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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.

Wrap it Up Wedding Invite Top Tip

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

 

INVITATION:

Here’s what you’ll need:

Paper_270x250 1/2 sheet of Kraft Card BUY
 Paper_270x250 1/4 sheet of Kraft Paper BUY
Envelopes_270x250 1 x C6 envelope in Kraft BUY

 

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED:

Tools_270x250 Paper Trimmer BUY
Useful_270x250 Tape Runner or Double Sided Tape BUY

 

Instructions:

  1. 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.
  2. Cut a piece of Kraft Card 10.5cm x 14.5cm
  3. 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.
  4. Stick the printed invitation panel on top of the layered card.

 

RSVP

Here’s what you’ll need:

Paper_270x250 1/2 sheet of Kraft Card BUY
 Paper_270x250 1/4 sheet of Kraft Paper BUY
Envelopes_270x250 1 x RSVP envelope in Kraft BUY

 

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED:

Tools_270x250 Paper Trimmer BUY
Useful_270x250 Tape Runner or Double Sided Tape BUY

 

Instructions:

  1. 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.
  2. Cut a piece of Kraft Card 9cm x 11cm
  3. Cut a piece of Kraft Card 8cm x 10cm. Stick on top of the larger card panel with tape runner or double sided tape.
  4. Stick the printed RSVP panel on top of the layered card.

 

WRAP

Here’s what you’ll need:

Paper_270x250 1/4 sheet of your chosen paper BUY
 Decorative_270x250 your chosen embellishments BUY

 

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED:

Tools_270x250 Paper Trimmer BUY
Useful_270x250 Tape Runner or Double Sided Tape BUY
Useful_270x250 Glue Gun BUY

 

Instructions:

  1. Cut a strip of your chosen Paper 5cm wide x 23cm long
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.


DIY wedding stationery ideas. Make your own wedding invitation wraps with glitter paper.

ROSE GOLD WRAP WITH HEARTS 

 

Glitter Card Rose Gold, rose gold glitter paper and card. Copper colour glitter covered card and paper. DIY wedding stationery and invitation supplies. 1/4 sheet of Glitter Paper in Rose Gold BUY
dark wooded heart shaped buttons. Small heart shaped buttons. DIY wedding stationery supplies 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 

 

Glitter Card Gold,, gold glitter card and paper. Glitter infused paper. Smooth glitter paper in gold. DIY wedding stationery and crafts supplues 1/4 sheet of Glitter Paper in Gold BUY
Chevron Lustre gold paper. Modern zigzag print paper with shiny gold chevron pattern. Contemporary paper for decorating wedding invitations , DIY wedding stationery, card making and paper craft supplies 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 

 

Chocolate brown glitter paper. Glitter covered paper for decorating wedding invitations, DIY wedding stationery, card making and paper crafts 1/4 sheet of Glitter Paper in Chocolate BUY
Single Dior Bow - Ivory. Decorative bow for diy wedding invitations and stationery. Pre tied bow 1 x Ivory Single Dior Bow BUY
Amour Gold 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 

 

Copper Glitter Paper. Glitter covered paper for decorating wedding stationery and invitations. Card making and DIY paper craft supplies 1/4 sheet of Glitter Paper in Copper BUY
ivory double dior bow. Decorative bow for diy wedding invitations and stationery. Pre tied bow 1 x Ivory Dior Bow BUY
pearl_heart_large_gold_embellishment_heart_shaped_decoration_for_diy_wedding_invitations_stationery 1 x Pearl Heart 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 Pearl Heart embellishment to the centre of the Dior Bow.

DIY wedding invitation wraps. Low cost wedding stationery supplies. Cheap wedding invitations to make yourself

RED WRAP WITH LOCK AND KEY CHARMS 

Sequin embossed paper in red. Red pebble effect paper with texture for decorating wedding invitations and wedding stationery 1/4 sheet of Sequin Embossed Paper in Red BUY
small bronze key with heart detail. Small decorative key. DIY wedding stationery and invitation supplies 1 Small Key to My Heart Charm BUY
small decorative lock shaped charm. DIY wedding stationery supplies 1 Small Little Treasure Charm BUY
1mm_ivory_jute_cord-1 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

 

Dark green pebble embossed paper. Sequin embossed paper for making your own wedding invitations, invites and stationery 1/4 sheet of Sequin Embossed Paper in Dark Green BUY
maddie_gold_and_crystal_embellishment_decoration_diy_wedding_stationery_invitations_invites_paper_crafts 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 

 

Champagne embossed paper with pebble finish. Sequin embossed paper in pale gold. Make your own wedding invitaitons 1/4 sheet of Sequin Embossed Paper in Champagne BUY
vintage style cameo embellishment in sepia tones. DIY wedding stationery, invitations, card making and crafts 1 Antique Vintage Cameo Embellishment 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 Antique Vintage Cameo embellishment to the front centre of the wrap, on top of the loose ends of ribbon

 

 

NAVY WRAP WITH PEARL EMBELLISHMENT 

 

Navy pebble effect textured paper. Textured sequin embossed paper in navy 1/4 sheet of Sequin Embossed Paper in Midnight Blue BUY
crystal, decorative, Designs, embellishment, gold, pearl, wedding invitation, Wedding Stationery 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!