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A Peek into the Studio – Hawaii Wedding Invitations

Tropical orchids abound in this colorful Hawaii wedding invitations. Strong fuchsia and white blooms create a dramatic frame for a cut-away view of a lush tropical island. Heavy white and gold hand painting is a fun contrast to the soft flowing watercolor oceanscape. With so much artwork, not much else is needed to get everyone excited […]

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Painterly Prose #17 – with Sarah Pawlowski

An inspiring quote from Louisa May Alcott, with calligraphy by Flourish Grace this morning. Perhaps not the stormiest of scenes, but something nautical seemed appropriate. As always, Sarah’s sweet script brings life to whatever she’s written! 

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A Peek into the Studio – St. Patrick’s Day Invitations

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, we have an extra-special invite for a festive party! Delicate botanicals and shamrocks bring us the feeling of springtime. Seasonal green cardstock and white engraving for a bit of texture, paired with green and white hand painting makes for a stunning custom party invite.  Who doesn’t love this […]

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Painterly Prose #16 – with Harvest Crittenden

Good morning! Once again we are so happy to show off the work of Harvest Crittenden, and since spring is right around the corner, what better to pair it with than soft watercolor florals? Harvest has penned some quotes about beauty for us, also a perfect fit for springtime. Enjoy! 

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Painterly Prose #15 – with Arney Walker

It’s always good to challenge ourselves, even though it can be the hardest thing in the world to try something new, knowing that it could fail. With Arney Walker’s Painterly Prose calligraphy, we are reminded that taking the plunge can be the most rewarding way to learn. 

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Painterly Prose #14 – with Elizabeth Hardin

A breathe of fresh air for a Friday morning, brought to you by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Elizabeth Hardin of HardInk Calligraphy. It’s giving us a little spring fever while there’s still some snow on the ground here in Pennsylvania. 

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A Peek into the Studio – Rustic Floral Wedding Invitations

These rustic floral wedding invitations have it all… blush and coral peony patterns, textured cardstocks, torn edges, a sweet puppy… all topped with a soft custom crest wreath. We love the variety in the usage of the blooms. Sketchy and fading on the envelope liner, lavishly painted on the ensemble folder, and delicately blossoming on the […]

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Painterly Prose #13 – with Laura Hooper

Welcome to our newest Painterly Prose contributor, Laura Hooper! A sweet calligraphy style for an enlightening thought from one of the great minds of our time. Ever have the feeling that you’re on the verge of a something awesome? It’s a big world out there, why not go see what’s out there!

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A Peek into the Studio – Fireworks Rehearsal Invitations

Glittering gold foil, bright city lights, and hand painted fireworks light up the night sky in this impressionistic rehearsal dinner invitation. Hand painted textural dots and rhinestones give the stars dimension, above a subtle twinkling cityscape. We’ve been seeing many, many gorgeous rehearsal invitation concepts here in the studio lately, and this piece is no exception. What a […]

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Press – The Painter’s Wedding in Destination I Do Magazine

I travel friends, a lot apparently and 2015 was quite possibly the tie breaker year for my globetrotting urges.  Combine a love to adventure on a moment’s notice with a looming book deadline calling me to find exotic locations to shoot in and write about and there you have it…my craziest travel schedule to date. […]

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Painterly Prose #12 – with Dionne Christiansen

This week’s Painterly Prose features a sweet thought from Dionne Christiansen, in free flowing, whimsical script. A perfect match for our loose, sketchy blooms touched with vibrant watercolor. Who will you share your journey with today?

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A Peek into the Studio – Watercolor Amalfi Wedding Invitations

Looking at this invitation, you can almost feel a warm Mediterranean breeze, with a hint of lemon. Carlena’s Watercolor Amalfi Wedding Invitations  is personalized with fuchsia peonies, a hand-cut tag, and a custom map of the area to guide guests to each event of the weekend. Festive watercolor botanicals and lemons accent the  Italian coastal scene. […]