Perhaps it’s because I have Valentine’s Day on the brain, but I’m really loving all the sweet sentiments in these cards and prints from  Ink Meets Paper. The hand lettering and illustrations are the perfect touch.
 
 
 
Lots more over at Ink Meets Paper!
Photo Credits:Â Ink Meets Paper
I’m not entirely sure if it’s the cute flirty messages, the sweet statements of love, or the beautiful designs (or maybe all three), but Valentine’s Day cards are making me so very happy this year! I can’t help but smile each time I look through the Valentine’s Day round up! And since I can’t help it, here are a few more of my favorites to hopefully bring a smile to your face, too.
1. Pistachio Press; 2. 9th Letter Press; 3. Egg Press; 4. Yellow Owl Workshop; 5. Missive; 6. Sugar Paper
6. Hammerpress; 7. Printerette Press; 8. Emily McDowell Illustration; 9. Banquet Atelier & Workshop; 10. Parrott Design Studio; 11. Hello Small World
Check out the full Valentine’s Day and love card round up right here!
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Valentine’s Day is just over a month away, and while I don’t buy into the whole roses and chocolate thing I do like having an occasion to send cards to let friends and family know that I’m thinking about them. And if you’re on the hunt for Valentine’s Day cards this year, you’re in luck – there are some seriously awesome designs this year, including many that would work for sending a little love note any time of year! You can find the full round up right here, and below are a few quick favorites!
1. Mr. Boddington’s Studio; 2. Dee & Lala; 3. Rifle Paper Co.; 4. Sycamore Street Press; 5. Lark Press; 6. Quill and Fox
7. Enormous Champion; 8. The Paper Cub; 9. Hello! Lucky; 10. Chewing the Cud; 11. Ink Meets Paper; 12. Lulu Dee
Check out the full Valentine’s Day and love card round up right here!
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I probably don’t have to tell you that Pantone has selected emerald as the official color of 2013! I was jumping for joy when I heard this, and I hope you were too, especially if you are engaged! Emerald is such a unique choice for a wedding color and it can lend itself to many a style. Pair it with gold and jewel tones for a moody look or black and white for a modern feel, and that’s only just the beginning. Here are a few day-of stationery ideas to get you inspired for bringing the shade of the year into your big day! — Kelly
Photo by Dennis Lee Photography, Menu by Courtney Callahan Paper via Style Me Pretty
Photos by Ryan Ray Photography, Menu and Food Labels by Julie Song Ink via Style Me Pretty
Photo by Justin DeMutiis Photography, Menu by Ashton Events via Every Last Detail
Photo by Justin DeMutiis Photography, Escort Cards by Ashton Events via Every Last Detail
Photo by Locally Grown Weddings, Menu by Marit Hanson Weddings via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Dallas Curow Photography via Ruffled (right)
Photo by Becka Robinson for Studio222 Photography, Sign by A&P Designs via Every Last Detail
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a relaxing holiday and fun New Year’s Eve! It was great to unplug and hang out with family for a few days, but I’m excited to be back and ready to tackle 2013 – starting with these fun hand lettered wedding invitations from J at Grey Snail Press! Created for a wedding in Colorado, J incorporated illustrations of mountains and pine trees along with her unique hand lettering.
From J Grey: After getting engaged in Yellowstone National Park, this delightful couple wanted an original, rustic invitation suite to go with their Colorado nuptials. Noemi and B.J. chose to exchange vows in a refurbished 1920s barn at Crooked Willow Farms, complete with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains. We decided on an invitation suite with elements of mountains and pine trees, reminiscent of their Colorado venue and home, and a playful mix of script and print hand-lettering.
The couples’ color palette of cream, tobacco brown, and midnight blue was incorporated into the invitations. After original illustration and hand-lettering for each piece was complete, invitation suites were printed digitally in a dark brown ink. The actual invitation was printed on textured Kraft card stock, while the RSVP card was printed on a coordinating speckled cream card stock, and neatly tucked into a 4-bar navy envelope.
They planned to have an old-fashioned crescent moon for the backdrop of their photo booth at the reception, so we included a white crescent moon, individually drawn by hand, on the back flap of each tobacco brown outer envelope.  The crescent moon was also incorporated into the actual invitation, in the primitive ink landscape of the pines and Rocky Mountains.
Thanks J Grey!
Grey Snail Press is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of their beautiful work right here or visit the real inviÂtaÂtions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits: Grey Snail Press