05/23/2013

Calligraphy Inspiration: Meagan Tidwell Design

There are times when I come across a calligrapher I just know is going to make a name for themselves. I love checking in on their portfolios and blog posts; they’re glimpses at the process of finding a writing style all their own. I’ve been checking in on the work of Meagan ofÂ Meagan Tidwell DesignÂ for a little while now and I love what I’m seeing! Take a look and I think you’ll agree that her calligraphy has that “it” factor. â€“ Julie

Whether fallen leaves or stones from the shore, Meagan transforms these things of nature into little works of art with her gorgeous calligraphy.

Her style is so delicate, but it manages to maintain a lively, playful feel. I particularly love this winter wedding invitation with the laurel wreath accent.

To see more of Meagan’s calligraphy and design work, be sure to stop by her portfolio. You can also find her at her blog Seed & Water, which she writes with her friend Holly.

Photo credits: 1 Meagan Tidwell; 2,3 Ali Harper; 4, 6 right Jose Villa; Â 5, 6 leftÂ Rylee Hitchner

05/23/2013

National Stationery Show 2013, Part 3

Sigh… the 2013 National Stationery ShowÂ is all over, but I’m ready to jump back into my recap coverage from this year’s show! This year’s show seemed to go by in a flash, and looking back through these photos just makes me all the more excited for next year’s show! First up for today, one of my very favorite booths from the show: the ladies of Sugar Paper! Everywhere I turned there was something beautiful to see, from brightly colored greeting cards to pretty patterns and shiny gold foil to crisp kraft paper. Love!

Sugar Paper

Claudia from Fig. 2 Design Studio had a gorgeous booth (as always) full of some absolutely stunning new cards and gift wrap! I couldn’t get over the colorful patterns and gold foil in the gift wrap, and Claudia also debuted a brand new custom wedding invitation collection with Lindsay Letters. So pretty!

Fig. 2 Design Studio

The Sycamore Street Press booth was also full of beautiful stationery, from a new collection of offset printed cards to double-sided gift wrap to a new set of wonderful gold foil baby milestone cards!

Love these gold foil baby milestone cards!

Sycamore Street Press

Mr. Boddington’s Studio is known for their avant garde booth designs, and this year they really pulled out all the stops with a HUGE booth that showcased the full range of their collection. I can’t even imagine trying to pick out my favorites from all the beautiful greeting cards, prints, recipe cards, book covers, letter sets, book plates, and gift wrap!

Mr. Boddington’s Studio

Meg from Belle & Union was back at the show with even more of her sweet and saucy Southern-inspired stationery. It was so great to see all of her new tea towel designs, gift wrap patterns, notebooks, greeting cards â€“ even a new calendar! And how gorgeous are those art prints?!

Belle & Union

Finally (for now), lots of colorful greeting cards and coasters from Ross at 55 Hi’s! Each card is letterpress printed or screen printed with the most beautiful saturated color and with lots of fantastic hand lettering!

55 Hi’s

I’ll be back with more from the 2013 National Stationery ShowÂ tomorrow!

Photo Credits: Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper, please ask permission prior to reposting any photos

05/22/2013

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05/21/2013

National Stationery Show 2013, Part 2

As promised, I’m back with a few more booths from the 2013 National Stationery Show to share with you! First up, a debut booth that is near and dear to my heart â€“ Ladyfingers Letterpress! Their booth was completely full of amazing stationery, from hand lettered birthday cards to greeting cards with a sense of humor. Not to mention some beautiful art prints and rubber stamps!

Ladyfingers Letterpress

Next up, the awesomeness that is the debut Sideshow Press booth! Every piece in the booth (and the booth design itself!) was inspired by the idea of an outdoor camp. I’m in awe of the way that everything fit into the general theme without being too gimmicky â€“ and everything was so well designed! So cool.

Love these custom mailing tape labels!

Sideshow Press

I absolutely loved everything in the Moglea booth! I love seeing the way Meg incorporates her signature hand lettering, illustrations, and color palette into a collection including everything from letterpress printed writing sets and color dipped greeting cards to market notepads and 2014 calendar.

Moglea

I was so excited to visit the booth of Parrott Design Studio and Letter & Lark! I’m such a fan of Sarah’s bright and colorful stationery and Colleen’s delicate illustrated cards. So much beautiful stationery in one place!

Parrott Design Studio

Letter & Lark

Iron Curtain Press had a bright booth full of some really adorable greeting cards, from nautical language cards to illustrated congratulations and condolence cards. Too cute!

Iron Curtain Press

So many fantastic map prints and travel-theme stationery at These Are Things! So perfect for anyone who loves to travel.

These Are Things

Snow and Graham returned to the National Stationery Show just in time to celebrate their 15th anniversary! The booth itself was absolutely stunning, with a paper flower display and petal pink walls, and was full of awesome stationery from greeting cards to gift wrap to calendars â€“ and even the cutest pens!

Snow & Graham

I’ll be back with more from the 2013 National Stationery Show tomorrow!

Photo Credits: Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper, please ask permission prior to reposting any photos

05/20/2013

National Stationery Show 2013, Part 1

It’s finally here! The 2013 National Stationery Show kicked off yesterday, and I’m so excited for a week full of wonderful stationery! I’ve only had a chance to walk a few aisles so far, but today I’m thrilled to kick off my NSS recaps with five of my favorite booths (so far) from this year’s show! First up, one of the biggest debuts of the year â€“ 9th Letter Press! These ladies went all out with a huge booth filled with awesome letterpress stationery, including gift wrap and foil printed garlands, foil art prints, notebooks and notepads, stickers and fill-in party invitations, and of course tons ofÂ greeting cards and holiday cards!

9th Letter Press

I’ve been following the ladies of Tabletop Made for a loooong time, and it was wonderful to finally meet them in person at their adorable booth! So many cute things, from letterpress printed greeting cards and postcards to gift tags to art prints. I’m particularly loving the sparkly gold foil in the Far Out print below!

Tabletop Made

I was thrilled to stumble upon this booth from Minneapolis-based new exhibitor Benchpressed. I’m loving the hand lettering, illustrations, and bright colors in the sweet and snarky greeting cards and art prints â€“Â and of course I’m a fan of the monthly craft cocktail calendar!

Benchpressed

The Rocket Ink booth was one of my favorite debuts last year, and this year Katie’s booth was full of beautiful city and state prints, a gorgeous gem-themed 2014 wall calendar, and lots of illustrated and hand lettered greeting cards, love cards, and holiday cards. And how cute is that fringe trim around the booth??

Rocket Ink

I’m completely overjoyed that Yellow Owl Workshop was back in their very own booth for this year’s show â€“ and what a booth! Christine hand painted the walls in the most beautiful abstract pattern, which was the perfect backdrop for her colorful greeting cards, stamp kits, and necklaces. They also had their brand new carve-a-stamp kits on display and I’m beyond obsessed. So many possibilities!

Yellow Owl Workshop

I’ll have more to share from the 2013 National Stationery Show tomorrow!

Photo Credits: Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper, please ask permission prior to reposting any photos