A vintage circus wedding…
This is what Tiffany described to me as her theme adding in gold, black, red and drama! (And lots of it). I loved Tiffany’s energy from the minute she walked into my studio and I knew I had met probably one of the most energetic brides ever! Add in her mom’s energy and it was a double dose of pure fun with paper. We talked about all the fun details to incorporate and sketched some thoughts that day. Then, they left and i put my creative cap on and went to work!
You might remember the tidbits from my sketchbook? The design came together just I had envisioned and it is one of my favorites!
It all started with a custom, letterpressed pocket fold to hold all of the pieces of her invitation suite.
Add an invitation with plenty of fonts, flourishes and fun!
Add plenty of detail…
Custom envelope liners, painted gold edges and custom postage to top it all off!
Tiffany’s wedding is going to be nothing short of amazing! I can’t wait to see photos.
On another note, thanks to all for filling out the survey from this week. I would still love about 30-40 more responses so I have enough information to make the best line of invitations. So, please feel free to pass the link along to anyone who might be able to submit information! It is much appreciated.
This will one of the last posts before I go on a hiatus while focusing on the new site and the ready-to-order line. What a way to end posting for now!
A bi-coastal wedding
One of my favorite parts of being a designer is the concept phase. Well, the concept phase and then seeing the creations coming to life in the end!
If you have followed along with the tidbits from my sketchbook, you might remember this one. A fun couple with a wedding ceremony and small, intimate reception in California, and then a month later, a large reception here in Saratoga, NY.
The design at hand, was to create a save the date that would translate between both places, while making each location unique. We played off of each state flower (the poppy for California and the rose for New York) and incorporated postage pieces for each state.
We also designed a monogram that will be used on all printed pieces for both receptions.
We have started the concepts for the sets of invitations now and I love all the details that are coming together! Combined with their planner Katie from Katie O’ Weddings and Events, these events are sure to knock your socks off!
Help the Japan relief fund by shopping!
Now is the time to stock up on some cards. I can’t even breathe when I look at photos and think about what Japan is going through right now. It really puts so much in life into perspective for me. I really want to help and i want to give you all an incentive to help too! All sales, all day today will 100% be donated to the American Red Cross relief efforts. I will tally up the total at the end of the day and announce tomorrow!
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Start shopping!
This is also valid on new and existing wholesale customers. So if you have thought about carrying our letterpress line, now is the perfect time to start!
Pub inspired save the dates
I have been excited to show these off! When Rachel and I first met, i knew it was going to be so much fun! She expressed her love for stationery and entertaining. She reminded me of myself when talking about all the thought and details she puts into parties at her home. I knew working with her was going to be a blast. She and her fiance Keith are both in the restaurant business and Keith is Irish who’s family still owns a pub in Ireland to this day. Once we discussed all of these details, i just knew they had to play a role in the design of their save the dates. The result? A chalkboard inspired save the date with their story hand lettered and then reversed letterpressed onto double thick paper.
It was then backed with speckled brown paper to create the order of the chalkboard. A Guinness inspired logo that we will carry throughout her other printed pieces for their wedding.
As if that part isn’t cute enough, I love the striped envelope liner to resemble a tablecloth and the top loading envelope for something fun and unique!
Keep your eyes out for her invitations and fun accessories!
Ellie the Easter bunny returns!
With Easter just about 2 months away, it is never too early to get started with sending out cards! Ellie makes an appearance as an Easter bunny this time. Add in a tad of turquoise and she is ready to send a message to your loved ones.
Get them in the boutique or stop by the studio to pick yours up! Available as single cards or a boxed set of 6.
From my sketchbook
I know i probably sound like a broken record, but i truly and madly love what i do! I have so much fun with all of my clients! Brides however, are just the cherry on the pudding. OK, pretty corny, but true. Designing for a wedding is just such a different vibe than any other type of design i create.
However, fun doesn’t begin to describe Tiffany. And her mom? Forget about it. Mia was just as much fun. I think my sides hurt from laughing so hard with these two at our initial design meeting. Anyway, design has begun and this is seriously going to be an amazing suite. I have already sent Tiffany a couple of teaser images because i just couldn’t help myself. Think vintage circus, with dramatic flair, a burst of color and some surprises up their sleeves for guests.
Here are just a few tidbits from her design:
It’s not just for lovers
I remember way back when, before I met my husband, cringing at the very arrival of February. Another Valentine’s Day without that special someone. My single girlfriends and i would have our own celebration and go out to dinner on our own. We did have so much fun together, but in thinking back about all the “mushy”, love cards out there, when designing cards for my letterpress line, i decided that there needed to be a card for all the single ladies out there! Valentine’s Day or not, sometimes, a gal needs a pick-me-up!
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Purchase yours here, or stop by the studio and pick yours up!
