Seems Like Forever

Hello all sorry I haven't posted in awhile it has taken me 5 weeks so far just to energy to do this. But I am back and hopefully will be more consistent with my posting. So for those who have wondered where I have been I have been home ignoring everything trying to get myself back on track since I lost my job.

Last weekend we had our first Spring Fling where we get together with other Demonstrators and their guest and share, learn and create. I love these events I find after spending time with these lovely ladies you feel not only better but inspired. The event includes a speaker, at our last event I got to be the speaker and this time it was the spectacular Kim Assely from River Front Stamping and as usual she was fantastic. Sharing with us her style and techniques that she loves to do. Her demonstration focused on doing a Party Workshop. She created a banner, invitation, cupcake flags, and a guest book all using the new Stamping Up products from the Spring Mini. Her theme was boating using the Designer Series Paper Nautical Expedition and The Open Sea, Sail Away and Bakers Twine.

We also had demo booths, where demonstrators share a different technique or design that they learned. For my booth I shared my design for Matchbook Invitations using Designer Series Paper Nautical Expedition and The Open Sea for My Digital Studio. Yes, I have gone digital though it hasn't been without me kicking and screaming. For those who know me I have had the software ever since it came out but only started to learn how to use it over the past 5 weeks.

Talk about jumping in and having fun.

Matchbook Invite

This invite works exactly like a package of matches but bigger and was done using My Digital Studio or MDS for short. By doing it in MDS I was able to have a lot more flexibility then I would using the normal paper and stamps. Allowing me to enlarge the stamps to different sizes where with the standard stamps you get one size only. Now I am not saying that I am not going to stop using traditional stamps and DS paper that will never happen I love things that are tactile. But when you have to make a bunch for a party this has to be the fastest and the easiest way to do it and it is fun too.

So here are a few samples and instructions on how to make.

The Baby Shower - SWEET NEW BABY

Your Invited - DINNER INVITATION

Look Whooo's Turning 2 - CHILDRENS BIRTHDAY PARTY

For this one I added googly eyes to make it fun for the kids.

Julia & Trevor - SAVE-THE-DATE



Set Sail - SAVE-THE-DATE

MATCHBOOK INVITE INSTRUCTIONS

Pom Bitsy - Wedding Invitation

Lavender Lace Meets Pom Bitsy

Hello everyone Happy Friday! Well it has been awhile since I have posted a wedding invitation. I found this wonderful stamp set and papers called Wisteria Collection paper by BasicGrey which can be found here. I am so in love with this stamp set and paper so as you guessed I bought way to much of it. So there will be a variety of things coming in the next few weeks using this collection.

The following wedding invitation was created using Stampin' Up products and Wisteria Collection from BasicGrey.


Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Pocket Wedding Invitation with Belly band

Close-up of monogram and Pom Bitsy Stamp, so cute with a touch of glitter to give it some shimmer.



Close-up of reply card and belly band.

Close-up of interior or invitation text was done in Lavender Lace.

Close-up of outside of folder, this one is super easy to make.

Full view of invitation with belly band off.

Close-up of monogram and belly band.

Let's not forget the Save-the-Date card oh so cute.

5th Avenue Floral Wedding Design

5Th Avenue Floral Wedding

Just like the wedding invitation that I designed for the Wedding Invitation Swap see here I have finally completed the whole wedding package. From Table Number Card, Place Card, Favour Box, Wedding Program, Save-the-Date Card, Thank You Card and even a Menu for the reception.

Over the next few weeks I will be design more Favour Boxes so that you have many options to choose from for your wedding.

5Th Avenue Floral Wedding - Table Number Cards

5Th Avenue Floral Wedding - Table Place Card

This Place Card is so easy to use depending on how many tables you would punch a hole on the number that the guest would be sitting at. So simple!

5Th Avenue Floral Wedding - Favour Matchbox with Ribbon

I am so love'n this cute little matchbox, use this as a favour box for your thank you gift of candy or chocolate.

5Th Avenue Floral Wedding - Wedding Program with Ribbon

Again it is all about the little things. This wedding program is fantastic, simple yet elegant and it coordinates very well with everything. What a wonderful souvenir from your special day.

5Th Avenue Floral Wedding - Save-the-Date Card

In the past, many people did not think about sending save the date invitations, and when they did send the wedding invitation they realized many of their guests could not come because of prior engagements. With the save the date cards you are announcing your wedding, so everyone that is near and dear will hold the wedding date and not make other plans.

The save the date cards should be sent to your family and guests anywhere from one year to 6 months before your wedding. The more time you give them, the better. This will allow them to mark their calendars in advance and patiently wait for their wedding invitation to arrive.

Share the excitement of your upcoming nuptials with this stylish 5Th Avenue Floral Wedding Save-the-Date Card

5Th Avenue Floral Wedding - Thank You Card

5Th Avenue Floral Wedding - Reception Menu

For me it is all about the special touches and the Reception Menu is a perfect example of that. Tucked into the table napkin your guest will see what wonderful delights await them. Again it is all about the details.