How to Write and Paint on Acrylic Signs
If you’re looking to add acrylic signage to your wedding but you’re just not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place! If you’ve hired a calligrapher, chances are he/she will be able to create your acrylic signs for you. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do them yourself if you’re feeling creative! Here I’ll walk you through the different ways to create your acrylic signs and place cards. Enjoy!
https://www.raleighcalligraphy.com/blog/2019/8/15/how-to-write-and-paint-on-acrylic-signs
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6 Tips for Adding Wax Seals to your Wedding Invitations
I LOVE incorporating wax seals into my designs. I quickly realized that there was more to wax seals than just melt and stamp!
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7 Creative Ways to Use Your Wedding Wax Seal
Wax Seal Stamps can provide unique, creative, and personalized touches to different elements of your wedding. Now, I am sure that many of you might think of wax seals being from a different era, and this is true, but…
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How to Use Wax Seals
If you’re looking to add wax seals to your wedding envelopes but you’re just not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place! Now most stationers and calligraphers will be able to add wax seals for you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do them yourself. Here I’ll walk you through the different ways to make wax seals. Enjoy!
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My Creative Business Runs on HoneyBook
I’ve been using HoneyBook since 2018 and cannot imagine running my business without it! There are so many Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms to choose from these days but HoneyBook, in my opinion, turned out to be a dream come true.
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Mother's Day Tutorial: How to Customize Floral Wrap
A super quick and easy way to personalize that bouquet for Mother's Day. I love this one because it's something you can pull off last minute yet it's super thoughtful. And if you have kids, they can easily do this one with you (or diy it for you!).
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How to Write on Fabric + DIY Fabric Gift Wrap Tutorial
With each hand lettered fabric piece I share, returns compliments followed by questions of how?!? One thing I LOVE about stretching my creativity is getting to share my process with others. You may be wondering just how to write on fabric, too. So follow the instructions bellow and I'll walk you through the steps for writing on fabric, which you can then turn into thoughtful gift wrap or anything else you can imagine.
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23+ Sweet Wedding Blogs for Carolina Couples
Now that you're in the planning stages you will no doubt be scouring magazines and the web for all things wedding. While there are SO many places to find inspiration from weddings all over the US (and beyond), I realized there wasn't exactly an easy-to-find list of Southern wedding blogs - specifically written by bloggers and pros located in the Carolinas.
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How to Make a (Grownup) Piggy Bank
You probably had a piggy bank growing up. Maybe it was shaped like a horse or a frog- who knows. The point is, most savings banks look a bit childish. That's where this tutorial comes in.
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How to Write on Mason Jars
DIY Project: Hand Lettered Mason Jars
You've been asking for more tutorials so here you go! I put together this tutorial on how to put your hand writing on mason jars just for you. This is just one of many new DIY tutorials coming to the blog so check back often.
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Must Have Wooden Wedding Signs
Must Have Wooden Wedding Signs - PLUS: tips for displaying them during AND after your wedding!
Wooden signs are a great way to welcome your guests, direct them to the ceremony or tell them about your signature drink.
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Sending Snail Mail: Pressed Petal Stationery
A new year brings lots of new products. Take a look at out line of stationery featuring original pressed petal designs paired with plum, blush, magenta, white and kraft envelopes. Something for everyone. Everyone who loves beautiful paper that is...
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DIY Floral Mobile for Nursery
DIY Project: SWEET BABY MOBILE
Step by step directions to creating your very own Ethereal Nursery Mobile. This was a larger project (space wise) than most of my paper projects so I it took up the whole kitchen table. Luckily, this is an easy peasy craft so you'll
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Greenery Wedding Inspiration
Lush greenery is a great choice for weddings and events. Either as a theme or an accent color green leaves and vines mix well with other florals and make for pretty watercolor designs.
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How I Turn Kraft Bags into the Perfect Gift Bags
Have a plain kraft bag in need of a facelift? Turn your paper bag into the perfect gift bag just by adding hand lettering and a matching bow. Bonus points if your lettering something occasion specific. Think 'Congrats!' for a graduation gift, 'love' for a wedding or anniversary gift, 'be mine' for Valentines Day, etc. This gift bag was made as part of a wedding gift hence the hearts and love!
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7 Creative Wedding Gifts
So your BFF is getting married and you want to get her something really special. Maybe you're the one getting married and looking to add some creative, out of the box items to your registry. We get it. That's why we compiled this list of 7 Creative Wedding Gifts just for you.
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It's a Girl! Our Green and Pink Nursery
An ethereal, fairy inspired nursery by Raleigh Calligraphy & Design: We used a soft green color for the walls with green bedding. Light green and pale pink were our color scheme for her nursery. I created a watercolor sign on a large, stretched canvas and then lettered on it with our little ones name. The name sign hangs above the crib.
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DIY Boo Pumpkin
One of my favorite ways to decorate pumpkins is to write on them. Which probably isn’t a surprise considering I love to write on most anything. Okay, everything. If you’re planning to write on your pumpkin avoid…
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Wedding Stationery Wording and Style
As a guest, the first introduction to your wedding will be the wedding stationery. Who knew that a few words on pieces of paper would set the entire tone of your wedding? Your choice of wording, font and colors will tell your guests what to expect on your big day. First, let’s set the style you want for your wedding...
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11 Things Perfect for Valentine's Day
It's nearly February and that means it's almost Valentine's Day. I love Valentine's Day, or any excuse to get out the crape paper and confetti. Here's a roundup of 11 things to help you celebrate with your Valentine.
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