Mini crepe paper flowers via Oh Happy Day (left); Floral save the date by Printerette Press (right)
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Spring may still be playing a bit of hide and seek, but these days I’m craving anything colorful, floral, or both! So I was thrilled when Ashley from Fine Day Press sent over a few photos of her beautiful new watercolor wedding invitation collection. Ashley mixed modern typography with nature-inspired watercolor patterns, including several botanical designs. So pretty!
From Ashley: The new invitation collection combines lushly textured watercolor illustrations and modern typography (both of which can mix & match), all printed on thick cotton paper. The designs are flat-printed so they’re a bit easier on the budget than letterpress without sacrificing quality! Overall, the collection has a modern sensibility combined with the romantic feel of watercolor.
 
Thanks Ashley!
Fine Day Press is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Ashley’s beautiful work right here!
Photo Credits: Fine Day Press
FONT: PARIS SERIF
How fun are these black and white invitations for a modern bridal shower? Andrea from Featherpress Design was inspired by the old “April showers” adage to use a vintage umbrella as the main focus in the design. Graphic envelope liners and polka dot mailing labels – both also in black and white – helped complete the look!
From Andrea: April showers bring May flowers. In this case, an April bridal shower makes for a fun black and white design that of course includes an umbrella! Regular umbrella art just wouldn’t do. I re-drew a photograph of a vintage black & white umbrella so only the most simple of shapes would show. Stephanie’s name was also redrawn from a script typeface.
These invitations definitely set the tone for Stephanie’s bridal shower. We wanted a playful yet modern look and the actual shower will be adorned in black and white decorations.
We added drama and sophistication with black and white chevron envelope liners. We also kept the costs down by digitally printing the invitations, address labels, and envelope liners all in black and white. The envelopes are from Paper Source and labels are Avery from OfficeMax.
Thanks Andrea!
Photo Credits: Featherpress Design
I had hoped to round up some of my favorite Easter cards last week, but with all the preparations for our big house move next week (!!), time kind of got away from me. Better late than never, right? So if you’re on the hunt for a sweet card to send Easter wishes to friends or family, here are a few options for you!
 
 
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