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Painterly Prose #36 – with Mallory Hopkins

We’ve been so lucky to work with Mallory Hopkins (@mhpknsbyhand) recently, just wanted to share another sample of her beautiful style this morning…enjoy! 

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My Story is Art – Brush Marker Peony Pattern

I’ve been doing a lot of late nights these days.  Not sure if I’m trying to pump myself up for sleepless baby nights or what but less sleep has been my mantra as of late.  Something about the quiet of the house when you’re the only one awake is sacred in a way, like you […]

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My Story is Art – Watercolor, Foil and Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Just as our couples have a love story, so does Momental.  Momental Designs grew from a love affair with painting and…well, love itself. (Our passion for bringing fine art to the invitation page endures.) Georgia O’Keeffe, one of my favorite painters of all time often spoke about how so few of us really see the world around us. […]

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Press – Words to Love By for Snippet and Ink

I was asked to create a series of artwork by our friends at Snippet and Ink.  Inspired by poignant love quotes I developed five new watercolor patterns to express the words of each poet. {Such an honor to be part of Words to Love By for Snippet and Ink!} Notice I also tried my hand […]

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Inspirations – Children’s Literature Wedding Invitation Inspiration

Jasmine is inspired by the classic children’s book Guess How Much I Love You….Oh the possibilities! Laser Cut Watercolor Wedding Invitation, Bouquet

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A Peek into the Studio – Watercolor Floral Patterns

I heard somewhere the best way to combat the winter blues is to eat fruit and look at fresh flowers.  Well, I certainly have the fresh flower piece covered.  After a dreamy Spring and Summer season filled with cut blooms from my garden everywhere I looked, I was determined to stay inspired through the cold […]

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Behind the Scenes – Pink Peony Wedding Inspiration on Wedding Chicks

I woke up the morning of this editorial shoot to my phone going insane with messages and buzzing and I knew that could not possibly mean anything good.  It was pouring rain, I mean sheets of unrelenting rain that make it hard to drive, let alone style delicate flowers and prep fragile stationery for photographing […]

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Inspirations – Coral and Glitter Wedding Invitations

Inspiring chat with Francesca today…bursting with ideas to bring her warm, glitter-filled aesthetic to life.  Envisioning florals but in an understated way. Coral Palette, Floral Pattern Wedding Invitation, Papers, Bouquet, Glitter The neon watercolor film capturing her favorite pattern of mine coming to life! Kristy Rice • Neon Pink Watercolor Story (Short) from birdhouse productions. […]

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Behind the Scenes – A Warehouse Foodie Wedding Shower on Green Wedding Shoes

A Momental Girl foodie gets married, so what do I do?  Throw her an un-shower, wedding shower in the middle of a warehouse….Jess wasn’t your typical bride, but who is a typical bride these days anyway?  I guess what I mean to say is that Jess wouldn’t go for anything pink, girly, lacy or sweet.  […]

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My Story is Art – On Staying Limber

I don’t know much about sports but watching the Olympics or portions of the Tour de France get me pretty excited.  The stories, the triumphs, the tribulations…all make for some excellent TV watching.  This weekend I happened to catch portions of the Tour de France.  As the newscast panned to several cyclists staying limber on […]

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My Story is Art – Neon Floral Watercolor Pattern

I paint everyday.  Mostly for couples, to tell their beautiful love  stories. This pattern tells my story.  At a shoot in Baltimore for Eco Beautiful Magazine, I fell in love with a bouquet on site.  The team found me hovering over the darn thing between sessions sketching feverishly.  The bouquet went home with me as […]

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Meet Kristy and "Trellis" at the National Stationery Show

Learn more about Envelopments’ newest pattern named “Trellis” created exclusively with my watercolor paintings! Meet Trellis and me Tuesday May 22nd at the National Stationery Show. We’ll be guests at Envelopments’ booth (#2462), showing off some of our latest creations with their newest pattern!  Hope to see you there!! XO