Check out this complete DIY kit for creating pretty table numbers and holders as posted on
Here’s everything you need, including the clever use of binder clips for the holders.
Click here to go to the post with full instructions and the free printable downloads.
What’s not to love!
As always, my calligraphy fonts, Dom Loves Mary and Belluccia are available for purchase here.
Have a Whispering Wednesday 🙂
Debi
This lovely wedding invitation suite and signage with my Dom Loves Mary calligraphy font and Text font was illustrated and designed by the gals at “Pretty as a Picture”.
It was featured in a gorgeous styled photo shoot with Confetti magazine in Ballyfin House, County Laois, Ireland.
Seeing my calligraphy font in this exquisite international setting makes my heart go pitter pat:)
The name of the invitation suite is “Ivory Buds”.
Inspired by the elegance and history of the Edwardian conservatory, the photo shoot was styled by Ciara of Style Serendipity, around botanical elements which were reflected in the stationery.
Photos are by Paula O’Hara Photography.
Matching Menus, Table Numbers and Place cards complete the set.
This design is now available to order in their Pretty as a Picture wedding invitation collection.
So pretty!
Thanks for making my font a world traveler!!
As always, my calligraphy fonts, Dom Loves Mary and Belluccia are available for purchase here.
Have a Theolonius Thursday 🙂
Debi
This wedding invitation suite created with my Belluccia calligraphy font by lettered olive is just oozing with gorgeousness.
The beautiful scroll design helps to feature the lovely letterpress printing.
The delicate lavender laser cut belly band adds an intricate and delicate detail.
The bride and groom’s name are beautifully paired with a simple text font.
What a lovely place for Belluccia to show off her curves:)
The lavender and scroll work is brought together on the simply elegant wedding program.
The subtle pattern printed behind the lettering and the darling bows are a nice touch
to the Just Married sign.
This sign is just one of the many additional details they can take care of for you.
Other items include: programs, menus, station signs, cocktail napkins, favor tags and more!
They provide well designed invitations for any occasion including ready to order
as well as custom creations.
Check them out here.
Thanks to the lovely ladies of lettered olive for making my Belluccia look so lovely!
That’s a lot of “L’s”:)
As always, my calligraphy fonts, Dom Loves Mary and Belluccia are available
for purchase here.
My newest “Cantoni Script” calligraphy font will be available sometime in May!
Have a Tickled Tuesday 🙂
Debi
I want to introduce you to Chris Toney, a wonderful calligrapher and graphic designer
based in the cool city of Chicago.
Her work is lovely.
I’ve been curious about how this gal does so many things so well.
She manages a website, blog and etsy shop where she has invitation designs ( and other goodies) for you to choose from. She can also print them for you! 
Luckily I was able to get her to take some time to answer a few questions.
Enjoy getting to know this multi talented lady!
You are both a calligrapher and graphic designer…which did you do first?
I’ve been doing calligraphy since high school, so definitely calligraphy!
What got you started in the other?
I have a background that includes sketching and painting and I found myself later working in advertising. I’ve always gravitated towards the creative side. I dreamed of becoming an art director one day so a big part of my early professional career, dating back to 1996, has been spent acquiring training and trying to design for family, friends, anyone who would give me a chance to create something special.
How long have you been doing both?
I picked up my first calligraphy pen when I was 15 years old, and the early days of my graphic design work dates back to 2000.
Where did you get your formal training?
I attended Lindblom Technical H.S. where I audited 4 years of drafting/technical drawing. I also fell in love with the print shop and commercial art. The manual training rooms at Lindblom also included auto repair, plastics molding, and sheet metal training, so its no mistake that I love to work with my hands now. I got my B.A. in Graphic Design from Columbia College in Chicago.
If you could describe your dream project, what would it be?
I’m gravitating more and more to projects that I can come up with on my own. Perhaps a decorative project. Something not for guests to consume, but something to just hang up and be pretty for the evening. That would be a nice challenge for me.
You seem to have a lot going on! Can you tell my readers all of the services you offer?
I know right?! Weddings have become so personal now that my own list of services had no choice but to increase! I do calligraphy, invitations and day of stationery which can include but is not limited to: ceremony programs, place cards, seating charts, event signage, menus, table numbers, etc.
What advice would you give to brides who are just starting to think about their invitation? What kind of info is helpful for them to give to you as a designer?
I would tell them to look at different invitations just to get an idea of what they want. Also, they should consider how much information they need to communicate because that usually determines what kind of vehicle they will need. Finally, I would add that with the popularity of Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc. the world has gotten much smaller. Its fine to be inspired by beautiful stationery, but simply taking someone else’s invitation and asking another designer to duplicate it is disrespectful to both parties.
Are all of your designs custom or do you have some stock designs that brides can choose from?
At this stage I actually prefer for brides to select designs that I’ve already done. The calligraphy keeps me so busy! You can see existing designs on my Etsy Shop.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Thanks for the opportunity to be featured on your blog, I am a big fan of your work!
You live in Chicago…(I’ve never been but hope to go at some point in the future)
What are some “must do’s” and “hidden gems” in the city that most people don’t know about?
Awww, well there is so much to see (and great food to devour) downtown, you really can’t go wrong staying down there. I will say that if you are a fan of architecture, be sure to make it to the South Side to visit the Historic Pullman neighborhood. The preservation of this neighborhood is amazing and there is a visitors center and tours you can take. I actually lived in this community for a few years and it was a great experience. It was built by George Pullman in the 1880s to house employees of his railroad car company. Annually (usually sometime during the Fall), 8-10 homeowners open up their residences and people from all over come and take a peek. There are also wonderful artisans and re-sellers littered throughout the neighborhood during these open houses and if you take your time, you can really can find some gems.
Thanks so much Christy!
Check her out :
Christy’s BLOG
Christy on TWITTER
Christy on FACEBOOK
And for those of you who don’t know , my Belluccia calligraphy font and her “sister” Dom Loves Mary calligraphy font
( both having the distinction of being “Best Selling” fonts and “Rising Stars”- so proud of my girls:)
are available for purchase here.
Have a Modernistic Monday 🙂
Debi
I recently had the pleasure of creating a Calligraphy Seating Chart for a wedding.
I always love to see the process of something coming together. So I thought I’d share mine with you.
First it starts with a pencil layout. This type of project requires a great deal of layout as it is 22″ x 28″ and has 4 rows of 20-22 names.
So here’s my layout sheet. I’ve also played with the bride and groom’s names at the top. Although I ended up changing the design a little.
Now it’s time to start using pen and ink to fill in the names and header. Here is a pic showing one column of names done and part of the second. I’m working closely from the typed list, blocking the names below the one I’m working on to avoid mistakes in spelling.
Since the names were listed alphabetically, the way the names broke up left a larger space at the bottom of the third column. This is the perfect opportunity to add a little illustration to the piece.
Because I laid everything out in advance, I was prepared for this and had created a design that fit nicely.
Here is the finished piece mounted on foam core. It was then placed in a 22″ x 28″ frame for presentation at the wedding.
If you have any other questions about how this was done, please don’t hesitate to ask!
Have a Mega Monday!
Debi
Here’s a graphic of Dom Loves Mary used on a wine bottle. The font is now #3 on the Hot New Fonts list!
Dom Loves Mary is available for purchase at: Correspondence Ink Type foundry .
We put together specially priced packages to help you save money including:
The PRO VERSION complete with ALL THREE SCRIPT FONTS and a combined total of over 100 ornamental flourishes.
Our ACCOUTREMENTS PACKAGE contains both sets of FLOURISHES for letter customization as well as our ADD-ON WORDS .
Want to have it ALL? The DOM LOVES MARY TOTAL DESIGN package is for you. It contains ALL THREE SCRIPT FONTS, the TEXT FONT, and ALL OF THE ornamental and customizing FLOURISHES and the ADD ON WORDS.
My first cursive font, Belluccia is available at myfonts.com and fontbros.com..
It’s always fun to spot my cursive font Belluccia used in a beautiful way.
This wedding program and place card design were seen recently on the Wedding Chicks blog. They were both designed by Julie Goette of TenFourPaper.
I fell in love with the colors and venue of this wedding in St. Louis.
The blush pink and white flowers looked so light and beautiful.
For the tables, the bride and groom named each one for a special neighborhood or landmark in St. Louis and New York.
Then each person at the table had a different smaller picture as a keepsake. Cool idea!
To see more pics of this lovely wedding, click here.
All the photos are beautifully done by Clary Photo.
Have a tenacious Tuesday:)
Debi
About my Calligraphy fonts:
The Dom Loves Mary font, comprised of two totally different lettering styles that compliment each other, is now #7 on the Hot New Fonts list. It’s available at: Correspondence Ink Type foundry .
Check out samples of it in action on my Calligraphy Fonts page.
Help me move it up the list!
Share this link on twitter or facebook : Dom Loves Mary calligraphy font
Or e-mail the link to friends who love fonts!
Go to my Pinterest page and re-pin items from my Dom Loves Mary font board: Dom Loves Mary font on Pinterest
Or you can always purchase it here: Dom Loves Mary font on Myfonts.com.
Thanks in advance !
My first cursive font, Belluccia is available at myfonts.com and fontbros.com..
Belluccia has remained on the Best Sellers list for 16 months was named one of myfonts Most Popular Fonts for 2011.