Graduation Party Chalkboard Invitation

This high school graduate wants to become a teacher so an old schoolhouse theme was chosen for the party. The grad's favorite colors are red, black and white which hardly seems old fashioned, that is until you throw a little burlap into the mix. A printed chalkboard, a touch of red check ribbon and kraft paper envelopes are setting the scene for the guests. I don't want to spoil any surprises but I think there will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes and number 2 pencils!

Lavender and Green Wedding Invitation Suite

Setting the scene for a wedding in Concord, Massachusetts

A few of the historic sites to see in Concord are on the map

 

A French picnic feel for their wedding in historic Concord, Massachusetts was the desire of this bride and groom, so when I found this fabric I knew it was perfect for these invitations. These revelers in the print are dining and dancing outdoors, and although the wedding guests probably won't be dressed in clothing from the 18th century the ambiance just might be he same.

The fun picnic-y save-the-dates are posted here!

Movie Poster Save-the-Date

With all the talk about the Academy Awards I guess I had movies on my mind. It's a destination wedding in the Boston area in June for this couple. The bride is from St. Louis and so a Missouri reception is being planned for all those friends and relatives that can't make it to Boston but still want to celebrate with the bride and groom. When I was asked to come up with a Save-the-Date for this party that will be three months later, in September but not date actually specific, it was a challenge. So it's "Coming in September" and eventually they'll pin the exact date down and the invitations will go out.

Great photography by the groom. He helped me to come up with the perfect photo to use for their movie poster save-the-date! Yes, he really took all of their engagement photos with a clicker in his hand!

An Oscar Party Invitation

Even the return address looks like a seal

Ballots are included

And the invitation goes to... I love this detail of addressing the envelope because it sure sets a scene of anticipation. The detail of a red wax seal on black ribbon makes this invitation. And maybe it makes the invitee feel like a winner just by being invited! I'd like to thank the Academy for having the Awards show!

Valentine, You Sparkle!

Another Valentine's Day card for clients!

A Gratitude Valentine

This is a big year of gratitude for one of my clients. Her team of realtors is having 52 Weeks of Gratitude! Each week they are having a drawing for a fun prize for one lucky client and this week all their clients will get a Valentine! Awwww, so sweet! Did you notice that fabulous logo? I love it!

Last year I sent Valentine's Day cards to some special clients, including this special gal, and that's when she decided she needed to do the same so it was added to her 52 Weeks of Gratitude line-up.

That Fiesta Invitation

It's more versatile than I thought. This invitation has been used for a variety of events, from rehearsal dinners to birthday parties (top photo) to bridal showers. All have been with a Fiesta theme except for this last one that I popped in the mail to the client today. A Girls' Night Out with a lingerie game (hmmmmm!) and then dinner and a show at The Kit Kat Lounge. No chips and salsa, no margarita fountain, no "ole'" or "por favor". So I decided it needed to be tweaked with a shimmery background paper and a Kit Kat sort of font. It says "flirty and fun", now who's gonna miss out on this party?

The After Christmas Review

Luscious papers!

Lovely new Christmas stamp this year!

Have you enjoyed all the cards that came in your mailbox this year? I like to sit down a few days after Christmas and paw over them again. And read some of the letters that I didn't get around to reading as well. And while doing that I realized I should post a couple cards I did this year. I hope your 2012 was a lovely year and the new year even better!

Eat Drink and be Merry Christmas Party

'Tis the season for parties, that's for sure. And for me it means invitations to create and this one put a couple hole punches to good use. Pretty satin fabric peeks through a large hole punch making for a very pretty singular ornament. And the smaller half-inch hole punch is the perfect size for wine drink tags that match. Eat, drink and be merry!

Cell Phone Case Cookie Exchange Invitation

What 8th grade girl doesn't want a cell phone in a cute alligator case with a touch of bling? And an invitation to a party? The gals invited to this party get both, sort of! And I bet they won't want to miss this Christmas cookie exchange. Envelopments has this great faux alligator skin paper and I am so happy that it comes in green because that helped this green, white and silver themed invitation come together. A shimmery white liner for the cell case printed with snowflakes matches the snowflakes on the shimmery white envelopes. And the glitter paper snowflake hopefully looks like a snap closure on the front. I think it is the perfect finishing touch.

For the Love of Tartan and Stationery

I'm in the mood to decorate in Christmas plaids right now. I do believe our trip to Scotland last month has invaded my soul. Upon our return I received a request from a customer to create a new Stewart Tartan for my plaid stationery that I sell in my Etsy shop. While I was printing I decided I needed to make some cute tags with this plaid on them as well. Now I'm on the hunt for the perfect plaid ribbon. This year all gifts from me will have a touch of tartan.

Thanksgiving Flowers

my first attempt at a chalkboard lettering 'how to' i found on pinterest. love pinterest!

one of my scarred pumpkins

a vintage fire board with chalkboard paint on the back resides on my kitchen island. usually it has my grocery list on it!

My favorite part of a gathering is setting the scene. Food comes in a distant second. Even on Thanksgiving when it's supposed to be all about the food. I am blessed to live where flower markets and growers are plentiful. I spent $45 on flowers, went out in my yard and snipped from our trees and wild grasses in the neighborhood and made three arrangements. And with the addition of the pumpkins from my garden I think it will feel like Thanksgiving at our house. Except for the 70 degree weather!  Happy Thanksgiving!

Picnic Save the Dates!

A set of wooden flatware wrapped in a napkin and tied with twine. Of course the recipients will save-the-date!

A matchbook style tag has all the pertinent info

Nestled in their boxes and ready to go!

Let me start by telling you that this couple met on a park bench in Boston Common. Randomly, a couple years later Joe found a lovely pendant to give to Kristen that captured a scene similar to theirs. Super talented Papercut artist Tina Tarnoff made the pendant using a print of her original papercut piece called "Divine Intervention". I was able to use it as a part of their logo on the tag. I can't believe how perfect it is! Check out her shop on Etsy.

Have you seen the Eco-friendly wooden flatware out there? I have, and I've seen pieces stamped with the cutest of phrases like "dig in", "eat more cake" and so perfect for a wedding "spread the love". Darling! For a French Picnic themed wedding this seemed like the perfect way to go, stamping the flatware with "Save the Date", "June 8, 2013" and this couples names "Kristen & Joe". The lavender gingham is perfectly picnic-y and reasonably priced too. Stems of lavender as well as the color lavender will be part of the wedding and picnic reception decor. I can't wait to see it all come together!