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Step One: Download Template
Download the 2-Up Tairei printing template file below and open it in Microsoft Word.

Download Tairei 2-Up Template


Step Two: Replace Wording
Replace the placeholder text with your own invitation or announcement wording. For sample invitation wording for all events, see our Invitation Wording page. Choose a font typestyle, color, and size for your wording. Before printing, ensure that both copies of the wording in the left and right boxes of the template are exactly the same.


Step Three: Print Tairei Paper
Place a blank 8 1/2 x 11 test sheet into the printer tray. Go to File, Print... and click Ok to print a test sheet. If the test sheet prints correctly, then place your Tairei sheets in the printer tray and continue printing.


If the text is misaligned on the test printout, you may need to adjust the margins of the invitation squares. To do this, enable the Ruler feature in Word (if not already showing) by going to View and choosing Ruler. Then select the invitation text and drag the bottom part of the ruler-slide to the right or left to move the text (as shown below).




Step Four: Cut Out Tairei Layers
Cut the two printed invitations out of the Tairei sheet using the dotted lines as your guide. You should end up with two identical Tairei invitation layers measuring 4 x 6 inches.



Step Five: Cut Out Chiyogami Layers
Cut the 8 1/2 x 11 chiyogami sheets into 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch rectangles. You can fit two of these layers per sheet.



Step Six: Secure Layers Together On Pocket Card
Using double stick tape dots, vellum tape, a glue stick or glue marker, secure the chiyogami layer onto the back of the pocket card. Make sure there is an even border showing on all sides. Then secure the Tairei layer on top of the chiyogami layer.



Finished Pocket Card
And...you're done! The finished invitation should resemble the one below. Pair with a matching colored envelope. Informal cards can be placed in the pocket on the other side of the invitation.


If you encounter any problems with our template, please contact us by emailing Amy at amy@lcipaper.com.

These heavyweight gliders make excellent backing cards, featuring a die cut slit near the top that can be used to hold a smaller insert card. Available in metallic, textured and smooth colorful finishes, gliders offer a unique design for your custom invitation. Insert cards measure 4 3/8 x 7 1/2 inches and are available as pre-cut cards in white or ecru. They can also be cut from any of our large format card stock in a variety of colors. Embellish with a ribbon, bow or seal.


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These elegant wraps are made with Subtil metallic card stock and feature two flaps that fold over an invitation card that is adhered to the center panel. They measure 5 x 7 inches when folded, so insert cards must be 4 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches or smaller. A variety of specialty papers, including vellum and tissue, can be layered inside the wrap to create your own stunning invitation. The top flap has an elegant rounded point that folds over the finished wrap, and can be sealed with a Velcro dot, double-sided tape dots, an envelope seal or faux wax seal.


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Our pocket cards come in nine unique colors and are made with the Gmund Subtil line of shimmering, heavyweight card stock. Subtil features a micro-embossed mica surface, lending the card stock a soft and distinguished metallic shimmer. This 5 x 7 flat card features a convenient pocket for informal cards on one side of the card. The back side is perfect for layering invitation papers in any number of creative ways.

The pocket can be used to hold an invitation insert card measuring 4 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches or smaller. Response cards and envelopes can fit in the pocket on top of the invitation. Alternatively, you can create a unique layered invitation on the back side of the card, freeing up the pocket for an RSVP, reception card, or directions. Shop 4 7/8 x6 7/8 Insert Cards


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