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Happy Weekend!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I hope you’re able to spend time with your special people this weekend! We got a few more inches of snow here in DC on Wednesday night and are expected to get even more this weekend, so we’re hunkered down for a quiet weekend at home. Is it spring yet?? Sigh. But in the meantime…

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Printable calligraphy quote by Julie Song Ink (see below for a discount!)

…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

Calligraphy Inspiration: Blue Eye Brown Eye

Love must be in the air as I recently fell head over heels when I came across the work of Blue Eye Brown Eye‘s Lauren Essl. A designer and calligrapher, Lauren’s portfolio of work is as impressive as it is beautiful. Her pitch perfect invitation design and calligraphy turns something as everyday as a paper and envelopes into a beloved keepsake. Her blog is filled with stunning peeks of her work along with tips and resources for the beginning calligraphers. She’s also sharing her talent with the world through calligraphy classes!  – Julie

Blue Eye Brown Eye calligraphy invitation suite

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I really love how Lauren utilizes space; corners and flaps are filled with ribbons of ink and creates a nice balance for a colorful array of stamps.

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To see more of her beautiful calligraphy be sure to check out Lauren’s portfolio and blog. You can also register for her calligraphy classes if you’re located in Texas! More information is available on her website.

Photo credits: 1, 4 Amanda Marie Portraits; 2 Apryl Ann Photography; 3 l+r Heather Ann Design & Photography; 5 Lauren Essl; 6 left N.Barrett Photography, right Ben Q Photography

Hello Brick & Mortar: Real Customers, Love Multiplies Love

In early February of 2005, I stood in line at a post office in Washington, DC with a stack of envelopes sandwiched between my hands and my chin. The lady in front of me turned and said “Well, don’t you have a lot of sweethearts!” It made me ineffably happy. It was the end of my third year of law school and I was doing fine, in the sense that your third year is your last year. But I had spent a week on my floor making 50+ valentines with the sneaking suspicion about happiness and where I might find it. The moral of this story is: I am a ridiculous fan of Valentine’s Day and it comes as a surprise to absolutely no one that I’m no longer practicing law. – Emily of Clementine

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Illustration by Emily McDowell for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Makers, the cards this year are truly amazing. I purchased about 1/8 of what I wanted. Here are the first round of Valentine’s Day picks from my fantastic customers. The second round comes on February 13-14th (you’ll notice, there are only two dudes in this post and they’re both under 3).

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Deina & Elliot ~ Macon York, I’m Still In Love With You, a love note to Deina’s husband in the weeks before their 2nd baby!

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Drey ~ Sycamore Street Press, Friends Forever, sending the same note to two friends, both in love transitions to remind them of their bond as friends.

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Adrienne & Jack ~ Betsy Ann Press, xoxo, for Jack’s older sister who gives him endless hugs and kisses.

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Kate ~Belle & Union, Bushel and a Peck, for her husband, a song they sing to their twin boys.

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Katie ~ Mr. Boddington, I would go anywhere with you. True words, for her husband.

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Lucy ~ May Day Studio, You are my sunshine, a song she and her fiancé sing to each other.

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Marshall ~ Scout’s Honor Co, Perfect Pair, for her boyfriend who said no Valentine gift, but he wears these shoes, so…

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Rachel ~ Rifle Paper Co, You’re a Fox, for her girlfriend, who loves foxes, has fox gloves and saw a fox on her walks back home. In conclusion, foxy.

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Sas ~ Happy Cactus, Fruity Valentines, sweet hellos for her nieces and nephews.

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Nan ~ Anemone Press, a card for her mother, who is!

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Ilana ~ Banquet, Neon Heart, the ultimate Valentine.

Love to you of you; makers, buyers, lovers. Now go, send your cards, slip your notes. Send them to your sweetheart, your long lost loves and anyone and everyone who fits into your heart. Go forth and multiply that love.

Sarah + Alan’s Modern Toile Wedding Invitations

I love toile. Really really love. So I was thrilled when Erin at Lucky Luxe sent over these beautiful wedding invitations with a modern take on classic toile! The custom toile pattern is made from vintage engravings and was inspired by 18th century French toile textiles. Erin paired bright persimmon ink with classic black and white and mixed whimsical lettering with traditional serif text – all with incredibly chic results!

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From Erin: To make the toile pattern for the invitation, we pieced together several vintage engravings of beautiful outdoor scenery and florals, and I was tickled to death to find the sweet couple taking a stroll deep in our bag of tricks.

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French toile is typically printed in red, black, or blue, but we wanted to take this toile down a different aesthetic path. By combining it with quirky hand drawn lettering and a small, traditional serif, it just felt right to print in punchy persimmon ink with black text. The bride is a fashion maven and the bold color pairing looks like her wardrobe — another inspiration for the outdoor event.

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Thanks Erin!

Lucky Luxe is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of their beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Lucky Luxe

Jen’s Nautical Baby Shower Invitations

How cute are these nautical baby shower invitations from Kim at Bright Room Studio? Created for Kim’s childhood friend Jen, the invitations combine a sweet anchor pattern, blue and mint color palette, and the sweetest greeting: Ahoy, it’s a boy!

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From Kim: Jen is one of my best friends from high school so I was absolutely honored to create her baby shower invitation for her! The shower was thrown at her uncle’s seafood restaurant so a nautical theme was a no-brainer. And “Ahoy, it’s a boy!” was just too cute to pass up!

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Even though the invitation was for a baby shower, I wanted the design to be sophisticated. The blue-gray and mint color palette and subtle rope and anchor details were the perfect way to keep it masculine, preppy, and classic.

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My favorite detail was the anchor pattern on the back. The mint anchors represent their new family, with a little baby anchor next to the “mom” and “dad” anchors.

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Thanks Kim!

Bright Room Studio is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Kim’s beautiful work right here!

Photo Credits: Bright Room Studio