Calligraphy Inspiration: Primele

Some like to think that talent runs in the family.  In the case of Primele, the design studio of sisters Patricia and Rachel Mumau, it’s most certainly true.  Ever since I stumbled upon their Etsy shop, I’ve been looking for glimpses of projects on Patricia’s blog, and ogling their portfolio of work.  The sisters are also the creatives behind Fawnsberg, a stationery line that carries over Primele’s signature style, adding it to cards, papers, and stamps.  Their work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Lucky Magazine, and Real Simple.  You’ll see why!  – Julie 

Primele Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Primele Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Primele Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Patricia’s calligraphy gives off a playful and welcoming air.  You don’t have to worry about blending into the crowd with addressed envelopes like these. (Especially with such great, bright inks!)

Primele Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Primele Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Primele Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Calligraphy and illustration find a home in the line of Fawnsberg stationery.  Ever so whimsical, their art and address stamps, writing sheets and notecards are some of the most charming I’ve seen.

Primele Calligraphy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

With the sneak peeks I’ve seen of the Fawnsberg booth at the National Stationery Show, you’ll definitely want to keep an eye on these ladies.  I can’t wait to see what goodies they’ll have in store for us next!

Photo Credits: Primele and Fawnsberg

Little Man Bow Tie-Inspired Baby Shower Invitations

Baby shower invitations and birthday party invitations are such a wonderful opportunity to let loose and have some creative fun, from design to packaging.  Melissa and Amy from Atheneum Creative created these adorable invitations for a “Little Man” theme baby shower, incorporating mini bow ties into each invitation along with a few playful details for the day of the shower.  So cute!

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (13)

From Melissa + Amy: We were asked to create the invitations for a ‘Little Man’ theme baby shower.  Whenever possible, we love to bring a level of interaction to any invitation – and what better way to do that than ask each guest don a bow tie for the party?

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (5) Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (7)

Each invitation contained a bow tie in a different pattern and was packaged in a box with wood chips and a custom label.

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (11)

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

We also created day of signage: a welcome sign reminding everyone to don their bow tie, a well wishes form/sign for the little man, food signs, and favors. For the day-of materials, we kept to the theme of little man by adding in some fun mustaches.

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2) Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (14)

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

So cool!  Thanks Melissa + Amy!

Photo Credits: Chelsea Davis Photography

Gavin’s Camping-Inspired Birthday Party Invitations

It feels like just yesterday that Ashley of Lemon and Lavender sent over the bicycle-inspired first birthday party invitations for her son Gavin – and today I have the pleasure of featuring Gavin’s third birthday party invitations!  Ashley decided to have a camp-inspired party in the family’s enclosed yard, then hand delivered the invitations packaged in fun kraft paper boxes.  So cute!

Camp-Inspired Birthday Party Invitations by Lemon and Lavender via Oh So Beautiful Paper (10)

From Ashley: Our family just made a big move to West Africa – I knew I wanted to hold Gavin’s birthday party outdoors as we have a huge lush enclosed yard.  We thought the idea of an African camping safari would be perfect! 

Camp-Inspired Birthday Party Invitations by Lemon and Lavender via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2)

I loved the idea of a camp sign up sheet as the inspiration for the main invitation.  Knowing I had to hand deliver the invitations, as there is no local mail delivery service here, I wanted the invitations to be special.

 

I found the kraft treat boxes at Shop Sweet Lulu along with the favor bags.  In addition to a checklist for camp I also included a little package of s’mores for each child to get them excited about “camping” in our yard.  I finished them off with a monogram sticker and hand delivered them at the next play date.

Camp-Inspired Birthday Party Invitations by Lemon and Lavender via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

Thanks so much Ashley!

Photo Credits: Lemon and Lavender

Seth + Summer’s Modern Woodland Screen Printed Wedding Invitations

Now these are FUN wedding invitations – and I love the combination of modern illustration with a rustic woodland design theme!  Michael Casebolt of Casebolt Design + Illustration created these wedding invitations for good friends Seth and Summer, building his design from their love for western North Carolina.  The invitations were screen printed in two colors on the front and three colors inside by the talented folks of Mama’s Sauce.  Love!

From Seth: Summer and I both strive for perfection.  When it came to our wedding invitations we had very high expectations, to say the least.  Knowing our limitations, we contacted our friend Mike – designer/illustrator extraordinaire!  Summer and I met with Mike and presented our (very) rough sketch and flickr inspiration set.  We discussed our interest in national parks and our connections to western North Carolina and gave him free reign to have fun.

After only a short time of not knowing what to expect we received our first glimpse of Mike’s work: the two front panels of the invitation.  It was everything we had envisioned and more!  It made me WANT to open the flaps and see what was inside.  We told him it was awesome, urged him to continue, and patiently waited for what was to come.

Modern Woodland Wedding Invitations by Casebolt Design and Screen Printed by Mama's Sauce via Oh So Beautiful Paper (5)

Elaborating on the exterior look and tying together every loose end we had pitched him, Mike nailed it!  All the elements were included in one cohesive illustration that really defined our ideal wedding.  We were very pleased with Mike’s work and impressed with his ability to merge our concept with his playful style.

Thanks Mike!

Design: Casebolt Design + Illustration

Screen Printing: Mama’s Sauce

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Photo Credits: Michael Casebolt

Amy + Doug’s Western Romance Lace-Inspired Wedding Invitations

Amy and Doug wanted wedding invitations that reflected their romantic and rustic wedding style while also maintaining a certain level of formality and sophistication.  They worked with the team at Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence to create a beautiful lace-inspired invitation suite that incorporates traditional but non-fussy wording and envelope liners made from vintage floral wallpaper.  So pretty!

Vintage-Inspired Country Lace Wedding Invitations by Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence via Oh So Beautiful Paper (5)

From Erin at Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence: Amy told us that she was planning a romantic western wedding overlooking Glacier National Park, with a wooden barn and log lodge as backdrops.  The wedding weekend will start with a kitschy Western theme rehearsal dinner, followed by a more formal and refined wedding with rustic linen and lace.

Vintage-Inspired Country Lace Wedding Invitations by Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

We imagined homemade cotton dresses, lace, and simple fonts without any fussy language.  The envelope liners are made from vintage floral wallpaper in shades of blue, peach, and cream.

Vintage-Inspired Country Lace Wedding Invitations by Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence via Oh So Beautiful Paper (7) Vintage-Inspired Country Lace Wedding Invitations by Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence via Oh So Beautiful Paper (6)

We created handkerchief save the dates for the wedding with kraft paper envelopes, and since Amy was looking for something a little more refined but nothing too traditional, we used a metallic sand-colored envelope that looks like kraft paper’s glamorous sister for her invitation suite.

Vintage-Inspired Country Lace Wedding Invitations by Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2)

We used vintage eyelash lace to create the artwork used throughout the suite and printed in robin’s egg blue and subtle metallic bronze on 100% cotton ecru paper.  The small floral icons are from a circa-1900 cookbook that tie in with the vintage envelope liners.

Vintage-Inspired Country Lace Wedding Invitations by Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

Vintage-Inspired Country Lace Wedding Invitations by Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

Thanks so much Erin!

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Photo Credits: Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence