Prost to the Host » custom http://prosttothehost.com Here's Your Next Party! Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:15:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 DIY Project :: Customized Fonts http://prosttothehost.com/2009/11/02/diy-project-customized-fonts/ http://prosttothehost.com/2009/11/02/diy-project-customized-fonts/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:13:16 +0000 Alysia http://prosttothehost.wordpress.com/?p=2219 Problem: You have 100+ envelopes to address and your hand is already cramping at the thought of it. In addition, your budget will not allow you to hire a calligrapher. What options do you have? Force your bridesmaids (remember they are NOT slaves) to address your invitations or recruit family members… OR you could make your handwriting in a font! Seems strange…but keep with me. There are various websites that allow you to upload samples of your handwriting and they’ll turn into a TrueType font. The ultimate personalization!

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(image from Font for Peas)

You can even add your squiggles, hearts and geometric shapes to “your” font just like dingbats. I haven’t even mentioned the best part. Some sites are free or charge a nominal fee.

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(image from Fontifier)

Check out:

FontCapture (Free!); FontsForPeas (Free!);Fontifier ($9);YourFonts ($10)

If you are like me and your handwriting is nothing special. You can always “borrow” and download free fonts from websites listed above or from Da Font or Abstract Fonts to add some panache to your paper.

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