{{My Attempt @ Calligraphy...Thoughts}}

>> Monday, December 21, 2009

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.










13 comments:

Heather (Live.Love.Laugh.) December 21, 2009 at 9:46 AM  

Looks great. You are a trooper for doing all the envelopes in calligraphy!

(JIN) Love, Loss & Lacquer December 21, 2009 at 9:52 AM  

It 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 :)

Nicole-Lynn December 21, 2009 at 10:28 AM  

Girl, 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!

GM December 21, 2009 at 10:57 AM  

It looks really nice! You're making me want to learn :o)

Anonymous December 21, 2009 at 11:07 AM  

So impressed! It looks awesome!

Chichi {From Now Till I Do} December 21, 2009 at 11:19 AM  

They look really great. You're so lucky to have to write only 60 envelopes!

honey my heart December 21, 2009 at 1:34 PM  

wow, they look fancy and fun! great job :)

Chocolate Lover December 21, 2009 at 3:08 PM  

That looks really good! Impressive!

hisMrs December 22, 2009 at 12:52 AM  

Wow! You did a great job!!

Unknown December 22, 2009 at 3:13 AM  

girl, it looks gorgeous! Props on another great DIY project!

buhdoop December 22, 2009 at 1:03 PM  

You 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.

JEM - Aqua Bride December 22, 2009 at 4:33 PM  

Wow, I wish I could do that. It would look so pretty on my mettalic white envelopes.

Bee @ BP Wedding December 24, 2009 at 1:13 AM  

WOW 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!

p.s. I'm glad you were able to get on Penga's list for a line-art drawing. Isn't she the sweetest? :)

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