12/05/2014

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! Time seems to be moving faster and faster these days â€“ I can’t believe Christmas is only three weeks away! This weekend we’re looking forward to catching up on some sleep (thanks again toddler and newborn). Next week I’m excited to shareÂ a few gift guide posts â€“ although last year’s gift guides are still full of some great ideas and worth checking out â€“ not to mention more holiday cards! But in the meantime…

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Photo by Giant Origami

…a few links for your weekend!

Antiquaria is hosting a holiday card exchange!
How cool are these hand drawn holiday windows by Swiss Cottage Designs?
Love this gift wrap idea from Sycamore Street Press
DIY acrylic gift tags!
These DIY tassel key chains are soÂ pretty

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

It’s round up season! From more 2015 calendars…
…to holiday cards â€“ Part 1 and Part 2…
…to beautiful gift wrap, tags, and ribbon!
We’ve teamed up with Belle & Union for a 12 days of Christmas giveaway!
A handmade stationery gift box set for the holidays!
Some of our favorite winter and holiday cocktail recipes
Beautiful calligraphy from Cast Calligraphy and Design
Brush lettering inspiration for your day-of wedding stationery
Some pretty things for your holiday cocktail party
New December wallpaper for your computer and phone!

Check back soon for this weekâ€™s cocktail! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and Iâ€™ll see you back here next week!Â xoxo

12/04/2014

Calligraphy Inspiration: Cast Calligraphy & Design

With the cold weather settling in and a fresh blanket of snow outside, I look towards my social media feeds forÂ inspiration. I happened upon Cast Calligraphy on Instagram, and the work of Anna Boswell swept me off my feet. Cast Calligraphy, based in Bozeman, Montana, is essentiallyÂ like aÂ love letter toâ€¦well, letters. What started as a love for paper and weddings developed into a beautiful body of work. â€“Â Julie

Anna’s work features a simple yet striking palettes and feather light strokes. Oh so very romantic, don’t you think?

Even with these crisp, cool colours and lines, Anna’s wedding detailsÂ give me the warm and fuzzies. Cast CalligraphyÂ offers all kinds services including signage, business and personal stationery, on-site calligraphy, and Â even envelope lining.

Anna’s working on a brand new website with even more eye-candy for us all so be sure to check in with her! In the meantime, you can keep up with her work on her blog, Instagram, and Facebook.

Photo credits: 1, 3 (left) Maria Lamb; 2, 5, 6 (right) Anna Boswell; 3 (right) Jeremiah and Rachel Photography; 4 Orange Photographie; 6 (left) Reverie Supply

12/03/2014

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brush Lettering

TodayÂ there are so many calligraphers adding brush lettering to their menu of offerings. There are even some really great artists producing it digitally with photoshop brushes on their computers. With all of these different artists emerging and changing up the style they started in, there are so many different options for beautiful brush lettering in your wedding stationery. From watercolor to acrylic, you can find a modern and casual or traditional and formal style that fits your style. Here are a few of my favorites! â€“Â Lauren

Table numbers by Anne Robin CalligraphyÂ /Â Photo byÂ Fat Orange Cat Studio

Watercolor programs by A Fabulous Fete via MintedÂ // Wrapping paper via A Pair of Pears

Gold brush place cards via Craftaholics Anonymous

Brush lettered menu titles byAnne Robin CalligraphyÂ via Grey Likes Weddings, photo byÂ FAT ORANGE CAT STUDIOÂ //Â Brush lettered fans via Minted

Brush lettered title for menus via Jayce-O-Yesta

Brush lettered balloons byÂ Anne Robin CalligraphyÂ via LettersÂ / PhotoÂ byÂ Rad + In Love

Are you feeling inspired by brush lettering for your own wedding?

12/02/2014

Seasonal Stationery: 2015 Calendars, Part 3

Yesterday I shared my first holiday card round up, and today I wanted to share one more (maybe last?) 2015 calendar round up! As always, you can check out the full 2015 calendar round up right here!