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Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations

Happy Monday everyone! And happy first official day of Summer! We’re starting the week with these gorgeous navy blue calligraphy elopement celebration invitations from Victoria at Design House of Moira, which feature Victoria’s beautiful calligraphy on equally stunning raw edge cotton paper. And that tagline: we fell in love, so we ran away. Utterly romantic and so perfect for an elopement celebration!

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Victoria: Working with Marina from Bustle Events, we designed this suite for an elopement celebration, using the phrase “we fell in love, so we ran away” as the theme. We really wanted to embrace the destination aspect of the celebration, tying in natural edges and shades of blue.

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The invitation itself announces their elopement and invites guests to join them at the bride’s parents home upon their return home. We really loved the idea of using paper with a raw edge and choose to go with handmade 100% cotton rag paper from Fabulous Fancy Pants. We paired the handmade paper with slooping brush lettering, and paired it with a formal serif font.

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

I also hand painted a large piece of artwork for the bride in monochromatic blues, and used that artwork to be printed as their envelope liners. Each invitation suite was wrapped in hand dyed, hand frayed silk ribbon and tucked into a crisp white cotton envelope.

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The address calligraphy matched the same brush lettering throughout the suite, paired with vintage stamps in shades of blue. Each envelope was sealed with a white wax seal with calligraphy detail.

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The cocktail menus were printed on the same 100% cotton rag paper and featured a “his & hers” signature cocktail. We also created a larger scale artwork piece of the quote we used in the suite featuring the couple’s wax seal.

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Navy Blue Calligraphy Elopement Celebration Invitations by Design House of Moira / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Victoria!

Design, printing and production: Design House of Moira
Ring box: Lang Antiques
Paper: Fabulous Fancy Pants 

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

Photography: Design House of Moira

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! I’m working on another recap from the 2016 National Stationery Show, which I’m hoping to post a bit later this afternoon or tomorrow. Stay tuned! But in the meantime…

Natalie Stopka Marbled Ribbons via Instagram / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Natalie Stopka’s beautiful marbled ribbon via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s (almost) it for me this week! Check back in a bit for this week’s cocktail recipe, and another recap from NSS 2016! I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

Magic Theme Birthday Party Invitations

I’ve had the pleasure of featuring every single birthday party invitation for Lisa from Good on Paper‘s eldest son, Lucas – and today Lisa is sharing Lucas’s SIXTH birthday party invitation. (Side note: whaaaaaat????) You can also see the invitations from previous birthdays: 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. I love the way Lisa makes each invitation feel fresh and special without being overly cutesy. One year Lisa went with a hide and seek theme, and last year was a wild animal theme! This year, Lucas chose a magic theme for his birthday party, and for his magic theme birthday party invitations Lisa created a vintage-inspired design with an old school magic feel. Lisa incorporated custom photo envelope liners, which have become a bit of a tradition for her boys’ birthday party invitations, and a custom rubber stamp that was used on the invitations and day-of party stationery!

Magic Theme Birthday Party Invitations by Good on Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Lisa: Lucas decided on a magic theme for his 6th birthday party this year. I designed the invitations with a clean but slightly vintage feel, complete with custom photo envelope liners and a custom rubber stamp that was used on favor bags, dessert packaging for mochi ice cream, thank you cards, and our traditional donut hole cones. I stuck to a color scheme of black/white/red which reminded me of old school magic.The double thick invitations were mailed in kraft envelopes and sealed with wrap-around address labels.

Magic Theme Birthday Party Invitations by Good on Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Magic Theme Birthday Party Invitations by Good on Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Magic Theme Birthday Party Invitations by Good on Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Magic Theme Birthday Party Invitations by Good on Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Magic Theme Birthday Party Invitations by Good on Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Magic Theme Birthday Party Invitations by Good on Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks so much Lisa! And happy birthday Lucas!

Good on Paper is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Lisa’s amazing work right here!

Photo Credits: Good on Paper

Paper Party 2016: Hologram Foil Art Print and DIY Party Signs

Last week I shared the photos from Paper Party 2016, along with the party invitations, cocktail recipes, and tote bags, but I have a few final details from the party to share! For the past couple of years, we’ve created an exclusive keepsake art print just for the party inspired by the invitation design. This year’s keepsake art print features artwork from Ashley Buzzy Lettering & Press and was printed in hologram foil by Mama’s Sauce on lavender Colorplan from Legion Paper! And because the folks at Mama’s Sauce are just cool like that, they printed a bunch of extras for all of you! Keep reading below for instructions on how to receive one of these gorgeous prints – totally free!

Paper Party 2016 Art Print / Design by Ashley Buzzy Lettering & Press, Printed by Mama's Sauce on Lavender Color Plan paper from Legion Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

You may recognize the artwork by Ashley Buzzy from the party coasters, but the artwork was actually created exclusively for this print. I gave the words – “follow the call of the disco ball” – to Ashley and asked her to work her magic. After seeing a sample of Legion Paper’s Colorplan paper in this absolutely GORGEOUS shade of lavender, I knew it was the perfect fit for this 5×7 art print. The talented team at Mama’s Sauce printed the artwork in hologram foil, and voila!

Paper Party 2016 Art Print / Design by Ashley Buzzy Lettering & Press, Printed by Mama's Sauce on Lavender Color Plan paper from Legion Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

So dreamy, right?? I just love the way the hologram foil changes color in the light. If you’d like to have one of these art prints, please just leave your mailing address here and we’ll pop one in the mail to you!

Paper Party 2016 Art Print / Design by Ashley Buzzy Lettering & Press, Printed by Mama's Sauce on Lavender Color Plan paper from Legion Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Paper Party 2016 Art Print / Design by Ashley Buzzy Lettering & Press, Printed by Mama's Sauce on Lavender Color Plan paper from Legion Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Paper Party 2016 DIY Acrylic and Vinyl Party Signs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

I loved Ashley’s artwork so much, I decided to turn it into a fun sign for the party! I also made a second sign using calligraphy by Mon Voir from last year’s Paper Party. Both signs were made with vinyl over an acrylic board spray painted on the back. The idea is basically the same as this DIY acrylic sign tutorial (one of my all time favorites on OSBP!), but with vinyl lettering cut out using my Silhouette CAMEO instead of written out with a paint marker. I spray painted each acrylic board with a couple layers of silver glitter spray paint, then added a layer of mint green to one sign and pastel lavender to the other sign, and finally added the vinyl lettering to the front of the acrylic board.

Paper Party 2016 DIY Acrylic and Vinyl Party Signs / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Paper Party 2016 Welcome Signs / Canvas by Mixbook with calligraphy by Meant to Be Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Finally, the party welcome signs! Mixbook (one of our party sponsors) offers canvas prints in a range of sizes, and the 16×20″ size just happens to be perfect as a welcome sign for a cocktail party! We made a total of three canvas prints: one to display in the lower lobby, one to display at the party entrance on our floor, and another directing guests to the photobooth. Each print used the watercolor background from the Paper Party invitations and the party logo created by Ashley Buzzy. Michele from Meant to Be Calligraphy then wrote a unique message on each print using a black paint pen. I love how these prints turned out!

Paper Party 2016 Welcome Signs / Canvas by Mixbook with calligraphy by Meant to Be Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

So many fun details from Paper Party 2016! Which is your favorite??

Also, don’t forget to leave your mailing address here to receive one of the exclusive keepsake art prints from this year’s party!

Photo Credits: Oh So Beautiful Paper

Brush Lettered Baby Shower Invitations

I’ve been a huge fan of Molly Jacques for years – including all of her gorgeous fonts! – and it’s always a pleasure when I get to feature some of Molly’s beautiful illustrations or calligraphy (or both!) here on OSBP. I was absolutely thrilled when Molly sent over the brush lettered baby shower invitations that she designed for her very own shower! Inspired by traditional sign painting techniques, Molly incorporated her own signature brush lettering into the invitation design, along with a whole lot of color. The result is so fresh and vibrant!

Brush Lettering Baby Shower Invitations by Molly Jacques for Juni / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Molly: I’ve been creating custom calligraphy and lettering for others for years, so when I found out that I was pregnant with our first baby, I was so excited to be able to design my very own baby shower invitations!

Brush Lettering Baby Shower Invitations by Molly Jacques for Juni / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Brush Lettering Baby Shower Invitations by Molly Jacques for Juni / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Between my own work schedule and getting ready for baby, I knew I wanted to create an invitation that wouldn’t create too much fuss around my schedule yet remain FUN and eye-catching. I wanted a design that that I could put together on my own time, in-between client projects, and print right at home on my own printer.

Brush Lettering Baby Shower Invitations by Molly Jacques for Juni / Oh So Beautiful Paper

For the invitation, I knew I wanted to somehow incorporate a little bit of traditional sign painting technique mixed with modern brush style lettering. I was greatly inspired by the use of fun, bright colors to reflect the joyous occasion – an aspect I also have been interjecting into baby’s nursery design. Likewise, I wanted to use texture and value as a major design element to contribute to the over-all playfulness of the invitation, you can see this technique showcased with white calligraphy on a mid-toned envelope as well as the dot gradient used on the actual invitation to indicate a middle tone value. Moreover, I also decided to add on a little bit of washi tape to the outer envelopes to add some additional texture.

Brush Lettering Baby Shower Invitations by Molly Jacques for Juni / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Lastly, I thought long and hard on what lettering style I wanted and how it would effect the feel of the invitation. I wanted each recipient to feel excited and playful when they received their invitations, which brought me to the style mentioned before: a combination of traditional sign painting and modern, energetic brush lettering. I wanted to steer clear of tradition heavy calligraphy or lettering for this particular project.

Brush Lettering Baby Shower Invitations by Molly Jacques for Juni / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Molly!

Design & Lettering: Molly Jacques for Juni

Printing: Printed from home on white 5×7 card stock

Envelopes: Paper Source in Pool

Photo Credits: Molly Jacques for Juni