Please note: we will be out of the studio from 4/26-5/3. Orders placed in that time period will be filled after 5/4.
Granite Ridge Estate, with their fantastic view of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire was the gorgeous setting for this colorful and creative Maine styled shoot. I was so excited when Jill Fratianne from Granite Ridge reached out to me to ask me to create some unique paper products for this...
It's time! You finalized your guest list, sent out your save the dates, and now it is time to order your wedding invitations. This is an exciting time! Receiving your wedding invitation should be a special treat for your guests, so there are a few things to consider from both...
We are so excited to introduce a new item to our wedding collection! For many years now, we have experienced the increasing popularity of our hand painted wedding seating charts with calligraphy (the splurge!) These pieces of art are definitely one of my favorite items to create, and each one...
I love teaming up with other wedding vendors to participate in styled shoots! So I was just delighted to hear from Greta Tucker about being a part of this beautiful Valentine's Day theme Proposal shoot. One of the things that I love best about Valentine's Day is the color scheme....so...
We are thrilled to introduce to you something NEW and special-just in time for Valentine's Day! It's our new collection of prints! Florals, birds, scenes, quotes...we are starting out with 15 original designs and will be adding more as time goes on!! For Christmas of 2016, we had some special...
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it's only appropriate to tell you about a special shop in Portland, Maine.....Dean's Sweets! Because on Valentine's Day, chocolates and cards are the perfect combination! We were so excited when Kristin reached out and ordered some cards for the shop last year. I...
The Z107 Bridal Showcase was a great success! On Sunday, we participated in the Z107 bridal showcase at the Whittemore Center at UNH in Durham, NH. It was our first time at that show, and we met so many great couples! We have done wedding shows in Portland, ME and...
We are honored to say that this beautiful styled shoot was created around our Alluring Seasmoke wedding invitation suite! Leander Matos presented me with the idea one day when we were having coffee (when we were still fortunate enough to have her living here in New Hampshire!). The photo shoot...
Melissa Mullen of Melissa Mullen Photography is in my vendor (friendor) spotlight today! This super talented Maine wedding and portrait photographer was brought to my attention after one of my 2011 couples sent me a few photos from their Cape Elizabeth, Maine wedding. Her style so perfectly captured their day. ...
It’s time to get started on your wedding stationery. This decision starts with your save the date and invitations....and carries right through your wedding day to the thank you notes.There are so many choices out there. Do you order on line or go somewhere local? What color should they be?...
I love being my own boss. Being a business owner presents many challenges that the artist in me often resists....it would be so much more fun to just paint and do calligraphy all day. But alas, there are those business-y things that also need to be done for El's Cards...
What a year!! So many great things happened at El's Cards in 2016! First and foremost, it was our first full year working together as a team. And I am happy to report that it went extremely well! Bob's strengths and mine are so different so we complement each other...
It's your wedding day! So much planning and preparation has gone into this special event. Why not have some fun with your guest seating assignments? I love it when couples name their tables in a creative way. Take a peek at some of our favorites below. Leah Grace and Scott...
We love the upcoming season! Bob and I have been preparing by stocking up on cards, frames, paper, ink, etc. for our on line orders and our shows. Bob has ordered plenty of supplies so we have everything we need...and working on adding new products to the website! We currently...
Calligraphy means “beautiful writing”. When you think of calligraphy, you may think of receiving a wedding invitation in the mail with your address written by hand. In our technological world, calligraphy on wedding or party envelopes is a super special touch. But have you considered using calligraphy in a unique...
It has been seven years since we started participating in art and craft shows with our stationery products! Recently, one of my former brides had mentioned that she and her husband were thinking about selling a new product at shows. It got me thinking about some helpful hints for someone...
We are so excited to introduce this new perpetual calendar just in time for Holiday Shopping 2016! It's a great way to remember the special days of all the people who are important to you. Since there are no days of the week on it, just dates, you can start...
Days off have been few and far between lately! BUT....after our amazing show this weekend...The Vintage Bazaar in Salisbury, MA....we needed it. Often we will enjoy a "stare at the wall day" for our day off if we haven't had one in awhile. But Monday was perfect fall weather, so...
Years ago, when I was first starting out, the thought came to me....what if I run out of ideas one day? I think at that point my next thought may have been....don't worry about that now. Just finish the job you are doing! After being in business for a little...
There are so many details to consider when planning your wedding day. Hiring a calligrapher to address your guest envelopes may be something that doesn't even initially cross your mind. There are many good reasons to consider this possibility! The invitation sets the tone for your wedding day.Think about how...
What a beautiful summer we are having this year! We just spent the weekend in Camden, Maine participating in a wonderful show on the grounds of the Camden Public Library. Our spot was in the Amphitheater and it was so picturesque! It was our first time doing this event and...
