Thursday, May 29, 2014

Calligraphy Monogrammed Notecards


Gold Ink.  Gold Glitter.  Gold Joy!


Although I am rusty at my calligraphy skills


I wanted to make some personalized note cards
as a birthday gift for a friend.


Before the pearlescent acrylic ink dried, I sprinkled on gold glitter.
The cards are made from a 105# Bristol paper,
creased with a bone folder,
the front torn to form a deckled edge
enhanced with Stickles glitter glue.

I made sure they fit the size envelopes I had on hand.

Presented in a clear cello bag,
wrapped in paper with large gold dots and sparkly gold ribbon

It was fun to create a personalized gift

{and I am so into gold and sparkle right now!}


~ Violet ~

Participating in Jennifer Rizzo's Fab Creative Friday party,
go check it out, there are some great projects there!




10 comments:

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Dear Violet,
What beautiful cards.. Love the gold ink..
fondly,
Penny

The Dainty Dolls House said...

These are so beautiful, I love letters and wiriting like this, I should really learn. What a gorgeous colour too, I love it!! Happy weekend to you my dear, I hope it is bliss Xxx

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Thank you dear Violet! So happy you enjoyed.
Happy weekend my friend..

Scribbler said...

Beautiful work! I have always envied those who had calligraphy skills. I think I just don't have patience.... Thanks so much for visiting and your kind comments.

Createology said...

Glorious Gold personalized gift. Your lettering is lovely. Gifts from the heart are always preferred. Creative Calligraphy Bliss...

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Why am I missing your posts??????

I do know that the end of the year is calling me to get into work earlier and I totally missed blogging yesterday because I had to run off! Oh Violet my dear, these cards are STUNNING and with the gold? So fabulous! This is an art I have never tried, and yet it is something I know I would engage in because it involves writing! How you manage to find the time to create the level of beauty my friend, you really are an energetic soul. I am happy however, that next week is my last of school, so let's see what the summer holds for "us."

Lovely, sensational, inspiring as always. LOVE! Anita

Martina said...

Such a great idea for a b-day gift - love it! have a sparkling weekend!

Victoria said...

Gorgeous and so inspiring!
Victoria

Row homes and Cobblestones said...

Violet the notecards are lovely. Loving the gold and glittered effect. I am an advocate of the hand written note and the importance of sending a personal touch. No matter what your friend uses these cards for the receiver will save these lovely sophisticated works of art.
Vera

Martina said...

Dear Violet, just saw your studio picture on the SP page - it looks FABULOUS! Such gorgeous light! Have a fun day!