12/02/2015

Illustrated Adventure-Driven Wedding Invitations

Well. These invitations from Caroline at Lovely Paper Things make me want to pack up for a wilderness adventure, which is saying a LOT for this city girl! From the amazing illustrations to the whimsical hand lettering and gorgeous fold-out map, these illustrated adventure-driven wedding invitations are definitely designed to convey the bride and groom’s love of the outdoors â€“ and inspire guests to pursue their own adventures along the way!

From Caroline:Â The second Allison contacted me I knew this was going to be a magical wedding! Having previously designed her sister’s wedding invitation suite (previously featured onÂ OSBP,Â yay!), I knew Allison was going to be an absolute delight to create for as well. Allison and Brady are the kind of people you chat with for five minutes and feel like you’ve known forever. They have such warm spirits and an exuberance for life that is rare and wonderful, and made the entire design process a true joy.

Allison and Brady adore the great outdoors and knew they wanted their suite to be whimsical, wonderfully inviting, and inspired by their adventures in Colorado. Their fold-out invitation included a map of Colorado, highlighting the Broodmore hotel, where theÂ wedding was held, the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and The Air Force Academy; all of which hold special meanings and memories for the couple and their families.Â Being theÂ sweethearts they are, Allison and Brady wanted to doÂ somethingÂ special for their guests to take home and enjoy after the wedding, so I created bound Adventure Journals for guests to record their own super fun explorations!

Thanks so much Caroline!

Design: Lovely Paper Things

Printing: Czar Press

Styling: To La Lune

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits:Â Jen Wojcik Photography

12/01/2015

Party Paper: A Gift Wrapping Party

Finding the perfect gift and wrapping it with flair is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. This year, gather your friends, stock up on colorful gift wrap, ribbon, and tags for a gift wrapping party! (And don’t forget the eggnog!) – Annie

1. Santa &Â ReindeerÂ Party Cups from Oh Happy Day

2. Holiday Script Ornament Tags from LEIF (They double as gift tags!)

3. Jolly Confetti Shaker Mini Card from LEIF

4. Candy Cane Yarn from Paper Source

5. Red &Â Gold Gift Box from Sugar Paper for Target

6. Jolly Party Plates from Oh Happy Day

12/01/2015

Modern Calligraphy Fabric Wedding Invitations

As much as I love modern pointed pen calligraphy, there’s just something about bold brush lettering that just stops me dead in my tracks. Brush lettering is romantic and modern all at the same time, and I love the sense of excitement and movement it imparts. And these modern calligraphy fabric wedding invitations are quite the stunner, with calligraphy by Chelsea Petaja, silkscreen and letterpress printing by Smudge Ink, gorgeous blush and white paper (and fabric!) selections, and an overall design by Kathryn Yee of Bash Studio. And with all the wonderfulÂ details incorporated into this suite, things just keep getting better and better!

From SabrinaÂ of Smudge Ink:Â We were thrilled when Kathryn Yee, designer and stylist of Bash Studio, and her fiancÃ©e approached us to collaborate on their wedding invitations. Inspired by their love of Sonoma, the couple sought to bring its tucked-away vibe but elegant beauty to the shores of Newport, Rhode Island. In keeping with this vision, their wedding suite and stationery felt natural, romantic, and modern all at the same time.

Having recently launched The Everyday Napkin, Kathryn came up with the idea to silkscreen her invitations on the same 100% white linen that she uses in her new home goods line. With the invitation taking center stage, she wanted to letterpress print the remaining pieces including the reply card, reply envelope, details card, and outer envelope. Immediately, we knew the look and texture of Italian-made Arturo letterpress paper would complement beautifully. Kathryn chose a combination of white and pale blush to contrast with the classic black ink. Weaving Chelsea Petajaâ€™s bold and dreamy hand lettering throughout completed the suite.

From the E.E. Cummings quote on their envelopes to the ever charming brunch card, it was a pleasure to incorporate the beauty of letterpress into Kathrynâ€™s design. We loved how the coupleâ€™s fun and sophisticated personality took shape in the day of touches, like the lavender-filled pouches tied with a miniature program. Together with Kathryn and Arielle Doneson Photography, we are excited to share all of the thoughtful details that we adored about this project!

Thanks so much ladies!

Design and Styling: Bash Studio

Printing: Smudge Ink

Calligraphy: Chelsea Petaja

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real inviÂtaÂtions galleryfor more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits:Â Arielle Doneson Photography

12/01/2015

December Desktop Downloads!

WOAH. You guys, I can’t even believe that it’s already the last month of the year! Wasn’t it just July or something?? Well, it’s pretty cold and dreary out there these days, so hopefully these illustrated wallpapers for your computer and phone will bring you some holiday cheer!

DownloadÂ THE GOOD TWINâ€™SÂ DecemberÂ wallpaper: DESKTOP | iPhone

DownloadÂ THE GOOD TWINâ€™SÂ Winter wallpaper: DESKTOP | iPhone

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If youâ€™re a designer or illustrator interested in contributing your own designs to this column, please email your design to submissions(at)ohsobeautifulpaper.com with the subject line â€œdesktop downloads.â€ If itâ€™s a good fit Iâ€™ll add it to the post forÂ the following month!

For personal use only. All illustrations by The Good TwinÂ for Oh So Beautiful Paper

11/30/2015

Black Tie Garden Party Calligraphy Wedding Invitations

AnytimeÂ I get to start the week off with a beautiful calligraphy wedding invitation suite, I just KNOW that it’s going to be a good week. And these gorgeous calligraphy wedding invitations for a black tie garden party wedding from Anna at Cast Calligraphy? So. Good. I’m completely smitten with every detail â€“ includingÂ the modern, imperfect (in Anna’s words) calligraphy style, the nature-inspired illustrations, the gold wax envelope seal, and the perfectly subtle light gray letterpress printing by Birdwalk Press. Stunning!

From Anna: Molly and Bobby wanted their wedding invitations to be natural, sophisticated, eclectic, and with a touch of gold. Instead of going over the top for this Rhode Island wedding, we incorporated each of these details into their stationery in subtle ways. They knew that quality was of most importance, so the letterpress printing and gold wax seal enhanced the look of the whole suite.

The invitation was designed to touch on the natural elements the couple loved. Molly grew up in Portland, Oregon and spends a lot of time outdoors, and it was important that the invitation reflected her love of the outdoors. The calligraphy was intentionally imperfect, to create a more comfortable, approachable style. Molly and Bobby mentioned the recurring use of gems, crystals, and agates for their decor. I illustrated a mini crystal logo for their details card that was repeated for their letterpress thank you notes. The trimmed corners added a bit of surprise to the suite.

Since neutral was one of the big defining words, Birdwalk Press did a great job printing the soft grey color on pearl white cotton paper. Just soft enough to be feminine and organic but clean and classy. The envelopes were calligraphed with a metallic gold and sealed with a custom wax seal. The team at Exquisite Events was instrumental in the communication process and in detailing their paper needs for the day of. Everything came together so beautifully and Molly and Bobby tied the knot on a beautiful October day in Rhode Island! Congrats to the happy couple!

Thanks Anna!

Design and Calligraphy: Cast Calligraphy

Letterpress Printing: Birdwalk Press

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real inviÂtaÂtions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Orange Photographie