https://www.softfernstudio.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-10-17 https://www.softfernstudio.com/blog/5-first-anniversary-gift-ideas-for-your-paper-anniversary monthly 0.5 2023-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/f8f8eaf4-7d18-41fc-a518-4735f234f294/wedding-date-artwork-calligraphy.jpeg Blog - 5 First Anniversary Gift Ideas For Your Paper Anniversary - 1. Date commemoration artwork The first day, the yes day, the best day. Turn the dates of the day you met or your first date, the day you got engaged, and your wedding day into a piece of unique artwork. Add some flair by including the city or GPS coordinates of those locations too, and the story of your love can be kept for generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/c705fe16-4adb-4325-ae61-9aca5cbe6c22/calligraphy-wedding-vows-handwritten-calligraphy.jpeg Blog - 5 First Anniversary Gift Ideas For Your Paper Anniversary - 3. Your vows Your vows are of course some of the most special words you’ll ever speak to your partner. If you chose to write your own, they encompass all of the details that you love about each other, that make your relationship special. They are a promise for the future. If you chose to use traditional vows, they’re steeped in tradition from all who spoke those words before you. Turn your vows into a beautiful piece of artwork that you can display in your home for years to come as a daily reminder of your love for each other. They can be done in a flowing, traditional calligraphy script, or bounce across the page in a playful, modern style. Flourishes, florals, or other embellishments can be used to capture the feel of your wedding and your relationship. https://www.softfernstudio.com/blog/how-to-prep-your-calligraphy-nib monthly 0.5 2023-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/9a7d507d-bed3-4c52-9b33-08706171db05/prep-calligraphy-nibs-potato.jpeg Blog - How to Prep Your Calligraphy Nib - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/a1c4b721-be47-4510-923e-6baf2db176b4/prep-calligraphy-nib-before.jpeg Blog - How to Prep Your Calligraphy Nib - The first time a nib is dipped in ink, it will usually bead up and pool at the tip. This isn’t very conducive to smooth writing! Luckily, removing the oil coating is quick and easy. Here’s several methods you can use to prep your nibs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/c7db252f-3d9a-4449-9f3d-9f08a650a459/prep-calligraphy-nib-after.jpeg Blog - How to Prep Your Calligraphy Nib When the nib is properly prepped, the ink will smoothly coat the front and back of it. Much better! Use one of these methods on your new nibs, and you might just find the ink is much more cooperative! Keep in mind that when you change nibs in your pen holder, oils from your fingers could get on your previously-cleaned nibs and cause the same problem. I find it just takes one wipe when you change nibs to get it working good as new again. Happy calligraphy practicing! https://www.softfernstudio.com/blog/unique-placecard-ideas monthly 0.5 2023-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/04479145-6bb4-4ace-800b-082088f5da50/tile-placecard-calligraphy.jpg Blog - Unique Place Card Ideas That Aren’t Paper - Tiles Modern and sleek, these come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors to match your tablescape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/c5efba58-5e9c-48a8-a19d-a6e6b5e8bab3/sea-glass-calligraphy-placecard.jpeg Blog - Unique Place Card Ideas That Aren’t Paper - Seaglass A beautiful option for nautical or beach themed events. Pieces of seaglass can’t help but add uniqueness since each piece is just a little different from the next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/153788b0-b323-4ab4-912f-1cb755081c02/pink-white-acrylic-placecards.jpg Blog - Unique Place Card Ideas That Aren’t Paper - Acrylic Choose from circles, squares, hexagons, or some other shape entirely. Acrylic comes in a variety of colors, or you can paint the back of clear acrylic to match the event color scheme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/6b2cb78c-9b77-45ad-a837-6dddb8d9a02b/engraved-bride-groom-shot-glasses.jpg Blog - Unique Place Card Ideas That Aren’t Paper - Shot glasses or Drinkware Engrave the name of each guest on a glass and they can keep it to use long after the event is over. 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Match them to your event color scheme, or mix it up and go colorful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/616cc87302e0572782fd9c59/0be624f4-72b8-4a93-935d-3fb3c3acb939/leaf-calligraphy-placecard-idea.jpg Blog - Unique Place Card Ideas That Aren’t Paper - Leaves Leaves come in many different shapes and colors and are another more eco-friendly option. 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