You can’t beat DIY for charm, and this Queen West haven is a trove of versatile Japanese paper. Pastel, silkscreened and tissue-thin sheets are handmade from kozo, mitsumata and gampi (Japanese fibres known for their hardiness). The store also offers unique Nepalese varieties, deckle-edged stock from Quebec’s Saint-Armand paper mill, and marbled Brazilian sheets. Staff will counsel on how to design and layer invitations; you can also draw ideas from a binder known as the “invitation inspiration.” Buy some embellishments or make your own with the help of a book on origami. Pick up crafting tools (cutters, punches and the like), pens and pencils, or brushes for traditional Japanese ink painting. Then let your imagination run wild.