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Chris + Sally’s Ikat Letterpress Holiday Cards

Sally from La Happy sent over her personal holiday cards – and I just couldn’t resist sharing them! In addition to the adorable photo, I’m loving the bright and cheerful color palette, quirky calligraphy, and the ikat envelope liners (wrapping paper from Mr. Boddington’s Studio!) are just the perfect finishing touch!

Ikat Custom Holiday Cards by La Happy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Sally: These are the Christmas cards that my husband and I sent out to friends and family this year. The cards were letterpress printed on heavyweight cotton Savoy 236lb brilliant white paper in cherry red ink. I mounted a photo of my husband and myself from a tree farm photo shoot onto the front of the cards. The envelopes are soft cotton brilliant white, addressed with cherry red calligraphy and lined with red ikat wrapping paper.

Ikat Custom Holiday Cards by La Happy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Ikat Custom Holiday Cards by La Happy via Oh So Beautiful Paper Ikat Custom Holiday Cards by La Happy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Ikat Custom Holiday Cards by La Happy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Sally!

Design + Calligraphy: La Happy

Letterpress Printing: Ilfant Press

Portrait Photo: Kate Price Photography

Envelope Liners: Mr. Boddington’s Studio Ikat Wrapping Paper

Photo Credits: La Happy

Ralph + Drew’s “Because We Love You” Modern Wedding Invitations

It’s always a treat when I get to feature invitations for a wedding in my home city of Washington, DC, and this invitation is made even more special by the fact that the couple became engaged shortly after same-sex marriage was legalized here in DC. Kari from SugarB Studio created a lovely modern design that emphasized the love both between Ralph and Drew but also between the couple and their guests. Such a beautiful idea!

Modern and Personal Same-Sex Wedding Invitations by SugarB Studio via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2)

From Kari: Ralph and Drew are an amazing couple, who people fall in love with immediately. They were engaged soon after same-sex marriage became legal in the District of Columbia. When we met to discuss their wedding invitation, we were chatting and laughing at the idea of adding “Because You Love Us” onto the wedding invitation. We soon realized that it was a cute and funny way to put a twist on their anything-but-traditional wedding invitation.

Modern and Personal Same-Sex Wedding Invitations by SugarB Studio via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

I loved how this modern design paired nicely with letterpress. I chose 220# Crane Lettra so that we could print on both sides of the invitation. The sturdy paper made quite the impression on the recipients. Ralph and Drew loved the idea of printing everyone’s name on the invitation to portray how important their friends and family are in their lives and how they too were a part of their union.

Modern and Personal Same-Sex Wedding Invitations by SugarB Studio via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

Modern and Personal Same-Sex Wedding Invitations by SugarB Studio via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

Thanks Kari!

Design: SugarB Studio

Letterpress Printing: Gilah Press

Calligraphy: Meant To Be Calligraphy

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: SugarB Studio

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone! So, we managed to get our tree and string lights… and haven’t made an ounce of progress since. I actually kind of love the look of our minimalist tree. This week Sophie turned 3 months old and my husband and I celebrated our 7-year dating anniversary by hiring a babysitter and going out to dinner alone for the first time in three months. We went to a new semi-secret restaurant in our neighborhood – very good food, but definitely not baby appropriate. Sophie handled the whole thing so well, I’m already looking forward to our next date night out! But in the meantime…

  

Photos by me, via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s it for me this week! I hope you all have a lovely weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

Calligraphy + Laser Cut Menus from Neither Snow

The calligraphy by Mara of Neither Snow is always so, so beautiful – and these menus are no exception. Mara collaborated with Amber from Pitbulls and Posies for a welcome dinner at a Jose Villa workshop in Mexico. Amber combined Mara’s lettering with a beautiful floral laser cut border for added texture and dimension. Love!

Neither Snow Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper Photo Credits: Jose Villa (6) Neither Snow Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper Photo Credits: Jose Villa (5)

From Mara: I worked on this menu last year with the ever talented Amber Moon of Pitbulls and Posies and Jill LaFleur for a workshop by Jose Villa in Mexico. The menus welcomed conference attendees on the first night. Jill put together a jaw-dropping inspiration board that evoked a festive, relaxed hacienda dinner party under the stars.

Neither Snow Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper Photo Credits: Jose Villa (1)

Amber integrated my scanned calligraphy and printed it using an inkjet machine for vibrant color and the ever elusive white “ink” (the white is the negative, not-printed space). The final touch was to take this laser-cut paper  with the inside removed and used as a border. I then penned the names of the attendees. A fun combination of DIY, problem-solving, repurposing existing laser-cut products, calligraphy, and personalization.

Neither Snow Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper Photo Credits: Jose Villa (3) Neither Snow Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper Photo Credits: Jose Villa (4)

Beautiful as always Mara! Thank you!

Calligraphy: Neither Snow

Event Design: Pitbulls and Posies and Jill LaFleur

Photo Credits: Jose Villa and Neither Snow