Kraft Invitations
Important Artwork Notice!
If you have CMYK images on your kraft product, when printing only 4-color, (ie: 4/0, or 4/4), colors will appear different to when printed on a white paper. CMYK images cannot be printed "true to color" on kraft cardstock without using a 5th Color White as a backer to your CMYK images(s). If you are color critical, please make sure to select Optional White Ink (ie: 5/0, or 5/5 if your job has double sided printing).
In addition, if you do not use a 5th Color White, elements in your design that are white will be blank (hence show the brown paper). The paper stock will affect the way that colors appear due to the slightly translucent quality of the ink (you will see the brown paper through the ink, especially in lighter shades). Colors in the orange, yellow, brown spectrum will tend to not be visible as the brown color of the paper will not contrast enough with the ink. This occurs with light and pastel colors as well. Review the information at the link provided before ordering this product.
See Kraft Invitations in action
Watch the Kraft Invitations overview from 4OVER4.COM. A short walkthrough of options, premium stocks, live pricing and fast turnaround.
- From $50.72 per set of 100, with the per-card price dropping to about 30 cents at a run of 500.
- 18pt recycled kraft, one authentic stock made from 100% post-consumer fiber, left uncoated and easy to write on.
- 2 sizes, the 4.25" x 5.5" A2 and the classic 5" x 7", with custom sizing available up to 5" x 7".
- White-ink printing (CMYK plus White) so bright colors stay vivid on the brown kraft, plus full color on one or both sides.
- 5 business day standard turnaround with a 2 business day rush, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews.
Send an Invitation Made From Real Recycled Kraft
Warm, natural brown paper with a visible fiber texture takes the place of the usual bright white card. Kraft invitations start at $50.72 for a set of 100, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews. That unbleached, earthy look reads handmade the second it lands in a hand, which is why people reach for kraft on rustic weddings, garden parties, farm-to-table dinners, and craft-market announcements. The stock is a genuine 18pt kraft made from 100% post-consumer recycled fiber, so the color comes from the paper itself, not a dye.
These cards do a lot with a simple material. The uncoated surface stays matte and takes pen and ink, so guests can write on an RSVP or you can hand-address a card, and full-color printing still reads crisp over the brown. Want to see how kraft sits next to the rest of the range? Browse every option on invitations printing, or stay here and build yours from the choices below.
The price rewards a bigger run. A set of 100 starts at $50.72, about 51 cents a card, and the per-card cost falls as the count climbs, landing near 30 cents each at a run of 500. Tap any tier below to see the live set total and exactly how much each step up saves before you commit.
What Are Kraft Invitations?
Kraft invitations are flat, single-panel invitation cards printed on natural brown kraft stock, offered in 2 sizes from a 4.25" x 5.5" A2 up to a 5" x 7". People choose them when a plain white card would feel too formal: rustic and outdoor weddings, save-the-dates, dinner parties, workshop and market announcements, and any event that wants a grounded, natural feel. Because the paper is uncoated and textured, the card feels tactile and looks handmade. If you want a printed white invitation instead, the Invitation Cards cover that, and kraft sits right beside them as the natural, recycled option.
What Size Should a Kraft Invitation Be?
The right size comes down to how much you need to say. The 4.25" x 5.5" A2 is the default, a compact card that fits a standard A2 envelope and suits save-the-dates, RSVPs, and smaller announcements. Step up to the classic 5" x 7" when you want room for a full invitation, a photo, or an event program. If neither is exactly right, you can set a custom size up to 5" x 7". Both sizes, the ink setups and the turnaround options are grouped below exactly the way the live configurator presents them, so you know what you can change before you change it. For a card that folds instead of lying flat, the Folded Invitations are the next step up.
Here are a few easy ways to make a kraft invitation pull its weight.
Let the material do the talking
The whole appeal of kraft is the paper, so lean into it. The single 18pt Kraft Uncoated Cover is made from 100% post-consumer recycled fiber, heavy enough to feel substantial and left matte so it looks and feels natural. Keep large areas of the design open to show the brown texture, and the card reads premium without any coating or foil.
Use white ink so color pops
Brown paper darkens standard ink, so 4OVER4 offers a 5/0 setup that lays down CMYK plus a layer of white ink on the front. That white base keeps bright colors vivid and whites actually white against the kraft. If your design leans on light colors or a white logo, this is the setup to pick.
Design it without a designer
You do not need a design background to make a kraft invitation look sharp. Start from a free, professionally built layout in our invitation design templates, then change the colors, copy and wording in the online editor in minutes.
Already have your artwork? Skip the editor and download a press-ready blank instead. The blank kraft invitation template is built at the real trim size with the bleed and safe margin already drawn in, so your design never crowds the cut. Grab the size that matches your order, drop your art in, and upload.
Wally keeps it natural, and keeps it cheap
Why a $50.72 stack of recycled kraft invites feels handmade.
A set of 100 kraft invitations costs $50.72 on 18pt paper made from 100% recycled fiber, and the natural brown stock makes every card feel handmade. Print full color, add white ink so the colors pop, and pick the 4.25 by 5.5 or 5 by 7 inch size. Wally gets them to you in as fast as 2 business days.
Press-Ready Blank Templates
How Much Do Kraft Invitations Cost?
Kraft invitations start at $50.72 per set of 100, or about 51 cents a card, and the per-card price keeps dropping as the quantity climbs, landing near 30 cents each at a run of 500, the best value on the ladder. A 1,000-card run comes to $346.67. So how many do you actually need? Drag the slider below to set your count and watch both the set total and the true per-card cost update live, and find the quantity where the value peaks.
How Do You Print Color on Brown Kraft?
Printing on brown paper is different from printing on white, because regular CMYK ink is semi-transparent and reads darker over kraft. You have three ways to handle it: choose 4/0 for full color on the front with a blank back, 4/4 for full color on both sides, or the 5/0 setup that prints CMYK plus a white-ink layer on the front so whites stay white and bright colors keep their punch. If you want to check exactly how a file lands on the kraft before it runs, add a free online proof and 4OVER4 sends a digital preview for your sign-off.
How Do Kraft Invitations Compare to Other Invitations?
Kraft is the natural, recycled pick, but it is not your only move. If you are weighing a printed white card, a folded format, or a sparkling specialty stock, it helps to see the trade-off in plain numbers. The chart below lines up kraft invitations against their closest siblings so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.
How Fast Can You Get Kraft Invitations?
Kraft invitations print on a standard 5 business day turnaround, which keeps the price at its lowest, and when a date is closer you can move to a 2 business day rush for a set amount on top of the base price. You pick the speed in the same configurator where you set the size and ink, so you only pay for the rush when you actually need it. Across 4OVER4, 99.8% of orders arrive on time and 82% ship early, so the date you see is one you can plan around.
See the Rest of Our Invitations
Kraft is one stop in a much larger invitation lineup, and you can scan the full print product range any time. If a specialty stock like Diamond Glitter Invitations or a different format would serve your event better, the rest of the family is one tap away. Each option shows its own starting price and links straight to its product page, so finding the right fit takes seconds.
Print Your Kraft Invitations Today
At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it is backed by a satisfaction guarantee and 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever size or ink setup you pick, these kraft invitations are built from real recycled paper that feels good in a hand and suits a natural, grounded event. Need them before a date? The 2 business day rush keeps you covered. Print your kraft invitations today.
