Around and around and around we go. . .

This hand lettered script is based on Poem Script.  Poem Script is a stunning Sudtipos font based on an Italian Script that reverses the hairlines (thin strokes) and shades (thick strokes) on some of the capital letters.  This presents a particular challenge to calligraphers and requires turning the work upside down in order to execute the reversed shades.  Since this would be a daunting task when addressing envelopes, the shades are written in their usual position but the elegant charm remains.  

Hand Lettered Return Addresses

Writing out the same thing 200 times can be, well, boring at times.  It can feel rather tedious and seem to take forever, but there is something strangely satisfying when all those return addresses are lined up, one after another. . . 

Martre Envelopes

Last year, I had the great privilege of collaborating with Ryan Basile at Double Trip Press on this exquisite navy and white wedding invitation suite.  Ryan is a letterpress printer extraordinaire and fantastic to work with.  I highly recommend his work.  

*as you can see, I haven't yet removed the chalk lines in this photo*

Follow Ryan and Co. on Instagram @doubletrippress

Envelopes in Waiting

Update on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 1:26PM by Kim

These envelopes are just waiting for me to begin! When you ship me your envelopes, I carefully count them and check that they are all perfect and ready to go. Occasionally, I might find a smeary return address (or two!) or a wrinkled flap. That's why it is important to order no less than 10% more envelopes than you will need for your guest list.

Splendid Script

Wedding invitations with style!

The Knot has rounded up some trendy invitation motifs in their article, Ways to Embellish your Wedding Invitations.  I've been working with a very fun bride who has embraced 'Go Bold' in a big way!

Mary prefered a very traditional approach to her invitations, but I helped her come up with a subtle way to incorporate her silver sequins motif to make her invitations POP!

"Go Bold or Go Home" or "Less is More"?  It's all in your hands!  Let me help you introduce your style to your guests with the perfectly addressed envelope!

Emily and Glenn

Black on Silver

Ready for pick up

Return Addresses

Crane Pen Pal Envelope

 Crane paper company requested pen pal letters, so I sent them one and received the most gracious note back from them!  It's fun to get mail, isn't it?