Quick Pick: Ban.do

Ban.do has long been my go-to destination for sparkly and colorful accessories, but after debuting their new gift collection at NYNOW back in January I’m now completely smitten with their tech and travel accessories. The mobile charger below is an absolute essential for trade show weeks, and I’m eyeing that crossbody party pouch for my annual Paper Party in May!

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1. Mobile Charger; 2. Umbrella; 3. Crossbody Party Pouch; 4. Drink Sleeve; 5. Travel Cord Kit; 6. iPad Sleeve

Lots more right here!

Photo Credits: Ban.do

DIY Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags

I’m pretty proud to say that over the years my husband and I have cultivated quite the well-stocked home bar, and if you’re a fan of the OSBP Friday Happy Hour, chances are you have too. But if you’re mixing up a particularly sweet or fruity Spring cocktail, I say there’s no shame in using the cheap stuff every now and then, but maybe you don’t want to advertise it for all your guests. Or perhaps you just want a simple, uniform display for your tabletop bar or bar cart. Either way, I’m making up a set of the cutest little acrylic tasseled tags bright and perfect for keeping your spirits straight if you want to transfer them to simple clear swing-top bottles. Cheers!  – Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue

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DIY Party Ideas: Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Materials
acrylic tags*
thick gold scrapbook letters
embroidery floss
scissors

*I found my clear, acrylic tags in the scrapbooking aisle at my local big box craft store.

DIY Party Ideas: Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Step One: Begin by affixing a scrapbook letter to each of the acrylic tags. I used a G for gin, R for rum, and V for vodka. I found that my scrapbook letters were sufficiently sticky on their own, but feel free to use craft glue for a little extra adhesion.

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Step Two: Cut two pieces about 10-12″ long from each skein of embroidery floss.

DIY Party Ideas: Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Step Three: Loop each skein of floss back on itself as shown to form a small circle.

DIY Party Ideas: Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Step Four: Take one of the cut pieces of floss, and knot it tightly around the circle.

DIY Party Ideas: Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Step Five: Gather the floss just below the tied piece, and tightly wrap the other piece around several times and knot.

DIY Party Ideas: Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Step Six: To finish off the tassel, cut open the bottom loops, and trim the ends to a uniform length.

DIY Party Ideas: Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Step Seven: Knot the end of each string, and tie onto a bottle.

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DIY Party Ideas: Acrylic Spirit Bottle Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo Credits: Mandy Pellegrin for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Annie + Nate’s DIY Gold Rubber Stamp Save the Dates

I used a rubber stamp to create my own wedding save the dates approximately eight thousand years ago, and I’ve had a special place in my heart for rubber stamps ever since. Annie also went the rubber stamp DIY route for her own wedding save the dates last September, pairing a typography-focused design with gold ink and long kraft paper envelopes. Love!

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From Annie: Going into the design I knew I wanted something simple and pretty, but not overly feminine or locked into a theme. I love the look and feel of letterpress, and I wanted to find a way to achieve a similar tactile quality while remaining budget conscious. I immediately thought a rubber stamp would be perfect.

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I had a custom rubber stamp made and lovingly hand printed each piece. I love how the stamp creates texture, interest, and depth, and each piece feels special as no two are the same. The crisp white paper and bold typography feel classic and modern, and and I love how the gold ink creates shimmer and shine without going over the top. I paired it with kraft envelopes to compliment the hand crafted look and neutral color palette.

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Thanks Annie!

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the save the date gallery for more beau­ti­ful cus­tom save the dates!

Photo Credits: Annie Carlson

Emily + Mike’s Desert Botanical Wedding Invitations

When these two botanists decided to get married in the Arizona desert, they turned to Arley-Rose and Morgan of Ladyfingers Letterpress to incorporate their favorite plant specimens into their wedding invitations. Paired with Arley-Rose’s signature hand lettering, the invitation suite features desert cacti and floral illustrations – all letterpress printed in desert-inspired hues of pink and orange. So pretty!

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From Arley-Rose and Morgan: Emily and Mike are a lovely couple whose botanical passions inspired the look and feel for their entire wedding. When they showed us photos of the beautiful Arizona desert landscape where they will have their ceremony, they pointed out each plant specimen in the photo with great excitement – as if they were characters in their favorite book! 

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We knew that integrating the objects of desire of these two botanists would be a focal point for the wedding invitations. They sent us tons of photos of desert cacti and gorgeous blossoming flowers that I didn’t even know existed! Emily said that she was especially smitten with the Globe Mallow, which we letterpress printed into the envelope liner.

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The suite was tied together using a loose weave Italian ribbon and decorated with a letterpress hang tag that featured an illustration of one of their favorite desert cacti. The main invitation is bordered with a delicate botanical illustration and letterpress printed with a rainbow roll effect that evokes a late summer pink-to-orange desert sunset. The RSVP card was multi-tiered for guests who were RSVPing for different events. Also included was a double sided send off brunch and a rehearsal dinner card that was letterpress printed on a soft mint green paper.

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The suite also included an extensive info booklet that gave information on where to stay, what sort of weather to expect, and a handy map of the area since GPS is unreliable in that neck of the woods.

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Thank you so much ladies!

Design + Letterpress Printing: Ladyfingers Letterpress

Italian Cotton Ribbon: Studio Carta

Ladyfingers Letterpress is a member of the Designer Rolodex – check out more of their beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Ladyfingers Letterpress

Michelle + Matt’s Whimsical Watercolor Save the Dates

Happy Monday everyone! Emily from mStarr event design sent over these whimsical wedding save the dates for a couple with a fondness for libraries and the great outdoors. After deciding on the overall concept with her clients, Emily turned to Julie Song Ink for the watercolor illustration and design, then to Anne Robin Calligraphy to address the deep plum envelopes. The result is simply stunning!

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From Emily: Michelle and Matt met in their college library and both are doctors (she a medical doctor, he a PhD), so they’ve seen their fair share of libraries! They’ll be taking over the Migis Lodge and its campgrounds for their wedding, with a reception in the main lodge overlooking Sebago Lake, fire pits, and cabins! From the very beginning of our overall design process, we envisioned a “summer camp chic” weekend with books and organic and whimsical elements woven throughout.

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So when it came time to think about their wedding stationery, I suggested the one and only Julie Song to bring the vision to life with her free flowing calligraphy and watercolor illustrations. We shared the general color palette along with the idea to incorporate a book and the outdoors – and let her run with it! We decided on that gorgeous deep berry color for the envelope and asked one of my favorite calligraphers Anne Robin to do the addresses in white ink. She nailed it.

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Thanks Emily!

Design: Julie Song Ink

Envelope Calligraphy: Anne Robin Calligraphy

Art Direction: mStarr event design

Floral Styling: Petal Floral Design

Julie Song Ink is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Julie’s beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Hello Love Photography