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Black Edge Painted Letterpress Business Cards

by Erika Firm Posted on October 17, 2012

Black edge painted letterpress business cards for wedding photographer Paul Barnett by DelphineJust off press … some really cool letterpress business cards for a fabulous San Diego wedding photographer. We letterpressed the square business cards in dark black ink on double thick bright white cotton cover stock, with killer black edge painting detail. Love these!

In a previous life Paul Barnett was probably a doctor … just check out that crazy signature! Lucky for all you brides and grooms out there, Paul is living life as one of the most fabulous, charming, and super talented wedding photographers in all the land. Seriously, I can’t say enough good things about his work. His sense of humour is killer, and he has impeccable timing, too. Here’s a peek at what I’m talking about:

Dos Equis Groom by Paul Barnett Wedding Photographer in San Diego via DelphineChampagne Wedding Photography by Paul Barnett via DelphineThose shots crack me up! Paul is based in San Diego, but travels far and often, so check him out if you’re looking to capture some memories.

//wedding photos by Paul Barnett wedding photography

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Gold Edge Painted Wedding Invitation, Haute off the Press

by Erika Firm Posted on October 4, 2012

Gold Edge Painted Letterpress Wedding Invitation by DelphineSometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Case in point: this letterpress wedding invitation, typeset in black ink with no motif. Don’t call it plain, though! It has gorgeous (if I do say so myself) shiny gold edge painted sides. Letterpress edge painting is an extra touch that is always worth the extra effort.

Gold Edge Painted Letterpress Wedding Invitation by Delphinephotos // Delphine

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Newport Stripes Anchor Note Cards | Haute off the Press

by Erika Firm Posted on September 12, 2012

Newport Yellow Stripes Red Stripes Anchor Personal Stationery Notecard by DelphineSummer is almost over, but I am still loving this fun and preppy Newport Stripes note card and calling card set from our personal stationery collection. Stripes and anchors never go out of season … just bring on the foul weather gear!

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Arizona Cactus Cocktail Napkins and Stir Sticks | Haute off the Press

by Erika Firm Posted on August 30, 2012

arizona cactus custom cocktail napkins and stir sticks in green and goldArizona Cactus has always been one of my favorite Delphine designs. I love the Saguaro Cactus and Prickly Pear Cactus illustrations my mom drew for us. Custom cocktail napkins and stir sticks are such a fun way to brighten up a bar, don’t you think? Much nicer than the boring white napkins and tiny black coffee stirrers that most catering companies provide, right?

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Wonderland Letterpress Wedding Invitation in Coral and Noisette

by Erika Firm Posted on August 15, 2012

Wonderland Letterpress Wedding Invitation by Delphine Coral and Noisette Nut brownWonderland has been one of our most popular designs lately. I was inspired by Alice in Wonderland when I designed it … a little bit whimsical, a little bit Victorian, a lot charming. This example is shown letterpressed in coral and noisette (nut brown) inks on bright white 100 percent cotton paper, with antique gold envelope liners.

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Haute off the Press | Charleston Stitch Letterpress Invitation in Keylime Green

by Erika Firm Posted on July 31, 2012

charleston stitch letterpress wedding invitation in keylime green and grayCharleston Stitch is an invitation design near and dear to my heart. I designed at the request of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine (my all time favorite magazine … I’ve been a fan since the very first issue), with my once and again hometown of Charleston as the inspiration. This example is shown letterpressed in gorgeous keylime and champagne inks on thick off-white 100 percent cotton paper.

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Party Details | Custom Wedding Match Boxes

by Erika Firm Posted on July 27, 2012

custom match boxes for wedding party by delphineI love the simplicity of these sweet custom “a perfect match” wedding match boxes we did for Lindsay and Derek. It’s the little details that really make the look and feel of an event come together.

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Haute off the Press: Citron, Champagne and Kraft Floral Julian Wedding Invitation

by Erika Firm Posted on July 24, 2012

floral julian wedding invitation in citron and champagne ink with kraft envelopeOoooh, these are two of my very favorite color combos! Wedding invitations printed in citron ink paired with champagne … and rustic chic kraft envelopes printed with metallic champagne ink. J’adore, as Mémé Delphine would say. The design, Julian, was named after pretty California wildflowers spotted in the Julian mountain area, and I think it’s a great choice for a garden wedding.

kraft envelope printed with metallic ink in champagne for wedding invitation a7 sizeThe metallic ink on kraft envelope is so charming, isn’t it? I especially love it with white calligraphy. {pats self on back}.

//photos by Delphine

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Popular Wedding Invitation Design

by Erika Firm Posted on June 18, 2012

Delphine Amelie Ava Letterpress Wedding Invitation designOur signature Ava design (a variation of our Amelie) is hands down our most ordered design. Here are three variations of the same design shipping out on the same day. Changing the ink colors totally changes the feeling, doesn’t it? I imagine the left one for a garden party, the center one for a fun bash, and the one on the right for a black tie ball.

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Haute off the Press: Custom Invitation for a Colorado Farm Wedding

by Erika Firm Posted on January 11, 2012

custom colorado farm wedding invitationHere’s a peek at one of my favorite custom design projects from last year: Kyle and Scott’s wedding invitation for their Colorado “farmette” celebration. I like it so much that I’m considering adapting the design as a regular design on our website. What do you think? Should I do it?

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Haute off the Press: CARNIVAL Wedding Invitation

by Erika Firm Posted on October 14, 2011

New Carnival Wedding InvitationHere’s a peek at one of our newest wedding invitation designs, CARNIVAL. It was inspired by summer afternoons at the local county fair, circus posters, popcorn, and stripy straws.

It’s one of the new designs in our Signature Collection wedding album, in stores now.

Carnival wedding invitation shown in red and robin’s egg turquoise blue, printed on 100 percent cotton paper, with matching cotton envelope and robin’s egg turquoise printed envelope liner.  Design ©Delphine.

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haute off the press: sullivan butterfly cocktail napkin

by Erika Firm Posted on July 19, 2011

Haute off the press: a cute SULLIVAN butterfly cocktail napkin. White and turquoise look so nice together. Perfect for a summer event.

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big news: delphine’s new wedding invitation album

by Erika Firm Posted on May 25, 2011

BIG NEWS from the Delphine Studio: We have a brand new wedding album!!! It features our top 12 best-selling invitation designs, and a bunch of brand new ones, as well. Everything is available to be ordered letterpress or flat printed, and the book also includes party favors. Woot!

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the new designs:

New Delphine wedding invitation design: Calligraphic. A modern twist on tradition. A timeless classic.

New Delphine wedding invitation design: Wonderland. A neo-Victorian inspired, Alice in Wonderland influenced design.

New Delphine wedding invitation design: New Orleans. Casual and fun.

New Delphine wedding invitation: Rose. This is our Louie Award finalist design! Love it letterpressed in pink and gray.

If you’d like more info on the new album (we have a limited supply, ready to ship in June) please drop us a line at the studio.

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haute off the press: charleston stitch

by Erika Firm Posted on February 28, 2011

Haute off the press: our Charleston Stitch party invitation, printed in sand ink. The invitation was originally designed for Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, and is named after my “hometown” of Charleston, South Carolina.

One of the fabulous things about digital/flat printing is the opportunity to flood the background of a design with a solid color, and knock out the text (the white is the paper, not white ink). I really love this soft, neutral, romantic color palette for weddings, and hope it doesn’t fade away as a trend too quickly.

 

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