Japanese tissue paper is a delicate, fabric like paper that is great for embellishing wedding invitations. There are several ways to use exquisite Japanese tissue to create stunning invitations.

Make your own envelope liners

An envelope liner that complements your invitation ensemble makes for a chic presentation. When guests open invitation envelopes that are lined with beautiful patterned Japanese tissue paper, they are sure to be impressed, and sure to anticipate a great event.

Layer tissue between invitation components

There are many parts to a standard wedding invitation – the invitation, response items, reception card, and a direction card. Placing layers of pre-cut invitation tissue between cards relates to an old wedding invitation tradition in which tissue was placed on top of the invitation card to ensure that the ink would not smudge. Of course, with today’s printing technology, this is no longer necessary, but it does make for a classic, sophisticated presentation.

Use tissue as an overlay

Japanese tissue overlays are a great way to jazz up an otherwise simple invitation card, adding both decoration and intrigue. Tissue paper will also help preserve the invitation should it be scrapbooked at a later time. Adhere tissue with a dab of craft adhesive or decorative invitation clips and brads.

Or as a decorative layer

Instead of as an overlay, you may wish to incorporate tissue as a decorative invitation layer. Place tissue between your invitation backer card and printable layer for a subtle layered look. Again, secure your layers with a bit of adhesive, clips, or brads.

Wrap your invitation ensemble

Gather all of the components of your invitation together, and stack them from largest to smallest. Set the ensemble in the center of a piece of Japanese tissue paper and wrap the collection. Your guests will feel like they are opening a present! Use a decorative adhesive seal or ribbon to close the wrap. If you do not want extra embellishments, a small piece of double sided tape on the inside of the wrap will hold it closed as well.

Create a decorative invitation band

Cut a thin strip of Japanese tissue paper that is long enough to wrap around the invitation card, and wrap the strip around the card so that it comes together in the back. Place double sided tape on the inside edge of the band to secure it. You may also choose to wrap all of your invitation components in a thin band rather than the wider wrap described above.

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