DIY Invitation Supplies & Templates

diy invitation supplies

Order blank invitation supplies to create layered invitations using fine papers and unique embellishments. See examples below:

New! Order invitation templates featuring vintage designs to print yourself, using our blank invitation supplies or yours.

Layered DIY Invitation Supplies

Select from our exclusive collection of premium invitation supplies including heavyweight background cards, printable overlay and unique embellishments. Forget flimsy papers and complicated instructions, we designed our affordable DIY invitations to be easily made by the non-crafter for weddings and special events. View easy instructions how to make invitations using our free MS Word wedding invitation template for printing on the overlay paper. Click on desired style below to order or view our complete list of invitation materials:

How to Order Supplies for DIY Layered Invitations:

1. Select Heavyweight Wedding Paper Background Cards

Our layered invitations start with premium heavyweight wedding paper cards available in a variety of the colors, patterns and textures. Cards are 5.125″x7″ and are pre-cut to fit in A7 invitation envelopes. They are generally too thick to print on directly using most printers and require an opaque or translucent overlay to print on, sold separately.

2. Choose Opaque or Translucent Printable Invitation Overlays

The blank invitation overlays are inkjet/laser/copier compatible, we recommend a laser or copier for durability. The 4.25″x5.5″ overlays are sold uncut in standard 8.5×11 sheets. The standard sized sheet makes printing easy using our free wedding invitation template for Word. After printing you will need a paper trimmer to cut the sheets into four overlays. Order one overlay per invitation, we will calculate and send the correct number of sheets, for example if you order 100 overlays, we will send (25) 8.5×11 sheets.

3. Select Invitation Embellishments

Unique invitation embellishments are used to personalize and to add unexpected texture and interest. Select from our extensive collection of distinctive adornments including decorative brads, embossed paper flowers, metal charms, natural lokta cord, metallic cording, glass beads, skeleton leaves, ribbon, fine paper sashes, silk flowers, feathers or tassels.

4. Add Invitation Envelopes, Tools, Adhesives, Clip Art

Our invitation envelopes are made from 100% recycled 80# text weight (typical envelopes are a thinner 70#). We also offer tools for DIY invitations including a paper trimmer, micro hole punch and ultra-thin glue dots. Vintage clip art books are also available with CD containing scanned images at 600dpi. For a consistent look, print the vintage images on the program, favor labels and place cards.

New! Vintage Invitation Templates

Use our exclusive templates to print out your own wedding invitations using MS Word featuring beautiful vintage designs. Simply replace the text and font, then change background to your desired color, samples shown below for inspiration. Print on blank 8.5″x 11″ card stock (sold separately) or send to your local digital print shop for printing and cutting. The final size of the invitation is 5.125″x7″ to fit in a standard A7 invitation envelope, sold separately. The download includes the MS Word invitation template and high resolution (300dpi) png file of the vintage artwork. View vintage invitation template samples and order invitations supplies for templates. Click on gray templates item to view larger image:

seashell brad invitation
petal paper dragonfly garden invitations
petal paper dragonfly garden invitations
petal paper dragonfly garden invitations
pink gerbera with jewel brad
pink gerbera with jewel brad
victoria invitation with jewel brad
petal paper dragonfly garden invitations
seashell brad invitation
victoria invitation with jewel brad
petal paper dragonfly garden invitations
petal paper dragonfly garden invitations
“Thank you for a distinctive option in wedding invitations… we felt they reflected our personalities, rather than a trend.” – Carolin N.
I love Formal Invitations. I wanted something unique and I couldn’t find anything until I stumbled across this site. They have a very good and affordable selection of invitations for DIYers…
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What a great idea; you have everything in one place to make great invitations that aren’t generic, but just beautiful! I’ve added some of my own ideas and my invitations are going to look lovely, for about 1/2 of the price!
Tracy L.

I just wanted to thank you so much again for the gorgeous invitations! I’m already sending them out and getting many, many compliments on them! People don’t believe me when I tell them they were assembled by me…
Sandy K.

… a great deal and a great product! I love the environmentally friendly options! My invitations are beautiful and I can feel good about sending them. I’ve received tons of compliments already.
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