How-To

Lobster Invitations

These clever pincers are perfect for a lobster dinner, and they're a snap to make. Write party details on the back and mail in plain white envelopes, or make your own pretty patterned ones.
Martha Stewart Living, July 2009

Tools and Materials

Red card stock
White gel-ink pen
Screw punch (marthastewartcrafts.com) or micro-hole punch
Mini paper fasteners (stampin.com)


Lobster Invitation How-To
1. Print out templates; cut out. Trace templates onto card stock; cut out. 

2. Write a greeting and details on larger halves with gel-ink pen.

3. Punch 1/8-inch holes, as indicated, in large and small halves with screw punch or micro-hole punch. Attach halves with mini paper fasteners.

Reviews (2)

  • weaselsqueak
    19 Aug, 2009

    Absolutely genius. Definitely going to use at next dinner party.

  • fredalee
    18 Aug, 2009

    Cute invitation - now if I could just afford the lobster.............