Paper is one of those things that seems simple until you need to pick just one. There are hundreds of thousands of types of paper: different colors, materials, weights, textures, and finishes. All these characteristics impact the final look of your invitation, so it's important to know just what ... Read More about How to Choose the Right Paper for Your Wedding Invitations | Wedding Stationery Guide
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Wedding Stationery Guide: Foil Stamping
If you've been researching wedding invitations for any time at all, you've likely come across an image of a design with gorgeous, shiny, gold foil pressed into cotton paper. It's eye-catching, elegant, and adds a luxurious, formal feel to any invitation suite. You're not sure what exactly it is, or ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Foil Stamping
Wedding Stationery Guide: Letterpress Printing
Letterpress printing. Whether you've never heard of it, or you have been head over heels in love with it since you first came across it, this printing process is undeniably gorgeous. But how in the world does it work? And why is it so much more expensive than flat printing? I'm answering these ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Letterpress Printing
Signature Spotlight: Debonair
The Debonair invitation perfectly showcases some of my favorite letterpress details! Elegant typography crisply pressed into soft cotton paper, paired with wide pink stripes. The slightly translucent nature of letterpress ink means the paper texture shows through a bit in the pink portions, giving ... Read More about Signature Spotlight: Debonair
Wedding Stationery Guide: Printing Methods
So you've read all the books on wedding stationery etiquette, nailed down your invitation wording, and the guest list has (finally!!) been approved by both sets of parents. Your wedding planning timeline says it's time to order invitations, so you get in touch with favorite stationery design, ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Printing Methods
Signature Collection Spotlight: Hope
The Hope wedding invitation is one of the original wedding invitations designs in Banter & Charm's wedding collection. It was also the first design I offered in letterpress, and it's been a favorite with brides all along. It's easy to see why it's such a popular wedding invitation! Delicate lace ... Read More about Signature Collection Spotlight: Hope
Signature Collection Spotlight: Sophisticate
The Sophisticate design was one of my all time favorite invitations to create. I love a unique typographic layout (it's like solving a puzzle once I find the perfect spot for each portion!), and the soft flourishes give a slightly feminine touch to an otherwise formal wedding invitation suite. ... Read More about Signature Collection Spotlight: Sophisticate
Valentine’s Day Cards for Minted
I know it feels like we just finished sending Christmas cards, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Why not send a little more love (or make up for the fact that those holiday cards never quite made it to the mailbox). I have a fun collection of Valentine's photo cards, along with some ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Cards for Minted
Signature Collection Spotlight: Harmony
The Harmony letterpress invitation design is simply stunning in blind letterpress and warm gray ink. The neutral colors in this invitation give it a soft, romantic feel without being too "girly". The blind letterpress portion (also known as blind impress or deboss) is achieved by pressing an uninked ... Read More about Signature Collection Spotlight: Harmony
Signature Collection Spotlight: Besotted
The Besotted invitation design is one of the first designs I offered at Banter & Charm, and it's still popular today. With good reason - this elegant letterpress wedding invitation features an elegant lace motif in mint green along with formal typography in soft gray letterpress. ... Read More about Signature Collection Spotlight: Besotted
Wedding Stationery Guide: What goes in your invitation suite?
In today's installment of the Wedding Stationery Guide I'm going to walk you through the various pieces that make up your wedding invitation suite. The main invitation and the response card are the obvious pieces, but what about everything else? ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: What goes in your invitation suite?
Minted Black Friday Sale 2017
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links I may earn a commission. I am also a designer for Minted, although I was not paid for this post - I just love their products! Minted's Black Friday sale ends tonight! They're offering 20% off home ... Read More about Minted Black Friday Sale 2017
Typographic Christmas Cards | 2017 Holiday Collection
Typography based designs are my favorite style to create, so I am excited to share these typographic Christmas cards with you! Sentiments features my own hand lettering along with three photos of your family. Available exclusively at Minted ... Read More about Typographic Christmas Cards | 2017 Holiday Collection
Holiday Collection from Minted
Have you seen the adorable new holiday decor Minted launched this year? I was excited to see two of my patterns are available on stockings and tree skirts (My design is the center stocking: Merriest. Left is Seville Mosaic and right is Herringbone Incomplete ). ... Read More about Holiday Collection from Minted
Newlywed Christmas Cards | 2017 Holiday Collection
I know I've mentioned it before, but I LOVE Christmas cards that serve a dual purpose. These newlywed Christmas cards do just that - use them as a wedding announcement or to commemorate your first Christmas as a married couple. (They're also a great way to share some of your gorgeous wedding ... Read More about Newlywed Christmas Cards | 2017 Holiday Collection
Christmas Gift Ideas for Hard to Shop For People
Think of the person on your Christmas shopping list that you dread shopping for. You know who it is: maybe they have everything, or they’re incredibly picky, or you just want to give them something other than your standard “candle and a bottle of wine” gift. Now raise your hand if you could cross ... Read More about Christmas Gift Ideas for Hard to Shop For People
Foil Pressed Christmas Invitations | 2017 Holiday Collection
These foil pressed Christmas invitations are sure to get your guests in the holiday spirit! Featuring a foil stamped design in your choice of silver, rose gold, copper, red, or gold foil, these ready to order party invitations are the perfect way to invite family and friends to your annual Christmas ... Read More about Foil Pressed Christmas Invitations | 2017 Holiday Collection
Christmas Cards with Lots of Photos | 2017 Holiday Collection
Since having kids, I take a lot of photos. I mean A LOT. So naturally, I like to share those photos, and what better way than on a Christmas card! While I still love a gorgeous full bleed photo card with a simple "Merry Christmas" greeting, I've found myself gravitating towards Christmas card ... Read More about Christmas Cards with Lots of Photos | 2017 Holiday Collection
