10/02/2013

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Paper Cake Toppers

I happened upon Frances and Francis recently and fell head over heels for their intricate paper-cut wedding details. I may not be a fan of traditional wedding cake toppers, but one cut beautifully of paper? That I can get behind. Here’s a few of my favorite cake toppers, of the paper variety, to inspire you to bring stationery to the top of your wedding cake! â€”Kelly

Paper Cut Cake Topper Frances and Francis

Cake Topper by Frances and Francis

Day-Of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Paper Cake Toppers via Oh So Beautiful Paper Â

Photo by Leijea Photography, Cake Topper by Shannon Kirsten via Style Me Pretty (left), Cake Topper by Michiemay Paperie for BHLDN (right)

Day-Of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Paper Cake Toppers via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Cake Topper by Michiemay Paperie

Day-Of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Paper Cake Toppers via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Cake Topper by Frances and Francis

Day-Of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Paper Cake Toppers via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by The Big Day, Cake Topper by Make Merry Events

Day-Of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Paper Cake Toppers via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Beth & Ty In Love, Cake Topper by Ready Go via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Ken Kienow, Cake Topper by Ready Go via Wedding Chicks (left),

Day-Of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Paper Cake Toppers via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Cake Topper by Frances and Francis

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09/30/2013

Rebecca + Andrew’s Whimsical Illustrated Wedding Invitations

I’m loving the subtle botanical patterns and illustrated motifs in these invitations from Jessica of Moira Design Studio! Jessica mixed calligraphed text with watercolor patterns and illustrations inspired by the farmhouse wedding venue, matching different vignettes to each part of the invitation. So beautiful!

From Jessica: Rebecca and Andrew’s weddingÂ venue features a lovely little orchard, a pretty old barn, a farmhouse, and a small vineyard. We loved the idea of combining all those gorgeous elements, but fitting them all on one invitation proved to be difficult. We ended up mixing the grape vines and peach branches together to make several patterns, featured the barn on the invitation, and then created a little vignette for the envelope liner that combined all the elements in a little landscape and included portrait silhouettes in little Â painted frames.

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Â We love mixed media and this particular suite features watercolor and calligraphy. We also print the backs of all our pieces, giving everything that extra added detail. Itâ€™s also a great way to include more elements! The back of all the pieces are different, ranging from peach trees, branches covered in peaches, grape leaves, vines, and the matching vignette on the back of the invitation.

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Naturally, all the envelopes are addressed in matching calligraphy.

ThanksÂ Jessica!

Design:Â Moira Design Studio

Envelope Calligraphy:Â Moira Ink

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits:Â Moira Design Studio

09/26/2013

Calligraphy Inspiration: Hardink Calligraphy

Something I’ve really enjoyed about social media is the ability to stubble upon new and talented people. Case in point: I first came across the work of Elizabeth Hardin of Hardink Calligraphy through Instagram. After ogling and liking her posts for months, I decided it was time to share it with you! (Though some of you may have seen her workÂ featured in countless wedding magazines and websites!)Â Her writing style is a perfect mix of playful aspects of modern calligraphy with refined elements of the traditional, which I’m sure suits the style of many of our readers to a T!Â â€“ Julie

I love the way Elizabeth’s calligraphy utilizes space. It almost feels like thread or ribbon streaming across the page.

Less is more with these dinner menus. Elegant and simple, they prove that all you need is a touch of calligraphy.

Hardink Calligraphy also has a shopÂ where you can purchase a range of goods, from custom calligraphy stamps to prints to notepads! Â Still want more? Check out Elizabeth’sÂ blogÂ and her work in collaboration with Bella Figura.

Photo credits: 1, 2, 4 – Amy Nicole Photography; 3 l+r – Donald Yeager; 5 – Phindy Studios; 6 l+r – Elizabeth Hardin

09/19/2013

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Bubblegum Pink

I’ve been hearing a ton of buzz about pink being a big color trend for fall fashion. Have you? I must say, I’m pretty excited about this! One of the “it” pink hues is bubblegum, no less. What a contrast to the typical autumn shades we see! To get all of you on the “pink for fall” bandwagon, even when it comes to your fall weddings, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite ways to “pop” (pun intended) your day-of stationery with a little hit of bubblegum. â€”Kelly

Photo byÂ Abbey MooreÂ viaÂ 100 Layer Cake

Photos by Gabriel Ryan Photographers, Paper Goods by Pitbulls and Posies via Design*Sponge

Photo byÂ Chelsea Mitchell Photo, Menu byÂ Copper Willow Paper StudioÂ viaÂ Style Me Pretty

Photo by Adrienne Gunde Photography, Escort Cards by It’s Amore Design + Letterpress via Elizabeth Anne Designs (left), Photo by Julie Lim Photography, Escort Cards and Calligraphy by Just Write Studios via Ruffled (right)

Photo by Holland Photo Arts, Stationery by Rock Paper Scissors via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Photo by Mirelle Carmichael Photography, Menu by Alissa Bell Press via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Wayne Yuan Photography, Calligraphy by Neither Snow via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by nbarrett photography, Tags by Southern Fried Paper via Ruffled

Photo by Half Orange Photography, Ceremony Program by Haley McMichael via Ruffled (left), Photo by KT Merry, Drink Sign by Fig. 2 Design Studio with Calligraphy by Meant To Be Calligraphy via Southern Weddings (right)

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09/09/2013

DIY Tutorial: Stamped Nautical Tri-Fold Wedding Invitation Suite

Shades of blue, anchor motifs, ships and rope… you could say that we are a pretty obsessed with nautical design. In this invitation suite, we created a stamped, fold out invitation with nautical details in mind. After discovering how easy and useful a fold out card is in a previous tutorial, we wanted to explore the format more and translate it into a full invitation. This would be perfect for a nautical seaside affair! To make this week even more fun, we’ve included a free downloadÂ of the watercolor ocean-scape to make this tutorial a breeze. Enjoy! â€“Â Bailey and Emma of Antiquaria

Step One: After downloading and printing the nautical tri-fold design (see bottom of post for download link). You will need 11″ x 17″ card stock to print the ocean scape. Next trim the card down at the crop marks to reach the final size (15″ x 7″). We used a self healing mat, metal ruler and craft knife for this step. If cutting many cards, we recommend taking them to a local printer to have them cut them all at once with an industrial cutter.

Step Two: Score the card twice: once at the 5″ mark and the other at the 10″ mark. Those will be your fold lines for the card but do not fold it yet!!

Step Three: Gather all of your stamps and lay them out to make certain that you have a stamping plan. The stamps we used for this design, from left to right are our Anchor Monogram Wedding Date Stamp, Vintage Calligraphy Invitation Stamp, Calligraphy Accent Accommodations Stamp and Calligraphy Accent Website Card Stamp. Once you have your plan, you will ink each stamp and align it into its appropriate space.Â For a step-by-step video tutorial about the stamp printing process goÂ here.

Step Four: Fold the card at the score marks. Use a bone folder to create crisp folds.

Step Five: Since the reply card will need to be sent back to you, we designed it as a separate piece. We used a white stamp pad with our Calligraphy Accent Reply Postcard Stamp on a navy A6 card (4″ x 6″).

Step Six: Adding a printed envelope liner is a great way to add color and pattern to your save the date design.Â To make the liner, trace the template onto your printed paper (we used our Â Watercolor Stripe in Ocean text weight) and cut it out with scissors. To install, simply use stick glue or double sided tape to adhere them into your envelope.

Step Seven:Â Next, you will stamp your return address on the back flap of your A7 envelope. We used ourÂ Scripted Return Address StampÂ with navy blue ink for this design.

All that’s left is to add some gorgeous vintage postage (ours is from Verde Studio) and address them to your guests! We guarantee that they will be stoked to receive them in the mailbox and will be counting the days until your celebration!

Materials

Anchor Monogram Wedding Date Stamp

Vintage Calligraphy Invitation Stamp

Calligraphy Accent Accommodations Stamp

Calligraphy Accent Website Card Stamp

Calligraphy Accent Reply Postcard Stamp

Scripted Return Address Stamp

Stamp PadÂ in Midnight and Frost White

Watercolor Stripe Patterned Paper in Ocean Text Weight

Nautical Tri-Fold printed sheet (printed on 11×17 card stock), download file HEREÂ Note: digital download is for personal use only**

Self Healing Mat, Metal Ruler and Craft Knife

A6 Cards in Night

A7 Envelopes in Bluebell

Envelope Liner Templates

Vintage Postage

AntiÂquaria is a memÂber of theÂ Designer RolodexÂ â€“ you can see more of their beauÂtiÂful workÂ right hereÂ or visit the real wedding invitations gallery for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Antiquaria

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