When I bought my studio table, I knew it would serve as a workhorse.
I use it for everything from a sewing platform, display area, and in this case, for drying calligraphy table cards.
The rough hewn table top, made of reclaimed telephone poles, makes for an interesting backdrop to my blog photos, too.
There are so many creative ways to decorate place cards. Here, calligraphy with gold charms and springs can make a regal presentation.
designsgirl was thrilled to provide the calligraphy for Boston bride Jody Rayfield's wedding and reply card envelopes and these table cards which referenced the bride and groom's favorite restaurants around the world.
I love incorporating vintage threads, beads, yarns and inks into place cards, signs, table cards & guest books. I found a treasure trove of these at one of my favorite paper stores - Two Hands Paperie - in Boulder, Colorado, including a glass jar filled with the most unusual glass beads, odd-shaped sequins, springs, & charms.
a bridal shower place card with colorful gouache in pink, orange and blue to match the Japanese Kimono ribbon.
a few sweet stitches of yarn and glittered hand
Here, a hand drawn flower is filled in with a French ink. The iridescence of this ink is what makes it so special, adding unexpected spangle to the piece.
70 year-old gold vintage thread wraps around a hand drawn and hand-cut place card.
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