02/04/2015

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Brown Paper Bags

I’ve always had a soft spot for all things kraft paper and any lookalikes. Who knew there were so many ways you could incorporate it into your wedding beyond the expected favor bag?! Besides it being the perfect addition to almost any wedding style from shabby chic to modern, it’s easy on the wallet. Score. So, I did a little researchÂ to find out just how many ways brides and grooms are getting creative out there. Here are a few of my favorites. â€“Â Lauren

Bag up the bread in printed kraft bags. Image: Sacramento Street | Use as a menu. Image: by Sarah KathleenÂ via Wedding Chicks

Make a garland. Image: 10 Paper Lane

Â Bag up your snacks. Left image: Weddingful | right image: byÂ Â jose villaÂ viaÂ Design Sponge

Decorate your entryway. Image: Party Ideas by a Pro

Bag up the utensils. Image: Elizabeth Anne Designs | Make a hangover kit for guests. Image: Be Collective

This etsy shop recycled the bags to make confetti that is plantable seed paper. Image: KaBloomz

This shop turned bags into fans. Image: Anna Lou Avenue

How would you incorporate kraft paper into your wedding day?

01/22/2015

Pretty Paper in the Office: Desk Trays

There’s no quicker way to instantly tidy up a desk than by corralling all bits and pieces onto a desk tray. What was once a mishmash of supplies suddenly becomes an organized vignette worthy of an Instagram post. The great thing about a desk tray is that it can be anything. As long as it can hold its own (and all of your supplies) while adding a little style to your workspace. – Julie

1. Kate Spade acrylic desk tray from See Jane Work

2. Love letter trays from West Elm

3. Brass tray from ferm LIVING

4. Acrylic tray from russell+hazel

5. Vintage desk tray from Present&Correct

6.Â Bent wood tray from Present&Correct

01/13/2015

DIY Mini Cowhide Coasters

Coasters aren’t exactly the sexiest thingÂ on the face of the earth, but I like to think there’s something a little provocative about today’s surprisingly easy tutorial. I’m using scrap leather (or vinyl) to create mini cowhide coasters â€“Â definitely worthy of your finest (and most sultry) cocktails.Â â€“ MandyÂ Pellegrin

Materials

Scrap white leather or vinyl
Mini Cowhide Templates
Black and brown permanent markers
Scissors

Step One: Trace each of the cowhide templates onto the back of the leather using a fine tip pen or marker.

Step Two: Carefully cut out each mini cowhide using a pair of sharp scissors.

Step Three: Â Add details and spots using black and brown permanent markers. Do a quick internet image search for “cowhide rugs” for inspiration. Begin by outlining your spots and blotches. Then fill them in with a small circular motion. Allow to dry, and apply a second coat if necessary.

Photo Credits: Mandy Pellegrin for Oh So Beautiful Paper

12/29/2014

Urbanic Faves | Pop.. Fizz.. Clink.. Sparkle!

Hi everyone! Hopefully wherever you are in the midst of this busy holiday season you are taking a break from all of the hustle and bustle to relax and enjoy yourselves. Around here at Urbanic things are quite lively, and as we approach the year’s end we are feeling celebratory about what is â€“ and what’s to come. We’ve rounded up some favorite bubbly things from around the shop and beyond that we think are bottle popping goodness. Cheers! â€“Audrey

1. Chin Char Maloney ring

2. Meri Meri party hats

3. Idlewild Co.

4. JM printshop print

5. Meri Meri napkins

6. Acme Party Box champagne coupes

7. Meri Meri pinwheels

8. Snow & Graham tiny cards

9. Maptote bottle bag

10. Waiting on Martha ice bucket

11. Allison Cornu illustration

12. Mr. Boddington’s Studio

13. Tops Malibu sparklers

14. Snow & Graham

12/22/2014

Printable Holiday Gift Tags

I finished wrapping our holiday gifts over the weekend. AÂ quick glance at my gift wrap stash revealed that I was pretty much out of gift tags (!!), which led to a frantic search to find something that I could download and print at home. Bailey and Emma from Antiquaria shared a beautiful illustrated gift tag last week, but I thought I’d share the results of my search with all of you today in case you’re also on the hunt for some last minute gift tag options!

Printable Holiday Gift Tags via Oh So Beautiful Paper