If you have ever received a package from a small business, or opened a gift that had beautifully designed tissue paper, you will know how much presentation matters. Personalized tissue paper adds a thoughtful and polished look to gifts and business packaging, and it is easy to make yourself.

Learning how to make custom tissue paper at your home or small business is a fun and affordable DIY project. In this guide, we will walk you through required materials, tips and tricks for a successful stamp, and applications for customized tissue paper to make an impact.

What You’ll Need to Make DIY Custom Tissue Paper

Creating custom tissue paper is a simple and fun way to elevate gifts and packaging. Here are some of the key items you will need:

• Plain tissue paper - Lighter colored paper usually works best to show ink clearly
• A custom stamp - Work with a company that will create a fully custom design to best reflect your gift, brand, or personality. If you are looking for a crisper impression, ensure that your stamp is made from a high-quality rubber or polymer.
• Ink pad - For the highest quality impressions on tissue paper, a felt stamp pad is optimal.
• A flat, clean work space - If you need to protect your workplace from any potential bleed-through, a securely placed plastic tablecloth may be helpful.

How to Successfully Stamp on Tissue Paper

Stamping on tissue paper is a delicate process, as it is more prone to smudging and tearing than thicker paper types. However, there are a few steps you can take to have better success and a more polished finished product.

Prepare Your Workspace

Ensure that all the materials that you will need are within reach to avoid interrupting stamping once it has started. You will also want to make sure that the surface that you are laying your paper on is dry and free from dirt.

Lay Out Your Paper

Another important aspect of a clean stamp impression is flat, wrinkle-free tissue paper. Many generations of crafters have been ironing tissue paper for a perfect finish. This can be done by ensuring your iron is on the lowest heat setting, and any steaming features are turned off.

Stamping Your Tissue Paper

When it comes time to stamp your tissue paper, a gentle but firm touch is key. You should only have a single press of the stamp, as repeated stamping in the same spot can cause smudges and uneven lines.

Practice the amount of ink needed on your stamp, as well as the placement on the paper on a practice piece of tissue before completing your final project to learn the appropriate method.

Let Your Ink Dry

Before inking any other section of the paper where your hand or other materials may rest on the stamped paper, let the ink dry. If you continue stamping your tissue paper, or rest objects on the tissue prior to it drying you will have smudges.

Why Custom Tissue Paper Makes a Big Impression

Custom tissue paper is a simple but impactful way to add personality, professionalism, and polish to your packaging—whether it is for business or personal use. DIY custom tissue paper is a budget-friendly and creative solution for a variety of applications:

For Small Businesses

Branded tissue paper instantly upgrades your customer’s unboxing experience. Stamping your logo, slogan or custom design on tissue paper creates a cohesive, elevated look without the cost of outsourced custom packaging. It creates stronger brand recognition and allows you to stand out from your competitors.

For Gifts & Holidays

Stamping on tissue paper lets you personalize your gift wrap to the celebration or recipient. Whether it's a birthday, holiday, or a “just because” surprise, custom tissue paper adds charm and thoughtfulness to your gifts.

Purchasing Your Custom Stamp for Tissue Paper

The key tool for successfully personalizing tissue paper is a high quality stamp. Whether you are using it for business branding or to create a gift, you want to create a clean and consistent impression.

Additionally, a custom stamp with your logo, artwork, or name is a tool that you can reuse over and over again. Stamp gift tags, thank you cards, business cards, product boxes, and more for brand awareness.

Choose a custom stamp designer that provides customization options for size, font, and layout so that you can create a final product that truly represents your style and brand.

Working with The StampMaker

As a female-owned and family-operated business since 1993, we know how important a custom stamp is to small businesses and crafters alike. We offer a variety of sizes, from a quarter inch the whole way up to over seven inches. From your design to the shape and handle, our in-house team works with you to create a stamp that will best suit your needs.