Book Preview: All Things Paper

If you’re a longtime reader of Oh So Beautiful Paper, then you’re probably familiar with the beautiful work of paper filigree artist Ann Martin. I’ve had the pleasure of featuring some of Ann’s gorgeous quilled pieces over the years, and I was so happy to hear that Ann recently released her very first book, titled All Things Paper (yay Ann!). I was lucky enough to receive a review copy a few weeks ago and was super excited to see all the beautiful projects that Ann curated for her book!

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All Things Paper features twenty unique paper DIY projects from respected paper craft artists, such as Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and of course Ann herself. Each project, from paper filigree earrings to drink coasters, contains easy-to-follow instructions and detailed process photos, along with a selection of templates. My favorite project? The pretty crepe paper lilac bouquet below. I can’t resist anything that combines paper and flowers!

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You can grab your copy of All Things Paper right here!

Photo Credits: Tuttle Publishing

Tuttle Publishing sent me a copy of this book for review, but all words and opinions are my own.

Renee + Duncan’s Bold Floral Watercolor Wedding Invitations

I’m loving the bold contrast in these beautiful watercolor wedding invitations from Kacey at Hoopla Love. The design features a watercolor floral pattern with anemones, peonies, and tea roses paired with a striped rsvp card. Informal lettering, baker’s twine, and a glitter-dipped kraft paper tag serve as the finishing touches for this lovely suite!

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From Kacey: These invitations were designed for Renee’s Australian wedding. She contacted me to see if I could design an invitation set using the same design as a menu card that she saw on my Etsy shop, Hoopla Love. The watercolor floral menu card is inspired by a gorgeous bouquet of black and white poppies, pink peonies, and peach tea roses.

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When Renee asked me to create a matching RSVP card for the invitation, I was a little hesitant at first. The floral design is rich and bold, I didn’t want the invitation set to be too busy. I love mixing whimsical designs with modern and geometric patterns, so I decided to keep with the watercolor motif, but painted stripes instead of flowers.

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The two cards coordinate nicely without feeling overly floral or matchy-matchy. Tied together with black and white baker’s twine, a pink glitter-dipped kraft tag, and a black envelope, the whole set is fresh, modern, fun, and pretty all at once.

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Thanks Kacey!

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

Photo Credits: Hoopla Love

Sophie Style: Fall 2013

After a few unexpected summer-like days, it looks like the cooler weather is here to stay in DC. Wardrobe-wise, the timing is kind of perfect, since Sophie is just now finally growing into 12-month size clothes! For Sophie’s fall wardrobe, I’m finding myself gravitating towards soft grays and metallics with a few bright pops of color.

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1. Sweater + gold polka dot leggings from Old Navy; 2. Metallic striped top from Old Navy, neon leggings from Carter’s; 3. The most adorable quilted jacket (with floral lining and hot pink piping) from Mini Boden; 4. Sweater from Old Navy and yellow polka dot corduroys from Baby Gap; 5. Top from Carter’s, navy bow leggings from Baby Gap.

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Ann-Marie’s Modern Hand Lettered Bridal Shower Invitations

These creative invitations from Jaymee at JayAdores Design Co. for her friend’s upcoming bridal shower mix whimsical hand lettering with crisp modern design – and I couldn’t love them more! Working with a “gold and glitz” theme, Jaymee incorporated gold envelopes and a whole lot of sequins for extra sparkle. The perfect invitations for such a happy celebration!

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From Jaymee: My good friend Ann-Marie is getting married in a few weeks, so my fellow bridesmaids and I threw her a shower to celebrate her upcoming nuptials! Once we decided on a gold and glitz theme for the shower, I got to work on creating invitations and paper goods to reflect that aesthetic.

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I hand lettered “Ann-Marie” and “XOXO” using gouache to use on the invitations, the envelope liners, and the coasters. I had so much fun putting all of it together and added in sequins to each envelope for an extra [sparkly] something.

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Thanks Jaymee!

Photo Credits: JayAdores Design Co.