Jan31Marcus + Jillian’s Whimsical Kraft Paper Letterpress Wedding Invitations
I love the whimsical design elements and natural color palette in these kraft paper wedding invitations, sent over by Matthew from A Fine Press.  Designed by Laura Helm of Ashton Events, the invitation features hand drawn illustrations and hand lettering – all letterpress printed in soft white and gold by Matthew – and accompanied by navy and lavender envelopes for a fun pop of color.
From Matthew: We did a tone-on-tone theme for these invitations, using a transparent white ink for the return address, a shimmery lavender ink for the RSVP envelopes, and white and gold inks for the invitation and RSVP. Â The whole invitation was printed on French Paper (Muscletone 140# kraft paper, Construction nightshift blue A7 envelopes, and Pop-Tone grapesicle 4-bar envelopes).
This is a great example of the compatibility between letterpress printing and  hand-drawn illustrations.  Laura created the illustrations in black ink on white paper, at which point they were scanned and sent for platemaking.Â
Thanks Matthew!
Design: Ashton Events
Letterpress Printing: A Fine Press
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Photo Credits:Â A Fine Press
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Jan31Kate + Rob’s Sea Creature Letterpress Wedding Invitations
Kseniya from Thomas Printers sent over this totally adorable wedding invitation for an upcoming beach wedding in New Zealand. Â Designed by Katie from Rocket Ink, the invitation features a four-color illustration of native New Zealand marine life on one side and text on the other, along with a reception card and other enclosures. Â So pretty!
From the bride, Kate: We will be married on New Zealand’s northern west coast overlooking a black sand beach – it’s one of my favourite stretches of beach and such a magical place.  We both love the ocean and wanted an ocean theme to our wedding.   Rob and I are both advertising creatives (copywriters) so doing some lovely artwork was really important to us; our invitations include illustrations of native New Zealand marine life.
From the designer, Katie Gastley of Rocket Ink:  Kate and Rob wanted to incorporate indigenous creatures into their wedding invitations.  I did a lot of research on the typical New Zealand wildlife and illustrated them throughout their pieces.  This particular design was definitely a pet project!
From Kseniya of Thomas Printers: Â This invitation is almost like a book jacket illustration, with the beautiful underwater scene on one side and all the wedding details on the other. Â The four colors of the design are so harmonious together: bright and cheerful without being overpowering.
The jellyfish was my favorite; I loved his delicate tentacles and beautiful brown-black color. Â Katie and her client wanted a very substantial paper, so we used 220# cotton Lettra in a warm ecru, which was heavy enough that the letterpress impression could be palpable on both sides.Â
Thanks Kseniya!
Design: Rocket Ink
Letterpress Printing: Thomas Printers
Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real inviÂtaÂtions gallery for more beauÂtiÂful cusÂtom wedÂding invitations!
Photo Credits: Rocket Ink
*Thomas Printers is one of my fabÂuÂlous sponÂsors; for more on my ediÂtoÂrÂial poliÂcies please click here.
Jan26A Few Favorite Valentine’s Day Cards, Part 5
I have just a few more Valentine’s Day cards that I’d like to share with you.  So today I have one final round up for you – full of some of the sweetest Valentine’s Day cards yet!
Valentine’s Day artwork from Akimbo
In case you missed them, you can check out the previous round ups right here!
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Jan24A Few Favorite Valentine’s Day Cards, Part 3
Last week I shared a few of my favorite Valentine’s Day cards – and today I have a few more that I’d like to highlight!  We’ve got a bunch of cute cards to cover, so let’s get right to it…
The Hungry Workshop (left); The Wheatfield (right)
Stay tuned for a few more favorite Valentine’s Day cards coming up in just a bit!
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*Pistachio Press is one of my fabÂuÂlous sponÂsors; for more on my ediÂtoÂrÂial poliÂcies please click here.












































