TRICK OR TREAT! Delight your young trick-or-treaters with this spooky glow-in-the dark treat bag. The Materials I used paper from Cut Card Stock called Glama Translucent Paper to create the spider web. I chose a fairly thick paper because I wanted to paint it with glow-in-the-dark paint. It is a bit tricky to fold and cut;…
The honour of your presence is requested…. Crane Lettra paper and envelopes With the dawning of the age of the internet, wedding invitations have become as unique as the couple planning their big event. Trendy invitations boast interesting designs, colors, motifs and printing combinations. As a wedding invitation designer, I have enjoyed working with my…
5 Tips for Proper Envelope Addressing As a professional calligrapher, a large percent of my job consists of envelope addressing for formal events. With over fifteen years of experience, and sending out thousands of envelopes literally, there are several questions about addressing which come up time and time again. Below are a…
Cher Bebe! It always brings a smile to my face when one of my former brides asks me to create her baby’s birth announcements. It not only allows me to keep in touch with the couple as their family expands but also allows me to create a special keepsake for their bundle of joy. I…
7/17 was a horrific day for our country and for Louisianians. As a native of Baton Rouge and presently living a few miles outside of the city, our community was shattered to learn the news of three of our local policemen, and three others (one gravely) wounded by the cowardly actions of a lone gunman….
IS GOLD! Antique Gold Engraved invitation featuring my hand-calligraphy and paper marbling. The Midas touch has been the latest (and greatest) trend I’ve seen recently with formal wedding invitations. From letterpress, to engraving, to edge-painting, to foil stamping, to wax seals to paper marbling, to envelope liners…… Why is gold the IN color? Perhaps because…
What do YOU do with your paper scraps? As a letterpresser, I have an abundance of paper scraps ranging in all shapes, sizes, colors, textures and weights. I recycle all scraps that are too small to upcycle and once in awhile make these mini notepads with the larger pieces to tuck into my clients’ product packaging, mail…
In Loving Memory of May 31st was a sad day for the Podorsky family as it was the one-year anniversary of the passing of my dear Mother-in-law. Shortly after her death, my sisters-in-law and I began the emotional task of helping my father-in-law go through her belongings. Being of Polish descent she was raised in…
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler – “Let the good times roll” Living in south Louisiana it was no surprise to have Mardi Gras chosen as our theme for my daughter’s High School Graduation earlier this month.I was in charge of creating 30 table centerpieces for some of the graduates’ after party. While the center piece…
My family and close friends are in the process of scheduling a summer vacation to the beautiful San Destin Beach in Florida. Beach trips were yearly vacation destinations in my youth and my husband and I love to re-visit the white sands and clear waters as often as possible with our own children and their…
C O L O R F U L C O R R E S P O N D E N C E C A R D S Hi Friends, this is Kathryn posting my very first blog – EVER! I’m so happy to be a part of the very talented CutCardStock Design…