Winterberry wreath by Constança Cabral via IndieFixx; Paige + Michael’s wedding invitations by Parrott Design Studio with Betsy Dunlap calligraphy
Photo Credits: Constança Cabral and Parrott Design Studio
DIY Tutorial: Gold Embossed Save the Dates
We’re huge fans of gold in pretty much all arenas: housewares, fashion, jewelry, and stationery just to name a few! That’s why this week’s gold on gold embossed save the date tutorial is so awesome. Plus, with this simple and affordable technique, you can create a custom invitation with a high end look on a budget. – Bailey and Emma of Antiquaria
Step One: Unlike most of our stamping tutorials, this week’s embossing technique  is done one piece at a time. Start by inking your stamp (we used our Vintage Calligraphy Save the Date) with a gold metallic stamp pad. For specifics on how to ink your oversized stamp check out step one of this tutorial. Next, you’ll center the stamp over your A6 (4 1/2″ x 6 1/4″) card. Press down firmly to make the print. Lift the stamp off of the card and move quickly to step two.
Step Two: While the ink is still wet (using pigment ink such as Colorbox is going to be your best bet for this project), sprinkle embossing powder over the print. Shift powder around the card until it is solidly covering all of the text and graphics. Gently tap the excess off onto a piece of loose leaf computer paper for reuse. If there are still specs of powder on the card, remove them very carefully with a small paint brush. Any powder left will solidify if exposed to the heat.
Step Three: Using an embossing heat tool, set the powder by heating it (not too close or you’ll burn the paper) until the powder has solidified. You will want to do a small area at a time to ensure proper solidification. When you’re done, double check you handiwork to make sure all of the areas have been set.
Step Four: You’ll want to repeat steps 1 – 3 for your return address (we used our Bow Return Address stamp). How amazing is the gold embossing on the gold envelope?! Swoon. We’re in love.
Finish them off with more gold – a fabulous piece of gold glitter washi tape on the back flap of the envelope!
Materials
Stamps:
“Vintage Calligraphy” Save the Date
Paper and Tools:
A6 Cards in Luxe White
A6 Envelopes in Stardream Antique Gold
Stamp Pad in Gold
Embossing Powder in Superfine Gold
Washi Tape Gold Glitter
AntiÂquaria is a memÂber of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of their beauÂtiÂful work right here or visit the real wedding invitations gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits: Antiquaria
Tere + César’s 1920s Inspired Letterpress Wedding Invitations
When it came time to design her own wedding invitations, Monterrey, Mexico-based designer Tere Hinojosa was inspired by her love of all things romantic and 1920s-era Paris.  The resulting wedding invitation suite uses classic fonts and vintage-inspired ornaments in a sophisticated gray and blue color palette.  I’m particularly fond of the unique invitation layout, which – given Tere’s old-fashioned inspiration – was appropriately sealed with gold wax.
From Tere: I’m an artsy and hopeless romantic in love with Alice in Wonderland, whimsy, and Paris in the 1920s. With this mixed inspiration in mind, I spent a lot of time making sure I had found the perfect mix of vintage, rustic, and whimsical design for my wedding invitations.
The design theme revolved around 1920s inspired graphics and the elegant palette of soft blue and dark gray with accents of silver and gold. The invitation suite was letterpress printed on off-white cotton textured paper and sealed with a wax monogram.
Thanks so much Tere!
Design:Â Tere Hinojosa Creative
Printing: Micheline
Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real invitations gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits: Tere Hinojosa Creative
Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Silhouettes
There is something so timeless about silhouettes, isn’t there? If you want personalization but aren’t looking to monogram everything at your wedding with your new initials, silhouettes make the perfect alternative. They can be used discreetly on your menus or place cards, or they can boldly take center stage on wedding signage, or even atop your cake. They look particularly striking in their classic black and white state, but you can also have a little fun and use them as your pop of color too! — Kelly
Jason Walz Photography via Once Wed
Photo by La Dolce Vita Studio, Menu by Be True Designs via 100 Layer Cake (left), Photo by Jodi Miller Photography via Green Wedding Shoes (right)
Photo by Jenny Jimenez, Reserved Sign designed by Andrio Abero and printed by Studio on Fire via Style Me Pretty
Photo and Silhouettes by Shyla Photography
Photo by Ashley Brockinton Photography via The Bride’s Cafe
 
Photo by Bend the Light, Ceremony Program by Mr. Boddington’s Studio via Green Wedding Shoes (left), Photo by Red Fly Studio via Style Me Pretty (right)
Photo by Susan Bordelon Photography via Heavenly Blooms
Photo by Love Me Do Photography via Ruffled
Place Cards and Camera Tags by Hicks Paper Goods via Martha Stewart Weddings
Photo by Christa Kimble Photography, Silhouettes by Meghan Hopkins Sokorai and John Sokorai via 100 Layer Cake
{images via their respective sources}
Jessica + Dan’s Modern Chevron Stripe Save the Dates
Happy Election Day everyone! Â Have you already voted? Â I’m looking forward to watching the election results tonight, but I have to admit that I will be so, so glad to finally have this particular election cycle behind us. Â But for now, let’s turn our attention to this bright and modern save the date suite from the talented team at Inclosed! Â Designer and printer Lesley Pick was inspired by Jessica and Dan’s playful wedding style to create an accordion save the date with a chevron stripe motif and heart shaped reminder stickers. Â So fun!
From Lesley:Â Jessica and Dan’s save the dates gave their guests a sneak peek at the fun celebration to come. With a wedding theme featuring milk glass, chevron patterns, heart die-cuts and a primary color palette… their guests were in for a treat!
The front and back cover of the accordion save the date features a blind deboss chevron pattern with letterpress printed text in a retro font. The inside features a gray and white chevron pattern that was digitally printed along with reminder “label your calendar” stickers for their guests’ home and work calendars.
Thanks Lesley!
Inclosed Studio is a member of the Designer Rolodex – check out more of their beautiful work right here or visit the save the date gallery for more save the date ideas!
Photo Credits: Daniel Muller