Many people know that each wedding anniversary has a traditional gift associated with it, and some may even know some of the big ones, but did you know that the traditional gift for your first anniversary is paper? Here are five excellent ideas to commemorate your Paper Anniversary and first year together.

Picture this. You want to learn calligraphy, or try out a new nib. You get your nib. You try to write, and it just doesn’t seem to want to work. The ink doesn’t make nice lines, comes out all blobby, or doesn’t even want to start writing. Don’t despair, the problem might be the nib itself, not you! And the solution sometimes involves a potato.

Placecards are endlessly customizable. They can be created to match or enhance the feel and vibe of an event. While tented paper placecards are classic and beautiful, there is a whole world of possibilities out there to choose from, and so much creativity to be called upon.

Here are some alternative placecard ideas for your wedding or other event that think outside of the paper box.

So you started learning calligraphy. Yay! Now what? Here’s my guide to some favorite beginner calligraphy supplies to use as you continue your learning journey.