Andrea's Seating Chart....

More to come...

Autumn and Jay!!

More to come.....

Take Me out to the Ballgaaaaaaame.......

I had the pleasure of working with Monica's Mother (Margaret's shower invite), Mary Lou.

She was throwing a surprise birthday for her husband who

is an avid tiger's fan.  We came up with the "program" for the evening.  Its a tri-fold 

brochure with all the information.  It was too much fun!

Daniella's Shower

Daniella's Future MIL came to me to do her shower invites.  I loved the theme they

chose.  The letter "w" which is their new married name.  We used a pretty purple backer and 

a beautiful embellishment.  I had fun working with Sally, and Daniella too!

Deanna and Dave's Seating Chart

Deanna contacted me about her wedding at the Greektown Casino.  She wanted something fun, but not casino related.  So, Once again, a Detroit skyline came to mind.  I loved the black and white with the subtle red accents.  

Margaret's Shower!

Monica contacted me to help with a shower that she was throwing.  She gave me full creative license and I was so excited!  She gave me a few hints into the Bride's taste:  Down to earth, carefree, and loved being "green".  So I came up with some amazing recycled paper products, and a whimsical flower and love bird theme.  I finished the product with a raffia wrap.  Thanks Monica for letting me do my thing on these!  I can't wait to work with you again!

Jenna's Graduation

I had the honor of working with Debbie, Jennas mom, on this amazing Z-fold graduation announcements.  Jenna was graduating from Med School, and was moving to NYC to do her residency.  Her parents were throwing her a brunch, and needed to be able to capture all of this information, as well as her actual announcement as a Doctor!  We decided on a royal purple and bronze theme with a satin ribbon wrap.  I loved how they turned out and I know Debbie was too.  Congrats Jenna!!

Katie's Grad Invites

I was able to work with Katie's Mom, Noreen, on these amazing high school graduation invites.  I decided that I wanted the back of the invite to look like a mortar board, complete with tassel.  We incorporated in the schools colors and the "09" all glittered out!  To top off the invites, I also was able to print out the envelopes with a coordinating design!  

Long Time, No See!

Hi Everyone!  Sorry I have been MIA on the blog lately.  I have been super busy creating some really neat things.  Today, I am taking time out from my busy schedule of yardwork, house cleaning, laundry etc. to update the blog.  I hope you enjoy whats to come!

-Amanda

Professional Pictures

My Custom Designed Gobo!  I used my monogram and carried it from our invitations to every piece of detail that I could think of.  It was my favorite part of the night, well besides getting to marry the man of my dreams!

Here is our program displayed next to our cocktail hour centerpieces. 

 

What better way to display your work than to have pieces professionally photographed.  Our amazing photog, Patrick, from Special Moments took the following pieces.  I would love to be able to go back and re-live our wedding day.  It was absolutely amazing!

Cupcake Birthday!

Here are some pics for another surprise birthday I did.  Cupcakes and cherry hearts, how can a girl go wrong?!  I love the glitter on the cupcake wrap band.  Its just a little touch that makes all the difference!

My Seating Chart....

For the wedding, I designed my own seating chart.  I took the design from my other items and transformed it into a foamboard seating chart.  I decided against the framed chart, because my table numbers were flat panels, so I used that concept and had the chart leaning against the wall where our guest book was.  

Detroit Skyline Invite

I recently did an invite for a "Sex and the City" Themed surprise party.  It was a cocktail party for a woman turning 60, and her friends decided to throw her a little soiree.  Here is the invite that I whipped up....Tres Chic!

A Day to Remember Goes Custom

So, seeing that I have a custom design business..... I thought it was time to unveil the Custom Design Logo!

Our Thank You's

So here is the debut of the much awaited (Ok, I was the anxious one!) Thank You notes.  I have been waiting forever for these to arrive from the printer.  I swear if I could have found a way to take them on our Honeymoon, I think I would have!  My husband thinks I'm CRAZY, but he doesn't underestimate me either :)  I had these printed on a white linen cardstock.  Instead of the actual cards saying thank you, I opted to have a design that I could use again and again.

Rehearsal Dinner Invites....

This was a last minute add to my "to-do" list.  It's a rehearsal dinner invite and also our card to let our bridal party know they need to be to the Church on time!!   The green border is the envelope detail.  I think the envelope adds the finishing touch to everything I design!

My Wedding Extras!

  

Its 2.5 weeks until my wedding.  Wow, how the year has flown by.  A whole year spent internet searching, venue looking, color picking, and stressing out.  I really can't believe it.  Here is a sneak peek into some of the projects that I have been keeping myself busy with.  Hotel guest bags, our custom monogram (which was made into a custom Gobo for the reception!) water bottles and our unity candle...

Rachel's Invites!!!

So, this invitation has some significance for me.  Rachel was my one of my first official wedding invitations for someone other than family and friends!  She is a fellow Knottie that I had the privilege to get to know through many emails back and forth.  She gave me the chance to use my design skills, and I will be forever grateful that she had faith in me!!

Rachel wanted to be able to incorporate some of the colors of her venue (which happened to be teal) along with her primary wedding color, burgundy.  Instead of fighting the color combination, which I know Rachel was a little leery of to begin with, she trusted me and this is the end result!  We did a silver invite with two backers of teal and charcoal.  The information pieces were done with silver  card stock and all of her pieces were adorned with some piece of her "S" flourish that were created from the swirl in her invite.  

Having taken on this project just weeks before my wedding, I am glad I did.  Rachel was a great person to work with, and I wish her luck with her planning!!

Ok, Maybe Just one more

Just a little idea that I put together a while ago.....  I felt bad posting just one!

47 days until the wedding....

Ok, So I know I have neglected my blog.  Its been since September I see.  The wedding is fast approaching, and I have been working on some great projects.  (I promise once things settle down, I will post-away!)  Here is a little teaser of our candy buffet signs....See our super cool monogram at the bottom?