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Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Shades of Ocean Blue
It must be that we have warm weather and beach days on the brain, but washes of blue sure are making there way onto the wedding scene. From watercolor calligraphy to backgrounds on stationery, gorgeous hues of blue are trending. Keep it dusty for a classic feel, or go a bit brighter if you want a modern touch. Here are a few of my favorites to inspire your day of stationery. –Lauren
Menu by Dear To My Art photography via 100 Layer Cake // Have your vows or a love note written in watercolor, photo by Jose Villa via Snippet and Ink
Watercolor wash escort cards by Elizabeth Messina via Martha Stewart Weddings // brushstroke menus by Katie Kett via Style Me Pretty
Ombre escort cards by Sarah McKenzie via Southern Weddings // Menus and ocean hued table numbers by Kim Smith Miller via Ruffled
Backdrop via Weddingstar // Hand paint your table runners, by Tec Petaja via Once Wed
April Desktop Downloads!
Hello April! Here are a few new wallpapers to make your desktops and phones pretty!
DOWNLOAD THE GOOD TWIN’S YESTERDAYÂ WALLPAPER: DESKTOP | iPHONE5 | iPHONE6
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DOWNLOAD THE GOOD TWIN’S EYESÂ WALLPAPER: DESKTOP | iPHONE5 | iPHONE6
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DOWNLOAD DINARA MIRTALIPOVA’S WALLPAPER: DESKTOP | iPHONE5 | iPHONE6
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DOWNLOAD MARI ORR’S FLAMINGOÂ WALLPAPER: DESKTOP | iPHONE5 | iPHONE6
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DOWNLOAD NATHALIE OUEDERNI OF STUDIO KALUMI’S WATERCOLOR CITRUS WALLPAPER: DESKTOP | iPHONE5 | iPHONE6
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If you’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 “desktop downloads.†If it’s a good fit I’ll add it to the post for the following month!
For personal use only. All illustrations by The Good Twin / Dinara Mirtalipova / Mari Orr / Nathalie Ouederni for Oh So Beautiful Paper
Ben’s Crawfish and Cake Birthday Party Invitations
How fun are these birthday party invitations from designer Lauren Chism? Crawfish and cake? Such a great idea! And total bonus points for a party concept (and invitation!) that appeals to both kids and adults!
From Lauren:Â Ben’s mom, Mary, and I worked together last year on a crawfish boil birthday invitation for Ben’s first birthday. The party was such a hit, that she wanted to do it again for his second birthday, but with a little different twist.
She came up with a ‘Crawfish & Cake’ theme and it was a really fun challenge to create something for the same person, with the same theme, but still making it unique for this year’s party. I think I achieved that with the long, skinny format and stacked typography. They are bright and fun and just make you want to be outside celebrating!
From the invitation design, I created coordinating stationery and a logo of sorts, which Mary used on cups and napkins. I love how everything turned out – they are playful for the kids but it’s still a party that adults want to attend. I know I wanted to!
Thanks Lauren!
Lauren Chism Fine Papers is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can check out more of Lauren’s work right here!
Photo Credits:Â Lauren Chism Fine Papers
DIY Spring Daisy Party Garland
Spring has sprung and it’s time to start showing it in your party decor! The first thing that I think of when you say spring is daisies. So it only seemed fitting to find a way to incorporate it into some party garland. And make it a garland that you can re-string to change up the wording for any occasion, now that is some win-win party decor. Here’s how to DIY your own spring daisy party garland. –Lauren
Supplies
– cork letters (found here)
– faux daisy bunches
– glue gun
– drill with tiny bit (about 1/16″)
– string
Step 1. Start by drilling holes through the tops of the letters. This is where you’ll string the garland.
Step 2. Remove the daisies from the stems and attach on the front of each letter.
Step 3. Add a touch of greenery to each letter with your glue gun.
Now string your garland and hang!
Tip for stringing: create a “needle” with a small piece of wire to make getting the string through the cork easier.
Continue on with all of the letters so you can change up your words for every party this season! What would yours say?
Photo Credits: Lauren Saylor of A Fabulous Fete for Oh So Beautiful Paper