Rumor has it that one of the hottest trends in wedding invitation design is edge painting. As shown in the photograph above, the edge of the invitation is painted in a color that coordinates or complements. I'm sure you will agree that it's simply stunning. But as you can imagine, this luxury comes at a price. Which is why I'd love to share with you a 'budget' solution. You'll achieve the same look at a fraction of the price.
Several years ago, when time seemed more in supply and less in demand, I spent hours designing creative and imaginative hand-made cards. It was my creative outlet when the kids were taking a nap or down for the night.
One of the mediums I often used in my designs was chalk. I used it mostly for shading because it was easy to use and added that perfect extra-something. So, when I heard about the latest trend hitting the invitation world, I immediately thought about the luscious chalk I once used. And knew how perfectly it could 'paint' the edge of any invitation for under $20.
*photo courtesy of Impress Ruber Stamps
I did a little searching and found this amazing set of pearlescent chalk at a shop in Seattle that I frequently purchased from. The colors have come a long way since I last used chalk. And there were no fancy applicators back then either. Just good old-fashion Q-tips! This set sells for a mere $17.25 and will give you just what you need to add that high-end touch!
Happy Edge Painting!
~Jodi
3 comments:
just what i was looking for: a way to paint the edges myself for cheap. any suggestions to avoid bleeding onto the front/back? also is the color fairly saturated do you know?
thanks!
Hi Mimi!
Chalk is so easy to control that I do not think you'll have any 'bleeding' trouble. I would recommend using this technique on thick paper, though. If the paper is too thin, you are going to have trouble controlling the color. Unfortunately, I don't have an answer to your saturation question because I just don't know.
Happy Edge Chalking!
Doesn't the chalk rub off? Have you ever used watered down acrylic? If so, what do you apply it with?
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