Watercolor Popsicle Birthday Party Invitations

Aaaah! How cute are these calligraphy and watercolor popsicle birthday party invitations?? Created by calligrapher Holly Everett of Maison Everett in collaboration with her client, each invitation is watercolored by hand – so each one is totally unique! Plus the bright color palette and popsicle motif is totally perfect for a first birthday in the middle of summer. Love!

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From Holly: I wanted to share a recent birthday invitation I created alongside my client, Britney Smith, for her daughter’s first birthday. She wanted something colorful and fun for an outdoor summer party. After sketching out a few ideas, we decided on a popsicle template with a white background. I did the custom calligraphy and lettering on both sides, and she then printed and watercolored them by hand to make each one a little different for each of their guests. She carried the colors from the invitation into the party decor making for a bright, joyful summer celebration!

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Thanks Holly!

Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: Maison Everett 

Watercolor: Brittany Smith

Photo Credits: Maison Everett

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brown Paper Bags

I’ve always had a soft spot for all things kraft paper and any lookalikes. Who knew there were so many ways you could incorporate it into your wedding beyond the expected favor bag?! Besides it being the perfect addition to almost any wedding style from shabby chic to modern, it’s easy on the wallet. Score. So, I did a little research to find out just how many ways brides and grooms are getting creative out there. Here are a few of my favorites. – Lauren

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brown Kraft Paper Bags via Oh So Beautiful PaperWedding Stationery Inspiration: Brown Kraft Paper Bags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Bag up the bread in printed kraft bags. Image: Sacramento Street | Use as a menu. Image: by Sarah Kathleen via Wedding Chicks

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brown Kraft Paper Bags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Make a garland. Image: 10 Paper Lane

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 Bag up your snacks. Left image: Weddingful | right image: by  jose villa via Design Sponge

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brown Kraft Paper Bags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Decorate your entryway. Image: Party Ideas by a Pro

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Bag up the utensils. Image: Elizabeth Anne Designs | Make a hangover kit for guests. Image: Be Collective

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brown Kraft Paper Bags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

This etsy shop recycled the bags to make confetti that is plantable seed paper. Image: KaBloomz

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brown Kraft Paper Bags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

This shop turned bags into fans. Image: Anna Lou Avenue

How would you incorporate kraft paper into your wedding day?

Valentine’s Day Dinner Party Invitations

I’m not a huge fan of the traditional chocolate and roses approach to Valentine’s Day (a pretty card is more than enough for me, please and thank you) – but a Valentine’s Day dinner party with friends? I can totally get behind that idea! Luckily for us, Lana from Lana’s Shop sent over some beautiful hand lettered and illustrated paper goods that she created to help inspire a Valentine’s Day soirée!

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From Lana: Valentine’s Day is typically a holiday reserved for two. But who says that it has to be? Instead of celebrating just with your special someone, why not invite invite other couples and make it a party?

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To set the whimsical and intimate tone of the celebration, I hand-lettered each invitation. The wording formed the shape of a heart and was painted directly onto luxe 130lb arches watercolor paper. I paired the invitations with a playful illustrated arrow envelope liner. Each envelope was then sealed with coordinating custom address labels.

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Each guest was given a mini ‘I Love you card’ to share with someone special. Other paper items included hand lettered and illustrated menus, straw flags and a love quote chalk board sign. We loved this one of a kind, personal soirée!

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Thanks Lana!

Paper goods and hand lettering: Lana’s Shop

Florals: Violet Floral Design

Styling: A Vintage Affair Events and Rentals

Lana’s Shop is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of her beautiful work right here!

Photo Credits: Laura Murray Photography

Party Paper: Valentine’s Day Baking Party

Gather the gals for a Valentine’s Day baking party! Whip up some treats (Cookies? Donuts? Macarons?) and then package them up to send home with guests or to hand out to family, friends or co-workers. Nothing like a party with something extra sweet to take home, eh!? —Kelly

Party Paper: Valentine's Day Baking Party via Oh So Beautiful Paper

1. DIY Lip Patterned Gift Wrap from Sugar & Cloth

2. Red Stripe Cups from Meri Meri at Urbanic

3. Valentine Breakable Heart Favors from Oh Happy Day

4. Pink Heart Doilies from Shop Sweet Lulu

5. XOXO Favor Bags from Shop Sweet Lulu

6. You’re Sweet Tags from Print Smitten