tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21067805950636919802024-03-12T17:45:29.055-07:00PapertopiasRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-35876954297368255842013-10-20T10:53:00.001-07:002013-10-20T10:56:42.708-07:00Seymour Magazine: Play by PlayJan Barack is a hooping ninja. Delightfully, one that writes about it. <a href="http://magazine.seymourprojects.com/2013/10/play-by-play-jan-baracz/" target="_blank">Here</a> is a post by Seymour Magazine with Jan's writing and my illustrations about getting tangled up in the twirling motion. <br />
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More about Jan <a href="http://janbaracz.com/art/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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-rooRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-45542225397969150812013-09-17T19:14:00.003-07:002013-09-17T19:27:16.693-07:00Fall Settling InFall has been my favorite season since I can remember. But this year as fall settles down I am yearning for more sun, more rainy hot summer days and warm walks on the Williamsburg bridge. The ice cream runs have not stopped....yet.<br />
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-RueRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-56697120727063133712013-02-14T09:47:00.000-08:002013-02-14T09:47:30.534-08:00Happy Valentines Day!Love to you and your special ones! <br />
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-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-2087570973485606402012-12-22T06:30:00.000-08:002012-12-22T06:30:39.455-08:00Brooklyn Betrothed Anniverary Party: Lemons and LaceHello and Happy Winter Solstice!<br />
Here is a summery post to warm up the chill in the air. This past July the Brooklyn Betrothed ladies and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary at <a href="http://www.thegreenbuildingnyc.com/">The Green Building</a> in Carol Gardens. Delicious catering by<a href="http://www.dishfoodnyc.com/"> Dish Food and Events</a>, signature cocktails served by <a href="http://www.smithandvine.com/">Smith and Vine</a> and <a href="http://shop.bybrooklyn.com/">By Brooklyn</a>. <a href="http://lulusconfections.com/">Lu Lu’s Confections </a> and <a href="http://www.hautesosweet.com/">Haute So Sweet</a> created sugary treats, and <a href="http://www.whisknyc.com/">Whisk</a> kept the dance party hydrated all night with fashionable, flavored water drinks. The rustic space was transformed by <a href="http://rebeccashepherdfloraldesign.com/">Rebecca Shepherd</a> into a summer garden, <a href="http://rentpatina.com/">Patina Rentals</a> furnished the space with vintage nooks (and a croquette set) and <a href="http://www.bmlblackbird.com/">Blackbird Theatrical Services</a> added to the atmosphere with up-lighting and I created the paper details, invitations and hand painted sign work to complete the look. To add to the glamor, <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/anni-bruno-make-up-specialist/">Anni Bruno</a> did an amazing job assembling, styling and staffing a beauty bar in the speak easy lounge. Cheers and enjoy!<br />
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Thank you to everyone that came out, and cheers to my Brooklyn Betrothed co-founders, a group of amazingly talented ladies. This first year was amazing, I look forward to the next one! <br />
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<br />Ruth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-70140158421646155712012-12-17T13:16:00.005-08:002012-12-17T13:19:14.823-08:00Brooklyn Betrothed Feature in Brooklyn Magazine<br />
Recently, <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Betrothed</a> was asked to create a wedding feature for <a href="http://www.bkmag.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Magazine</a> based on what our ideal wedding would be, a total thrill! We choose the <a href="http://www.brooklyngrangefarm.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Grange</a> for the setting, a beautiful roof top farm in the <a href="http://www.brooklynnavyyard.org/" target="_blank">Nary Yard</a>. The Skyline view was staggering. I will be posting more details about our shoot and the different groups we worked with including, <a href="http://rentpatina.com/" target="_blank">Patina Rentals</a>, and <a href="http://www.parkerred.com/" target="_blank">Parker Red</a>, as well as sprinkle in some of <a href="http://kristinahill.com/" target="_blank">Kristina Hill‘s</a> images of behind the scenes. Enjoy!<br />
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-Ruth Ruth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-55139689712290838192012-11-08T14:36:00.000-08:002012-11-08T14:36:51.428-08:00Guess in GreenpointLately I have teamed up with Aimee Hunter of Guess in Greenpoint and <a href="http://www.designerica.com/" target="_blank">Erica Schwartz</a> to create custom paper designs to complement Aimee's scrumptious underground dinner parties. These parties are everything I love, a night of relaxed dinning with amazing food, wine, mingling and satiating conversations. You can follow Aimee's dinner parties <a href="http://spiritdish.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">here</a> or like on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guess-In-Greenpoint/524297187583732?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">facebook</a> to see what she has in store for the next one. I hope to see you there!<br />
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Enjoy some images from the Autumn Feast, Warming from Within.<br />
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<br />Ruth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-86454865165060360672012-11-06T14:20:00.000-08:002012-11-06T14:20:54.772-08:00Enchanted Grotto Launch PartyThis Saturday two very talented ladies, <a href="http://www.designerica.com/" target="_blank">Erica Schwartz,</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/koalasaresmallbears" target="_blank">Erin Batson</a>, and I are launching a group for creative professionals, Punch & Pie. We will be celebrating in an enchanted
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xoRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-82414512370642953222012-09-13T16:14:00.000-07:002012-09-17T20:31:57.206-07:00Rustic Name CardsHello and happy beginning of fall to you!<br />
Just in time for your seasonal, glamourous dinner parties, Papertopias has created new line of paper delicacies for entertaining. These watercolor illustrations remind me of fireplaces, cider, friends, staying inside and getting cozy in a cabin upstate, ahh, I love them. Each name card has a place for you to write your guest‘s name, and table number if you choose to add it. If you would like Papertopias to script them, email me at Ruth(at)papertopias(dot)com to start a conversation about custom inking your cards. You can purchase a set of name cards with all <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108425356/rustic-place-card-set">four illustrations</a>, or select a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108430229/rustic-place-cards-barrels-of-wine?ref=v1_other_1">single design</a>. <br />
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-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-66510522907413810562012-08-29T15:50:00.002-07:002012-09-17T20:34:33.936-07:00Whats on my Drafting Board today? Gin<br />
Gin is one of my favorite paper doll creatures so far. She is a flirtatious time traveling alien who is the first of 3 primary colored intergalactic travelers in the Gypsies of Light series. She is composed of pencil, and watercolor, with a gold acrylic eye. Here are a few quick shots of her escapades thus far.<br />
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<br />Ruth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-63345194367003989742012-08-29T12:38:00.005-07:002012-09-17T20:38:05.573-07:00A Rustic Alphabet<br />
Last week I worked on some illustrations for a rustic wedding at the Brooklyn Winery. The couple wanted to depict their love of exploring music, food and booze in the designs. Here are a few of the alphabet cards that where apart of the escort card display case. They were a blast to create :).
This design has also inspired a new line that will be up on Etsy soon!
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-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-210148079685822532012-08-29T10:46:00.001-07:002012-09-17T20:39:14.860-07:00Abigail De Belasco + New Etsy ShopHello, and happy Wednesday!<br />
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I have been going through some back images lately, and realized I never put up all of the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108005270/paper-doll-booklet-abigail-de-belasco">Abigail</a> set on my blog for playing and viewing pleasure! Here is a very belated entry, as well as a soft introduction to a new Esty shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PapertopiasWhimsies">Papertopias Whimsies</a>. This shop is a haven for these delightful paper creatures, more to come on that! <br />
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Papertopias Art Deco Line. Available at online <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/105109342/table-number-two">shop</a>.Ruth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-90373035665963463032012-06-15T12:07:00.001-07:002012-08-27T15:32:38.648-07:00Brooklyn Betrothed Save the DateHello! Happy Friday.<br />
Earlier this week I designed a Save the Date for <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/">Brooklyn Betrothed</a>. We are having our 1 year Anniversary this summer, and the theme is Lemons and lace. Divine.<br />
The Save the Date started as a sketch, was re-drawn as a finished illustration on my light box in pencil, and washed for color swatch ideas. The card is then finalized with watercolors on the drafting board. This one makes me want to get a pitcher of lemonade, a 1950s bathing suit and lie on the roof.<br />
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The finished design with a light mint border.<br />
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XOX
-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-58553796860082725712012-04-26T16:10:00.000-07:002012-08-27T15:35:00.791-07:00What is on my Darfting Board Today? Lilies!Today I am working on a composition of Lilly of the Valley and Purple Statice flowers interlaced with crystal beading. They form an implicit border around the invitations lettering.<br />
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Drawing a Lily of the Valley on the light table.<br />
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Finishing up some final touches on the Purple Statices.<br />
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-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-36479940734674532612012-03-27T16:00:00.005-07:002012-03-27T16:05:08.325-07:00Whats on My Drafting Board Today? NYC Skylines.Today I am painting an invitation with a skyline of New York City and a view of the Brooklyn bridge for a couple getting married in August.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sQ3JWxRZHfNgyoiTmFRS4d_FNCAzu_Uw3io2s2nUTUrnZSpYIJhmDvM0Jb7I5PquN4YXPW-t_3Lnh2_K6LDgOkzjoqVkgV37n1qeF4TBnlDb_OjKPHJXPLqJt3y_pw6Eq7PeA1V3BVY/s1600/032712181336.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sQ3JWxRZHfNgyoiTmFRS4d_FNCAzu_Uw3io2s2nUTUrnZSpYIJhmDvM0Jb7I5PquN4YXPW-t_3Lnh2_K6LDgOkzjoqVkgV37n1qeF4TBnlDb_OjKPHJXPLqJt3y_pw6Eq7PeA1V3BVY/s400/032712181336.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724716244738460258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-Q3tEz88lduIZoKYzHBX3_Xf5a1BEoStZnfj2bYGnXJ69dic-m9mUJ1w3elO-gxR5913H33rVxwz_K7eOCouF7zeReejK-1MGLIk-miNMAxEGjhnOsrfHhrZx1N29YQB8TvmITwzFj8/s1600/032712183532.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-Q3tEz88lduIZoKYzHBX3_Xf5a1BEoStZnfj2bYGnXJ69dic-m9mUJ1w3elO-gxR5913H33rVxwz_K7eOCouF7zeReejK-1MGLIk-miNMAxEGjhnOsrfHhrZx1N29YQB8TvmITwzFj8/s400/032712183532.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724716254500602610" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Have a wonderful day!<br />xox<br />-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-13447090847181941482012-02-26T14:27:00.020-08:002012-02-28T09:39:01.514-08:00Paper Doll Invitation SuiteHappy Monday!<br />So much has been going in the Papertopias studio as of late. I have been busy working in the studio preparing for my official debut in the wedding world at the <a href="http://brooklynbased.net/">Brooklyn Based</a> event, <a href="http://brooklynbased.net/event/2011/02/wedding-crashers-2/">Wedding Crashers</a> on March 4th. I would love to see you there! My fellow wedding professionals from <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/">Brooklyn Betrothed</a> are going to be there as well. We are having a give a way which will include around $1,400 worth of wedding goodies from <a href="http://www.nycfaces.net/makeup/">Anni Bruno</a>, <a href="http://rebeccashepherdfloraldesign.blogspot.com/">Rebecca Shepherd</a>, <a href="http://twoinloveceremonies.typepad.com/">Carissa Templeton</a>, <a href="http://tammygolsonevents.blogspot.com/">Tammy Golson</a>, <a href="http://www.samzuniss.com/">Sam Zuniss</a>, <a href="http://kristinahill.com/">Kristina Hill</a> and me, Papertopias. I will be adding to the Wedding in a Bag a secret paper art surprise...You can also check out a post Style Me Pretty wrote on the Wedding Crashers expo <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/new-york-weddings/2012/02/23/wedding-crashers-a-giveaway/">here</a>.<br />A new camera in the studio has also certainly added to the excitement and more importantly, the sharing of paper art! So, to start the photo shoot processions, here is Papertopias custom watercolor <a href="http://www.etsy.com/your/listings/91279493">Paper Doll Invitation Suite</a>. This suite is complete with Sandhill Cranes, a Dia De Los Muertos sugar skull, glamorous vintage garments, prickly pears, magnolias and so many more illuminous details!<br />Papertopias creates custom order paper doll sets to celebrate your event in a elegant, personal and playful way. Send your guests a Save the Date doll set that is a miniture version of you and your Fiance! Surprise them later with your glamorous dresses, suits and imagery in the form of wedding invitations, bachelor and bachelorette party invitations, dinner reservations, and thank you notes!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLPEEsslINL_K6IrSQBegzCT_SWiW9nnkvQ1CMYUzJ0fvBdMcbek_TeY8Zwe3vsX-PrXdAWgCwI9XzUo5nsgtbTOK5pX1sYmUWqKoI-FtUDHn5oPby-uyUIjwgnIl0ZpErr8xblRhknA/s1600/Savethedatemainphoto.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 362px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLPEEsslINL_K6IrSQBegzCT_SWiW9nnkvQ1CMYUzJ0fvBdMcbek_TeY8Zwe3vsX-PrXdAWgCwI9XzUo5nsgtbTOK5pX1sYmUWqKoI-FtUDHn5oPby-uyUIjwgnIl0ZpErr8xblRhknA/s400/Savethedatemainphoto.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713909482423887058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMeBb5HU-tfHG7y5iAOfrijjajoJ5YYtzDsYE0Ua9yTyBq2ytS_NiZOc1MWen5_I9jmgxnMksDR7ouKlDkBVOQuY_LVq5TVQORqPCXO01GU1svi4jltQV0nrHlZOOnAs7g5fedwODfzvk/s1600/Savethedatecloseup.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIi3uLcx0teW34eRAf12mxD3_V6HJoQ-O3Pxxx1BvNy-PlRZnTYIl4DN91tJc-QDgz-kLau5HAxdnKaX9K2DAUQwFqDKUQh0Tt9fbm9oOsmUu8QpAicGR3opjVXF3Chzh5fa83_0thvZw/s400/ThankyouCloseup2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713580933538121090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg212O-kdL2l4xbVTvKyI6HYOYFm6Av8fyNMLv4-wS8gCEF8SYiPrhGDNljMokVk2Y_wo5cJd-N93NJxhR2G30G32LC3n9U7bu65ayNVbC7PjRX1tjeNLTyfw4_LnuFr8Zd9hDMFtODo9s/s1600/PDinvitationandrsvpsexy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg212O-kdL2l4xbVTvKyI6HYOYFm6Av8fyNMLv4-wS8gCEF8SYiPrhGDNljMokVk2Y_wo5cJd-N93NJxhR2G30G32LC3n9U7bu65ayNVbC7PjRX1tjeNLTyfw4_LnuFr8Zd9hDMFtODo9s/s400/PDinvitationandrsvpsexy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713908016421718370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsqWIOxes9lA_2UxJBSJQhVF0cCG73YukgXuA-fE9Mi7vWNrlhkK369zMr8J9LMrNkArsou1tJP8gHrIp3x4bDdroFDPXb2kFpsKw8pZXY11OmUarPKveevPt8TGT7L8okOpBhiWGQ5g/s1600/PDinvitationclose.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsqWIOxes9lA_2UxJBSJQhVF0cCG73YukgXuA-fE9Mi7vWNrlhkK369zMr8J9LMrNkArsou1tJP8gHrIp3x4bDdroFDPXb2kFpsKw8pZXY11OmUarPKveevPt8TGT7L8okOpBhiWGQ5g/s400/PDinvitationclose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713907773461884834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPY4o0nYiae2EAkHZe-IE1Tz7p2cJ0Uu-rTW3DVjBIhiypL3Vd8xTeGhI-3qYXVcxJGmLDPbZuSLIt-Vs3FY5VhS6hHvS_JZ8VxxwrjBcQBsAQ_1ey8gdMXQ4xGGt5C5C5pr1KP44rQU/s1600/rsvpsexy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPY4o0nYiae2EAkHZe-IE1Tz7p2cJ0Uu-rTW3DVjBIhiypL3Vd8xTeGhI-3qYXVcxJGmLDPbZuSLIt-Vs3FY5VhS6hHvS_JZ8VxxwrjBcQBsAQ_1ey8gdMXQ4xGGt5C5C5pr1KP44rQU/s400/rsvpsexy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713906187028610066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisflh2Zpz6FEoF4zlC4hX5Yb-TtPxVBAJF5Sbn6jQYkIyUDf5YdX1YODt6cM2_HMo4rNiVHaJMi19KI5n2vMDEtHFB93xn-KEx0VmU0xwSDi4joTYmu4Gd-hT06nBkqA5G-IWbdgmb_2o/s1600/PDcompleteset.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisflh2Zpz6FEoF4zlC4hX5Yb-TtPxVBAJF5Sbn6jQYkIyUDf5YdX1YODt6cM2_HMo4rNiVHaJMi19KI5n2vMDEtHFB93xn-KEx0VmU0xwSDi4joTYmu4Gd-hT06nBkqA5G-IWbdgmb_2o/s400/PDcompleteset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713907753320155362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I hope you enjoy, have a wonderful week,<br />XOX<br />-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-39833093492444457502012-02-15T08:00:00.000-08:002012-02-15T09:33:28.694-08:00Brooklyn Bridge Wedding InvitationsHello and Happy Wednesday!<br />On this rainy winter day in Brooklyn looking out on the Williamsburg Bridge its a great day to post up a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85281721/custom-wedding-invitations-and-rsvps">watercolor invitation suite</a> I did for a lovely couple who where getting married by the Brooklyn Bridge, on a sunny, beautiful day in June. The ceremony was held in Brooklyn Bridge Park, with the reception nearby in the Dumbo Loft building. The wedding theme was a Mexican meets Brooklyn celebration, with stunning flowers by <a href="http://www.rebeccashepherdfloraldesign.com/">Rebecca Shepherd</a>, a <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/">Brooklyn Betrothed</a> Co-Founder.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1Ha5UE1K3AZAvNG2ZKrsgWfFj0IdwxKm939acaNfOgPE4Q2tV3mtsUcCEpJeeuGiSennOOWvKEwNKcADkH0S_NqQmmBZkYj5WGDHjVIrm7ULUkTF-9whZlogBeV0xNUzrbB18Sc8g-g/s1600/exampleshor.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 86px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1Ha5UE1K3AZAvNG2ZKrsgWfFj0IdwxKm939acaNfOgPE4Q2tV3mtsUcCEpJeeuGiSennOOWvKEwNKcADkH0S_NqQmmBZkYj5WGDHjVIrm7ULUkTF-9whZlogBeV0xNUzrbB18Sc8g-g/s400/exampleshor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709402700879747458" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">When the couple and I first met up to talk about their invitations, I brought several ink washes that where based on previous conversations we had over email about what they had in mind for their wedding invitations. They wanted to incorporate their love of outdoor adventures, perhaps the band they play in together, and most importantly their shared love of Brooklyn. </span><p><span style="font-family:arial;"> After spending a pleasant afternoon perusing sketches and images over tea and biscotti, they selected an illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge as seen from the central lawn of the park where they were to be married. In the following weeks, the final composition and size were designed.</span><br /></p><p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPtJF78D-3AZSVOn9BJsGrRVwIjpI17G2M-VWfno_pcvIRdAzHesyuoHfJOb6VJKvRieqE0C9-itx6RB2gSSBPXkWLuuae1vygmM1mu2dYSGm52jYzJ0lCPqLqh2xE9jIyl53qyR_Ao4/s1600/closeupoflowers.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPtJF78D-3AZSVOn9BJsGrRVwIjpI17G2M-VWfno_pcvIRdAzHesyuoHfJOb6VJKvRieqE0C9-itx6RB2gSSBPXkWLuuae1vygmM1mu2dYSGm52jYzJ0lCPqLqh2xE9jIyl53qyR_Ao4/s400/closeupoflowers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709400311522336290" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p>The flowers illustrated in the invitation and the R.S.V.P. are flowers the bride chose with Rebecca to match the colors of her wedding palette. All the lettering was inked and painted by hand in a custom font made for the couple. </p><p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCvCGxYBQ-lzqiAkOE-d9TS9K9vMv8yWDzddkyUXMh5jUyvVyMSyuYZExkH0p-0YhRWB-qQqttuNzJKo7-Kz9oAaMle5XMmCKSa8sB-iA9CrCPlgJi-9po-ecErF9ixUR1ERasbEMnIg/s1600/LaurieandToddweddinginv.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCvCGxYBQ-lzqiAkOE-d9TS9K9vMv8yWDzddkyUXMh5jUyvVyMSyuYZExkH0p-0YhRWB-qQqttuNzJKo7-Kz9oAaMle5XMmCKSa8sB-iA9CrCPlgJi-9po-ecErF9ixUR1ERasbEMnIg/s400/LaurieandToddweddinginv.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709400338080457602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtMmNSeOYNyFzmG0fdZ_f8tZaXgSQ74c2OFFEn4E1tyepqehbVk5U6VNFpFLdYVlseoX7Ds6cPhls_rCqUTmutctelNxQe5YJzz7N6jmHMd_3UrsRFERnIhym4xBmFK8IqkdR9SIxde4/s1600/Dumbo+Invite-rsvp.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtMmNSeOYNyFzmG0fdZ_f8tZaXgSQ74c2OFFEn4E1tyepqehbVk5U6VNFpFLdYVlseoX7Ds6cPhls_rCqUTmutctelNxQe5YJzz7N6jmHMd_3UrsRFERnIhym4xBmFK8IqkdR9SIxde4/s400/Dumbo+Invite-rsvp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709400319619189090" border="0" /></a><br />Laurie and Todd received the original watercolor illustration suite to frame and keep as a reminder of their beautiful love and special ceremony on their wedding day.<br /></p><p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0lHGNHPfkbPemMpC7MOSlvZZrtw2MJnW-J0XfZXF2n8zstkj1Ogt-vgLs6_2vuSk_0DCXkQl0Xm0624X5_h86vlK5NAIbsClOSedlnPISa0-lsz-mgaHgW11cXKSAG2qm8yUgPEcxYI/s1600/LaurieandToddoverview.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0lHGNHPfkbPemMpC7MOSlvZZrtw2MJnW-J0XfZXF2n8zstkj1Ogt-vgLs6_2vuSk_0DCXkQl0Xm0624X5_h86vlK5NAIbsClOSedlnPISa0-lsz-mgaHgW11cXKSAG2qm8yUgPEcxYI/s400/LaurieandToddoverview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709402056425509266" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><p>For more information about Papertopias wedding paper goods, or for a free consultation, email me at ruth(at)papertopias(dot)com, or check out my online shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Papertopias?ref=si_shop">here</a>.<br /></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>xoxo</p><p>-R<br /></p>Ruth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-21508213528952564332012-02-12T11:45:00.000-08:002012-02-13T07:49:15.136-08:00Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop at Rebecca ShepherdsHappy Weekend to you!<br />We had a fabulous time this weekend at <a href="http://www.rebeccashepherdfloraldesign.com/">Rebecca Shepherd</a>'s Flower Shop in Park Slope where the Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop was held. So many glittering and tasty treasures! Thank you to everyone for coming out and toasting to love and hand made gifts! Here are a few moments captured of the vender's displays and ephemeral shopping experience.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2PMJ_GHl7UC0dfvqwsX6hplCjNIplNkOmK_PAWxjwcX6y5kuf_rfi3_8Ny8ML-ZwtA7YV3PyCL5csI-9H1zKbOmkbUBw1blo_77F6PQJjoIPMovHpc5BOD3__t3hawoPdKi1-GZ1I6Q/s1600/SHop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2PMJ_GHl7UC0dfvqwsX6hplCjNIplNkOmK_PAWxjwcX6y5kuf_rfi3_8Ny8ML-ZwtA7YV3PyCL5csI-9H1zKbOmkbUBw1blo_77F6PQJjoIPMovHpc5BOD3__t3hawoPdKi1-GZ1I6Q/s400/SHop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708402236820165458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Rebecca%20Shepherd%20Floral%20Design%20and%20Adornments"><span class="text_exposed_show">Rebecca Shepherd Floral Design and Adornments</span></a> designed stunning non traditional bouquets to give your loved one. One of the sweet votive arrangements followed me home...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhc_JhUp1ehcEOn9e9bGwRlvh8hswMlZFqyU7dmD3DGRCkqu9YnbqoJtytee60UfJi0gUb0Knat4eWzsCzQ4UEwuW0wTVg19BDlIxo4PsQkaZ7stpjByRG_4w_X_HTs799skWcSrPnVoE/s1600/021112133900.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhc_JhUp1ehcEOn9e9bGwRlvh8hswMlZFqyU7dmD3DGRCkqu9YnbqoJtytee60UfJi0gUb0Knat4eWzsCzQ4UEwuW0wTVg19BDlIxo4PsQkaZ7stpjByRG_4w_X_HTs799skWcSrPnVoE/s400/021112133900.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708628881464319602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFjtD6bgaCswE9_VIbcAP4Dt6ZLcGzfhFJJII8P_m5uZk2uq4QJp_ggxxRBj_wKfhG5x4Pny50I7AsaBR7XWErTR9CLifoG4hEgdxpB1qcwh9v0aCp28PNbKoPEpqSnulLGCEs2K6oKw/s1600/021112133841.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFjtD6bgaCswE9_VIbcAP4Dt6ZLcGzfhFJJII8P_m5uZk2uq4QJp_ggxxRBj_wKfhG5x4Pny50I7AsaBR7XWErTR9CLifoG4hEgdxpB1qcwh9v0aCp28PNbKoPEpqSnulLGCEs2K6oKw/s400/021112133841.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708629563702273746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://lulusconfections.com/">Lulu's Confections</a> created divine truffle bites. Rye whiskey was a crowd favorite.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI9I-1hre-dcUX5IEdCrPLsvFBpKuA6-zvpSG1t7_n-PRyqZ6FcH6gYcCxHk0Cgxfo2waHKcUlmLcXfcOYT4-pn9mreyowKMhXin2UKg7ZGZLSjTmjgVhX-L-ji1a7bTGukfIxABzoTY/s1600/LULU.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI9I-1hre-dcUX5IEdCrPLsvFBpKuA6-zvpSG1t7_n-PRyqZ6FcH6gYcCxHk0Cgxfo2waHKcUlmLcXfcOYT4-pn9mreyowKMhXin2UKg7ZGZLSjTmjgVhX-L-ji1a7bTGukfIxABzoTY/s400/LULU.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708628845419097794" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A stunning view in the shop, the bedecked ordainment tree. <span class="text_exposed_show">Lisa Bodo's Magical Ornaments and Amulets</span>. Lisa fabricated these small shrine like treasures for the eyes and mind, glimmering in crystals and provocative fashion. You can see more of her work <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Sweetpea718.com">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69Pwt1qMb0REGq6eHhe8SkwJeiiYvWvrzeAxbM9jIDz0HewvhJkYXbaK9ma930B4Pjx0AEfNve7Y18Oli8IHgK8aQ4IfOQBeTC-2zdiJg48b56JUVJeOvKxhPvutTjZQv8nJUopUlroA/s1600/LIsabigtree.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69Pwt1qMb0REGq6eHhe8SkwJeiiYvWvrzeAxbM9jIDz0HewvhJkYXbaK9ma930B4Pjx0AEfNve7Y18Oli8IHgK8aQ4IfOQBeTC-2zdiJg48b56JUVJeOvKxhPvutTjZQv8nJUopUlroA/s400/LIsabigtree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708628838516649410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBXCv0tebu8nqpGw9BYgrPyz9QaQUuYiJDjr4-Tt7zO3p6OvOkt88sWHkdpCaEKdfdJsqX81xPXbgpPy88LOROEk0Tcv5f7nI2yMr6ks6C7Ads97VpBi6Vtt-nMHlh6RLOIwf2JhaB7c/s1600/lisacloseup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBXCv0tebu8nqpGw9BYgrPyz9QaQUuYiJDjr4-Tt7zO3p6OvOkt88sWHkdpCaEKdfdJsqX81xPXbgpPy88LOROEk0Tcv5f7nI2yMr6ks6C7Ads97VpBi6Vtt-nMHlh6RLOIwf2JhaB7c/s400/lisacloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708402272079515138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />A few of the beautiful 3d and acrylic necklaces and earrings <a href="http://www.designerica.com/index.php">DESiGNERiCA</a> displayed. I love Erica's work policy of designing sustainable, beautiful modern jewelry.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rqdTzSFcsBHkCrikVkhk2HkqidNOI-IQLfY07y-DPvwUS1XvIDcqqVQ8PMX_bHwDLIa_znAmyRAcvkkGGQOnsKXtXzt08ixiTZrXfkdvcPoIEprc2Sj-OvTWlMsKFEvG07WpREvLYOk/s1600/DesignErica.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rqdTzSFcsBHkCrikVkhk2HkqidNOI-IQLfY07y-DPvwUS1XvIDcqqVQ8PMX_bHwDLIa_znAmyRAcvkkGGQOnsKXtXzt08ixiTZrXfkdvcPoIEprc2Sj-OvTWlMsKFEvG07WpREvLYOk/s400/DesignErica.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708628869013257026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />My favorite treat of the day!! Free hot chocolate in your gift bag. Heaven. Thank you Erin of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/imhandmade">IM Handmade</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_-L41PID0dZYFBlp6BKpJkpfFbWHXyQFS9L43gWeGpQikpV20vaBBDbzcha1XPwOY0DRFcu1mdY7QRj3TYrBTtjFXBqhWeU13wz5jrqfvEhYj5Zd09Z4YrSQcYQzW8sg7bWNB8Tq0jM/s1600/Erincoco.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2_-L41PID0dZYFBlp6BKpJkpfFbWHXyQFS9L43gWeGpQikpV20vaBBDbzcha1XPwOY0DRFcu1mdY7QRj3TYrBTtjFXBqhWeU13wz5jrqfvEhYj5Zd09Z4YrSQcYQzW8sg7bWNB8Tq0jM/s400/Erincoco.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708635109357977442" border="0" /></a><br />A few more treats on IM Handmade's table, for wearing.....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpJSW436b5WS6eqwrptoHS9Xgq3XSIbG5kiyOkFSP5Wv2F1GI50aB8otcmxclYmIZbkTXsT5EAKQOMNMU8hmhhf3MFCiVPMbA5nbL0eKQKDUMaUlrf_11KyTdlJJyB4udZYkqqPpiGus/s1600/erinbigtable.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNpJSW436b5WS6eqwrptoHS9Xgq3XSIbG5kiyOkFSP5Wv2F1GI50aB8otcmxclYmIZbkTXsT5EAKQOMNMU8hmhhf3MFCiVPMbA5nbL0eKQKDUMaUlrf_11KyTdlJJyB4udZYkqqPpiGus/s400/erinbigtable.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708402246237903634" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="gI"><a href="http://www.sallytsengny.com/">Sally Tseng</a> also set up a clothing rack near the back of the shop with some sassy jackets, shirts and dress shirts. </span><br />And <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Papertopias/205997579445203">Papertopias</a>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlUSJXmZNJ72yYJYVhFgd5yr7R_EttreHb7KvselmrZVzeDgIHKgDcPY2mB6_hHtvpS0l8VGP8ELTWfYK8jyJ1ysxYGLf5Wg9Z2tuSiEXvdM7meSD-2VBOxL4Nyz_nHhcEu4StCJClJY/s1600/papertopiastable.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKlUSJXmZNJ72yYJYVhFgd5yr7R_EttreHb7KvselmrZVzeDgIHKgDcPY2mB6_hHtvpS0l8VGP8ELTWfYK8jyJ1ysxYGLf5Wg9Z2tuSiEXvdM7meSD-2VBOxL4Nyz_nHhcEu4StCJClJY/s400/papertopiastable.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708402258017690658" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Behind the scenes in my studio, getting ready for the shop!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjusDxVa05K-vRcWlFtuK2fioeJL-c9rmVIAF_jNNLqnojoR7Qs1BN81kqsTzIStDHC8jktqy3jVviingR6_dMr417MRK6lNka6h2TMZtL_xxO5ZrjjKfD29lrJa-0qtCBDmy9ElV9L474/s1600/paintingbemine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjusDxVa05K-vRcWlFtuK2fioeJL-c9rmVIAF_jNNLqnojoR7Qs1BN81kqsTzIStDHC8jktqy3jVviingR6_dMr417MRK6lNka6h2TMZtL_xxO5ZrjjKfD29lrJa-0qtCBDmy9ElV9L474/s400/paintingbemine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708638764866051986" border="0" /></a><br />Making the stickers, illustrating the hearts with watercolors.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQuouBVcInTYAdU72A1bM2oHQ8JdWPyQLuRrBcclRVwlaNa2qmXU7wQBrapkqewghjuaTxf-7zLDY6VFP-PzVWzgtEax9sVueFBYOHI6aeBoJgo5kHGfHXXa7dx98EDHX0Ma2LGeitZg/s1600/stickerscutting.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQuouBVcInTYAdU72A1bM2oHQ8JdWPyQLuRrBcclRVwlaNa2qmXU7wQBrapkqewghjuaTxf-7zLDY6VFP-PzVWzgtEax9sVueFBYOHI6aeBoJgo5kHGfHXXa7dx98EDHX0Ma2LGeitZg/s400/stickerscutting.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708638747144258962" border="0" /></a><br />Cutting the stickers out.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInXino7LQj_smR5RQmno8PpiF_c2d0ckXumHLRnrzwb-TPu6F3U3498WGB8JeofF92R9Z_0PPKnbJ1rGV7XnfDGsicmp4W8qgYWkFZQmtj4ql6ftwc3ruVICfJoystIV9mhHLuX6sI3c/s1600/redwithcard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInXino7LQj_smR5RQmno8PpiF_c2d0ckXumHLRnrzwb-TPu6F3U3498WGB8JeofF92R9Z_0PPKnbJ1rGV7XnfDGsicmp4W8qgYWkFZQmtj4ql6ftwc3ruVICfJoystIV9mhHLuX6sI3c/s400/redwithcard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708641279493519042" border="0" /></a><br />Creating <a href="http://papertopias.tumblr.com/post/17376489666/in-the-studio-today-making-custom-envelopes-for-my">custom envelopes</a> for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91717557/day-of-the-dead-paper-doll-thank-you">Sugar Skull</a> valentine.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dUrhcwwv5al-tW7l4nJaqBbypFcagpHaSr9vJGK4yPvfXTD5DNNVdbmgA9u0fJK4fwJ11nH_kRvFUl7v76ZSixUKhoYNGWt8L-Fyr2ocizkW43ZqmeZ3mFSDSqKfqvtNDyBH6iFifME/s1600/seal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dUrhcwwv5al-tW7l4nJaqBbypFcagpHaSr9vJGK4yPvfXTD5DNNVdbmgA9u0fJK4fwJ11nH_kRvFUl7v76ZSixUKhoYNGWt8L-Fyr2ocizkW43ZqmeZ3mFSDSqKfqvtNDyBH6iFifME/s400/seal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708641298595219138" border="0" /></a><br />Wax seals for the closure.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oyppQ2DYeAevgq4X3wOsymwAHfTE6VOA-9GDLf9QbmUS6_UoRf6NAIHSrHQFHlPd90CQ8R4ZgQVvOlDTudPszQUa23IKUHfhil5Qh6L3FJvUyN8Z2I7mlEod09NWujJinCVwLBzDWfc/s1600/envelopesdone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oyppQ2DYeAevgq4X3wOsymwAHfTE6VOA-9GDLf9QbmUS6_UoRf6NAIHSrHQFHlPd90CQ8R4ZgQVvOlDTudPszQUa23IKUHfhil5Qh6L3FJvUyN8Z2I7mlEod09NWujJinCVwLBzDWfc/s400/envelopesdone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708641274982971970" border="0" /></a><br />Complete!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietDosFxkfCRc0MPFSHgm_MVkmcjsZ-deLQTyqEfCdUCn1WADrtg1-C9-ffH4CRuDfdPzomiBQAUeau-mw7cV25-RZeCBSXemu9iF98SKWJF5PcSsGsXhSLTsUPJjeKkoFs-D3eGdMML8/s1600/merkongclose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietDosFxkfCRc0MPFSHgm_MVkmcjsZ-deLQTyqEfCdUCn1WADrtg1-C9-ffH4CRuDfdPzomiBQAUeau-mw7cV25-RZeCBSXemu9iF98SKWJF5PcSsGsXhSLTsUPJjeKkoFs-D3eGdMML8/s400/merkongclose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708638729746203954" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://papertopias.blogspot.com/2010/06/merkongs.html">Merkong</a> assembly. Papertopias created a limited Merkong edition for the Pop-Up Shop.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ9D0xVF63fV6Upjw1Oq7tCnoC3999ndyjpv9MrDX9oE9gZVMeEEltar3cciM8O9pKnw-K65eQySRDA0W_YAT-U7MMoY-W9NRPo9hp_KRkY-O2c3mwuyhdiuy-pVXKcw3H28lEJmp-L0/s1600/merkongsinaline.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ9D0xVF63fV6Upjw1Oq7tCnoC3999ndyjpv9MrDX9oE9gZVMeEEltar3cciM8O9pKnw-K65eQySRDA0W_YAT-U7MMoY-W9NRPo9hp_KRkY-O2c3mwuyhdiuy-pVXKcw3H28lEJmp-L0/s400/merkongsinaline.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708638731391959170" border="0" /></a><br />Best, have a wonderful Valentine's day,<br />xoxo<br />-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-7710203623930851592012-02-06T09:55:00.000-08:002012-02-06T10:34:34.037-08:00Valentine's Day Collage Card and Park Slope Pop-Up Shop!Hello All! I hope you are enjoying making cards and gifts for you loved ones! If you are looking for ideas or inspiration, here is a quick how to make a Valentine's day card out of paper and pieces you have in your house.<br /><br />Step 1: First collect your favorite bits and pieces of paper and ribbon, I love working with various textures and colors for collage pieces. You will want to chose a good structural backbone for the<br />piece, something you can use to build the collage on, I suggest using a postcard, they tend to be sturdier then magazine or ribbon elements, and are pre cut to a card size.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtBTs8GKxZ2SvWwC7mJAOpbNNFO87f1KSllmAiyAS6IiTcBKZbASttvImmLr1fu3_-APmNVyy0EQ4hD4nqK9e-3El6kq6NoHh9rvIdkFzmhWg2If8HUnhXJUUG_FKvvxiVOb5BIt76uQ/s1600/Step1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtBTs8GKxZ2SvWwC7mJAOpbNNFO87f1KSllmAiyAS6IiTcBKZbASttvImmLr1fu3_-APmNVyy0EQ4hD4nqK9e-3El6kq6NoHh9rvIdkFzmhWg2If8HUnhXJUUG_FKvvxiVOb5BIt76uQ/s400/Step1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706087099886973986" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 2: Next select various pieces of imagery and paper to apply to the front and back of you postcard. Glue and past those elements to the postcard till you build up a strong, glamorous image.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB-fGDuf0BVRM-nUk_AjpewpTKGJ5P-1SCE1iJAUCmhR01-1S5QBG0RW3-sLprEN6qB90TMTg19LYZZzZgy762SyUYs1sYCkw_DEQ9r50LeO-8VWnDWf-soIZouGw3U4z3FrH4B8d65I/s1600/Step2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB-fGDuf0BVRM-nUk_AjpewpTKGJ5P-1SCE1iJAUCmhR01-1S5QBG0RW3-sLprEN6qB90TMTg19LYZZzZgy762SyUYs1sYCkw_DEQ9r50LeO-8VWnDWf-soIZouGw3U4z3FrH4B8d65I/s400/Step2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706087087676377026" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 3: Next, I add glitter and other non paper items to the card to add personal touches your loved one will adore.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhfyIFdGpFzH00Wve66YYCSs4Wp2Fyi0OvUlJQ4-3ATLFCvHUg-z8kPRs6TOAJLsuz1jhBp5Tw1wDbfOD7QDPa_iY60kCqeSiuxc_awWFJ-IPJE_7fRMppfw5ueA0Sgi2wGw-NJez5Ok/s1600/Step3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhfyIFdGpFzH00Wve66YYCSs4Wp2Fyi0OvUlJQ4-3ATLFCvHUg-z8kPRs6TOAJLsuz1jhBp5Tw1wDbfOD7QDPa_iY60kCqeSiuxc_awWFJ-IPJE_7fRMppfw5ueA0Sgi2wGw-NJez5Ok/s400/Step3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706087080973604514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 4: After I have added all the non paper elements, I do the ink work. Its important when scripting your message, if you use ink, to leave it for the end since its easy to accidentally smudge. You can make the message to your valentine out of collage elements or other mediums, the more the card reflects your asthmatic, the better!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUt1u03RXLNyOA4OzYEjklHgYFhhi9CaucuFRxLXoDgiqddwBhezbY7rlWLgBDERX5c-pLgPAU7i3LvP_p9asXWBC3jCpHqhdwVwJ9qBicI4rZnaCzwpBSvVxVF38HYmPoLYq1_E0j2M/s1600/Step4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUt1u03RXLNyOA4OzYEjklHgYFhhi9CaucuFRxLXoDgiqddwBhezbY7rlWLgBDERX5c-pLgPAU7i3LvP_p9asXWBC3jCpHqhdwVwJ9qBicI4rZnaCzwpBSvVxVF38HYmPoLYq1_E0j2M/s400/Step4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706086334325881874" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 5: While the card is drying from the glue and ink, you can decide how you want it to be opened. I love how you can use the qualities of paper to create a ceremony of romance by layering, concealing and relieving pieces of the card! I chose a semi-transparent gold and blue<br />paper as the cover, and allowed some of the writing to be read while other words where partially hidden until you open it.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2jXjjyF9qGYzVVTEa1xWqkZ5Zdj9jhlNOXsH9l1VYzcJJ7AET6UkCr3_GEeaTvVLrJElS9TKK_wefKXggXBWIyekr9y4eUX68xPgvPx1mH55FiWFkTjJXV8j1xvZH7cxmjDcx-2JLTc/s1600/Step5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2jXjjyF9qGYzVVTEa1xWqkZ5Zdj9jhlNOXsH9l1VYzcJJ7AET6UkCr3_GEeaTvVLrJElS9TKK_wefKXggXBWIyekr9y4eUX68xPgvPx1mH55FiWFkTjJXV8j1xvZH7cxmjDcx-2JLTc/s400/Step5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706086325757389570" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 6: After you decide how you want the card opened, pick a binding technique that works for your card. There are many different binding techniques, I used a modified Japanese bind tied with a half bow. Wrapping the card with a ribbon, making a cut closure, or using wax are a few other binding examples that add to the ceremony of opening.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmicicmOn5NuE8anCHpr3oEP8xvU2X6D2w4BSvfp6OucPFr2yTKDRkjfgqnAgXspXkxZU1T4t1kCjN-sh6B-rRxWgaUIC6Mr90C3Dy03I81vulgHQ95bszWvNkDehX9VbT-UU-T6UtXW0/s1600/Step6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmicicmOn5NuE8anCHpr3oEP8xvU2X6D2w4BSvfp6OucPFr2yTKDRkjfgqnAgXspXkxZU1T4t1kCjN-sh6B-rRxWgaUIC6Mr90C3Dy03I81vulgHQ95bszWvNkDehX9VbT-UU-T6UtXW0/s400/Step6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706086314693516914" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 7: For a sweet touch on the out side of your card, you can add some college elements to the envelope, I added a red glittery heart.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dta76KtNRz1rkDHVZUXRNIMum5svfPSolElul4XqxDOij_EUOp1ipnRs9QWQQH3OQokfxSTJcTnLrVtwborMAE6jL7Q52o32YFs4ohgRGmUC4Rb40_4B1ckSZet9QLkMmhwPxo4gNEs/s1600/Step7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dta76KtNRz1rkDHVZUXRNIMum5svfPSolElul4XqxDOij_EUOp1ipnRs9QWQQH3OQokfxSTJcTnLrVtwborMAE6jL7Q52o32YFs4ohgRGmUC4Rb40_4B1ckSZet9QLkMmhwPxo4gNEs/s400/Step7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706086297448166130" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Also, if you are looking to pick something up, I am participating in a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/284108664977217/">Valentines Day</a> pop-up shop with some very talented artist this weekend the 11th in Park Slope, <a href="http://www.designerica.com/"><span class="text_exposed_show">DESiGNERiCA</span></a>, <span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.rebeccashepherdfloraldesign.com/">Rebecca Shepherd Floral Design and Adornments</a>, </span><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://lulusconfections.com/">Lulu's Confections</a>,</span> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/koalasaresmallbears"><span class="text_exposed_show">Koalas Are Small Bears</span></a> are among a few of the artist selling. I hope to see you there!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXQc5wCbG57A03z8-MA6WpHRJJiI0QRW_LrRZeWjwB4HebW6NotLOCpCzvkmr5CCtUYGrrSA6fSCqsOCFOVS-BDEXJzvzQ-KdIJjMCJXuycx40Wi0Ynt8Ho5TX2JSlhyQ75R6ppZnc0Q/s1600/v-day+pop+up+flyer+72.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXQc5wCbG57A03z8-MA6WpHRJJiI0QRW_LrRZeWjwB4HebW6NotLOCpCzvkmr5CCtUYGrrSA6fSCqsOCFOVS-BDEXJzvzQ-KdIJjMCJXuycx40Wi0Ynt8Ho5TX2JSlhyQ75R6ppZnc0Q/s400/v-day+pop+up+flyer+72.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706087240912818530" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Have fun card making, and I would love to see what you have created for your loved one!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-90248657693331301302012-01-23T06:57:00.001-08:002012-01-23T08:03:58.882-08:00Holiday Treats!Over the holidays, Papertopias was magically filling stockings with frisky faeries, glitter, and paper dolls. Here are a few of the treats sent out over the season!<br /><br /><br />1: The original painting of <a href="http://papertopias.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-doll-of-week-esseion.html">Ession</a>, an <a href="http://papertopias.blogspot.com/2011/08/ession-anarchist-paper-doll-layout.html">Anarchist Paper Doll</a> framed. This illustration, inspired by <a href="http://www.johan-ess.com/">Johan Ess</a>, graced the back of <a href="http://www.fifthestate.org/">Fifth Estate's </a>Fall Vol. 46, the Anarchist Fiction Issue.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ePcS5vuktPyDhLtFalifd_gUXxC3zPB37dzML-vCZBCYrJjyqzcp2xVdNsuOYIo1cTGPMg0UAzA1xjKhM9Uudlw7f7nWpCUlnn3dNLOmHIlE4w74ZDwD8ZWvibziMHDaO3Pr8_SaG1Y/s1600/121411120101%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ePcS5vuktPyDhLtFalifd_gUXxC3zPB37dzML-vCZBCYrJjyqzcp2xVdNsuOYIo1cTGPMg0UAzA1xjKhM9Uudlw7f7nWpCUlnn3dNLOmHIlE4w74ZDwD8ZWvibziMHDaO3Pr8_SaG1Y/s400/121411120101%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700849622785439218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />2: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84159173/paper-doll-postcard-greetings-from">Mermaid in a Coffin</a> paper doll postcards. These postcards where modified to say "Greeting from New Orleans". The original says "<a href="http://papertopias.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-project-brooklyn-postcards.html">Greeting from Brooklyn</a>".<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOi9eE8gmsNpEN9rOU9PRxG5h1o6s-jx1KXKFsC6dQlOxGyk6lg34ytDCaU_hNIGmZ_5VOaL56yOGKrBx7YNQMa7kXPzy24Dc6fJks6V9P8DLyooFr4G37Mm0kY2CEd9TGGUhDDK4CC48/s1600/121411120133%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOi9eE8gmsNpEN9rOU9PRxG5h1o6s-jx1KXKFsC6dQlOxGyk6lg34ytDCaU_hNIGmZ_5VOaL56yOGKrBx7YNQMa7kXPzy24Dc6fJks6V9P8DLyooFr4G37Mm0kY2CEd9TGGUhDDK4CC48/s400/121411120133%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700849620136474258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />3: A custom paper doll set for Justin Lange, of <a href="http://www.magichatfilms.com/">Magic Hat Films</a>. Complete with arduino and ukulele! Justin received the originals as well as this hand bound printed booklet of his set.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYdx0ksGX6BiUZv8-vJC_yfAelPKUpfMgB2evLjHNInMxmge9f2LwE5562hpHBN-cqxw1jHrb6NuXNaEETuiTtE4dl05-qN2Npxt_obeB-gSRDTdYTQzxWE2Kj4TZKNgVo0CLmaqq6ek/s1600/121411123408%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYdx0ksGX6BiUZv8-vJC_yfAelPKUpfMgB2evLjHNInMxmge9f2LwE5562hpHBN-cqxw1jHrb6NuXNaEETuiTtE4dl05-qN2Npxt_obeB-gSRDTdYTQzxWE2Kj4TZKNgVo0CLmaqq6ek/s400/121411123408%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700850809525920722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUG2VL8z5opcSJ7hUaLJqyGu-uz5g72AYxh-vQsqBkOIJoVXyuTArFmknTo3IqrHUxKkaAXEnOkr-kFmKMgkrjpKHahE3pCgz02e1YlZLJX7tJKvFNVf2gU5wznX4LFVaP2xx3WmRmUg/s1600/121411123539.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUG2VL8z5opcSJ7hUaLJqyGu-uz5g72AYxh-vQsqBkOIJoVXyuTArFmknTo3IqrHUxKkaAXEnOkr-kFmKMgkrjpKHahE3pCgz02e1YlZLJX7tJKvFNVf2gU5wznX4LFVaP2xx3WmRmUg/s400/121411123539.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700850824378287490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0b_NAIbyMu8t107PaZBzbvkv6U5aSkcp2iJxZn-rWFxycrTkXu0vMvc0QAO5C78tAd_LzYNXjCNn8HgAFY23TAWYlV-KmhyphenhyphenMiXzJ7sm_jIw3jOLcg7uqp3gBpZn79ClWJkgg4fJoI3g/s1600/121411123505.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0b_NAIbyMu8t107PaZBzbvkv6U5aSkcp2iJxZn-rWFxycrTkXu0vMvc0QAO5C78tAd_LzYNXjCNn8HgAFY23TAWYlV-KmhyphenhyphenMiXzJ7sm_jIw3jOLcg7uqp3gBpZn79ClWJkgg4fJoI3g/s400/121411123505.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700850820371267330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJK9qDUlb7mcpusqYHTWjPu2WqaZ4r6Mcq-J3mceGpuzP179_4N6t68LHSDq2DMtA4h8dYP-sej5SK8tSDQ0tfAzF7zPF_1frbJDk4-sqUId6q45ZtDkunYRxPuQbsUWdkS5y5aGpiZnY/s1600/121411123612%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJK9qDUlb7mcpusqYHTWjPu2WqaZ4r6Mcq-J3mceGpuzP179_4N6t68LHSDq2DMtA4h8dYP-sej5SK8tSDQ0tfAzF7zPF_1frbJDk4-sqUId6q45ZtDkunYRxPuQbsUWdkS5y5aGpiZnY/s400/121411123612%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700850834149912626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />4: Custom stationary. This stationary is adorned with white peacock butterflies and water hyssop, both non invasive species for this plant lover in Florida!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdf0CXkDPzZXpel0yvda5wriz5QwLtTwHgI8-p5i5ieJKCgdtJRdcNeu9-Ai56cEbNVrZklhVrw6TcBdrvdSsvVmXH0gknYK0pvPw2KpwIIn7VK6L0wfwx-qVfB2viqbzodS5VX499HOw/s1600/122111121854%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdf0CXkDPzZXpel0yvda5wriz5QwLtTwHgI8-p5i5ieJKCgdtJRdcNeu9-Ai56cEbNVrZklhVrw6TcBdrvdSsvVmXH0gknYK0pvPw2KpwIIn7VK6L0wfwx-qVfB2viqbzodS5VX499HOw/s400/122111121854%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700848987040054882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrsPPNoUkLPCzkmdWL6TeH9CEBLUdVb_1o3cqtq2Tb-cv3o0DjpLypmKlyu_cCgwrnrbu30qCRoxQ-yn1pl8CJuBMMkjua6W_45Txd2aWyivBQAOpDSq1_PLuZk5aJsEycjIYWxD3hY8/s1600/122111121946%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrsPPNoUkLPCzkmdWL6TeH9CEBLUdVb_1o3cqtq2Tb-cv3o0DjpLypmKlyu_cCgwrnrbu30qCRoxQ-yn1pl8CJuBMMkjua6W_45Txd2aWyivBQAOpDSq1_PLuZk5aJsEycjIYWxD3hY8/s400/122111121946%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700848977449242290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />How were your holidays?<br />Cheers!<br />xxx<br />-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-81266240523155808422012-01-22T13:56:00.000-08:002012-01-23T15:13:29.001-08:00What is on my drafting board today? Mermaid Invitations!Happy Weekend!<br />Today I have enjoyed staying warm inside and painting Mermaids in Love, a new wedding invitation card. Here are a few steps in the process, eveything is hand painted and inked. I use a light table in the drawing process, perhaps a more detailed post on that process for the next snow day!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXT92whUnEk65auArZJBGtQELHJ7jvLoj1uWdczdV4fV9GjUotw6FPOb-FHlGjBGTxSXAFZ1KXH6AOsoDOfl4X6_87rwmU0zlOjmxJoz8JCaG0Lz4LETyhaBod6CsFvSScTkaPno6WWuA/s1600/mermaidsinlove1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXT92whUnEk65auArZJBGtQELHJ7jvLoj1uWdczdV4fV9GjUotw6FPOb-FHlGjBGTxSXAFZ1KXH6AOsoDOfl4X6_87rwmU0zlOjmxJoz8JCaG0Lz4LETyhaBod6CsFvSScTkaPno6WWuA/s400/mermaidsinlove1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700592325772308434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkcs0lZSvTMMUj7A_GX4M9gt_eFdTAn1njfD-_8zPF9iNen_UHl-_udtgmJVZo-YSdyfZ4PeFWiI6AjubQ34bnKvAXRxGH5M3FR8rpygKt03D545eZUuWxyOHcJs9PUcmOP0XWzLswVQ/s1600/mermaidsinlove2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkcs0lZSvTMMUj7A_GX4M9gt_eFdTAn1njfD-_8zPF9iNen_UHl-_udtgmJVZo-YSdyfZ4PeFWiI6AjubQ34bnKvAXRxGH5M3FR8rpygKt03D545eZUuWxyOHcJs9PUcmOP0XWzLswVQ/s400/mermaidsinlove2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700592331069186850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwIWYtMTc7_jxfqhA4WoG4tXucUEhvFYA3u79rrHlSCOSuuXbqAUdHwaDmuU7Mehi983whsm94WLXdaGelUtaBW1yqFraI5eOa_ApOMxPRs-pw6i-aEtBbgXj_LBiFN1CXzU2AxNeWvJc/s1600/mermaidsinlove4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwIWYtMTc7_jxfqhA4WoG4tXucUEhvFYA3u79rrHlSCOSuuXbqAUdHwaDmuU7Mehi983whsm94WLXdaGelUtaBW1yqFraI5eOa_ApOMxPRs-pw6i-aEtBbgXj_LBiFN1CXzU2AxNeWvJc/s400/mermaidsinlove4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700592345037086930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzmxkAZ0lST7ddGbkAd-wkxdSizt0mocmpnQ1wXi1QrJWV-jLiqyOfvdw50JgS0ddUOIX1y5B9W5MFTCKmSYQfoVfnPG5ojL1GRHuScEsj5Vd8avk_LghtKouZlmZuDlLAP2u3OVhVR4/s1600/mermaidsinlove7.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzmxkAZ0lST7ddGbkAd-wkxdSizt0mocmpnQ1wXi1QrJWV-jLiqyOfvdw50JgS0ddUOIX1y5B9W5MFTCKmSYQfoVfnPG5ojL1GRHuScEsj5Vd8avk_LghtKouZlmZuDlLAP2u3OVhVR4/s400/mermaidsinlove7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700595220715196754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ0Dv-4Sb8tly4pLClvg8rK-w5c-yHqi6cfm9rwC_fTzNS-InIMYGPqvWqSskIDUjMeo7iMIbQ02WZV0D_BvVd1wAmiNncDmt71y4f_RVW5MPiObCG4I9h14xZpQzrRHNLofmEf73uzE0/s1600/mermaidsinlove8.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ0Dv-4Sb8tly4pLClvg8rK-w5c-yHqi6cfm9rwC_fTzNS-InIMYGPqvWqSskIDUjMeo7iMIbQ02WZV0D_BvVd1wAmiNncDmt71y4f_RVW5MPiObCG4I9h14xZpQzrRHNLofmEf73uzE0/s400/mermaidsinlove8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700595227691017506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />And the finished design!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0Qahqm2Is3sX1OYit_JTygoGpOK95v1cURVJu8IHEV3-l5MY3fUHYQGm0BaZrxz0VIb9MMmANch-R2NcrmWJVjqvj2efEtUHHCu8slz1d1aeQyb5HiSNlillZjO5dJVpL9Fgj4uz938/s1600/MermaidsinLove350edited.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0Qahqm2Is3sX1OYit_JTygoGpOK95v1cURVJu8IHEV3-l5MY3fUHYQGm0BaZrxz0VIb9MMmANch-R2NcrmWJVjqvj2efEtUHHCu8slz1d1aeQyb5HiSNlillZjO5dJVpL9Fgj4uz938/s400/MermaidsinLove350edited.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700596960433244642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Order your own <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91281762/ready-to-order-wedding-invitations">Mermaids in Love</a> wedding invitations on my online shop.<br />Cheers,<br />xxx<br />-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-37129447234211927752012-01-03T08:24:00.000-08:002012-01-04T07:11:01.030-08:002012 New Year Bliss!To start off the new year, I wish you a rejuvenating one filled with silver sparkles, calm moments, and candle lights.<br /><br />To finish the old one, I am posting some Holiday cards designed for the season, one for Tammy Golson of <a href="http://www.tammygolson.com/">Tammy Golson Events</a> with hand scripted addresses, one for <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/">Brooklyn Betrothed</a>, a custom paper doll card, and one my partner and I collaborated on for the holidays.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRCCLUpQg_Le-dlTQuDXBeZ64KFal14wX3ikNaOfIuY_uFWjcvL797vUQOc2TPKy636VuMiuHW8HS7pJJCAnUxKs5Xl_l9Xbr0niJIJ0orTvsWg9sm1pSgUC_SiAVtlxorvnyYFbUF_U/s1600/Box.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRCCLUpQg_Le-dlTQuDXBeZ64KFal14wX3ikNaOfIuY_uFWjcvL797vUQOc2TPKy636VuMiuHW8HS7pJJCAnUxKs5Xl_l9Xbr0niJIJ0orTvsWg9sm1pSgUC_SiAVtlxorvnyYFbUF_U/s400/Box.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693242062374639586" border="0" /></a><br />The gift box set version of the tree card I am selling on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88603705/christmas-tree-card-gift-box-set">Esty</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90ZulB4zBtd8coIduDN3nB4Yu4TulnQolg4WV6QK8a_ukdpBcqj63LwnyyD23vHjryfkg_awMlJ1okwAmVDpCulIbyRUW532WPpt8Eo_3nrzeyerGqlir1qtDlEDMj24LDpMCk_B97gY/s1600/FullSet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90ZulB4zBtd8coIduDN3nB4Yu4TulnQolg4WV6QK8a_ukdpBcqj63LwnyyD23vHjryfkg_awMlJ1okwAmVDpCulIbyRUW532WPpt8Eo_3nrzeyerGqlir1qtDlEDMj24LDpMCk_B97gY/s400/FullSet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693241917708591154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dU1UY9unTaw-QS_ltGUljadacsWSPHgBs6vb25OijuRud-nzqyRM6T6T7Lb4kOqijtuvKe-q2psfCwt8A5fGmxg0l3U2j59QRg6jNTvM9CIFG0WLfM2d5YgQQmifInXQsg5jgvvd-B8/s1600/TreeCard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9dU1UY9unTaw-QS_ltGUljadacsWSPHgBs6vb25OijuRud-nzqyRM6T6T7Lb4kOqijtuvKe-q2psfCwt8A5fGmxg0l3U2j59QRg6jNTvM9CIFG0WLfM2d5YgQQmifInXQsg5jgvvd-B8/s400/TreeCard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693241903464452770" border="0" /></a><br />My favorite tree top moment, the heart.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEWKM7p3glprVNTNM8Qt9kQ4q5mmJLpIG3YeWPagXebfmhxiJ_ewsA3SeMQLYmo65-A2vQ_DU8b8CXRTuqr5uEj3AtsMlcyK1aoVhF2vCRXnTYUga4q0RX_AT3OiYyHXc574VpE4mSXI/s1600/heart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEWKM7p3glprVNTNM8Qt9kQ4q5mmJLpIG3YeWPagXebfmhxiJ_ewsA3SeMQLYmo65-A2vQ_DU8b8CXRTuqr5uEj3AtsMlcyK1aoVhF2vCRXnTYUga4q0RX_AT3OiYyHXc574VpE4mSXI/s400/heart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693241898272999250" border="0" /></a><br />For Tammy's custom card order, she mentioned to me her excitement in recommencing her annual Christmas tree decorating party this December, making it a great theme for her cards this year. The recipients on her Christmas card list received one tree card, a scarlet envelope, and hand scripted addresses in white ink. Addressing the envelopes was a thrill since it was the first time I mixed and used white ink.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4cu2ZeexoNIda8C1S7MkEtXYy52gPeuNE4Le3Q4EfZxPKk-jeB21wI0XxXJ0V0TvI-Z8Blq2ginlC-9of1rEJ6kGFpMeZ8x5fnnVwz1vP5OxjhE7zzvtqMNDzmGbZel3r_ScYKAxVmE/s1600/tammpysaddressestest.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4cu2ZeexoNIda8C1S7MkEtXYy52gPeuNE4Le3Q4EfZxPKk-jeB21wI0XxXJ0V0TvI-Z8Blq2ginlC-9of1rEJ6kGFpMeZ8x5fnnVwz1vP5OxjhE7zzvtqMNDzmGbZel3r_ScYKAxVmE/s400/tammpysaddressestest.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693244121400709842" border="0" /></a><br />Mixing and practicing, and then the end result.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELrnoFW6pbxAx4HoQTN4N-IELb5Jj82NpTe5Z6iiDyQpHigZU12A5xGfKrWQKkQpQXzEfaVGdqkbeRL8mM8e73hOsgL7H9rSs-KYoDEJLnJbAeNkMFdCQKV4iAfJFZoaUZRu01WSTH5w/s1600/tammysadressesdone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhELrnoFW6pbxAx4HoQTN4N-IELb5Jj82NpTe5Z6iiDyQpHigZU12A5xGfKrWQKkQpQXzEfaVGdqkbeRL8mM8e73hOsgL7H9rSs-KYoDEJLnJbAeNkMFdCQKV4iAfJFZoaUZRu01WSTH5w/s400/tammysadressesdone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693244126009073490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The next card was designed for the Brooklyn Betrothed ladies. We got together in November to brainstorm about our very first holiday card, I was delighted to be asked to design it. First, I inked a few quick conceptual sketches and then the BB girls selected their favorite design from among them, the winner was unanimous.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNis-gSgW2OfYYKaQjQLwzgc797Kce6vWrmPRaoiYLN7yhBJXYhhs6DYYAbZxESzfqGYvC4WpD7Il2PAm-_bTQnUEGx9cygHf1jUeDyEzeW-WKAYuJGDSo1nOfVc7ZUnK1-V0PMCwhALg/s1600/1-Lights%252Bheart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNis-gSgW2OfYYKaQjQLwzgc797Kce6vWrmPRaoiYLN7yhBJXYhhs6DYYAbZxESzfqGYvC4WpD7Il2PAm-_bTQnUEGx9cygHf1jUeDyEzeW-WKAYuJGDSo1nOfVc7ZUnK1-V0PMCwhALg/s400/1-Lights%252Bheart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693254493000220418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8poecWIfHNr3lECvR5ADKJ_xoybuUPhYpEfxNpMM1zLfLf-TGOnE3s7DiNjsBDVwJapnLM0zR1AMeRyB-XLkpVsdfshE4FCUJSv5MX8bEDrctXttFOJwX1S6PInSXPmeCDFMPBm9eqM/s1600/3-StrippedCanyCane%252Blights.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8poecWIfHNr3lECvR5ADKJ_xoybuUPhYpEfxNpMM1zLfLf-TGOnE3s7DiNjsBDVwJapnLM0zR1AMeRyB-XLkpVsdfshE4FCUJSv5MX8bEDrctXttFOJwX1S6PInSXPmeCDFMPBm9eqM/s400/3-StrippedCanyCane%252Blights.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693254499380024610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyaa2sP5m5vGn9Z2-3fGKDTKjg7HauLcbam_-IKoGjLi6K8LPdO-eCKRKHgso854hiTyWEXbCeWRCy3Rj6PE6CNvMuLtJ9Xv5sdC5YliI5bQ2ulyfC5eZXPFeL12T9Dz1JAY9STBfvks/s1600/2-Snowflakes%252BFlurries.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyaa2sP5m5vGn9Z2-3fGKDTKjg7HauLcbam_-IKoGjLi6K8LPdO-eCKRKHgso854hiTyWEXbCeWRCy3Rj6PE6CNvMuLtJ9Xv5sdC5YliI5bQ2ulyfC5eZXPFeL12T9Dz1JAY9STBfvks/s400/2-Snowflakes%252BFlurries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693254496190663154" border="0" /></a><br />The piece chosen highlighted the intertwined hearts from the logo I designed for <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/">BB</a>. I continued with the theme of vines and hearts, expanding it to the framework and main illustration piece of the card. The card was then water colored, and gold and bronze accents where added to the light fixtures. I used sumi ink for the lettering.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgmg_0lWfpw5d98ucu_Zdkc1WXbX-l2o7v_ouR7KSxctfbSAadsCLxI6-otmpm6GA4CCFX-mAFRn08FZ2jhGuoUFmJegkWcFfOmQ9JuIeT7XuZnXHOwQHbYcOoWRfyQc9gFxKErZLZ_g/s1600/BBChristmasCard%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgmg_0lWfpw5d98ucu_Zdkc1WXbX-l2o7v_ouR7KSxctfbSAadsCLxI6-otmpm6GA4CCFX-mAFRn08FZ2jhGuoUFmJegkWcFfOmQ9JuIeT7XuZnXHOwQHbYcOoWRfyQc9gFxKErZLZ_g/s400/BBChristmasCard%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693254508613569074" border="0" /></a>Then we signed the card on our group <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/gone-fishing/">Spa Castle day</a>...so nice.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPk64uEfzOB0zcOpfmTldGrAiIXWPI3SbEwKl8f4NiMLpu91KWdZCh_cdOMYIqhRt-7EnBF128QoRrBzxPnHET4jb4O2vmWf5XpJ24Pt7nqokqoFsGJLzBzMszHOukPJ-CbI4oUcrmrc/s1600/BBChristmasCard%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPk64uEfzOB0zcOpfmTldGrAiIXWPI3SbEwKl8f4NiMLpu91KWdZCh_cdOMYIqhRt-7EnBF128QoRrBzxPnHET4jb4O2vmWf5XpJ24Pt7nqokqoFsGJLzBzMszHOukPJ-CbI4oUcrmrc/s400/BBChristmasCard%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693254584378136530" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The next card was a custom order for two sisters, Adrien and Leah who have the most spectacular Christmas cards in all history! It was so much fun to bedazzle them and their furry friends in Christmas cheer.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBEvo5nkk_YDFKuWz77bpNL_lvPemoI6rLUsRLlxIC-AbDJR0x3v7V3qMSErFWDhQ4zXW3u1gAsPhyae-sd4cpClgCiCHVqGIrGUiMprNkJmg4o6D8vaxdXMnueL6EHMhjfryvv7zwRo/s1600/AandLchristmascardSketch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBEvo5nkk_YDFKuWz77bpNL_lvPemoI6rLUsRLlxIC-AbDJR0x3v7V3qMSErFWDhQ4zXW3u1gAsPhyae-sd4cpClgCiCHVqGIrGUiMprNkJmg4o6D8vaxdXMnueL6EHMhjfryvv7zwRo/s400/AandLchristmascardSketch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693443930149101490" border="0" /></a><br />Compositional ink sketch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kbJi-eDadNNQXnmr4FwteTUg4DxLKGHYagXbEm9F6nAG-tL2yQGWWBonjxPEUJnUG-8bdzwV_eVWxVhC-Z5WJ4D-R1zJrLXhuhS5h-a07I7PCqcoj3sTnOrLmqnXrzT3Nnczh46P_pQ/s1600/LandA-ChristmasCard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kbJi-eDadNNQXnmr4FwteTUg4DxLKGHYagXbEm9F6nAG-tL2yQGWWBonjxPEUJnUG-8bdzwV_eVWxVhC-Z5WJ4D-R1zJrLXhuhS5h-a07I7PCqcoj3sTnOrLmqnXrzT3Nnczh46P_pQ/s400/LandA-ChristmasCard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693443935688333362" border="0" /></a><br />The finished card.<br /><br /><br />The grand finale! A Christmas treat my partner and I collaborated on for our friends and family.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioypBV0MhOXv65RWHy1nYnxE4OyMFk7_BQsyY9QSAtEyalpSoVWHVEIgEB5clL9VxcRr4yKenyb3xakfdFUhhEq0m4pIdNR-JvcsoTV6XX8gNna4jEEtOGKK_TOTOHjw0s-7PXvmYW5vc/s1600/jandRNightDivine005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioypBV0MhOXv65RWHy1nYnxE4OyMFk7_BQsyY9QSAtEyalpSoVWHVEIgEB5clL9VxcRr4yKenyb3xakfdFUhhEq0m4pIdNR-JvcsoTV6XX8gNna4jEEtOGKK_TOTOHjw0s-7PXvmYW5vc/s400/jandRNightDivine005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693257310488795442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Cheers and a very happy new one.<br />xoxo<br />RuthRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-61102852177078839682011-11-14T10:38:00.000-08:002011-11-14T11:25:16.028-08:00Rock-n-Roll Bridal Line Released!I am so excited to release the first product in Papertopias new Rock-n-Roll bridal line. Bride-to-be thank you notes! These are the sort of notes that I would like to have as a bride-to-be, punk, pretty, and personal with hot-pink lipstick, lashes and a puff. I love thank you notes.<br />These 5x5 notes are printed on a weighty, 140 lb hot-pressed paper, with hand-painted gold details, matching gold envelopes, and a wax seal. Heaven.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoTZUyRILir4syApwSA9O05H5XBgATF8doPgu56I1V3Lm1bORZO-KhACUir1s8BCutKYlYADe1QcO8OYAEORPcKU7cj9kiYqXHHdG_6-8nKXKJX6kVumBGRJVa9rGR0006wd2B4vwMOM/s1600/LilyCard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoTZUyRILir4syApwSA9O05H5XBgATF8doPgu56I1V3Lm1bORZO-KhACUir1s8BCutKYlYADe1QcO8OYAEORPcKU7cj9kiYqXHHdG_6-8nKXKJX6kVumBGRJVa9rGR0006wd2B4vwMOM/s400/LilyCard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674925333131048562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHGHNkFzpKo3Kl5soolLT2GXvffOWU_7Z261K8QyhgXVW1SoJU_u8VrzOusxDf5DLeUJijwLP5VTxrBJpKXoYZCN1PVkD1TKFMbvcZSWBVZgDLW3Me9KTd500P0Chb4G2_cn6JKjvJLU/s1600/Package.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHGHNkFzpKo3Kl5soolLT2GXvffOWU_7Z261K8QyhgXVW1SoJU_u8VrzOusxDf5DLeUJijwLP5VTxrBJpKXoYZCN1PVkD1TKFMbvcZSWBVZgDLW3Me9KTd500P0Chb4G2_cn6JKjvJLU/s400/Package.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674925315832427810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLCKd1RP4APaiPIUFqf8a_KIn0xq05r8oOMMeBMggj7-rZ7lZnjgmFQb6sqJYcfoJjumbBnGeEyUJNYMTdNTDfS3stCeN_WRCHDBIPTqpr0hl2fCzTu80G_hDXpfm_tdDmQ2we-cQJ7A/s1600/Thankyouandenvelopes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLCKd1RP4APaiPIUFqf8a_KIn0xq05r8oOMMeBMggj7-rZ7lZnjgmFQb6sqJYcfoJjumbBnGeEyUJNYMTdNTDfS3stCeN_WRCHDBIPTqpr0hl2fCzTu80G_hDXpfm_tdDmQ2we-cQJ7A/s400/Thankyouandenvelopes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674925317015230610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bMMCIivwkMkxuTfjnvOheeCwfv21dwqSlwsRPqjZi1fFYvINjkeVoGuzaOYOtG3XC2Ya-psSP6slq9QQvgyJLVv45C2WX6cInI89SqZjPkv58V_UgMvLmC4UXKK4CjyWtAnQZ8hO2kY/s1600/Thankyoublueback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1bMMCIivwkMkxuTfjnvOheeCwfv21dwqSlwsRPqjZi1fFYvINjkeVoGuzaOYOtG3XC2Ya-psSP6slq9QQvgyJLVv45C2WX6cInI89SqZjPkv58V_UgMvLmC4UXKK4CjyWtAnQZ8hO2kY/s400/Thankyoublueback.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674925330665789554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />To order a set please go to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86132007/bride-to-be-thank-you-notes">etsy</a> shop.<br />Cheers!<br />XOXO<br />-RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-65002494495517799852011-10-26T11:58:00.000-07:002011-10-26T14:51:08.094-07:00New Animation Colaboration! Geraldine Trimarco CollaborationPapertopias and Antonia Levy <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> have been secretly creating a beautiful project together, the Geraldine Trimarco Collective. GTC is a combination of <a href="http://papertopias.blogspot.com/2011/07/doll-of-week-darma.html">Antonia</a>'s <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/avette">photography</a>, production, editing skills and my paper art, dolls and set design all put into stop frame animation. Antonia's photographs set up the landscape for my paper creations to unfold their stories in. We work together directing the narrative and animations.<br /><br />We are overjoyed and delighted to introduce you to the first short by GTC, I hope you enjoy it!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw3CIXbYTaXxGH98bDJLSMX5rsw3fFz1Gxj77VuAhvbhKq59NGrNYMykFC6awmcZeR7wPNBW_Ctgcan4rrh0A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br />For more information about GTC, please follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/geraldinetc">Twitter</a> and visit our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/geraldinefilms">Youtube</a> channel to watch the high resolution video.<br /><br />Cheers!!<br />XXX<br />RRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2106780595063691980.post-15742464337805963642011-10-25T09:24:00.001-07:002011-10-25T09:41:29.552-07:00New York Wedding Listing!<a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/">Brooklyn Betrothed</a>, the wedding group I am co-founder and <a href="http://brooklynbetrothed.wordpress.com/ruth-irving-visual-artist/">visual artist</a> for, has a bio published in the 2012 Winder issue of <a href="http://nymag.com/weddings/">New York Wedding</a>! The story is on page 175, in dramatic blood red. Congratulations to the fantastic BB group and to all our friends published in the magazine as well! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguAxCugSBLfaWRlvL8oNjOsLPjPuIZfsfUtANVs8lWKSLL0JsEXipuhIAdpwazo1O1GjjSjqsXHv9J3mySxvP4zDvMbCKsus5bbQSrWABqDIqQ9uCazifMJsrhbrTN12FFLqOgGivAdH8/s1600/102511121343.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguAxCugSBLfaWRlvL8oNjOsLPjPuIZfsfUtANVs8lWKSLL0JsEXipuhIAdpwazo1O1GjjSjqsXHv9J3mySxvP4zDvMbCKsus5bbQSrWABqDIqQ9uCazifMJsrhbrTN12FFLqOgGivAdH8/s400/102511121343.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667467699511677074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IzBnsz7PApBiacB5dw0bFOT-p9i57i38xYHCrz7Uo4W1CwiyAkB2MSgNwMXx5gDAnIWz-CcIKCjTl2J35tzSHJARhvUXiSAZUc-VKFbw7lZ6oiIkh6pK5FNLmB020R57KhCEwNdia_U/s1600/102511121327.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IzBnsz7PApBiacB5dw0bFOT-p9i57i38xYHCrz7Uo4W1CwiyAkB2MSgNwMXx5gDAnIWz-CcIKCjTl2J35tzSHJARhvUXiSAZUc-VKFbw7lZ6oiIkh6pK5FNLmB020R57KhCEwNdia_U/s400/102511121327.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667467704285296146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Cheers!<br />xxx<br />RuthRuth Irvinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03162428528065198498noreply@blogger.com0