Tarascon

A delightful folkloric pattern from the south of France letterpressed into soft somerset white cotton rag paper. This design can be printed in many different colour combinations

£2.75
Botanique Rose

The rose illustration is from a 17th dutch botanical archive. It is beautifully balanced by the debossed typography. This is a two colour letterpress design printed on heavy white stock, backed by a laminated coloured card. This is statement piece. Botanique Rose can be printed in powder blue, rose pink, sorbet yellow or soft green.

£2.75
Pemberley

Perfect for a stately home wedding. We adapted a 18th century french wallpaper pattern as a decorative background. It is all letterpressed into white card with the back laminated in a coordinating colour. This is design is one of our signature pieces. Available in many other colours.

£2.75
Fleur d'ete

Alive with butterflies and birds, this delicate intricate pattern creates a lovely summer feel. It is foil stamped in satin silver on pigment dyed 540 gsm card stock. There is a wide variety of colour options for this design.

£2.75
Colette

A feminine vine pattern is foil blocked in metallic black against a beautiful fabrique textured card. The back is laminated in the same texture for a finished presence and matching envelopes are also available. Also available in pink and ivory

£2.75
Conservatoire

Decorated with a bold vintage vine pattern, Conservatoire is printed in luxury metallic foil pressed into a heavy 540 gsm vibrantly coloured cardstock. Looks gorgeous with a lined envelope. Available in many colour options

£2.75
Sevigne

Inspired by a trip to Versailles, Sevigne is gold foiled on top of a rich fabric card. Order a sample to see the sensual quality for the yourself. Also available in powder blue and ivory.

£2.75
Bianca

For lace lovers everywhere we we have borrowed this pretty pattern from 18th century Paris. The vibrant colours in the suite beautifully off set the silvery quality of the pattern and typography. Available in many colour options.

£2.75
Botanique Peony

Botanique Peony combines two techniques; an ornate letterpressed botanic illustration overprinted in a matching embossed metallic foil. A beautiful combination on richly coloured 540 gsm card. Ask about other colour options.

£2.75

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Valentine's Day, sometime deep in the '70's...

When I was growing up in Portland, February 14th meant a trip to Freddy's supermarket to buy the bumper pack of Valentines. These were goofy, comics of sentiment, avidly passed around on the day to all members of the classroom including the teacher. Romance was not the object -- it was another version of swapping trading cards. Being a crafty soul I had another vision; a different kind of Valentine. In weeks proceeding the 14th I busied myself squirreling away scraps of patterned paper, lace paper doilies, dried flowers. I then spread everything out on my bedroom floor (sorry Mom, but it is all part of the process!) and in a furious creative storm I cut, pasted and crafted together my Valentine mini-masterpieces. My friends were bemused but delighted and so my graphic design career began.....

Fast forward a few decades....

After a BFA from art school and a youthful infatuation with video art, my television design career began in New York and has taken me to London where I have lived and worked for many years in the digital design field. I now find myself with longing to get back to working with real materials, paper, ink and presses. Belle Lettres was born from the need to re-root myself in craft and traditional artforms. If you share my love of paper, craft and good graphic design join me in this journey. Contact me and let me know what you are looking for. You might be pleasantly surprised with the solution!

- Kristen, Belle Lettres

FAQ

FAQs

I like your designs but they don't work with my wedding colours. Can I get your design in my colours?

That depends on the design choice. Some of my designs are very open to colour changes and others depend on the cardstock colours that are available. Please contact me directly via email and I will talk you through this.

Will you create a bespoke design for my wedding?

I do take on a limited number of bespoke design requests. I love to do this kind of work -- it opens up my style to new

techniques and creative possibilities. If you want to work with me just contact me directly and let me know what you

are looking for.

When do I need to place my invitation order?

I recommend you place your order at least 8 weeks prior to when you want to post them out.

You should be posting your invitations no later than 6 weeks prior to the event. Give yourself plenty of time to address and

stuff your envelopes. This is not a job you want to rush.

If your wedding is abroad you may wish to add at least an extra 4 . 6 weeks to this as it gives your guests the time they need to plan a their travel, accommodation and time off work. If you know your wedding abroad date well in advance, give your guests prior warning with the handy "Save the Date" card. You can then follow up with the formal invitation closer to the day when you have all your venue information ready.

How does the ordering process work?

I work with you to get the colour, paper stock and details just right for your requirements. I will send you digital proofs of all

your design work for you see and approve or change. When you happy with the result I will process your order with the printers.

If you are ordering any time between March to July the waiting time for your order may be up 30 working days espcially if

you are opting for the letterpress printing.

Do you accept returns?

Once final digital proof has been signed off by you and has gone into production the sale is final. I know it's boring but please

read the terms and conditions that accompany your final proof. Please proofread your copy carefully. Ask another person to

proof it for you as well. I have been in the graphics business for a long time and know that it is very easy to over look common mistakes.

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