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Want to get a little crafty and save some cash for your wrapping this holiday? Check out this How-to via Etsy incorporating kraft paper bags and easy hand-cut cork stamps. Brilliant! I actually made my own version of this approach using plain kraft paper and stamped dots using the unused eraser end of a pencil.
Happy wrapping!
It can be difficult at times to find that perfect (and perhaps personalized) wedding album or guest book. Most couples are seeking heirloom quality, and let’s face it: the local book store might not always be your best bet. Fortunately places like Hinged Strung Stitched do it right. Their handmade albums are crafted with 100% cotton rag, and are acid free and archival; all extremely important qualities for preservation of your photos. These are the type of books that will remain in the family for generations.
{photos from Hinged Strung Stitched; found via 100 Layer Cake}
Currently all wedding stationery orders by Have & Hold Design are completely bespoke. That means the end result is a specially designed piece or set completely tailored to you and your vision. Whether you’re looking for something clever and quirky, or something that stays true to traditional elements, your specific requests will be catered to. From vintage inspired to modern–it’s your choice!
For full details on pricing and placing orders, use the Contact link above. A PDF package will be sent to you when your request is received.
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{all photos taken by Scarlet O’Neill Photography}
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Most creative. Invitation. Ever. Seriously ambitious and amazing. Why didn’t I think of this? Oh right… only a genius would think to make an actual functioning record player out of paper. Whoa!
{photos from Kelli Anderson on kellianderson.com}
A teacher from University sent me a link to this book quite some time ago. It seemed interesting, but it was not until I stumbled upon it in a little paper shop here in Toronto that I feel in love. Maybe it’s the tangibility of books that really pulls me in. The moment I lay my hands on one and start flipping through it’s pages, a voice from somewhere whispers “must have”.
The Paper Bride is brought to you by the Purgatory Pie Press and by letterpress artist, designer, and once-bride Esther K. Smith, who inspires one-of-a-kind invitations, albums, guest books, and more. It includes unique projects and guides, like the Paper Bride Handwriting Practice Sheet that can be downloaded here to help you achieve that perfect cursive.
The beautiful imagery. The impeccable typography – both stylized and traditional. It just screams to be taken home, admired, and cherished for years to come. Did I buy that book that day? No. Mostly because I was on an important paper run and I couldn’t let a fantastic book distract me from the task at hand,… but of course it did because I stood there flipping through it for a good 10 minutes or so.
My point is… it’s on my ‘to buy’ list and it should be on yours too if you’re at all interested in taking the DIY approach for your wedding. It had some pretty amazing/quirky ideas in there for fun and budget-conscious couples.
I can’t even begin to explain how much I love building my own personal book collection. I want my own organized mini library one day in my at-home studio. The Paper Bride is guaranteed to be in it.
Aside from this book, Purgatory Pie Press produces some other really cool projects, including custom wedding invitations. Read more about them here and here. I’m really digging their 50s vibe.
{image from Purgatory Pie Press}
Pom poms aren’t just for cheerleaders. They’re a huge hit in the craft world too. I used to make the yarn ones all the time and they’re really easy and fun to make. (My cats think they’re fun too). But I found these lovely, light paper poms from PomLove on Etsy, and I think they need to make an appearance at one of my future parties. What do you think? I’m even considering a carnival theme, so I can see these fitting in perfectly.
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