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The 2016 National Stationery Show, Part 7

It’s probably more than obvious around here, but I’m completely in love with calligraphy and hand lettering. Watching a calligrapher or hand lettering artist at work is one of my absolute favorite things – it’s like magic! So for today’s recap from the 2016 National Stationery Show, I thought we’d focus in on a few of the calligraphy and hand lettering booths at the show. Let’s start with an exhibitor making their debut at this year’s show, Shannon Kirsten! Shannon combines her unique calligraphy with gorgeous illustrations – I love all those amazing florals!

NSS 2016 – Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: Shannon Kirsten / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 – Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: Shannon Kirsten / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016 – Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: Shannon Kirsten / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Continue reading after the jump for more from Shannon Kirsten, laLa Grace, Leen Jean, Bundle Design, Imogen Owen, Printable Wisdom, Sea & Lake, and Ladyfingers Letterpress!

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Summer DIY Projects!

I have a REALLY fun DIY tutorial coming up in just a bit – but I was looking around our DIY project archives and realized that there were a lot of projects hidden in there that are just perfect for summer! So before we jump into this brand new project, here are a few DIYs that you might want to try on one of these long and warm summer days!

Summer DIY Projects / Oh So Beautiful Paper

1. Color-Dipped Picnic Bottles: Still one of our most popular DIY posts, and one of my personal favorites! We STILL have these bottles and use them all the time to bring pre-mixed drinks to summer BBQs and picnics.

2. Tropical Palm Frond Ice Bucket: Ice buckets are a MUST for summer entertaining! Why not jazz yours up with some DIY vinyl decals in the shape of palm fronds??

3. Watermelon Serving Tray: Watermelon will forever epitomize summer for me. This watermelon tray is the perfect entertaining accessory for summer parties!

4. Printable Hologram Foil Ice Cream Cone Wrappers: Hologram foil that you can DIY at home! And ice cream! Need I say more??

5. Hand Lettered Dinner Plates: These plates couldn’t be easier to make (seriously), using either your own phrase in a favorite font or our free printables!

6. Summer Air Plant Wreath: How cute are these little air plant wreaths?? Love these for summer parties – or even a summer wedding!

7. Black and White Napkin Rings: All you need is a bit of embroidery floss and some beads and you’re good to go!

8. Printable Tropical Envelope Liners: Okay, so technically you can use these printable liners all year long, but summer is really just the perfect season for these beautiful illustrated envelope liners with tropical and ocean-inspired motifs!

Happy Weekend!

Yay Friday! Can you believe we only have one week left in June?? Now that school is over and summer has officially kicked in, I’m trying to make summer vacation plans. We hardly ever take vacations (other than going to see family), but I want to make sure that we actually enjoy our summer! I’d love to take the girls to a beach and Sophie has been asking to take a plane trip somewhere, but that’s about as far as I’ve gotten. What are your summer vacation plans?? Any suggestions for a family with two kids under 4? I’m all ears! But in the meantime…

Peaches Illustration by Brainstorm / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Peaches illustration by Brainstorm via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s it for me this week! Check back in a bit for this week’s cocktail recipe, and another recap from NSS 2016! I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo

Stationery A-Z: New Baby Cards!

Nothing makes me happier than welcoming a new baby into the world. There have been several baby additions within my circle of family and friends over the past few months, and I love giving and sending cute cards to the proud new parents. But somehow it has been over two and a half years since our last new baby card round up! Oops! So today I have twelve super adorable new baby cards to share with all of you, from cards to welcome little baby burritos to cards for first time parents! And if you’re still looking for the perfect card, check out the New Baby page in the Market List, where you can find close to 300 new baby cards from some of our favorite stationers!

New Baby Cards Round Up / Oh So Beautiful Paper

1. This watercolor rainbow card from E.Frances Paper is just so beautiful – and I love the hint of sparkle in the gold foil text!

2. Baby burritos! A swaddled baby is a happy baby, and this card from Odd Daughter Paper Co. just makes me smile

3. A card for a very special delivery from Amy Heitman

4. This sweet card from Iron Curtain Press is the perfect baby shower card for first time parents!

5. Love the exuberance of this new baby card from Hartland Brooklyn

6. Welcome to the jungle little baby from Ghost Academy

7. Classic baby blocks in sweet pastels and a touch of gold foil from Rifle Paper Co.

8. An heirloom laser cut wood new baby card from Cardtorial

9. Welcome to the world little one! From 1canoe2

10. A lovely card for first time parents from Idlewild Co.

11. Love this confetti-filled card from Thimblepress – so perfect for this happy occasion!

12. A sweet card for a sweet new baby from Sugar Paper (I also love this black and white new baby card!)

More new baby cards in the Market List right here!

The 2016 National Stationery Show, Part 6

Today’s recap from the 2016 National Stationery Show is less about a common design style or color palette, and more about an overall vibe. In my head, I’ve been calling this group of booths the New Bohemians. Each booth has a laid back, offbeat vibe, with plenty of botanical details throughout. Let’s start with Wild Hart Paper, which was full of beautiful greeting cards, art prints, gift wrap, and more!

NSS 2016: Wild Hart Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

NSS 2016: Wild Hart Paper / Oh So Beautiful Paper

This post is FULL of photos – so keep reading after the jump too see more from Wild Hart Paper, along with the booths of Our Heiday, The Great Lakes Goods, Katharine Watson, Ferme à Papier, Idlewild Co., Heartell Press, and Banquet Workshop!

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