Craftey & I are back at it again with more free cut files and an amazing DIY project! As someone who loves weddings, and works with a lot of engaged couples, I know that your bridal party is a huge part of what makes your big day so special. I figured that everyone needs creative (and cheap) ...
Holiday Gift Guide: Heat Embossing
I was first introduced to heat embossing about a year ago when a letterer I followed on Instagram showed the technique as a way to make lettering stand out. I quickly bought the heat gun, a powder or two, and pens to teach myself. I soon found out that heat embossing is the perfect way to ...
My 10 Favorite Instagrams for Invitation & Calligraphy Inspiration
As a freelance artist and a blogger, I gain inspiration and entertainment, like many others, from fellow artists. Although I’m obsessed with Pinterest, I get a lot of my inspiration by seeing real time updates from other letterers and graphic designers on Instagram. Even those Instagrammers who are ...
Necessary (& Optional) Elements of your RSVP Cards
It can be argued that RSVP cards are the most important piece of your wedding invitations. This is how you will receive word of how many people will be attending your wedding, and who will not be able to make it. This card needs to have any information about your guests that you need to reiterate to ...
How to Create Your Own Beautiful Font Combos (& Some of my Favorites!)
If you’ve decided to DIY your invitations (or anything else), picking out fonts can be a difficult task, especially if you’ve never designed anything like it before. It can even be difficult for me, with seven years of graphic design experience, but I have a few guidelines and ideas to help ...
9 Common Mistakes to Avoid with your Wedding Stationery
#1 OVER-THEMING YOUR INVITATIONS Coming up with the theme of your wedding is a daunting task, so once you've figured it out, you can't help but want to incorporate that theme into every aspect of your planning. Themes can vary from just a basic color palette to an all-out, very ...
