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THE SUPPLIES WE SWEAR BY

for gorgeous invites on a budget
Where-to-buy-cardstock-for-wedding-invitations
CARDSTOCK
The ONLY place we buy cardstock from. It's super luxurious (but not super expensive) and comes in a variety of colors and textures.

cotton | linen | kraft

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VELLUM
Print your invites on it directly or layer it over photos, artwork or plain cardstock for added interest.

vellum

Where-to-buy-envelopes-for-wedding-invitations
ENVELOPES
Choose from a variety of colors, styles and textures. These are a few of our all-time faves, but feel free to get creative.

cotton | linen | color

Where-to-buy-vintage-stamps
POSTAGE STAMPS
Envelope candy as we like to call it. Choose between vintage or modern postage to complement your invitation suite.

vintage stamps | modern stamps

Where-to-buy-wax-seals
WAX SEALS
No need to melt wax over an open flame with these babies. Just peel and stick to your hearts content.

wax seals

Where-to-buy-wax-seal-stamps
WAX SEAL STAMPS
Prefer to take matters into your own hands? You can't go wrong with these gorgeous wax seal stamps and sealing wax.

wax seal stamps | sealing wax

Where-to-buy-ribbon-for-wedding-invitations
RIBBON
Gorgeous silk ribbon in soft colors to wrap around your invitations or tie on favors.

silk ribbon

Decorative-Paper-Punch-for-Wedding-Invitations-3
DECORATIVE PAPER PUNCH
Create a faux laser cut effect on envelopes, invitations or day of paper goods.

paper punch

Watercolors-for-wedding-invitations
WATERCOLORS
Add a handmade touch to invitations and place cards (just print on medium-weight cotton cardstock)

watercolor paint set

THE TOOLS

that'll make your life 1000x easier
Best-printer-for-wedding-invitations
BASIC PRINTER
A printer with a rear-feed paper tray will keep your cardstock from jamming or crimping inside the printer.

printer

Paper-Cutter
PAPER CUTTER
To make trimming your invites a breeze (hello, straight edges and perfect corners!), we love this super affordable paper cutter.

paper trimmer

Accent-Paper
ACCENT PAPER
Use it to line envelopes, lay under vellum or as backing for you invitations.

handmade accent paper

Adhesive-Applicator
ADHESIVE APPLICATOR
Tape envelope liners in place or attach decorative paper to the back of your invitations.

adhesive applicator

Envelope-Moistener
ENVELOPE MOISTENER
Just fill this sponge pen with water and moisten your envelopes the easy way.

envelope moistener

Blacklight-Marker
BLACKLIGHT PEN
For when guests forget to write their names, number the back of your RSVPs with this blacklight pen so you can tell who is who.

blacklight pen

Envelope-Ruler-Stencil
ENVELOPE ADDRESS RULER
If you're addressing your own envelopes by hand, this ruler ensures you get perfectly straight lines every time.

envelope address ruler

Custom-Envelope-Maker
CUSTOM ENVELOPE MAKER
Make your own matching envelopes in 3 quick steps with an envelope punch board.

custom envelope maker

Deckled-Edge-Ruler
DECKLED EDGE RULER
If handmade paper is out of your price range, get the look with regular cardstock and this deckled edge ruler.

deckled edge ruler

Eyelets
EYELETS
We love using eyelets to attach layers of vellum using ribbon (simply string it through the hole and you're good to go!)

eyelets

Eyelet-Punch
EYELET PUNCH
The easiest way to attach eyelets without bending or crimping your cardstock.

eyelet punch

Gold-Brads
4mm GOLD BRADS
Our second favorite way to attach layers of vellum and cardstock. The 4mm size is dainty enough for high-end invitations.

gold brads

Gold-Foil
GOLD FOIL FLAKES
Glitz up your invites and envelopes with a bit of glue and some gold flakes.

gold foil flakes

Fancy-Corner-Punch
FANCY CORNER PUNCH
What's that old saying? No more boring corners? Use this bad boy to give your invites a subtle laser cut effect.

fancy corner punch

Round-Corner-Punch
ROUND CORNER PUNCH
If fancy corners aren't your thing, you can at least soften them a bit with this round corner punch.

round corner punch

Lasercut-Invitation-Wraps
LASER CUT INVITATION WRAPS
These laser cut invitation wraps are an inexpensive way to get a laser cut effect without the steep price tag.

laser cut invitation wraps

Cricut
CRICUT EXPLORE AIR
Make custom stickers, door hangers, thank you tags, and party favors with an at-home cutting machine.

cricut explore air

Twine
HEMP CORD
Tie off your invitation suite or attach favor tags with this pretty hemp cord.

hemp cord

Return-Address-Stamp
RETURN ADDRESS STAMP
Not just for invitations, this return address stamp will come in handy for all those thank you cards in your queue.

return address stamp

Wraparound-Address-Labels
WRAP ADDRESS LABELS
Skip the address printing and use these return address labels for both your invitation and RSVP envelopes.

wrap address labels

Hot-Glue-Gun
HOT GLUE GUN
Use it as a regular ol' glue gun or as a way to melt sealing wax for DIY wax seals.

hot glue gun

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