There’s nothing like a good party.
And often, it all starts with the invitations that get sent out.
Fronda teaches our introductory hand-lettering course,Write Out the Future: Hand Letter an Inspiring Phrase.
Have reference photos
see to it you have reference photos.
No, this isnt copying!
I love looking at different lettering styles and layouts.
Its also a great way to see how others may have worded the information on the invite.
It doesnt need to be perfect since it is hand-lettered, but you dont want to rush the process.
Do you want a flourished T?
Do you want to add serifs?
Do you want your letters to bounce?
Take a breather
When you think youre done and have no more changes, pause.
Take a breather and step away from your design for a couple of hours or even a day.
Give your brain a reset to be able to look at your design with a pair of fresh eyes.
Get print samples
Test out a few different professional printers.
Or choose one professional printer and print your invite with different options.
Youd be amazed that paper color, paper weight, and paper finishes can change so much.
And, here’s Fronda’s biggest no-no when it comes to hand-lettering.
Don’t have too many styles
We want a cohesive invitation.
The best tip is to choose one script style and one non-script style for your invite.
You’ll learn different strokes and how to break down the alphabet.
And after some practice, you’ll be ready to letter your own inspirational phrase.
