"T" IS FOR TYPOGRAPHY

I fell in love with fonts my first day of Typography years ago and am still fascinated. I thoroughly enjoy researching new fonts when faced with a new design and/or invitation project. Bringing fonts together may seem easy, but there is an art in doing so... that's what we call Typography: the art or process of setting and arranging types and printing from them.

"T" IS FOR TYPOGRAPHY

Fonts say so much when they stand alone, but when combined with another they can create an amazing visual in just two words. Take for instance the Diamonds and Denim invitation. Do you see it? Need I say more? Because fonts are so graphic, I find it important to compliment other elements of the project design as well. Across the bottom I designed for three different feelings: elegance, vintage and contemporary.

"S" IS FOR SIGNS

Ceremonies and receptions aren't always easy to navigate. Often times it's helpful to have a sign or two to help direct traffic flow. This includes road signs, onsite venue signs, reception signs, menu signs and "take action" signs (in lieu of people) so that everybody can enjoy your celebration. Below are roadside signs designed to direct vehicle traffic as they approached a reception site in the country.

"S" IS FOR SIGNS

I've designed directional road signs (above), "sign our guest book" signs, food and bar menu signs, and "just married" signs to name a few. The beauty of having me design your signs is they will match your invitations and wedding "brand". We're named Originals for a reason... I can, and will, design and create just about anything you and/or we dream up! Really.

NOTE: We were testing one sign in our yard for wind resistance and stability when one of our dogs, Duke, got a little playful. Gotta love a random snapshot like this! Thank you for participating Duke.

FOR THE LOVE OF PAPER: Large or small, we design it all!

"R" IS FOR ROUNDED CORNERS

Rounded corners soften an invitation and add an elegant finish to any print project. There are ways to get rounded corners in the production world, but remember, everything that comes out of Originals Paper Art is done by hand.

"R" IS FOR ROUNDED CORNERS

I rounded all four corners on the calligraphy invitation to highlight the lines of the writing and soften the hard corners in order to compliment the elegance of the handmade paper. The pink favor label has two rounded corners on the bottom which softens the transition from the label to the curvy contents. And finally, the jelly tags are for small jelly jars and the long curvy graphic screams for rounded corners on opposite corners. Do you see it? Do you love it?

FOR THE LOVE OF PAPER. Originals Paper Art.

I LOVE MY CLIENTS

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Sometimes I amaze myself! The back story to this artwork goes something like this... one of my bridal clients first wanted a sketched mason jar incorporated into her invitation to compliment her country setting wedding, which was easy enough, I found one on a stock illustration website. Then she came back to me and asked if we could add sunflowers to the mason jar... well, that wasn't so easy to find as a stock "illustration". In fact none exist. To the sketchbook I went.

I generally sketch for concept, not final artwork, so that's why I'm so amazed with myself today! I pencil sketched this image, scanned it, cleaned it up, imported it into Illustrator, auto traced it and then added color... and here you have it! Very time consuming, but I'm happy to say it's an ORIGINAL and I love it! Cheers.

"Q" IS FOR QUOTE

So many of my invitation designs are dimensional and interactive which often generates extra surface space for personal design elements. Most of the time that space is filled with a quote or bible verse that speaks to the bride and groom.

Below are just a few samples to show you: (1) a quote on the last page of a booklet invitation; (2) a bible verse on the right side of an invitation wrap; (3) another bible verse centered on an invitation wrap; and (4) a fabulous quote, "Only from the heart can you touch the sky".

What is your favorite quote that defines you and your husband/wife? If you don't have one, talk with them about it... it's a good conversation for date night.  

"Q" IS FOR QUOTE

"P" IS FOR PAPER

FOR THE LOVE OF PAPER – that's why I like to design for print. I love the color, weight, texture and emotion that accompanies a fine piece of paper.

Think about it... where a vibrant yellow piece of paper might brighten your day, a soft blue piece might calm your day. A metallic paper often represents a celebration of sorts, for example: your graduation, wedding and/or birthday! And MY absolute favorite paper comes in a large sheet and is often considered handmade.

You can express your creativity in so many ways with paper: stationery, invitations, gift wrap, handmade books and boxes, lamp shades, window treatments, wall decor and so much MORE.

"P" IS FOR PAPER

Don't settle for basic white paper! There is an abundance of beautiful paper out there... seek and you shall find! And if you can't find what you're looking for, contact me and I'll do my best to help you!