Patterned Paper Love

I thought I would bring you a little paper eye candy to help cure your Monday morning blues. I am currently crushing on all the gorgeous patterned paper I have been seeing around the interwebs and I'm dying to use some in my designs! It is all perfect for lining envelopes, belly bands for your invitation suite, wedding program covers, or beautiful wrapping for you wedding day favors! Whatever you use this paper for, you are guaranteed amazing, high style results. Here are a few of my loves...

Yuzen Cherry Blossom Clusters on Soft White Fine Paper

Yuzen Mini Flowers on Pool Moss Fine Paper

Chiyogami Pink Red Cherry Blossoms on Black Fine Paper

Katazome Washi White Flowers on Red Fine Paper

Hot Pink Current Fine Paper

Flurry Sunshine and Gravel Fine Paper

Flocked Owls On Cream Fine Paper

Gold on Violet Mums Fine Paper

Traditional Multi-Florentine Fine Paper

Rossi Florentine Print Green Grapes

Persian Prints--Cranberry on Burgundy

Rossi Florentine Print--Traditional Floral

Wooster Prince Paper--Waterside

Caskata Artisanal Paper--Aviary in Plum

Caskata Artisanal Paper--Peonies

I would have a hard time picking a favorite! What about you? Which one do you like the best?

Find Your Font-Mate Friday: Pretty Playful

sprinkle cake / shoes / dulce

Safe and Happy Weekend!

Paper Wedding DIY: Paper Bag Dress-Up with FREE Printable Labels

Here is a quick and easy way to add a little color to ordinary craft paper bags or any bag! There are alot of differents options with this little DIY. Run to the store, grab some paper, and get to crafting!

You can download the FREE labels here.

Paper Wedding Primer #1: Stationery Size Guide with FREE Printable!

Did you know that paper thickness is measured in pounds? Or that 4-Bar isn't the name of a local pub but a common envelope size? If you're anything like me, I didn't know a thing about paper before I got married! I would buy whatever was on sale and as long as it fit in my printer I was golden! But when you start planning your wedding, it helps to know a little more about this wonderful little product. That's where the Paper Wedding Primer series comes in! Each Primer will teach you a little something about all that is paper! From size, to weight, to color..even to what glue to use on each type of paper!

This first Primer is all about size. When you start talking to a designer or start picking out invitations, you are going to hear things like 4-Bar and A2. No, this isn't a secret code we paper people like to use, it's actually how we describe the different envelope sizes as well as the things that fit inside them. It can all get a little confusing so I put together this handy little guide so you always know just what size you are getting. You can even download it and add it to your planning notebook or take it with you when you meet your designer!

Download the 8.5 X 11 version here!

Font-Mate Friday: Evening Elegance

        inspiration photo / shoes / font

Happy Weekending!!

Well Read: 15 Ways to Use Vintage Books for Your Wedding Decor

There's just something about old books that automatically create a sense of familiarity and comfort that help guests feel right at home at your vintage wedding! Head down to your old neighborhood bookstore, garage sale or flea market and start collecting old books. You can do so many things with these little beauties! Whether you simply place the books on the table or use the pages to create fun pieces, books are a great edition to your wedding day!

Here's a little inspiration in case you have decorator's block:)

Ceremony

via Style Me Pretty

I LOVE the idea of using the Bible or even a copy of your favorite love story instead of a pillow for the rings.

via Weddings by Lilly

What a clever idea! You could use this for so many different things!

Table Numbers

via Once Wed

via Pinterest

via The Wedding Co

Okay...so I know this one is a bit more complicated but it's gorgeous!! I would recommend stacking this on top of other books so that everyone can see it!

Decor

via Sew Inspired

These are pretty, delicate, AND versatile!

via BHG

These paper pinwheels are everywhere but I love the extra detail the type adds!

via Pinterest

These are just cool!

via Michaels

via I Love This and That

Centerpieces

via Once Wed

via Wedding Chicks

Use whatever wrapping you want to match your decor! Pretty prints anyone?

via Style Me Pretty

via Ruffled Blog

I adore this idea..might even use it in my house!

And just one more idea that I think is beautiful! Try printing a photo of your wedding day on a copy of the readings from the ceremony or even your vows! It's a wonderful way to remember the special details.

via Kaydee Windsor

Martha, Martha, Martha: A Round-Up of FREE Printables from Martha Stewart Weddings Summer 2012

So I FINALLY got around to picking up a copy of the Summer 2012 edition of Martha Stewart's Weddings and I am positively giddy about all the wonderful paper projects! The pages of this edition are just full of DIY projects centered around...you guessed it, paper!! I love that it showcases just how versatile paper is. It really is a workhorse when it comes to wedding day! Here is a round-up of some of my favorite projects. Most have great FREE printables!!

{cookie favor envelope template}

{clip art favor tags}

{arrow escort card display}

{monogram banner}

{tissue paper flower favor}

There are plenty more fabulous projects to explore at MarthaStewart.com. Always so clever Ms. Stewart!!

Happy creating!