10/04/2012

Navy + Gold Foil Calligraphy Wedding Invitations

Since we’re on the topic of gorgeous calligraphy today, I thought I’d share one of my favorite wedding invitations from the last couple of years. Â This stunning navy and gold foil invitation was designed by the bride, Kate, and features calligraphy from Plurabelle. Â I’m particularly drawn to the modern sophistication of the calligraphy, while the gold foil elements make everything fun and festive. Â Love!

Check out a few more images over on the Plurabelle blog, Nib & Zed!

Design: Kate Allen

Calligraphy: Plurabelle

Letterpress Printing: Amy Thompson of Paper Boat Studios

Gold Foil Printing: Shamrock Raisdletter

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Plurabelle Calligraphy

10/04/2012

Behind the Scenes: Jenna of Love Jenna Calligraphy

CalligraphyÂ is one of those great mysteries to me. I’ve tried it a thousand times just because I love all the tools (nibs, pens, brushes and those cute little bottles of ink – sigh). Along the way I discovered a secret. Calligraphers keep a little scratch sheet of paper to test the often inconsistent flow of ink from nibs and brushes.Â â€”Â Shauna of Forage Haberdashery

I’ve decided calligraphy is one of those talents you’re either bornÂ with or your not and Jenna of Love Jenna Calligraphy was definitely born with it. She has the ability to make calligraphy feel unexpected, whimsical and not at all fussy. In addition to her fanciful script, I obsess over her scraps of paper full of ink splotches and tiny little lines. She often plays with unexpected colors which gives her effortless flourishes a modern feeling. Talk about girl crush – I’ve got it bad for Jenna.

Some of Jenna’s projects that I adore:
brooklyn love
wild mushrooms with truffle custard
may 16th

Photo Credit: jenna {via Instagram @lovejennacalligraphy}

10/03/2012

Jessica + Nick’s Letterpress Map Wedding Invitations

I love travel-inspired wedding invitation designs, from maps to postcards to vintage stamps and everything in between. Â So naturally I adore this letterpress wedding invitationÂ fromÂ Laura MacchiaÂ andÂ May Day StudioÂ inspired by the city where the bride and groom first met. Â Laura incorporated a lovely and simple map detail on the main invitation, with a fun rsvp card inspired by vintage postage stamps. Â So sweet!

From Laura:Â Jessica and Nick live in New York City, but will be getting married in Milwaukee, where they first met. Â Their inspiration was centered around vintage maps and stamps with an aubergine and taupe color palette. Â Since it will be a destination wedding for most guests, I wanted to incorporate a map specific to the wedding location in the invitation design.

I love how Lake Michigan becomes a flood of color that in turn creates the silhouette of Wisconsin. Â The propeller plane and globe stamps on the reply card further push the vintage-travel feel, creating a suite that is both personal and fun but still elegant and classic.

ThanksÂ Laura!

Design:Â Laura Macchia

Letterpress Printing:Â May Day Studio

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits:Â Laura Macchia

*Laura Macchia is a sponsor of Oh So Beautiful Paper

10/03/2012

Behind the Scenes: Christine Schmidt of Yellow Owl Workshop

I often fall head-over-heels in love with printmakers. There’s something about the process that can be so simple yet pure magic at the same time. My Instagram feed is full of artists and designers who use printing techniques and I just can’t get enough… â€”Â Shauna of Forage Haberdashery

One of my favorite designers is Christine Schmidt of Yellow Owl Workshop. I love that she continues to find ways to include her fans in the process of printmaking through playful stamps, kits and books. The Yellow Owl Workshop collection is full of colorful goods that reflect the quirky process Christine uses to create them.

Some of my favorite items in the Yellow Owl Workshop shop are:
print workshop (book)
carve-a-stamp (kit)
dots and dyes (card)

Photo Credits: Christine SchmidtÂ {via instagram @yellow_owl_workshop}

10/02/2012

Behind the Scenes: Lisa Congdon

Getting a peek into the process of a creative person is pretty magical. All those messes and piles are the perfect map to follow along in their journey. My favorite artists and designers are ones who share the behind the scenes almost as much as the finished works. This week I’m digging through my favorite artists’ Instagram feeds and sharing what I find…Â â€”Â Shauna of Forage Haberdashery

The beautiful painted mess above belongs to Lisa Congdon, an artist who inspires me for a million reasons Â (a killer studio full of life is only one of them). Lisa has shared her creative journey through photographs and blogging for years and this allows her fans to have a truly special connection to her work.

A few of my favorite things made byÂ Lisa Congdon:

geraldine (font)
a collection a day (book)
here & now (print)

Photo Credits: Lisa Congdon {via Instagram @lisacongdon}