Sneak Peak #3 Wedding Spring Work Shop 2013

There is so much to get done when holding a workshop and a wedding workshop on invitations is no different. Each time I do this workshop I am amazed at the amount of work, from the design to the printing, cutting and assembling, to the photo shoots. And lets not forget the e-book, measuring, re-measuring, making sure supply list is correct and then there is the promoting.

Today's post is wedding design #3 using By the Tide stamp set and My Digital Studio (MDS) for the layout from Stampin Up. I love the feel of this design, it reminds me of a clam bake and Nantucket.

Wedding Invitation with Belly Band - RSVP, Directions and Other Events

Interior of Wedding Invitation with Belly Band - RSVP, Directions and Other Events

RSVP, Directions and Other Events

Save-the-Dates, Wedding Program and Table Number

Wedding Favour with Sparklers, Place Card, Menu and Thank You Card.

The Following Options are available:

By the Tide Wedding Suite $50.00
Comes with finished product including all of the above and support MDS layout files and e-book instructions. 

Not included: Sparkles. Kit will be mailed once payment has been received, MDS file and instructions will be available to download within 24 hours.

2013 Spring Wedding Workshop To-Go $130.00
Comes with finished product for all 4 Wedding Designs, supporting MDS layout files and e-book instructions. 

Not included: Sparkles, any copyright MDS files that you will need to purchase. Kit will be mailed once payment has been received, supporting MDS files and instructions will be available to download within 24 hours.

2013 Spring Wedding e-Book $75.00
Complete e-book of all 4 Wedding Designs and supporting MDS files.

Not included: Any copyright MDS files that you will need to purchase. Once payment has been received, supporting MDS files and instructions will be available to download within 24 hours.

Questions e-mail me at info@studionoeight.com

SELECT OPTION

By the Tide Wedding Suite $50.00 CAD 2013 Wedding Workshop To Go $130.00 CAD 2013 Spring Wedding ebook $75.00 CAD

BLAST FROM THE PAST - 2009

Phew it is Out of the Bag - Stampin' Success Feature Guest Artist

The latest issue of Stampin' Success was released on-line today and I'm delighted to share that I was featured as guest artist for the month of August.

My experience:
The hardest thing was keeping my excitement from my Stampin' Up family over the past several months. Who would have thought entering a design challenge (see here) would result in my receiving an e-mail invitation about an opportunity to be guest artist and better yet doing a wedding theme? To be honest with you at first I thought it was a joke. The night before I was saying to a good friend of mine Kim Roberts see her wedding here. How it would be a thrill to get published and the next day I get an e-mail from Kim Jackson at Stampin’ Up. Who would have thought.

How I became a demonstrator:

Like many of you I was tired of going to the local craft store or scrap booking store and spending hours trying to match patterned paper and card stock, ribbons and accessories, even stamps were a huge challenge. Yes I am a scrap booking card making snob. I am very particular when I do my craft art. I want tools and materials that will enhance my creations. So one day I had bought a new scrape booking magazine and was turning the pages and came across an ad for a company called Stampin’ Up, googled it and was instantly sold.

Everything match's from card stock to ink to markers, why even the stamp sets could be intertwined, even better I could order from Canada. So I went to find a demonstrator option on the website, looked through the names of demonstrators in my area and found a new friend and up line Kim Kirkwood. I attended one of her home workshops and that was it, I was sold. I have not looked back since and that's was almost 3 years ago.

What I love to do:

Today I specialize in one of a kind wedding invitations. I love working with brides and making their dreams come true. I offer a full service from designing complete wedding packages.To working with the bride who wants to create their own. I love to create one of kind invitations that express each couples special day.

I love doing workshops, Xmas, Wedding, Showers, Mother's Day just about everything. Currently I am doing a personal challenge called The 7 Day Challenge see here.

Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5. Day 6 and 7 are to follow so don't forget to subscribe to my blog today.

My experience:

I am a Creative Art Director for a local high tech company, I manage a team of 4 designers, 1 student photographer and 1 Production Manager. I have been working in the high tech industry now for 12 years now, prior to that I worked full time as a senior graphic designer for our local college and was also continuing education teacher for 2 years.


I am married to a wonderful man who is very supportive of my creativity, we have no children but do have two furry kids, Gadget and Holly. We love to travel, and are hoping to go Ireland next year for our summer vacation.

Our wedding day June 7, 2003.



Thank you:

I would like to thank Kim Jackson Sr. Writer/Editor from Stampin' Up! Kim was so wonderful to work with and truly made this a wonderful experience. From the initial e-mail, to the final product I was honored to be a part of this.

Look for my upcoming demonstrator work shop this coming September see here.

Questions leave me a post and I will answer your questions on my next post.

September Wedding

Two Absolutely Wonderful People

I know I always say this is my favourite wedding invitation and/or couple that I have worked with but it is so true. Each couple is individual, with individual ideas wants and needs. Every once in a while you get that couple that you truly fall in love with and Allison and Stephen are just that couple. I have never meet Allison and Stephen (though I have met Stephen I will explain later) but I seriously feel in love with their love of each other. 

Our first meeting and seriously it would not have happened if not for Lynn from Weddings Unveiled who felt I was a perfect match for this couple. Our first meeting was done on Skype yes Skype and the reason for this was at the time Allison and Stephen were living in Chile. Working with both Lynn and Ali I was able to help them create their vision. They wanted something creative and different from their colours black and yellow, to the design, fun and playful with elegant touches.

A lovely note from Allison and Stephen

Our experience working with Jo-Ann was exceptional in all respects. Not only is she the sweetest lady in the world, she is also equipped with amazing talent. It was very easy to express my ideas and have her transform them into beautiful products. She is extremely easy to work with and has a lot of wonderful ideas. The final products were of the highest quality and many guests commented on how unique and beautiful our invitations and wedding programs were. I would 100% recommend Jo-Ann to any friends and have already! I hope to work with her again for all other special events. Thanks so much Jo-Ann for adding a beautiful, creative and quality touch to our wedding. She was the best wedding vendor we worked with throughout or wedding planning process.   -Allison and Stephen 

Allison and Stephen on their wedding day! So happy!
Congratulations you two!

The following design is a one-of-a-kind creation created just for them. 

The Wedding Suite

Monogram, belly band pocket invitation with return address label.

The Wedding Program

Cover and interior

The Wedding Suitcase Favour with Luggage Tag and Table Number

All the Suitcase Wedding Favour in a Neat Row

Such cute little favours that look like suitcase
with luggage tag and table number.

The Wedding Program

Wedding Program front.

Wedding Program interior such fun.

Wine Labels

Three Different Wine Labels

Thank you for stopping by.

Rustic Wedding October 2012

Rustic Wedding ~ Codes Mill On The Park ~ Perth, Ontario

One of my favourite places to visit in Perth is Codes Mill On the Park located in the heart of Perth, Ontario over looking the Tay River and Stewart Park. There is so much to see and do in this beautiful town that a weekend is just not enough. Known for it's beautiful parks, museums, artisans shops and eateries within walking distance. Perth is the perfect spot for a fall wedding and the inspiration for this wedding invitation. 

There is something about using natural fibers and materials that brings things back to nature. From the AURA Milkweed paper to the Very Vanilla cardstock, even the rustic colours orange, navy and purple, to the twine and even twigs from my garden. This was one of my favourite invitations, simple design, unique to the vellum tag with the word Absolutely. Big thank you too Lynn Lee of Weddings Unveiled for the fantastic referral and support .

Designed for Emma and Steven’s rustic wedding at Codes Mill On The Park in Perth, Ontario.

Closed will twine and twig belly band and tag.

Opened showing pocket on left, Accommodations and RSVP card and angled flap

Have a great day!

New Wedding Design with Yummy Colours

So lov'en these new wedding designs

It has been awhile since I have posted a wedding invitation but there will be more I just don't like to reveal until the wedding happens so that it is a secret and if I am lucky along with a picture or two from the event!

I was inspired to do these after I did a design for a bride and groom from Chile, who wanted a black and yellow theme with a little twist. I will post that design in a couple of weeks and the pieces done with them. But for now let me know what you think of this one and what colour is your favourite and I will let you know what mine is!  

Wedding Reflections

Kristy and Matt - August 27, 2011 - Caledon, Ontario

Jo-Ann,


Matt and I are so incredibly grateful to you for providing all of our wedding stationary. We've received countless compliments on the programs, invitations, table cards, and menus. We are amazed by your creativity, attention to detail, and ability to capture exactly what we had in mind. To top it all off, you are the most lovely person and an absolute gem to deal with. We would recommend you in a heartbeat! Thank you so much for helping to make our big day so special.

All our gratitude,

Kristy and Matt Cane

I have done a lot of weddings over the years, and everyone of them leaves my heart full of love but I have to admit Kristy and Matt and there family(s) love for each other is addictive. Looking at the many wonderful photos of the celebrations up to the event and the wedding leave one with a "I would so love to be part of this family" feeling and frankly I think they would welcome anyone with open arms.

Kristy was referred to me by her aunt who I happened to know through my Stampin' Up family, another family that I love so much. She simple loves her niece and wanted to do something special for her. From the moment Kristy and I spoke I knew that this was going to be a special couple, and I wasn't wrong, they are amazing!

The following are a few pics that I felt best reflected their love and some of why these two have a special place in my heart.

Addictive Joy and Love, the Happy Couple!

Wedding Programs

Wedding Place Cards

Close-up of Wedding Program

Wedding Favour with Thank You Card

History of LOVE

The beginning of their lives together.

Thank you Kristy and Matt for allowing me be a part of such a wonderful day!

sincerely,

Jo-Ann

Canadian Wedding Invitation Swap

Canadian Wedding Invitation Swap



Fablous Florets Wedding Invitation using
MDS (My Digital Studio) from Stampin' Up!



It has been awhile since I have designed a wedding invitation but I think I am back into it and joined along with 10 other lovely ladies the Canadian Wedding Invitaion Swap. Bascially you design a wedding invtiation, with RSVP, directions and other events card. We also were allowed to use MDS (My Digtial Studio which is fantastic and exactly what I did.

For my invitation I used the Stamp Set Fabulous Florets, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze and Whisper White card stock for the ink I used Early Espresso, Baja Breeze all in RGB colours. I also included a sheet of vellum card stock printed with the Fabulous Florets amd with the following words...

love can not be measured by days but by moments...

I love the details that can be added so that each design is unique.

Interior showing the details vellum cover, invitation and
RSVP, Directions and Other Events Card

Close up showing mroe of the details

Can't Make the Workshop How About the PDF?

Wedding Designs for the DIY Bride

Many of you who are unable to make the workshop this month have shown an interest or have already purchased my Wedding Workshop PDF To-Go so I thought I would share a few samples of what you will be in store for. For those who are intersted in attending there are 2 spaces left so if you were thinking about attending here is a sample of what you will be doing.

 

See here for more information about registering for the workshop or how to purchase the PDF.

Get the PDF to go, $60 CAN. Included in the PDF are complete instructions, tips and tricks for all 4 designs, templates and where possible word doc* so you can reproduce your own invitations. Instructions will be e-mailed one week after workshop. ALL Pricing are in Canadian Funds.
 

About Me & the Studio

 

Design 2 - Aviary Wedding Invitation

Save- the-Date



Place Cards and Thank You Card

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.

Selecting Wedding Invitations

Selecting the right invitations for your wedding should be a personal and fun experience. The perfect wedding invitations will set the tone for your big event and will reflect how you make your other choices, from the theme colors to the linens, flowers, and even your cake. Look at it as your personal calling card for your big event.

What a better way to get your guests excited about your wedding than with a handmade one-of-a-kind wedding invitation. As with any handmade stationery piece, the handmade wedding invitation can be customized to suit the couple's style and wedding theme. Weddings today are reflecting the couple’s personality more and more. Today’s couples are focus on every to detail, the colors, style, the impression they want to leave or even the feeling they are trying to express. One of the hot trends today is monogram’s in fact today they are being used more and more often and in most cases are the theme itself. Monograms are a huge trend that many couples are moving towards. They make your wedding more personal they are elegant, understated, versatile and a dramatic visual reminder of your new life together.

Ways to use your monograms:

Invitations & Cards

Table Arrangements

Wedding Favors

Wedding Cakes

Wine Bottles

Save the Date

Stationery

Bags

Lighting

Hang Tags

Clothing - Apparel

If you are interested making an appointment for a FREE consultation to discuss your upcoming wedding please e-mail me

Garden of Life Wedding Invitation

2009 Wedding Colors This Year, Go Bold!

As we all know white is the traditional colour for a wedding dress but brides are getting creative and want to throw caution to the wind by using more contemporary colours for their big day. In 2007 and 2008 some of the most popular colours were lilac with purple tones, chocolate and soft greens (one of my favorites) the trend for 2009 continues with the added explosion of colours that are fresher, brighter and even using quirky colour combinations. Colours for 2009 are far more out there than in past years, more exotic, brighter and more luminous, can you say exotic Moroccan Bedouin.

The key is to create a mood and the mood is exotic glamour using a bold hit of colour without going overboard. How can you do this, it's easy, keep the main areas of the wedding understated and classic, then add extravagant touches using the colours of your choice. How do you start this why the best way to do this is with your wedding invitation. Get your guests intrigued from Save-the-Date card to your table linens, its all about the design and the colour.

Here is my design for red and pink - an unexpected and quirky color combination that works well together for the centerpieces or bridesmaids outfits but it all starts with the invitation. Let me know what you think.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Garden of Life from Papertrey Ink see here
Paper: Pink Pirouette Card stock (SU); Real Red Card stock (SU); and Whisper White Card stock (SU)
Ink: Classic Ink Real Red (SU)

RGB Colour Settings: Classic Ink Real Red R-213 G-048 B-065

NOTE: Stampin' Up (SU)

Garden Of Life Invitation with Belly Band

Garden Of Life Invitation with Belly Band

When you move the belly band over it reveals the flap which when closed has the flower stamped inside; added just a little added touch.

Garden Of Life Belly Band

Interior or Invitation

Sneak peak at the inside of Invitation, you can see the 1/2 hole punch on flap and the flower stamped on the other.

Inside Invitation

Invitation Inside with Reply Card and Driving Directions

Invitation Inside with Reply Card and Driving Directions (close-up)

Invitation Inside with Belly Band




I will be designing other piece that will match this in the next week check back or for those who haven’t yet don’t forget you can opt to subscribe for e-mail updates through FeedBlitz - just click the little icon on the top right hand corner of my sidebar.