Winterberry wreath by Constança Cabral via IndieFixx; Paige + Michael’s wedding invitations by Parrott Design Studio with Betsy Dunlap calligraphy
Photo Credits: Constança Cabral and Parrott Design Studio
Seasonal Stationery: 2012 Holiday Cards, Part 2
I’m back with a few more favorite holiday cards from this year’s holiday card round up!  I’ve added a ton of new cards over the last couple of days, from beautiful hand lettered holiday cards to festive new year cards – there are even a few humorous holiday cards for friends and family who might need a few additional laughs to get through the holiday season.
1. 9th Letter Press; 2. Foglio Press; 3. Anemone Letterpress; 4. Hello Tenfold; 5. Chatham and Caron; 6. Maple and Belmont
7. Dear Hancock; 8. Spring Olive; 9. Wild Ink Press; 10. Dear Lola; 11. Egg Press; 12. Sapling Press; 13. Sycamore Street Press
Check out the full holiday card round up right here!
{images via their respective sources}
DIY Tutorial: Gold Embossed Save the Dates
We’re huge fans of gold in pretty much all arenas: housewares, fashion, jewelry, and stationery just to name a few! That’s why this week’s gold on gold embossed save the date tutorial is so awesome. Plus, with this simple and affordable technique, you can create a custom invitation with a high end look on a budget. – Bailey and Emma of Antiquaria
Step One: Unlike most of our stamping tutorials, this week’s embossing technique  is done one piece at a time. Start by inking your stamp (we used our Vintage Calligraphy Save the Date) with a gold metallic stamp pad. For specifics on how to ink your oversized stamp check out step one of this tutorial. Next, you’ll center the stamp over your A6 (4 1/2″ x 6 1/4″) card. Press down firmly to make the print. Lift the stamp off of the card and move quickly to step two.
Step Two: While the ink is still wet (using pigment ink such as Colorbox is going to be your best bet for this project), sprinkle embossing powder over the print. Shift powder around the card until it is solidly covering all of the text and graphics. Gently tap the excess off onto a piece of loose leaf computer paper for reuse. If there are still specs of powder on the card, remove them very carefully with a small paint brush. Any powder left will solidify if exposed to the heat.
Step Three: Using an embossing heat tool, set the powder by heating it (not too close or you’ll burn the paper) until the powder has solidified. You will want to do a small area at a time to ensure proper solidification. When you’re done, double check you handiwork to make sure all of the areas have been set.
Step Four: You’ll want to repeat steps 1 – 3 for your return address (we used our Bow Return Address stamp). How amazing is the gold embossing on the gold envelope?! Swoon. We’re in love.
Finish them off with more gold – a fabulous piece of gold glitter washi tape on the back flap of the envelope!
Materials
Stamps:
“Vintage Calligraphy” Save the Date
Paper and Tools:
A6 Cards in Luxe White
A6 Envelopes in Stardream Antique Gold
Stamp Pad in Gold
Embossing Powder in Superfine Gold
Washi Tape Gold Glitter
AntiÂquaria is a memÂber of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of their beauÂtiÂful work right here or visit the real wedding invitations gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits: Antiquaria
Stationery A – Z: General Party Invitations
Cooler weather is the perfect season for indoor parties, from pre-Thanksgiving gatherings to holiday open houses. Fill-in party invitations keep things light and informal, not to mention you could use them for anything from baby showers to dinner parties. So start making your famous finger foods, prepping your signature cocktail, and stuffing unneeded odds and ends into the closet in an organized-chaotic way. Happy party planning! — Tashia
 
Party Dots Invitations (left) and Garden Party Invitations (right)Â by Rifle Paper Co.
 
Ink Petals (left); and Missive (right)
 
Sideshow Press (left); and Paper Lovely (right)
 
Lucky Bee Press (left); and Smock (right)
{images via their respective sources}
*Smock and Wiley Valentine are sponsors of Oh So Beautiful Paper
Tere + César’s 1920s Inspired Letterpress Wedding Invitations
When it came time to design her own wedding invitations, Monterrey, Mexico-based designer Tere Hinojosa was inspired by her love of all things romantic and 1920s-era Paris.  The resulting wedding invitation suite uses classic fonts and vintage-inspired ornaments in a sophisticated gray and blue color palette.  I’m particularly fond of the unique invitation layout, which – given Tere’s old-fashioned inspiration – was appropriately sealed with gold wax.
From Tere: I’m an artsy and hopeless romantic in love with Alice in Wonderland, whimsy, and Paris in the 1920s. With this mixed inspiration in mind, I spent a lot of time making sure I had found the perfect mix of vintage, rustic, and whimsical design for my wedding invitations.
The design theme revolved around 1920s inspired graphics and the elegant palette of soft blue and dark gray with accents of silver and gold. The invitation suite was letterpress printed on off-white cotton textured paper and sealed with a wax monogram.
Thanks so much Tere!
Design:Â Tere Hinojosa Creative
Printing: Micheline
Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real invitations gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits: Tere Hinojosa Creative