Today I’m loving this colorful line of illustrated greeting cards and fill-in party invitations from Four Wet Feet. Each design is originally painted by hand in gouache or watercolor by illustrator Shannon Chen!
Lots more right here!
Photo Credits: Shannon Chen / Four Wet Feet
As promised, I’m back with more from the talented Kristy Rice of Momental Designs from her shoot at the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina! Kristy was inspired by cross-stitch embroidery and vintage millinery details to create two very different – but incredibly beautiful – wedding invitation designs that suit the antique beauty of the estate. Kristy incorporated an incredible level of detail into her designs, from watercolor cross-stitch inspired artwork to floral appliqués. Gorgeous!
From Kristy: This embroidery-inspired invitation reinterprets the look of cross stitch in watercolor and pattern.

 Punchy blooms are made up of tiny watercolor “x” shapes in shades of coral, poppy, blue, and greens. The invitation is stretched into a copper painted embroidery hoop – all presented in a round box filled with fresh moss and tied up with white silk Dupioni ribbon.
With acres of forest woven throughout the property to include restaurants, shops and a winery, a hand-drawn map was a necessity for the navigation of guests. Although George Vanderbilt constructed a stately home with miles of landscaping ingenuity, his desire to live in the simplicity of the North Carolina mountains inspired me to instill this nature-inspired approach in my artwork.
Next up – an invitation suite inspired by vintage millinery details!
This invitation suite was inspired by vintage millinery and paper blooms in a beautiful bridal bouquet. Delicate rice paper magnolia blooms feature button centers and vintage millinery stamens. Sweet beaded strawberries peek out from behind the bloom. The invitation was hand painted in shades of fresh greens, gold, and white to mimic the textures of iconic oil paintings.


Thanks so much Kristy!
Design and Hand Painted Stationery:Â Momental Designs
Calligraphy:Â Meant to Be Calligraphy
Venue:Â Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
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Photo Credits:Â With Love and Embers
Happy Monday everyone! You’re in for such a treat: the amazingly talented Kristy Rice of Momental Designs sent over three beautiful hand painted wedding invitations that she created for a shoot at the stunning Biltmore Estate in North Carolina – and we’re going to see all three! We’ll start off with the first invitation suite and some of the beautiful inspiration from the shoot, followed by the two other invitation suites a bit later. Let’s get right to it!
From Kristy:Â The antiquity of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina lends itself to creating wedding stationery that you might find in the actual details of the Vanderbilt home within the embossed wallpaper, ornate woodwork, treasured artworks, or the rich draperies adorning each window. I decided right away to feature a family crest-style monogram, just as the Vanderbilt family would have had on their own letterhead. But we updated the look with watercolor and hand gilded touches.
We evolved a traditional monogram concept to reveal a modern aesthetic. Hand gilded initials mingle with watercolor moments. The invitation features hand painted Dupioni silk photo corners in sage green with subtle ombre fading along the edge. The invitation also features the same hand painted silk in a wrap with a watercolor silhouette of the Biltmore Estate. The menu features a tonal layering of stock in bright pink hues.
Thanks Kristy – and check back for the other two invitations (inspired by embroidery and vintage millinery!) a bit later!
Design and Hand Painted Stationery: Momental Designs
Calligraphy: Meant to Be Calligraphy
Hoop Art Place Cards: Thimble and Thistle
Venue:Â Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina
Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real inviÂtaÂtions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits: With Love and Embers
Happy Friday everyone! I’m still in a festive mood after our modern Tiki party earlier this week – I hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed putting all the details together! And the gorgeous (totally unseasonal) weather we’re experiencing in DC this week definitely helps me stay in a happy mood. This weekend I’m excited to check out the annual Lotus Festival at the Aquatic Gardens, especially since the lotus and water lilies are at peak bloom this time of year! But in the meantime…
Photo by me from our modern Tiki cocktail party!
…a few links for your weekend!
This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:
Check back soon for this week’s cocktail! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here next week! xoxo
I’m a huge fan of the beautiful calligraphy and whimsical watercolor from Julie Song Ink – I always look forward to seeing her latest custom design projects! Julie recently channeled all of that watercolor amazingness into a stunning summer wedding invitation collection, all featuring romantic floral designs and Julie’s signature calligraphy style. And my oh my, each invitation is more beautiful than the last!
Each design was originally painted by hand, and the collection is printed on thick, textured cotton paper to preserve the authenticity and nuances of the watercolor artwork. The color palette, text, and envelope color can be customized to fit an individual couple’s aesthetic and taste. And each individual suite includes the full array of day-of wedding items, from menus to programs, signage, and thank you cards!
Thanks Julie!
Julie Song Ink is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Julie’s beautiful work right here or visit the real inviÂtaÂtions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits:Â Julie Song Ink