Oh So Beautiful Paper

This just might be my new favorite moving announcement idea!  Indiana-based wedding photographer Ann Lang managed to track down postcard-size paint chip samples that she ran through her home printer to make a perfect and totally budget-friendly moving announcement.

From Ann: My husband and I wanted to find an inexpensive way to let our family and friends know our new address.  We were picking out paint colors for our new place and found these paint chip samples that were the perfect size for mailing!  We ran the chips through a laser printer and covered the backs with large white labels.  We stamped and mailed them as postcards!

So cool – thanks Ann!

Photo Credits: Andrew & Ann

1. Kitty says:

   05/31/2011 at 1:09 AM

   Love this craft!! Just wanted you to know I featured you today!!
   http://threeyearsofdeath.blogspot.com/2011/05/paint-chip-features.html
   So cute!!
   Kitty
2. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says:

   05/16/2011 at 4:27 PM

   What a super cute and clever idea!
3. {eclat} event design
   Twitter: eclatevents
   says:

   05/09/2011 at 11:45 PM

   Very cool design!
4. Gillian says:

   05/06/2011 at 8:38 AM

   Excellent. What a great idea. Very inspiring.
   Gillian.
5. Lindsey says:

   05/05/2011 at 3:06 PM

   You guys rock!
6. Michelle @ Hey Love Designs
   Twitter: heylovedesigns
   says:

   05/05/2011 at 1:19 PM

   how creative!
7. Maggie [The Freckled Citizen]
   Twitter: magmaeA
   says:

   05/05/2011 at 11:27 AM

   Love it!

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