Quilled Marriage Certificate
Recently I had the pleasure of quilling a marriage certificate for a May wedding.
The couple sent along an image of the elegantly detailed monogram that had been created for their wedding stationery by Ice Cream Social. [site is no longer available]
Christine and Kenny didn't expect it to be recreated entirely in quilling, but they hoped I would be able to take inspiration from the design. The many flourishes lent themselves perfectly to paper filigree, and I was in my element while quilling scrollwork, initials, and individual details in the wedding's silver and sage green palette. My favorite metallic-edged paper from England added a bit of shine, such as the cherry atop each of the miniature ice cream cones.
Once again, I worked with Riva Brown of Living Letters Studio who did the beautiful calligraphy. She also drew nearly three hundred penciled lines where the bride, groom, and guests would place their signatures.
I appreciate the way Riva carefully mounts our collaborative certificates on core board covered with paper in a coordinating color. A flexible acrylic overlay rolls down from the top to protect the 22" x 30" certificate during shipment and allows it to be easily handled and displayed at the wedding and reception.
The couple sent along an image of the elegantly detailed monogram that had been created for their wedding stationery by Ice Cream Social. [site is no longer available]
Christine and Kenny didn't expect it to be recreated entirely in quilling, but they hoped I would be able to take inspiration from the design. The many flourishes lent themselves perfectly to paper filigree, and I was in my element while quilling scrollwork, initials, and individual details in the wedding's silver and sage green palette. My favorite metallic-edged paper from England added a bit of shine, such as the cherry atop each of the miniature ice cream cones.
Once again, I worked with Riva Brown of Living Letters Studio who did the beautiful calligraphy. She also drew nearly three hundred penciled lines where the bride, groom, and guests would place their signatures.
I appreciate the way Riva carefully mounts our collaborative certificates on core board covered with paper in a coordinating color. A flexible acrylic overlay rolls down from the top to protect the 22" x 30" certificate during shipment and allows it to be easily handled and displayed at the wedding and reception.
It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. After all that work, they better have a happy marriage :)
ReplyDeleteIs the paper glued on some backing? I guess it has to be framed. Nice collaborative work too. In a way you are beating the etsy imposed lone crafter mandate by working together on different parts of the same project.
As always, lovely work, Ann. And I enjoyed the Crescendoh article as well. Can I sign up in advance for your book? Thanks for sharing your excellent talents! - Karren
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful reminder of their wedding. You do such beautiful work Ann.
ReplyDeleteIt looks extremely elegant and makes me want to try quilling. Very, very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLot of beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Ann on a most beautiful quilled certificate. What a great interruption of the wedding monogram and a fabulous keepsake for the couple.
ReplyDeleteLicia
So very neat and elegant Ann. Your scrolls are so graceful and even. Love the monograms.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I love looking at your creations, thank you for sharing,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everyone!
ReplyDeleteGlaudius, yes, it's meant to be framed after the wedding. Ribbons at the corners hold it in place for now on the temporary backing board. I'm very grateful to have Riva as a collaborator.
Karren, about the book, not yet, but thanks for inquiring. :) I'm not sure of the release date, but will post about it closer to the time.
The couple must be thrilled beyond words!!!!! It's beautiful!!!!
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Jan
Oh, this certificate is really fascinating...so sophisticated, and you really made it reflect the invitation. {Hey! My maiden name was Love, too!}
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan and Amy! Amy, Love is such a cool last name. :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! You always make very elegant things, Ann!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and perfect! Everything you make is such a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteAnca
Thanks Inna and Anca!
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