This weekend we were SNOWED IN and I loved it! We got a little over a foot of snow here and we have not had that much snow since I can remember and I'm 28!
Well with not a lot to do, I wrapped Christmas gifts, watched Christmas movies and practiced doing calligraphy. I purchased a very nice calligraphy set in the beginning of our engagement because I have always wanted to learn but just kind of forgot about it. I practiced for about an hour and my end results shocked me!! I did better than I thought! I chose not to trace at anytime, all of my practice was freehand. I think it makes it easier and you can put your own twist on it.
My invites will be mailed in chocolate brown envelopes and finding white ink was kind of a challenge but I finally found some at a painters store. Since I am only sending out 60 invites I think this may be an easier DIY task than I first thought and I am going to be doing a little at a time instead of attempting to do them all at once.
Looks great. You are a trooper for doing all the envelopes in calligraphy!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome Jeana ! I did all the calligraphy for my wedding - from the envelopes to the placement cards - I did it all! I have always been told that I have "pretty hand writting" so I took full advantage of that and did it myself as opposed to paying someone. Good luck with everything :)
ReplyDeleteGirl, you did an awesome job! I love calligraphy! I'll be taking a calligraphy class that starts the end of January that I'm really looking forward to!
ReplyDeleteIt looks really nice! You're making me want to learn :o)
ReplyDeleteSo impressed! It looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThey look really great. You're so lucky to have to write only 60 envelopes!
ReplyDeletewow, they look fancy and fun! great job :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good! Impressive!
ReplyDeleteWow! You did a great job!!
ReplyDeletegirl, it looks gorgeous! Props on another great DIY project!
ReplyDeleteYou are my diy hero! Thank you for the insight. Your calligraphy looks great! Where do you buy a diy kit? This is one thing I wouldn't mind tackling.
ReplyDeleteWow, I wish I could do that. It would look so pretty on my mettalic white envelopes.
ReplyDeleteWOW your calligraphy looks amazing! That is definitely something that I want to learn too. It just adds a little something extra to the envelopes. I love them!
ReplyDeletep.s. I'm glad you were able to get on Penga's list for a line-art drawing. Isn't she the sweetest? :)