2011 Holiday Card Round Up, Part 6

With the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend coming up in just a few days, I’m jumping right into the week with more beautiful holiday cards to share with you!  Once again I’m focusing in on some of my favorite modern designs, from doves and partridges to patterns and illustrations – even a cool pop-up holiday card design!

Lulu Dee

Pistachio Press

Paperfinger

Cleanwash Letterpress

 

Hello Tenfold

Eight Hour Day

Ink & Iron

Ella Leach Designs

 

The Indigo Bunting

Paisley Dog Press

Ink + Wit

Igloo Letterpress

In case you missed them, check out the earlier holiday card round ups right here!

(images via their respective sources}

*Pistachio Press and Hello Tenfold are some of my fab­u­lous spon­sors; for more on my edi­to­r­ial poli­cies please click here.

{happy weekend}

Happy Friday everyone!  I’m finally feeling better after coming down with a cold last weekend, just in time for the weather to turn legitimately cold here in DC.  Between the cooling temperatures and shorter days, it’s really starting to feel a lot like winter here.  Right now I’m trying to enjoy the last few changing leaves and looking forward to great food and family company at Thanksgiving next week (!!).  But in the meantime…

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s it for me this week!  I have a cocktail post coming up a bit later this afternoon – and don’t forget to enter the custom map giveaway from Swiss Cottage Designs!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!  xoxo

Photo Credit: Samantha Nason

Calligraphy Inspiration: Kathryn Murray

Gone are the days when western calligraphy was synonymous with traditional and predictable handwriting.  Kathryn Murray consistently delivers amazing work with her fresh and elegant style.  You may have seen it before on greeting cards, prints, and in magazines.  Kathryn’s impressive portfolio of work has earned her a go-to standing in today’s world of wedding calligraphy.  Though, it may also have something to do with the fact that the only thing more delightful than her work, is working with her. – Julie

Kathryn Murray holiday envelopes

Kathryn Murray bride & groom buttons

Never one to be afraid of colour, Kathryn’s portfolio showcases an array of hues. (And this is not only visible in her work, but also in her styling!)

Kathryn Murray envelope detail

Kathryn Murray wood placecards

Words cannot express how much I adore these place cards. A lovely contrast of soft hand-written lines and rough, natural wood.

Kathryn Murray addressed envelopes

Kathryn Murray labels

She has mastered a wonderfully fanciful calligraphic style that is playful yet refined. A perfect balance!

Kathryn Murray edible calligraphy cookies

Kathryn has also launched a new product recently: edible calligraphy cookies to be used as customized favors or even place cards.  She noted that, “The calligraphy is printed on edible paper with edible ink as part of a delicious shortbread cookie, with just a hint of cinnamon.”  That’s quite a sweet touch for any special event, don’t you think?

Photo Credits: All photos by Matt Murray, except image(s) no.6 by Sweet Monday Photography

2011 Holiday Card Round Up, Part 4

Are you ready for more holiday cards?  In case you missed them, you can check out the previous round ups right here, but I’ve got a bunch more beautiful cards to share with you today – from sweet calligraphy cards to fun and sparkly gold foil holiday cards!

Emily Hogarth

Sugar Paper

Simplesong

 

In Haus Press

Tabletop Made

 

Sesame Letterpress

Winged Wheel

Love Citron

 

Flywheel Press

Printerette Press

I’ve got more holiday cards coming up in just a bit, so check back soon!

{images via their respective sources}

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you all had a wonderful week!  I actually managed to come down with a bit of a cold this week, so I’m planning to lie low this weekend.  Not very exciting, I know, but definitely necessary every now and then.  But in the meantime…

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

I’ve got an awesome cocktail recipe coming up for you a bit later this afternoon, but otherwise that’s it for me this week!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

Photo Credit: Tieperfume