Archive for February, 2011

Around the Studio – Letterpress Motivation

Title: Motivation a la Amos
Photographer: Chris, letterpress client coordinator champ
Medium: iPhone
@ Bella Figura since: 2010

by Cynthia Converse on February 28th, 2011. Category: Our Letterpress Shop | No comments

Bella Figura Favorites – Plenty of Colour

As an avid blog reader, I have fallen in love with new blog Plenty of Colour. Featuring ideas and inspiration from around the globe, this blog showcases colorful hues in fashion, graphic design, photography and home decor. Or sometimes the inspiration is a study in black and white or pretty metallics. Either way, the photos are always awe-inspiring and I always feel motivated to repaint my house. Color is my favorite.

(Photo credits: Pantone chips + colorful type + paint chip business cards + bunting + fabric + confetti all via Plenty of Colour.)

by Cynthia Converse on February 25th, 2011. Category: Inspiration | (2) comments

Sample Sale! Trendsetter Packs Now Just $5

Now through March 2, 2011, take advantage of our annual Trendsetter sample sale, featuring sample packs curated by an exclusive group of style-driven wedding and design industry trendsetters. Our Trendsetters include wedding bloggers, stylists, designers and event planners with an incredible eye for design. Each Trendsetter’s sample pack includes their selection of five favorite invitations, currently on sale for just $5 (regularly $12) with 100% of each sample pack cost donated to an environmental nonprofit. Read all about the Trendsetters and check out their favorite Bella Figura letterpress wedding invitations and then purchase the sample pack you love best to help us help the world!

The fine print: Trendsetter sample pack purchases between 2/25/11 and 3/2/2011 will not be deducted from future orders.

by Cynthia Converse on February 25th, 2011. Category: Promotions + Giveaways | No comments

Wedding Color Palettes – Modern Mesa + Marigold

Our Natalia letterpress invitations get a cool modern vibe in shades of mesa, marigold, cream, pool and antique gold, perfect for a wedding with classic style and unique personality. (Photo credits – letterpress invitations + satin shoes + wedding cake + bow.)

by Cynthia Converse on February 23rd, 2011. Category: Wedding Color Palettes | No comments

Calligraphy Elegance

An especially elegant customization of our ever popular (and completely timeless) Deveril letterpress invitations, these elegant wedding invitations were printed in taupe and dusty pink and feature coordinating envelopes lined in dusty pink. Sweet calligraphy details along with hand calligraphy accents and a custom monogram from calligrapher Debi Zeinert make these letterpress invitations one of a kind.

by Cynthia Converse on February 22nd, 2011. Category: Design Customizations,Invitations | (2) comments

Modern Whimsy in Pool + Charcoal

Lovely letterpress in pool and charcoal inks, we love these Meadow letterpress invitations. Featuring edge painting and corner rounding, they are both modern and elegant. In addition to letterpress invitations, we also printed blank letterpress cards perfect for table numbers and signage.

by Cynthia Converse on February 21st, 2011. Category: Design Customizations,Invitations | No comments

Around the Studio – Designer Cool Tape Dispenser (2/21/11)

Title: Design Assistant
Photographer: Jess, letterpress designer
Medium: Hipstimatic for iPhone
@ Bella Figura since: 2009

by Cynthia Converse on February 21st, 2011. Category: Our Letterpress Shop | No comments

Bella Figura Favorites – Wedding Typography

Today’s favorite is shared by Bella Figura designer Jessica Tierney

One of my favorite unique wedding ideas is the use of typography! Not only beautiful typography on your stationery, but also oversized, interesting type used as decorative elements throughout the celebration. I love weddings where couples incorporate large, graphic typography – especially cute sayings or phrases that have a personal meaning to the couple. It’s a wonderful, personal touch that not only looks visually stunning but is also a reflection of the bride and groom’s personalities sure to make a lasting impression on your guests!

(Photo credits: Love + KN + & + Chicago + E.E. Cummings quote + XO + I’ll see you at home + Let’s make lemonade + Ace + Celebrate.)

by Cynthia Converse on February 18th, 2011. Category: Inspiration | 1 comment

Wedding Color Palettes – Modern Red + Pleats

New from our 2011 collection, Hoxton is modern and industrial when paired with a neutral color palette of charcoal, pewter, pale gray and taupe combined with pops of geranium for a chic and sophisticated urban wedding. (Photo credits – letterpress invitations + love + dress + couch.)

by Cynthia Converse on February 17th, 2011. Category: Wedding Color Palettes | No comments

Super Cool Harper for a Super Cool Bar Mitzvah

Printed in cool taupe and yarrow inks, we love this customization of our Harper letterpress invitations. Created for a super cool bar mitzvah, the set features Hebrew text and fun flat panel letterpress thank you notes.

by Cynthia Converse on February 14th, 2011. Category: Design Customizations,Hebrew Invitations,Invitations | No comments