Wedding: DIY Letterpress Invitations

April 20, 2014 less than 1 minute read

I wanted to make simple and clean letterpress wedding invitations. I used A7 letterpress paper that I bought on amazon. The paper is beautiful and thick so the letters embossed really nicely.

Links I Love: Wedding Edition

April 18, 2014 less than 1 minute read

Since I have weddings on my mind, here are a couple links I came across that have been very helpful in planning my own special day.

Decorating with Books

January 6, 2014 less than 1 minute read

Using books to decorate and hide components (front speaker, DVD player, apple TV and remote hub).

DIY Envelope liners

January 2, 2014 less than 1 minute read

A simple and fun way to make your envelopes a little less boring! Steps and Supplies: Fun colored A2 envelopes from paper source Took one envelope apart to create a template for the inner lining (free downloadable template) Cut out liners from a variety of fun and beautiful paper patterns...

Holiday Gift Wrapping

December 26, 2013 less than 1 minute read

Materials: Brown packaging paper Twine Fun paper (origami ink) Gourmet candy cane (Hammond’s candies)

DIY West Elm Pintucked Duvet

October 13, 2013 less than 1 minute read

Letterpress 101

October 4, 2013 less than 1 minute read

My first letterpress print! I’m not sure what the “HAPPY” font is but “BIRTHDAY” is Bernhard Gothic 72.

RVA Visual Arts Center: Screen Printing

September 16, 2013 less than 1 minute read

Screen printing workshop at the Richmond Visual Arts Center! My future hubby screens a mean robot head!

Etching Glass Bottles

July 30, 2013 less than 1 minute read

Dish soap etched into olive oil bottle using etching glue.

Sewing with a Dress Form

July 20, 2013 less than 1 minute read

Using the new dress form from my future in-laws to fit the dress I’m working on. I love it!