c is for calligraphy.

Oct 29, 2007

i made such an exciting discovery today (at least for me!!)

i've been aware of couture maps for some time now and i just assumed that the site contained everything custom-made by stephannie barba ... well, i was wrong! i don't remember how i found this but i stumbled upon miss barba's main site today!! take a look! she creates sooo many different things - social stationary, invitations, programs, satd's, monogram designs, table number signs, coaster designs ... the list goes on and on ... i practically devoured the site, wanting to take it all in at once. :o) and then it got me thinking, since i'm already making my own map in this style, maybe i could take it a step further and create my own SATD's, invitations and possibly even programs? here's some of the things i found that made my inspirational wheels start turning:


a fun, simple SATD.

my favorite of the invitations on the site!

a beautifully-addressed envelope!

the rsvp-postcard style i've been thinking about using!


and this is the pocket-style envelope i'm thinking about putting the envelope, rsvp and map in. anyone know what type of ribbon/string this is called? i'm loving it!!!


a lovely program


and yet, another lovely program!


when i saw this, i started thinking a donation would be a nice gesture but i still really want to give my guests something tangible, even if it is just a cutely-wrapped candy of some sort.


notecards which could double as thank you's.

a cute card which could be a thank-you, also!
i feel so inspired to try out more DIY calligraphy for all of these things!! :o)

2 comments:

  1. I think it is baker's twine. martha sells this :)

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  2. Yes, I concur. Baker's Twine.

    I'm planning my November 2oo8 wedding and enjoying your blog! Thanks for the great ideas and inspirations.

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