Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! And happy almost 4th of July! Are you traveling somewhere this weekend? We’re doing the opposite: we have grandparents coming to town this weekend! My girls are always SO excited when their grandparents come to town, it’s seriously like the night before Christmas. But before we all go running off for the weekend, I have a fun announcement for my stationer friends! These long summer days and nights have been making me so happy lately, spending weekends at the splash pad and hanging out in our backyard to watch the fireflies emerge every night. I want to help spread the summer glow with an advertising special! So starting today, I’m celebrating summer with 30% off all 3-month and 6-month sidebar ads booked in the month of July. And since a 6-month ad would take you through the holiday advertising rush, this is a great opportunity to get in early and save big! You can get in touch with us for ad rates and more info right here. But in the meantime…

OSBP Summer Ad Special!

Photo Credit: Brandi Smyth Photography from these French Chateau-inspired wedding invitations by Paperglaze Calligraphy

…a few links for your weekend!

So many great quotes from this year’s commencement speeches

Have you seen the newest Land of Nod catalog? So many great items! I’m particularly loving this Ace & Jig wall hanging, this unicorn chair (!!), this super cute bedding, and this cute little rainbow pouf.

I’m totally making this glitter headband with my girls

Just bought this blue and white striped linen shirt – looks so comfy for summer!

Loving this rainbow honeycomb arch!

Adorable embroidered heels for summer soirées. Wear them with this colorful dress, which is currently on sale and an extra 30% off the sale price!

Great advice if you’re thinking about buying an older home

My next summer manicure

Card of the week!

 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! I’ll see you back here on Monday. xoxo

 

Stationery A-Z: Rosè All Day

It’s finally summer time (whew!), which means its also…Rosé time! Everyone’s favorite pink beverage is showing up in all forms these days – from beach towels to candy to, you guessed it… Rosé-themed greeting cards! If you haven’t jumped on the think pink train yet, it’s high time to give ‘summer water’ a try (it’s really quite good). Grab a glass, sit back and enjoy our round-up below. Cheers! -Shauna

Rosé-Themed Greeting Cards

From top left:

1. This illustrated card from redcruiser is so versatile! Use it to congratulate a friend on a new job, send a quick pep talk before a big event, or even to help cheer up someone having a bad week.

2. I’m more than grateful for rosé. I’m guessing Boss Dotty is too. Respect for that manicure as well.

3. This sweetly illustrated, message-forward greeting comes from New York-based Nicole Marie Paperie.

4. Is current politics driving you to drink? Combine trends with this scripted letterpress printed message from Creativity Cards.

5. Want a little extra bang for your buck? This Valley Cruise Press greeting card not only comes with a clever pun from perennial favorite The Bachelor but also a fun enamel pin. Everybody wins!

6. Yes Way Rosé just goes to show that Instagram is no joke. Two NYC friends, one passion for pink wine, and 42K followers later…

7. Another stellar rosé themed greeting from Boss Dotty, this time in birthday form. Salut!

8. Flowers AND wine? Say it all with another clever pun masquerading as a birthday greeting card from The Good Twin (a fan of The Good Twin? Be sure to check out our June desktop downloads here!)

9. Rosé all day? Yes PLEASE. Send this Pinwheel Print Shop design for as a birthday card, thinking of you note or an invitation to your next summer BBQ (little know fact: rosé is the best wine to pair with barbecue).

10. Really enjoying Styled in Print‘s muted monochromatic palate and detailed illustration.

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Happy Monday everyone! We had a gray and rainy weekend here in DC, so I wanted to start the week with something bright and cheerful â€“ and I’m not sure it gets more cheerful than these colorful patterned letterpress wedding invitations from Samantha and Whitney of Gus & Ruby Letterpress! Bright and punchy colors! Playful patterns! Each detail is a perfect fit for this coral, red, peach, and pink invitation suite. So perfect for a late summer wedding in Maine!

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

From Sam & Whit: It is always an exceptional honor to design for close friends! This custom suite was designed for our former store manager (and dear, dear friend) Liz and her lovely guy. They wanted their wedding to reflect the fun punchy colors and bright vibrant feel of late summer in Maine.

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

A cheeky save the date booklet started things off and came complete with a reply card full of activities so the couple could further plan fun events for their out of town guests.

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

The invitation suite was housed in a 4-color letterpress printed gatefold that was tied shut with twine and a hang tag. It’s the little extra details, such as the hang tag, that make the invitation special for people to open!

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

A variety of mixed patterns gave lots of visual interest and a cohesive but interesting vibe. We love playing with patterns and it was fun to layer in multiple fun patterns to grab the eyes of wedding guests and get them excited for the weekend!

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

For the typography, we paired a whimsical script with a traditional roman font for a mix of romance and fun. The palette of rhodamine red, corals, peach and pinks really gave the whole suite a punchy feel. The type-set invitation was printed on double-thick 100% cotton to give it an elevated and luxurious feel.

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

We love getting to reinforce the aesthetic of the day with well-crafted day-of wedding stationery items. Gorgeous watercolor painted escort cards, letterpress printed menus, and a program all kept the paper feeling cohesive from the save the date all the way through the day-of elements.

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

As always, the pieces were lovingly letterpress printed and foil printed by hand on our antique presses on beautiful, textural, super thick 100% cotton paper. What a joy it was to work on the special project for our dear friends!

Colorful Patterned Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Gus and Ruby Letterpress

Thanks Samantha & Whitney!

Design: Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Gus & Ruby Letterpress is a member of the Designer Rolodex – check out more of their beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Brea McDonald Photography for Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Cabo San Lucas Lasercut Destination Wedding Invitations

We’re on a roll with tropical destination weddings this week! First these tropical Hawaiian wedding invitations, now a beach wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! These lasercut destination wedding invitations from Clara of Goldie Design Co. feature a beautiful watercolor crest with tropical greenery, a gorgeous envelope liner with a hand painted watercolor pattern, and a seriously stunning floral lasercut enclosure. A custom watercolor map and address calligraphy in navy ink complete the invitation suite!

Cabo San Lucas Destination Wedding Invitations by Goldie Design Co.

From Clara: This wedding invitation suite was designed for a couple having a gorgeous, luxurious, traditional summer wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Their wedding will be filled with lush florals, greenery, lots of white and ivory, and hints of blush pink. We wanted the invitations to give off a grand and classic feel while having some fun accents since it will be set on a beach with gorgeous ocean views!

Cabo San Lucas Destination Wedding Invitations by Goldie Design Co.

Cabo San Lucas Destination Wedding Invitations by Goldie Design Co.

The custom watercolor crest was designed to coordinate with a crest that was used in their save the dates, but brings in tropical greenery accents with a hand-painted watercolor look. This watercolor crest would also tie in with the custom watercolor wedding map. The map is a wonderful pop of color amongst the otherwise quite neutral invitation pieces! The map shows the island of Cabo San Lucas with their wedding venues and hotel, as well their custom wedding crest. By tying that familiar piece of the crest throughout several pieces of the suite, it gives a uniform look that keeps it classic and traditional.

Cabo San Lucas Destination Wedding Invitations by Goldie Design Co.

The envelope liner also coordinates with the belly band pattern from their save the dates, but has been transformed into a beautiful hand-painted watercolor version. The soft colors bring a gorgeous subtle texture to the entire suite! This same tiled pattern is used in other pieces throughout the invitation suite, such as the RSVP card and the wedding timeline. By bringing in little familiar pieces from the save the dates, it gives an overall sense of coordination and purpose in the design of the wedding invitations.

Cabo San Lucas Destination Wedding Invitations by Goldie Design Co.

The invitation card itself has very simple design, again utilizing that custom wedding crest, gorgeous and clean modern calligraphy, and a traditional serif font. The simplicity pairs perfectly with the intricate and lavish laser cut enclosure. The laser cut enclosure has a gorgeous floral pattern that ties in with the white and ivory florals that will be used throughout the ceremony itself. The enclosure is cut out of a metallic ivory paper to give it an extra little shine. All of the pieces are placed within the enclosure, and the whole set is tied with a simple white satin ribbon. The outer envelope is a classic white envelope adorned with navy blue modern calligraphy to match the pieces of the invitation suite.

Cabo San Lucas Destination Wedding Invitations by Goldie Design Co.

Thanks Clara!

Design and Calligraphy: Goldie Design Co.

Laser Cut Enclosures: Simply Scripted Design

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Goldie Design Co. 

Festive Baby Shower Invitations with Foil Sprinkles!

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of featuring these absolutely GORGEOUS copper foil wedding invitations from Samantha and Whitney – the dynamic duo behind Gus & Ruby Letterpress â€“ and today we’re super excited to share Samantha’s festive baby shower invitations! The bold jewel tones and bright primary colors are such a fun take on a gender-neutral color palette, and of course I’m loving the sprinkle motif that Whitney incorporated throughout the invitation suite. So cheerful and summery! Congrats Sam!

Festive Baby Shower Invitations by Gus & Ruby Letterpress

From Samantha: Once again, Whitney designed this custom suite to invite friends to celebrate the arrival of my first baby. It is fun to have a business partner who is also a dear friend! She knows my aesthetic so well and it was such a gift to have her design these invitations for me.

Festive Baby Shower Invitations by Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Because we didn’t know the gender of our baby, we used a fun palette of rich and bold jewel tones and some pops of bright primary colors and matte white foil to keep things feeling young but gender neutral. Those funky colors paired with a casual, hand-lettering inspired font made for a cheerful vibe for our summer fête.

Festive Baby Shower Invitations by Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Fun wording set the tone for a laid-back event and spoke to our sense of humor about the wild journey of pregnancy. We even had a special nod to our pup Gus!

Festive Baby Shower Invitations by Gus & Ruby Letterpress

One of my favorite little details was that each invitation suite was wrapped in metallic twine with a tag announcing the baby’s due date. The whole bundle was then housed in a bright turquoise envelope with a patterned liner that was reminiscent of sprinkles. It was certainly a festive way to set the tone for the shower!

Festive Baby Shower Invitations by Gus & Ruby Letterpress

We kept the same aesthetic for the day-of stationery items as well. Individual menus were set at each table place setting so guests could see what was being served.

Festive Baby Shower Invitations by Gus & Ruby Letterpress

All pieces were printed on rich colored stocks and, as always, the pieces were lovingly foil printed by hand on our antique presses in New Hampshire.

Festive Baby Shower Invitations by Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Thanks Samantha & Whitney!

Design and Printing: Gus & Ruby Letterpress

Gus & Ruby Letterpress is a member of the Designer Rolodex â€“ check out more of their beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Brea McDonald Photography for Gus & Ruby Letterpress