new(ish) stuff

Just a not-so-recent project I designed – baby shower invitations for a dear friend. I kind of got to go crazy with this one since I was one of the hosts of the event. I knew I didn't want to do something too ordinary or sugary sweet and loved adding in all the hand-drawn elements and type. It turned out fun and bright – just like the guest of honor herself!

{photos: by me}

inspiration: liberty fabrics

November Michael Print Linen

Blue and Pink Eliza Print Linen

Alex A Tana Lawn

Isabella Grace C Bloomsbury Crinkle Georgette

Skye Sophia B Tana Lawn

Wiltshire J Tana Lawn

Ianthe C Lantana

Thorpe G Tana Lawn

Spring Poppy A Belgravia Silk Satin

I'm always looking for new ways to get inspired in my design work! Liberty, based in London, has been open since 1875. Their fabrics include rich, saturated colors and gorgeous patterns – all heavily drawn from their own vast archive of designs influenced by the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. It's a great place to get some fresh ideas for color palettes for stationery and wedding invitations.

{Photos: Liberty}

autumn by the sea

Sooo, this has been a bit of a crazy year – not in a bad way, just jam packed. Every week, I think I'll have time to post, and it just doesn't seem to happen! I've got some fun things in the works, so stay tuned. And, huge apologies for the 10 months of radio silence. I'll be better, I swear!

Above are some photos I took last fall at Fripp Island in South Carolina. The beach in November is so beautiful!

{all photos by beth perry DESIGN}

happy 2012!

Just a little peek at something I'm working on – will post full pics soon! In the meantime, a big, awesome Happy New Year to all!

beth perry DESIGN for Crane!

So, this is a HUGE announcement for beth perry DESIGN. I am an official Crane & Co. designer. What the what?!?

Red Holly Jolly Holiday Photo Card - Flat or Folded

Green Holly Jolly Holiday Photo Card - Folded or Flat

Let It Snow Holiday Photo Card

Let It Snow Card - close up

Fa La La Holiday Photo Card in Blue

Fa La La Holiday Photo Card in Green

Crane & Co. contacted me over the summer about submitting some holiday photo card designs and I jumped at the chance. After submitting, I anxiously awaited the results. Seriously, just to be asked is a crazy dream for me as a stationer and designer. When they told me that my designs had been chosen to sell this fall, I think I went nuts. Eeeeeeeeeeeee! So, peeps, it is official, and not a joke – my designs are now for sale at Crane.com. You can check them out above and at the Crane & Co. website with direct links to the designs below each image.

{Photos via Crane.com}

le mariage

Hey! So, the latest Minted design challenge is one of my most favorites! I've been doing watercolor designs a while for clients, but I thought I would amp it up for a wedding invite design-a-thon. I had so much fun painting and then pairing the art with clean, fresh layouts. My entries all include hand-drawn or hand-painted art and are pictured above, from top: Pollen, Eldorado, Obstreperous, Oceanic and Hemingway.

Please make sure to check out all the fantastic designers and entries in minted's contest, and please rate as many as you can when you have a moment! (Hint: If you'd like, you can sort by designer at the upper left of the page above the design images. Mine are at the top of p. 15.)

{Images by beth perry DESIGN for minted}

holidays are here again!

Geez, sorry about the lack of posts. It's been a bit of a whirlwind lately. But, I have something super sweet to make it up to ya! Be a minted insider and you can get 25% off your holiday cards from any of the awesome designers at Minted through October 31st November 3rd! Order quick! Get the code HERE.

If you miss the deadline, you can always get 10% off through the end of the year on beth perry DESIGN holiday cards, invites, stationery and more using BPD2011. Pictured above are a few of my latest for Minted's stellar holiday card line-up, from top: Varsity and Dominica.

{Photos from Minted.}

notebooks galore!

Oh, I am a sucker for notebooks, as evidenced by past history. So, when I saw that the latest challenge on minted.com is all about personalized notebooks, I was so excited! My entries, all featuring hand-drawn or hand-painted art, are pictured above, from top: Jiraf, Fripp, Andalusia and Architect.

As always, there are some seriously incredible designers in the mix – please make sure to check out all the great entries in minted's contest, and please vote for your favorites when you have a moment! Oh, and guess what? minted is offering 25 FREE mommy / business / calling cards just for registering on their site. Nice! Check out the offer HERE!

{Images by beth perry DESIGN for minted}

baby boy

Aww! These are photos of some baby announcements I did recently for one of my god sons. I kept things masculine with fresh nautical-inspired stripes and paper-bag style envelopes. Such a fun project!

{photos: by me}

summertime

{all photos by beth perry DESIGN}