{happy weekend!}

What a strange week!  From some crazy thunderstorms in the Mid-Atlantic area last weekend to the middle-of-the-week holiday, this week felt like a whirlwind from start to finish.  I’m looking forward to a low key weekend and hoping to escape the DC heat as much as possible.  I’m heading out a bit early today, but in the meantime…

Photo Credit: Scout’s Honor Co.

…a few links for your weekend:

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s it for me this week!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

Stationery A – Z: Kids Birthday Cards

Although there is a kid in each one of us, sometimes it’s hard to find quality greeting cards for a child’s birthday.  We’ve rounded up a few to keep on hand when you realize the party is just around the corner!  Some playful, some bright, these will be sure to spark a smile! – Tashia

Yay Birthday Card by Fare Well Paperie

Farewell Paperie

Arcade Fever: Cupcake by Greenwich Letterpress Charms by Greenwich Letterpress

Greenwich Letterpress

Party Wagon by Night Owl Paper Goods

Night Owl Paper Goods

Happy Birthday Raccoon by Egg Press Beary Merry Birthday by Egg Press

Egg Press

Birthday Balloon Card by Humunuku

Humunuku

 

Smock (left); and Beau Ideal (right)

Candyspotting

Happy Birthday Hand Embroidered Greeting Card by Crooked Sister Shuttlecock blank greeting card by Gold Teeth Brooklyn

Crooked Sister (left); and Gold Teeth Brooklyn (right)

Pictogram Rainbow Birthday Card by Yellow Owl Workshop

Yellow Owl Workshop

Graphite Bunny with Balloons by Dear Hancock Birdy Birthday by Hello Lucky

 

Dear Hancock (left); and Hello!Lucky (right)

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*Smock and Hello!Lucky are sponsors of Oh So Beautiful Paper

Modern Hand Lettered Birth Announcements for Baby Ryan

Hi again!  I hope all my U.S. readers had a wonderful 4th of July holiday!  Today we’re jumping back in with these adorable modern baby announcements from Paper Nest by Lesa.  The simple stripes and sweet hand lettering are a wonderful complement to the newborn photos – and I love that Lesa also incorporated a photo of the happy new parents!

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From Lesa: I went with a simple, warm gray stripe background; the stripes have a painted edge look as well.  The baby’s name is hand lettered in navy with bright green shading.  I just can’t get enough of stripes or a good warm gray, but the navy and bright green help bring in some fresh color.

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Thanks Lesa!

Photo Credits: Announcements photos by Paper Nest by Lesa; Newborn photos by Alison Elyse Photography

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Fourth of July

I’m sure we’re all feeling the red, white and blue this week as we head into the Fourth of July.  I thought it fitting to round up a few patriotic day-of wedding stationery to inspire those of you wanting to infuse a bit of Americana into your wedding, whether it’s on Independence Day or not!  Paper goods decked in stars and stripes pair perfectly with sweet flags and baker’s twine and can transition from rustic to modern, fitting any style beautifully. — Kelly

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Laura Ivanova Photography, Wedding Menu by A Milestone Paper Co. via Style Me Pretty

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Photos by Kristyn Hogan, Ceremony Programs and Menu by Amber Housley via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Table Numbers and Place Cards by Olio Studio

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Brady Puryear via Green Wedding Shoes

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Photo by Tinywater Photography, Place Card by Herdah Warner via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Bellafotografica, Guest Book Wishes by Dressy Designs via Style Me Pretty (right)

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Name Tags by Scout’s Honor Co. via Frolic

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Kate Osborne, Menu by Pink Piggy Design

Have a Happy Fourth everyone!

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Nina + John’s DIY Letterpress Wedding Invitations

It takes a very brave bride to DIY her own letterpress wedding invitations, and that’s exactly what Nina decided to do!  She kept things manageable by using one of my favorite calligraphy fonts – Belluccia – and limiting herself to a two-color design that fit with her vintage romance wedding theme.  After taking a letterpress course at The Arm in Brooklyn she was ready to get printing, and here’s how the invitations turned out!

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From Nina: I  designed my own wedding invitations using the fonts Telegrafico and Belluccia, then took a letterpress course at The Arm in Brooklyn where I later created these invitations.  I love the texture of paper – we used a super thick 600 gsm weight paper for the main invitation.  I also picked up some beautiful kraft paper from Paper Presentation in New York for some of the enclosures.

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We used two letterpress colours: a custom made red and a standard Pantone Black.  My theme is based on a Midsummer Night’s Dream and vintage romance, so I wanted a lot of muted pale blushes and lilacs.  The red in the main invitation is a nod to my Asian roots (red is the colour for Chinese weddings!).

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Great work Nina – congratulations!

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

Photo Credits: Nina Tsang