Now that your sweetheart has popped the big question (yay!) it's time to start planning your wedding. You've told all your family and friends, selected the perfect venue and reserved a date, it's time to start thinking about your wedding invitations. Don't know where or how to start? No worries! I'm sharing a helpful timeline for when and how to work with a custom stationery designer for your invitations.
Read moreMy Envelope Calligraphy Process
Envelope calligraphy is one my absolute favorite things to offer my clients, and when someone contacts me for envelope calligraphy, my heart does a little happy dance. And I can almost guarantee that your recipients' hearts will do that same little happy dance when they pull a beautiful, hand-calligraphed envelope out of their mailbox (especially if it's stuck between a bunch of bills and junk mail!).
I often get asked what the process is like for envelope calligraphy, so that is what I am going to share with you today!
Read more4 Reasons to Hire a Calligrapher for Your Wedding Invitations
Calligraphy is something that has really taken the wedding world by storm in past few years, and is something that is truly treasured when combined with wedding stationery and decor. From each piece of your invitation suite to the envelope addressing, I'm covering my top four reasons for why a calligrapher should be included in your wedding budget.
Read moreLearn Calligraphy: My Favorite Supplies + Where to Buy Them
Interested in learning calligraphy?
Then I have EXCITING NEWS for you! I'll be launching my first Skillshare at the end of this month, which will be all about learning the foundations of calligraphy, my favorite supplies, basic warm-up strokes and the calligraphy alphabet. By the end of the class, you will be able to write a short quote or phrase in calligraphy.
I am so, so excited to share this class with you, and it will be the first of many more to come! In later classes, we will learn how to connect letters, write long-form calligraphy, envelope calligraphy, digitizing your calligraphy, how to mix custom ink colors, brush calligraphy, and more! Make sure to sign up for my VIP list to be the first to know when my courses go live :)
Check out the list below for my favorite calligraphy supplies!
Read moreHow to Choose the Right Stationery Designer for Your Wedding Invitations →
Last week, I discussed my top three reasons for hiring a stationery designer for your wedding invitations, as opposed to choosing a template off of a pre-made invitation site, and why it is truly worth the investment for custom wedding invitations. You want your invitations to be unique and one-of-a-kind, just like your wedding will be, so investing in custom stationery is the cherry on top for making your big day extra special. You also want your invitations to reflect you and your fiance' as a couple, not just that they are pretty.
Today, I am sharing my advice for how to choose the right designer for your wedding stationery. Custom stationery for your wedding is an investment, so you want to put that money toward someone that will create invitations you absolutely adore and want to cherish forever.
Read more3 Reasons to Hire a Stationery Designer for Your Wedding Invitations →
While I do believe in DIY-ing certain things for your wedding, I fully believe that your wedding invitations should not be one of them. Your Save the Dates and invitations are the first glimpse your guests get to see of your wedding before the big day, and you want to impress them! Your wedding stationery should account for 7-10% of your wedding budget, so you want to get it right! For example, if your total wedding budget is $15,000, your budget for wedding stationery would be between $1,000-$1,500.
You wedding stationery should be considered an investment in the biggest day of your life, and my advice is to leave it to the professionals. Below you'll find a few other reasons to hire a professional stationery designer for your wedding invitations and why it's worth the investment.
Read moreHow to Include Calligraphy in Your Wedding →
From your invitations to your envelopes to your decor, there are so many beautiful ways to add calligraphy to your wedding! I recently wrote a post on this very subject for my friend. Amanda Saturday's blog. Click through to read my favorite ways to add the beautiful touch of calligraphy to your special event, and download the FREE envelope addressing guide I created for you! :)
Read moreThe Letter Lane Etsy Shop is NOW OPEN! :)
I'm excited to announce that my Etsy shop is now open for business! :)
I've got lots of hand lettered art prints for you to download and easily print at home. There are also custom hand lettered logos that will really make your brand stand out from the rest!
I've also included a listing for envelope calligraphy and envelope hand lettering, which starts at my standard price of $2.50 per main envelope.
There are also custom listings if you don't see something that strikes your fancy - I will be happy to create something totally unique for you!
In the coming weeks, I've got lots more stuff lined up to add to the shop, such as watercolor art, custom wedding invitations, and so much more!
Head to the shop right here to grab some goodies: LetterLaneDesigns.etsy.com
And to say thank you, I've got a discount code to celebrate the launch of my shop! Use the code SHOPLAUNCH2016 for 10% off your first order! :)
Enjoy!
xoxo, Brittany
Mother's Day Brunch: Part Two
Photography by Katie Williamsen of Twin Stripe | www.twinstripe.com
I recently collaborated with Katie Williamsen of Twin Stripe to bring her vision of a Mother's Day Brunch to life. I was so happy provide some hand lettered place cards and menus for the shoot, and we both felt it added a very special touch to the place settings. For Part Two on Katie's blog, she's sharing more of her gorgeous photos, along with some amazing recipes for your own brunch!
On Tuesday she shared Part One, where she shows you how to recreate this setup on your own, and maybe inspire you to surprise your Mom with a beautiful brunch this Mother's Day! :)
Interested in collaborating? Feel free to reach out! I would love to know your ideas for how we can work together :)
xoxo, Brittany
Mother's Day Brunch: Part One
Photography by Katie Williamsen of Twin Stripe | www.twinstripe.com
I recently collaborated with Katie Williamsen of Twin Stripe to bring her vision of a Mother's Day Brunch to life. I was so happy provide some hand lettered place cards and menus for the shoot, and we both felt it added a very special touch to the place settings. Head to Katie's blog right here where she shows you how to recreate this setup on your own, and maybe inspire you to surprise your Mom with a beautiful brunch this Mother's Day! :) Be sure to tune in to Katie's blog tomorrow, where she'll be sharing Part Two of this beautiful shoot, complete with more photos and lots of recipes!
Interested in collaborating? Feel free to reach out! I would love to know your ideas for how we can work together :)
xoxo, Brittany
The Difference Between Hand Lettering, Calligraphy and Typography (+ Why It Truly Matters)
Have you ever wondered what is considered hand lettering and what is considered calligraphy? Or what is classified as typography? I've often seen these terms used interchangeably, which can definitely cause some confusion for those who don't have any experience with them. While other hand letterers and calligraphers may have different definitions for these, I'm going to share with my own definitions, and also provide some visual examples to help you remember their differences!
Read moreFAQ Series: Calligraphy Projects + A Free Download!
Have you been wondering what it's like to work with a calligrapher or what the process entails? Have a project in mind? I prefer to be very transparent with my clients about my processes when working on their projects, as I want them to understand what they are paying for and the value behind what I do. So, I am starting a "Frequently Asked Questions" series where I am completely transparent with the questions I am most often asked by my potential, current and past clients. Continue reading below to find out the details!
Read moreMy Favorite Hand Lettering & Calligraphy Supplies
Want to know what a hand lettering artist and calligrapher keeps in their toolbox? I'm sharing my favorite tools I use daily for both hand lettering and calligraphy, as well as some books and online tutorial suggestions to help you get started! Click through to my list of supplies and read the full post.
Read moreMy Favorite Tools For Running My Freelance Business
As a solo freelancer, I wear all the hats and do #allthethings, and there is pretty much always a never-ending list of to-do's. I'm in charge of client communication, social media posts, blog posts, website updates, finances and most importantly, creating. So, in case you've been wondering what tools I use to run my business, I'm going to break it down for you right here. I should mention that these are not ALL of the tools I use, as that would be a verrrry long post. These are just the essentials and my favorites!
Read moreHello & Welcome to Letter Lane Design Studio!
Hello and welcome to Letter Lane Design Studio!
I am so, so glad you’ve stopped by. :) I just want to officially introduce myself to you, share why I’m here and what I want for myself and my business in the future.
WHO I AM
So, to start off, my name is Brittany Nicole Russell (previously Ehlers), and I own Letter Lane Design Studio where I offer hand lettering, calligraphy and design services to other creatives and small business owners. The previous name of my business was Brittany Nicole Design, which you may or may not recognize. I recently completely rebranded my business, and this is my very first blog post! I am so excited to share with you some things about myself and my business.
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