susannah donahue

**portfolio*

portfolio samples are currently available in the following categories~

::invitations::

::cards::

::gift items ::

::monograms::

::click here:: for samples of envelopes addressed in various calligraphy styles

*click on the thumbnail images below to view full-sized images in a new window

a handlettered invitation to celebrate the engagement of a sophisticated young couple

design included a front cover and two inside pages

brunch invitation

this design incorporates the bride's "country wedding" theme & the bride's colors

this card was created to accompany a gift for the mom-to-be at a baby shower

::gift items::
	"reminder" cd cover commissioned as a gift for a boyfriend who was leaving on an extended trip as a "reminder" of their time together. the job entailed 4 cd covers, all handmade. the 4-pronged image seen on the "playlist" was a copy of the boyfriend's tatoo.
	"road trip" cd cover a fun cd cover for some hit-the-road tunes
	"silhouette" cd cover a hand-cut silhouette of b.b. king (& lucille) adorns this mostly blues/jazz cd
	"baby is sleeping" doorhanger the text portion of a "baby is sleeping" doorhanger. the finished product also included a frame, backing & ribbon tie to hang over the doorknob.

::monograms::
	monogrammed program a handlettered program cover created to match the bride & groom's new monogram as printed on their reception napkins. this program was an insert for guest hospitality bags - giving maps & the weekend's itinerary.
	clean-line monogram this handmade card makes a great personalized accompaniment to a gift. the vertical stripes on the card are made of ribbon & complement the clean lines of the monogram design. the simplicity & the weighty lines make this an appropriate design for men as well as women.
	flourished monogram the curvy letters & curly-cue flourishes of this design are unabashedly feminine & complement the ribbon-tie closure of this handmade card. great accompaniment to bridesmaids' gifts!
	four initial monogram a great idea for anyone with a non-traditional name... this monogram incorporates the initials "MVSK."

::calligraphy styles~envelopes::
	handwriting an address in susannah donahue's handwriting - can be done in all caps, all lower case, or a traditional combination of the two
	kelly the mother of the groom wanted the address to imitate the font of the rehearsal dinner invitations
	leah the bride wanted her invitations addressed in a clean, modern style to match the style of her event
	vera this bride wanted the address to complement the style & the leaf motif of her invitations
	gordon a custom style for a wedding event in colorado
	susannah outer a sample of the design created for susannah donahue's own wedding
	susannah inner a sample of the design used on the inner envelopes of susannah donahue's wedding invitations