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Bridget’s Sunshine Party Invites

Laura Linder — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:29:58 +0000

I had loads of fun working with a fantastically talented Etsy designer on Bridget’s sunshine party invites. I told her they had to be whimsical, fun, and include the lyrics to our musical inspiration “You Are My Sunshine.” And of course they had to include a photo of Little Miss Sunshine herself and the phrase “Bright as the sun ~ Our little Bridget is turning 1!”

The Paper Perfectionist did not disappoint and I highly recommend her work to anyone with a clear idea of what you want looking for an affordable custom party invitation. I love the colors and how she incorporated lace, which was a central design element, to the borders of the invite.

The invites came with white envelopes, so I looked elsewhere for buttery, sunshine yellow envelopes. I also purchased vivid pink damask envelope liners to add a pop of color to the muted hues of the invite. I worked with White Tulip Designs on Etsy for these items.

I told my stamp-addict hubby what I wanted in terms of stamps:” vintage feminine with multiple stamps to give it a more “weathered” look. Most of the invites had a classic doll 32 cent stamp paired with the Tiffany Lamp and Clock stamps. The one pictured in the photograph had an Indian stamp - one my husband needed for his collection. Yes, I make fun of him mercilessly for this little hobby. However, it does come in handy when I want vintage stamps for a project like this. As I’ve said many times on this blog, I believe stamps can add a personalized element to invitations that can enhance the overall look.

Custom Wedding Planning Books!

Laura Linder — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:07:18 +0000

My clients don’t need a book like this, but for those of you out there planning your own wedding or if you’re searching for the perfect gift for your recently engaged pal, check out these chic custom paper planners from May Books. These books are totally customizable (fonts, hues, page details, you name it) and eco-friendly: The paper is partially recycled; the books are made with durable sewn binding; the canvas covers are not only adorable, but they’re Green-e Certifited and even water-resistant; and the whole thing can be recycled. They also make pregnancy and baby books!

Minted’s Inspiration Boards

Laura Linder — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:15:05 +0000

I’m obsessed with minted.com for offering affordable, designer-quality paper products. I just discovered their wedding inspiration boards, which are equally amazing. Enjoy!

I Love You Like Biscuits and Gravy…

Laura Linder — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:47:20 +0000

TGIF with some sweet slogans…

$13 postcard print, YeeHaw Etsy Store

$3.50, Greeting Card, Vixens Empire Shop Etsy

Checklist Greeting Card, $5, RedLetter Studio Shop Etsy

Ring in Friday with a Lil’ Letterpress

Laura Linder — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:22:27 +0000

French Press, a letterpress and design company based out of Buffalo, has some gorgeous work to check out. Here are some of my faves from the FrenchPress Etsy shop.

Wedding Planner in Wonderland

Laura Linder — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:30:56 +0000

If you have ever received correspondence in the mail from me, you’ll know that I just love rubber stamps. I think they can add a spot of sass and fun to an otherwise ordinary letter or note.

Head on over to Wonderland Room’s Etsy’s shop for some truly wonderful stamps.

Love Diary Cute Stamp Set (25 Mini Stamps), $23

Friday Freebies: Mad Men Save the Dates!

Laura Linder — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:39:40 +0000

Despite my disappointment with this season’s finale, I was still super excited to find this free template for a Mad Men-inspired Save the Date!

Thanks to Wedding Chicks for the info and template!

Friday Freebies: Save the Dates

Laura Linder — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:33:04 +0000

Check out these free 2011 and 2012 Save the Dates courtesy of Wedding Chicks! We love a good freebie!

How Fun? Scratch Off Save the Dates!

Laura Linder — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:06:19 +0000

Just when I think there could not be another amazingly unique Save the Date concept, I am surprised by…. you guessed it, another beyond creative Save the Date concept!

Check out UnlessSomeoneLikeYou’s Etsy page for an assortment of whimsical Save the Dates that call on guests to interact with the stationary by scratching off the date. Genius and oh so fun!

Fun with Thank You Notes!

Laura Linder — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:06 +0000

I LOVE stationary. I just do. And I love Thank You notes. It’s a great way to let family and friends know how grateful and appreciative you are for their thoughtfulness and generosity. With our upcoming new arrival, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to send thank you notes, and I tried to make them as personal as possible.

I went with the same color scheme as the baby’s nursery because a) they are my favorite colors and b) why not? If you can, incorporate an appropriate stamp that goes with the overall vibe of the note. The purple LOVE stamps were just perfect for this project.

I used a stamp that spoke to me at the craft store “love at first cuddle” and baby feet stickers to add some fun touches to the back of the envelopes. Of course the stamps and stickers were in coordinating colors of purple and green.

I am seriously obsessed with this stamp.

For the card itself, I found personalized cards on storkie.com complete with the baby’s ultrasound picture in the mom’s stomach! I also loved the headband detail!

The moral of the story? It doesn’t break the budget or your free time to add a little more sass and pizazz to your thank you notes. Have fun with them and make your friends and family feel as loved as you do!