Sneak Peek – Martha Stewart Weddings Winter 2013 Issue!

The Winter 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Weddings comes out next week, and – my oh my – if the cover is any indication, this is going to be a seriously gorgeous issue! I know everyone is dying to see the details of a certain wedding featured in this issue, but today I have a special sneak peek of the stationery story to share with you!

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For this issue, the editors have created their own stationery love story – what could be better?? The editors have included a timeline to show you how to incorporate stationery during every stage of your romance, from the calling cards you exchange on your first date to the moving announcements that mark the beginning of newlywed life. And of course, since this is Martha Stewart Weddings, there are also save the dates, engagement party invitations, bridal shower invitations, thank you notes, and more! The stationery story features ten great ideas by ten talented creative designers (and some of our favorites here at OSBP), including Paperfinger, Sugar Paper, Moglea, Sideshow Press, Linea Carta, and Duet Letterpress!

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The full issue will be on newsstands on Monday (and is available as a digital edition for the iPad) – but in the meantime you can check out a little peek of the new issue here!

Photo Credits: Cover by Marcus Nilsson, Story Photography by Trevor Dixon, both for Martha Stewart Weddings, Winter 2013

Quick Pick: Sesame Letterpress Silhouette Stationery

I don’t think I’ll ever tire of silhouette motifs, particularly when they’re this pretty!  I first came across these silhouette cards and stationery sets from Sesame Letterpress at the National Stationery Show, but was reminded of them while looking around for the calendar round up. Just lovely!

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All these and more available from Sesame Letterpress!

p.s. Don’t forget! Today is the last day to enter the 2013 planner giveaway from Laurel Denise!

Photo Credits: Sesame Letterpress

Chris + Sally’s Ikat Letterpress Holiday Cards

Sally from La Happy sent over her personal holiday cards – and I just couldn’t resist sharing them! In addition to the adorable photo, I’m loving the bright and cheerful color palette, quirky calligraphy, and the ikat envelope liners (wrapping paper from Mr. Boddington’s Studio!) are just the perfect finishing touch!

Ikat Custom Holiday Cards by La Happy via Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Sally: These are the Christmas cards that my husband and I sent out to friends and family this year. The cards were letterpress printed on heavyweight cotton Savoy 236lb brilliant white paper in cherry red ink. I mounted a photo of my husband and myself from a tree farm photo shoot onto the front of the cards. The envelopes are soft cotton brilliant white, addressed with cherry red calligraphy and lined with red ikat wrapping paper.

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Thanks Sally!

Design + Calligraphy: La Happy

Letterpress Printing: Ilfant Press

Portrait Photo: Kate Price Photography

Envelope Liners: Mr. Boddington’s Studio Ikat Wrapping Paper

Photo Credits: La Happy

“You’ve Got Mail” School-Inspired Paper Goods

I’m a firm believer that you can find inspiration in just about anything, even a romantic comedy from the 1990s. Ha! Adrienne from The Paper Suite loves the movie “You’ve Got Mail” and was inspired to create these school chalkboard paper goodies. Adrienne used them for a bridal shower photo shoot, but I could easily see these working for a baby shower or birthday party!

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From Adrienne: One of my favorite movies is “You’ve Got Mail.” I don’t know exactly why I love it so much, but it gives me the warm fuzzies every time I watch it. My very first email account was an AOL account way back in the late ’90s and there is no doubt that those three words “You’ve Got Mail” always made me giddy with delight!

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The movie “You’ve Got Mail” begins in the fall in New York City.  One of the best lines in the movie is when Tom Hanks writes to Meg Ryan and tells her that if he knew where she were, he would send her a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. While not quite as exquisite as a bouquet of fresh flowers there is something sweet and whimsical about the whole idea.  So sweet and whimsical that it inspired me put together this school room influenced styled shoot complete with freshly sharpened bouquets of pencils!

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Thanks Adrienne!

Design: The Paper Suite

Photo Credits: Karen McNeil Photography

 

Seasonal Stationery: 2013 Calendars, Part 5

This year is quickly coming to a close, and if you’re like me you’re looking forward to hanging your 2013 calendar(s) on January 1st! I always think of calendars as half form + function and half artwork to display around the home, and it’s amazing how a new desk or wall calendar can freshen up the corner of a room. Here’s a little peek at some of the newest additions to the 2013 calendar round up!

2013 Calendar Round Up via Oh So Beautiful Paper

1. Parrott Design Studio; 2. Gingiber; 3. Julia Kostreva; 4. Ditto Ditto; 5. Albertine Press

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6. Little Bright Studio; 7. Hazel Wonderland; 8. Kring Emporium; 9. Form by Stina; 10. Studio on Fire; 11. Shanna Murray

Check out the full 2013 calendar round up right here!

By the way – have you entered the 2013 planner giveaway from Laurel Denise? Tomorrow is your last chance, so go enter now!

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