04/07/2011

Gradient Color Wedding Invitations

I’m loving the subtle gradient color shift in these invitations from Dingbat Press. Â The invitations were printed using a letterpress technique called split fountain, in which two ink colors are distributed on the press at the same time so that they gradually blend together. Â I’ve seen this done a few times before and I always think the results are stunning. Â The gradient pattern reminds me a bit of watercolor, don’t you think?

You can see a few more images and read more about the split fountain technique over on the Dingbat Press blog right here.

Photo Credits: Dingbat Press

*Dingbat Press is a sponsor of Oh So Beautiful Paper; for more on my ediÂtoÂrÂial poliÂcies pleaseÂ click here.

01/31/2011

Seasonal Stationery: Valentine’s Day Cards

Happy Monday everyone! Â I hope you all had a nice and relaxing weekend. Â Last week I shared a few of my favorite Valentine’s Day cards (here, here, and here), but as promised last week I pulled together a quick round-up of love notes for Valentine’s Day. Â So if you’re still searching for the perfect Valentine to give to your loved ones, here are a few other options to consider:

{Ephemera Press}

{The Wheatfield}

{Mr. Boddington’s Studio}

{Lulu Dee}

{the hungry workshop}

{Papersheep}

I have a few more to share, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow morning for those. Â Coming up next, an awesome wedding invitation suite that I think you’re all going to love!

{images from their respective sources}

*Paisley Dog Press is a sponsor of Oh So Beautiful Paper

01/17/2011

Paper-Inspired Pairings

Hello there! Â Jane here from Ill Seen, Ill Said. Â For the next five days lovely Nole has given me free rein of her blog. Â And although she was open to me blogging whatever my heart desires, I thought it would be fun to try to stay within the “paper” theme Nole’s blog name suggests, but take some playful little liberties. Â Today, I decided to come up with some pairings inspired by some of my favourite items from the Oh So Beautiful Paper archives.

1. Dress by Erdem
2. Invitation by Ma Joie Press, originally blogged here

1. Envelope Clutch by Jessica Jensen
2. Invitations by Hello!Lucky, originally blogged here

1. Sailor’s knot belt by Jennifer Behr
2. Invitation by Faye & Co., originally blogged here

1. Earrings by Joanna Rutter
2. Invitations by Oh Louise!, originally blogged here

1. Dress by Shabd
2. Business cards by Jordan Ferney, originally blogged here

1. Side table by Oly
2. Business cards by Dingbat Press, originally blogged here

“Paper-inspired Pairings” is a guest post by Jane Flanagan of Ill Seen, Ill Said.

12/17/2010

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone! Â Yesterday we got our first real snowfall here in DC â€“ just a couple of inches, but I love the magical feeling of the first snow of the season. Â The city gets sooo quiet; and my neighborhood of Capitol Hill looks particularly pretty with a little dusting. Â This weekend we’ll be finishing up our holiday shopping (I know, I know, I’m such a procrastinator), staying warm indoors, and drinking lots of hot chocolate. Â But in the meantime…

…a few links for your weekend!

Jordan’s watercolor holiday cards and paper chain garland are total genius
This print is like eighteen kinds of awesome
Love this downloadable 2011 iPhone calendar
Cute printable holiday gift tags
Remember these gorgeous wedding invitations? Â Check out the actual wedding!
More pretty initial note cards

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Calligraphy + watercolor = one of my favorite combinations
Beautiful custom holiday cards from the ladies at Sugar Paper
2011 calendar round-ups,Â part 9
Newspaper-inspired wedding invitations!
Loving these college graduation announcements with cut out details
Fun birthday party invitations with lots of bold colors and pattern
Blue birth announcements for baby Bruce!
I was also thrilled to stop byÂ Snippet and Ink this week while Kathryn is off on her honeymoon â€“ a thousand congratulations again lady!

That’s it for me this week! Â Oh, and don’t forget to enter the New Year’s card giveaway from Wild Ink Press â€“ the contest closes tonight at midnight! Â I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!

{image credits: honey and jam via mary ruffle}

12/14/2010

2011 Calendar Round-Up, Part 9

Since we’re on the subject of the upcoming new year, I have a few more 2011 calendars to share with you! Â This year might mark a new record of beautiful calendars, and this round-up includes some new calendars from long-time favorites as well as new-to-me shops and designers: