Lovely Lettering

DSCN0925We truly adore beautiful calligraphy so when the mail arrives these are the pieces that immediately command our attention {and admiration}!  Join one of our upcoming calligraphy classes with instructor, Ellen Sontra and you'll be sending your own amazing mail!  Give us a ring at 206•547•1002 to reserve your spot.   The $75.00 fee includes all supplies, instruction, treats and drinks!   Paper Delights is your source for calligraphy inks, pen holders, nibs, books and more!

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Our Picnic Luncheon Bridal Shower

We were so lucky to have a beautiful sunny day for our outdoor bridal shower!DSCN0876Chalkboard paper and crepe-paper flowers carried our "picnic" theme.DSCN0861Our bride, Cheryl wore her paper-flower crown as she posed under the welcome banner made with chalkboard paper.DSCN0882Alicia helped prep our picnic lunch boxes.  We wanted to treat our guests to picnic lunches that were delicious and adorable!DSCN0872Our polka-dot cocktail napkins made a nice contrast to line the lunch boxes.  Sandwiches were wrapped in pretty gift wrap bands.  We used Paper Eskimo baking cups to hold the salad and of course we added a striped paper straw for the beverage.DSCN0870A band of Rifle giftwrap holds the lunch boxes together with style!DSCN0873Our Meri-Meri flower garlands were the perfect touch of decor!DSCN0862The chalkboard paper is so easy to customize and the perfect table cover for our casual, playful picnic tables.  DSCN0859While Cheryl opened her gifts the shower guests played Bridal Shower Bingo.  We had asked our guests to send us their favorite recipes ahead of time so we could compile them into a {Russell + Hazel} recipe book for Cheryl.  These packets of the recipes were the favors everyone took home.DSCN0893

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Chalkboard Paper

School's out, but chalkboard art is definitely in!  Chalkboard paper table covering sets the stage for a playful, casual summer dinner.  Stocked in our shop in rolls of twenty-five feet, just roll it out, add chalk and watch the fun unfold!  Couldn't be simpler!DSCN0798No need for place cards!DSCN0804Let your guests in on the fun!  Be sure to tuck a piece of chalk into each place setting and watch the art in action.  As the wine pours, the doodling begins. DSCN0817Ta-dah!  Our guests expressed themselves during the meal with a bit of creative doodling and we have a little souvenir of the evening.  Hmmm… wondering how we might use this paper…DSCN0830

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