Thursday, July 31, 2008

More Earthy Feel-y extras

I created the monogram to coordinate with the "jane and roberts" invites.  They will use this for stickers, their program and whatever other crazy items we can think of.  As I always say, the mind is a terrible thing to waste.  (Actually, I borrowed that phrase..)

Ever so Earthy....

I love, love, love the color burn of the trees on this invite.  It makes me feel like I am sitting in the park!  This was done for a home wedding.   It is a panel invite and has a deep chocolate edge to it.  The other cards will be held together with a rich chocolate ribbon and rafia accent.  Stay tuned, the pics are coming!
Obviously the names have been changed, as with all of the work that I post.  So don't be surprised if you see a random celebrity on my posts! Once I get the printed version, I will update the blog with the full package!

Ticket Save the date


Here is a fun way to let everyone know your special day. They can be customized to fit any occasion. Here is "Lisa and Jeff's" save the date, but we can do weddings, showers, birthdays, parties etc.

Monogram Mania

I love creating monograms! This one uses the most elegant font and the eggplant against the celery green is just divine!! I can't wait to start the invitations!

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Monogram ideas... R/B Wedding


Here are some ideas that I came up with for Chris and Robyn's wedding. (Obviously, these are the ones that didnt make the final contenders.) Robyn wants to add come fall colors and leaves to the design. I cant wait to start modifying them! Once we decide on the winner, ill be sure to send out the update!

Le' Plume-ish extras...




Here are some of the extras..... Candy buffet sign, kissing card etc. Its so hard to choose which element is my favorite. I may end up posting them all!! the background is a silver Stardream cardstock, and the embellishment is the recurrent red plume. Take note of the "K" on the monogram, it has the damask too!


Monday, July 28, 2008

Monogram/Program Design


I have completed the Cover Design for the ceremony program.  Here is Amanda and Christopher's monogram and date, with the damask/plume background.  This motif is all over their stuff!  

(My apologies for the picture, my camera is the next thing to be upgraded!)

Success is sweet!


A lot of my design inspiration comes from things around my house/my backyard.  Isn't this the most unusual hibiscus flower?  I have taken up the hobby of gardening, and this is my newest endeavor.  "She" is finicky and if she were a person, I would call her Zsa Zsa Gabor.  (I just imagine her talking in that signature voice, Daaahling!)  Then, I wake up and realize its just a plant.  It's my new obsession, and I cant wait to figure out how to utilize this creative spark!

Reminds me of a trapper keeper?



So, I was inspired by an upcoming graduation that we are attending.  Fiance and I received an invite in the mail that was your standard computer printer format.  I have been thinking about the ways that I would have sent it out, and this is what I decided.... It reminds me of my middle school days when Trapper Keepers were cool, and EVERYTHING was in neon!  

The inaugural invite post....




So, this is the invite that started it all.  Here are a few pics of the pocket folder, envelope,  RSVP and a few other little items that make me smile.....




New Creative Endeavor: From DIY to Custom Design!

This is the first post for my new business: A Day to Remember Custom Invitation Design. After a push from my ever-patient fiance, and many of my family (and soon-to-be family) members, I have decided to start my home based invitation design service.

Here is a little background information on me:

My interest in invitation design all started when I became engaged. I met with another amazing invitation designer for her to make my save the date cards. While she did an amazing job, I was mad at myself for not trying to make them first. (You see, I have a Design degree and my Cosmetology license as well. I would consider myself a creative person.) I figured if the woman that I used could do it, then by all means I could too!

Armed with the finest of design software, and my trusty Mac computer, I was determined to create the most personal invitations possible. And this is when the obsession with my personal wedding invites started!  Invitations are not the only work that I do, I also love to do custom designed paper items too!

This blog will serve as a means to showcase my work, as well as the trials and tribulations of starting a home business.

Here's to A Day to Remember,

Amanda
Email me:
aDaytoRememberCustomInvites@gmail.com