How to Make... Wrap Invitations

Make Wrap Invitations…

If you’ve read through our top tips, you’ll see that we LOVE wraps. They are a great way of making simple, low cost wedding invitations that also look really striking.

Here’s how we made this invitation and the matching wraps:

INVITATION:

Here’s what you’ll need:

	1/2 sheet of Kraft Card	BUY
	1/4 sheet of Kraft Paper	BUY
	1 x C6 envelope in Kraft	BUY

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED:

	Paper Trimmer	BUY
	Tape Runner or Double Sided Tape	BUY

Instructions:

Print your wording on to a sheet of Kraft Paper and cut down to size. The finished size should be 9cm wide x 13cm high. If you are careful in your layout, you should be able to fit 4 invitations per A4 sheet. Alternatively, if you have a printed that will print on to smaller format, cut your paper down to size and then print.
Cut a piece of Kraft Card 10.5cm x 14.5cm
Cut a piece of Kraft Card 9.5cm x 13.5cm. Stick on top of the larger card panel with tape runner or double sided tape.
Stick the printed invitation panel on top of the layered card.

RSVP

Here’s what you’ll need:

	1/2 sheet of Kraft Card	BUY
	1/4 sheet of Kraft Paper	BUY
	1 x RSVP envelope in Kraft	BUY

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED:

	Paper Trimmer	BUY
	Tape Runner or Double Sided Tape	BUY

Instructions:

Print your wording on to a sheet of Kraft Paper and cut down to size. The finished size should be 9.5cm wide x 7.5cm high. If you are careful in your layout, you should be able to fit 4 RSVP panels per A4 sheet. Alternatively, if you have a printed that will print on to smaller format, cut your paper down to size and then print.
Cut a piece of Kraft Card 9cm x 11cm
Cut a piece of Kraft Card 8cm x 10cm. Stick on top of the larger card panel with tape runner or double sided tape.
Stick the printed RSVP panel on top of the layered card.

WRAP

Here’s what you’ll need:

	1/4 sheet of your chosen paper	BUY
	your chosen embellishments	BUY

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED:

	Paper Trimmer	BUY
	Tape Runner or Double Sided Tape	BUY
	Glue Gun	BUY

Instructions:

Cut a strip of your chosen Paper 5cm wide x 23cm long
Place the glitter paper strip face down on a flat surface. Put your invitation face down on top of the wrap, making sure it is in the centre.
Carefully wrap the strip of paper around the invitation until both ends meet at the back. Use your tape runner or double sided tape to stick the ends together (make sure that you do not stick it to the actual invitation). With glitter paper, you might need to add a tiny bit of glue from the glue gun to make it secure.
Turn your invitation to the front and add your chosen embellishments

Note – As you are securing the wrap, make sure that you do not pull it too tightly. You want to be able to pull the invitation out of the wrap once it is secured.

ROSE GOLD WRAP WITH HEARTS

	1/4 sheet of Glitter Paper in Rose Gold	BUY
	2 x Dark Wooden Buttons	BUY

Note – Use the glue gun to stick your wooden hearts in to place one beneath the other at the centre of the wrap.

GOLD WRAP WITH CHEVRON STRIPE

	1/4 sheet of Glitter Paper in Gold	BUY
	1/10 sheet of Chevron Lustre Paper in Gold	BUY

Note – Cut a strip of Chevron Paper in Gold 2cm wide x 23cm long. Attach across the centre of the wrap using a tape runner or double sided tape. Secure at the back.

CHOCOLATE WRAP WITH GOLD HEART

	1/4 sheet of Glitter Paper in Chocolate	BUY
	1 x Ivory Single Dior Bow	BUY
	1 x Amour Gold embellishment	BUY

Note – Glue the centre of the Dior bow to the front centre of the wrap using the glue gun. Wrap the loose ends of the ribbon around to the back of the wrap. Stick the loose ends of ribbon in to place and trim off any excess with a scissors.

Use your glue gun to stick the Amour embellishment to the centre of the Dior Bow.

COPPER WRAP WITH SMALL HEART

	1/4 sheet of Glitter Paper in Copper	BUY
	1 x Ivory Dior Bow	BUY
	1 x Pearl Heart embellishment	BUY

Use your glue gun to stick the Pearl Heart embellishment to the centre of the Dior Bow.

RED WRAP WITH LOCK AND KEY CHARMS

	1/4 sheet of Sequin Embossed Paper in Red	BUY
	1 Small Key to My Heart Charm	BUY
	1 Small Little Treasure Charm	BUY
	1m length of 1mm natural jute cord	BUY

Note – Starting at the front centre of your wrap and keeping at least a 10cm length of cord loose, wrap the string around and around your wrap 4 times. Using your loose cord, tie a knot in the front centre of your wrap. Thread the 2 charms on to the string and tie a neat bow. Re-tie the bow to create a double knot that will not undo. Tease and position your string and charms in to place until you like the way they look.

EMERALD GREEN WRAP WITH GOLD CRYSTAL EMBELLISHMENT

	1/4 sheet of Sequin Embossed Paper in Dark Green	BUY
	1 Maddie Embellishment in Gold	BUY

also 23cm of 3mm ivory satin ribbon

Note – Glue one end of your 3mm ribbon to the front centre of the wrap using your glue gun. Take the ribbon around the wrap, back around to the front and secure the loose end in place at the front centre. Trim off any loose ends using a scissors.

Use the glue gun to stick the Maddie embellishment to the front centre of the wrap, on top of the loose ends of ribbon

CHAMPAGNE WRAP WITH CAMEO

	1/4 sheet of Sequin Embossed Paper in Champagne	BUY
	1 Antique Vintage Cameo Embellishment	BUY

also 23cm of 3mm ivory satin ribbon

Use the glue gun to stick the Antique Vintage Cameo embellishment to the front centre of the wrap, on top of the loose ends of ribbon

NAVY WRAP WITH PEARL EMBELLISHMENT

	1/4 sheet of Sequin Embossed Paper in Midnight Blue	BUY
	1 Small Crystal and Pearl Round in Rose Gold	BUY

also 23cm of 3mm ivory satin ribbon

Note – Use the glue gun to stick the Small Crystal and Pearl Round embellishment to the front centre of the wrap.

Try different papers and embellishments to create a wrap that’s perfect for you!