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When it came time to create the save the dates for our renewal celebration, there was no doubt in my mind - they had to be letterpressed. A quick sketch of Zion Canyon at the River Walk Trailhead was the subject matter of choice. A favorite song lyric from the Indigo Girls graces the cover.

“This world falls on me, hopes of immortality, everywhere I turn all the beauty just keeps shaking me.”

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Now for the fun part; hand-water-coloring all 110 covers! I experimented last week first by adding a wash of water to several cards. Then I flooded vibrant shades of orange, crimson and green into the artwork. I love the contrast of the deep letterpress impression with the washy, magical personality of my juicy watercolor technique.

So, be honest - would love to hear what YOU think?

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5 Responses to “Renewal Inspirations - The Save the Dates Are In!”

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Hannah

Wow! Wee! These are fantastic! Totally inspirational!

 
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Miss Poodle
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,316 posts, Sugar bee

I think your save the date will be amazing, quite a job tho, hand-painting all 110 is not an easy task but SO WORTH it! the photos you posted look awesome!

 
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Jamie

I think they’re incredible. I plan to do something very very similar with our invitations. Not hand painting each one (though there’s an idea), but painting a mockup, and then scanning it for printing.

 
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Miss Parfait (message)  1,229 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous–I love them! And congratulations to you two!! :D

 
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mandalynn17
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mandalynn17 (message)  1,462 posts, Bumble bee

Absolutely gorgeous! What a labor of love! I can’t imagine hand painting 110 of them!

 


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