Preparation

Invitation suite (a heavy paper stock works best) Bristle brushes Acrylic paint

FOR THE ENVELOPES:

  1. Dip a dry brush in paint and quickly paint a stroke on the inside flap of the envelope.

  2. Continue brushing envelopes assembly-line style with the same paint color. Once envelopes are dry, use the same technique with a second paint color to create a layered look.

FOR THE INVITATIONS AND REPLY CARDS:

  1. Dilute paint with water and dip brush in paint.

  2. Add brushstrokes over type.

Note: The paint should be diluted with enough water so you can clearly read the type on the invitations and reply cards.

Jackmove “Johannis” invitations, $234 for 100, and reply cards, $147 for 100, minted.com. Martha Stewart Crafts large brush set, $15, and Multi- Surface craft paint in ballet slipper, lilac cloud, magenta rose, and gold, from $2 each, michaels.com.