide.

Use lengths of curl ribbon (as shown here), string, or yarn to tie the Front and the Inside together.

This finishes the invitation.

The illustrations below are for making the envelope.

Print as many blank envelopes as needed. You can print these on plain white computer paper. (A link to the free printable envelope is given below.)

Fold the envelope using the printed fold lines as a guide.

Use a glue stick to glue the envelope together.

The completed Owl Invitation fits easily inside the envelope.

Finish the envelope by folding the flap over the back and glue shut.

For more help with folding and gluing this free printable envelope, along with the link to download the free printable envelope, go to:

Envelopes for Quarter-Fold Cards: How to Fold Them

All that's left is addressing and mailing your invitations.

ENJOY YOUR PARTY!!!

...but be sure to watch out for those sneaky, uninvited, party-crashing Muggles!

This is the end of the Harry Potter Party Owl Invitation tutorial.

See below for links to a tutorial for personalizing the party invitation and the free printable Owl Invitation.

This tutorial will walk you through the step-by-step process for adding text to the Owl Invitation:

How To Insert Text in a Free Printable Card or Invitation

Now, you can also personalize free printables using Microsoft Word! Go to:

Personalizing Free Printables Using Microsoft Word

• Moms Break Harry Potter Themed Invitation

This is an inexpensive, easy-to-make Golden Snitch, using easy-to-find craft supplies.

For instructions and a free downloadable Golden Snitch wing template, go to:

Make A Golden Snitch

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