Koi Invitations
When this client emailed me, my response was “You had me at koi.” Kelly and Joseph liked the tattoo invitations that I can create, but they wanted a set that revolved around koi fish. Wouldn’t you say yes too?! I was so pleased with the results and this time, and I was able to use a gray as the stock color rather than white. 0 Read More
Tying the Knot
Mike Mates of Urban Influence has posted his wedding invitations on his Urban Influence blog and they are quite impressive. Using a typical theme, he and his team created a stationery set that sets the tone for his woodsy wedding. 0 Read More
Bride & Groom
I love that Design Army has recorded their behind-the-scenes moments for their work on Washingtonian Bride & Groom. Thankfully, I found a copy at Barnes & Noble and loved every single layout that they created. Amazing work. Some screen shots: 0 Read More
Mums the Word
I just received my Paper Source catalog in the mail and this Mums Wreath Kit caught my eye, but for another purpose. These flowers would be great to use in a wedding for groomsmen, combine them to make a bride’s bouquet, or other decorations. I know you folks are crafty and could make it happen. Aren’t they great?! The kits costs just $19.95 from Paper Source. Not your colors? Well you could always use the kit as a template and make your... Read More
Petal and Print
The talented Katie of Chelle Paperie has unofficially launched Petal and Print, a site that will combine two of her loves that include both paper goods and handmade flowers. I love the large flowers in place of a traditional bouquet, so pretty and bold! 0 Read More
Invitations in Progress
Working on some very fun tattoo save the dates and invitations. And while I’m at it, my invitations for Jessica & Jared are on Oh So Beautiful Paper!!! 0 Read More
Tease Your Guests!
While working with a great couple on their upcoming wedding stationery, they wanted to entice their guests with a unique save the date. The package featured a scroll with calligraphy that read “Eat this date, but please save ours”, and a date treat inside of a paper box with a custom insert to keep the two pieces separate. The guests’ first impression was a small box wrapped with a decorative paper and label that helps set the... Read More
Benign Objects
I’m really adoring the work of Rachel Wiles of Benign Objects. A graphic designer and a writer/editor for The Dieline, Rachel creates handmade wedding invitations and I’m envious at how she incorporates unusual materials into her pieces. Handkerchiefs? Gorgeous! I might be looking into some unique ones myself, so watch out! 0 Read More
More Tattoo Invitations
So the other work I warned you that I was working on invitations (three in one week!) and that I would post photos later. Alas, here they are! There’s quite a process involved with these beginning with research, then drawing, drawing, and more drawing. Once I’m satisfied with the drawings, they are inked and then scanned in (a few of the scans are shown below) so that I can add color using the computer. I have sheets of unused drawings... Read More
Sailing Invites
I’ve been busy this past week. Three invitation sets were scheduled to be produced and three sets were indeed, produced. If you follow me on Facebook you already know that I nearly took out my thumb in the process with a cutter. Thankfully, it just cut a small piece and is healing well. Even though it was difficult to tie over a hundred knots with an out of order thumb, I was very pleased with the results! For Jessica and Jared, I created... Read More
