Archives for: April 2006

Link: http://www.lcipaper.com/specialty/tairei.shtml

Ancient cermonies in Japan are widely recognized for their meticulous preparation and age-old rituals. The Sokui-no-Rei is one of these, signifying the ceremony of enthronement. Opaque Tairei papers ("tairei" meaning "high respect" in Japanese) were used for the ceremony marking the accession of the Showa Emperor to the throne in 1928. Today, these refined woodpulp papers continue to be used for all manner of paper crafts and event announcements.

Tairei is heavier than tissue but lightweight enough to make it perfectly suitable for printing on home inkjet or laser printers as well as photocopiers. These beautiful papers are made from a thin layer of wood pulp with an overlay of kozo, a tree fiber used in most Japanese papers. Kozo absorbs dye readily, allowing for a wide array of rich colors. Tairei may also include a scattering of short, shiny rayon fibers. This fibrous layer is applied to only one side of the paper, and results in an extraordinarily smooth, resilient surface. There are no deckles or raised texture, only a subtle decoration of shiny fibers.

There are a wide number of uses for Tairei, as it is versitile, colorful, and inexpensive. These papers are popular for menus, signage, silkscreen, bookbinding, book arts, offset lithography, resumes, promotional literature, collage, origami, scrapbookers, giftwrap, announcements and layered invitations.

We are now offering Tairei in five distinct colors: Ginfuri, Terra Cotta, Fuji, Apple Green (shown below), and Light Blue.

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Tags: Japanese Paper, Decorative Paper, Handmade Invitations, Scrapbooking

Link: http://www.lcipaper.com/instruction20.shtml

Simpatico is the latest addition to our handmade invitation designs - a creative ensemble that uses our Ivory Floral Pattern Chiyogami as a decorative flourish on the mailing envelope as well as a band to secure the response card and envelope to the inside of the card's front flap.

Pleasing to the eye and touch, this invitation makes a distinct impression with its harmonious cream colors of Autumn Hay Metallic Card Stock and Mum Tampopo Japanese Tissue. Folding horizontally, the card has a smooth, durable texture and a metallic sheen that is pleasantly offset by the sheer, fibrous texture of the tissue overlay. The decorative chiyogami adds the right amount of flair to this serene ensemble to make a very elegant and special invitation. Visit our Design Studio to see other invitations that can be created with our floral chiyogami paper, and see how easy it is to make spectacular invitations with a few simple materials.

Tags: Special Event Planning, Design, Handmade Invitations

Link: http://www.lcipaper.com/programs/printable.shtml

The final guest count is in and your event is in one week. You have decided on the seating arrangement for your guests. Now is the time to print your place cards!

LCI has launched a line of computer printable place cards, perfect for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs or any special event function. Our simple, elegant place cards offered in radiant white or creamy ecru are 4 up on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet. Just print using your home laser or inkjet printer and separate!

To simplify this task, LCI has included easy to follow step by step instructions and a printing template using Microsoft Word.

• Place Card - Radiant White
• Place Card - Creamy Ecru

Tags: Special Event Planning, Place Cards, Weddings, Wedding Place Cards