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One Invitation - Two Ways

Today's clean and simple invitation I did two times for two slightly different looks.  Both are embossed in CaCajun Craze, More Mustard and Early Espresso and both were created using the beautiful "Autumn Splendor" stamp set.  They are both tied up with our new 1/8 inch satin Early Espresso ribbon and I even kept the layout the same.  Which do you prefer?

The high contrast of this first card really catches your attention but check the invitation below to see if you find it more to your tastes.

This still has the full fall flavour but is much more subdued all on Very Vanilla.

So.... Which one is "it" ?  Which one says special occassion to you?

Take a minute and let me know in your comments below.

Tomorrow we set up our booth at Landsdown Park for the Ottawa Wedding Show.  You can read all about it here.  It's going to be so fabulous. Hope to see you there!

For more wedding invitation samples check out my Wedding Blog. 

Linda

 

Happiness Held is the Seed...

Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower.  This about sums up the reason for a wedding a partnership and family.  I purchased this pretty rose stamp set, not just for the lovely rose image but for this beautiful truth in print. 

Armed with two stamp sets, (Pick a Petal & Happiness Shared) ink and paper I challenged myself to stick with the colour theme of yellow, black and white today and to keep the card/invitation size a standard 5.5 " x4.25 " .  I'm quite happy with the results below.

This sunny yellow invitation is in Daffodil Delight ink and cardstock.  It's such a wonderful bright contrast to the black, don't you think?  I first stamped the rose from Happiness Shared in our classic basic black ink then coloured it with markers and a blender pen.  The Ribbon - black satin and the flower embossing was done with the Petals a Plenty embossing folder and my Big Shot.  Quick and easy!

This next set of wedding invitations, cards and wedding items is rather softer, young and whimsical.

The soft yellow petals from Pick a Petal stamp set are stamped in so saffron classic ink.  The cardstock used was whisper white, basic black and so saffron.  When you stamp and create your own wedding invitations you can carry your theme into the thankyou notes, the table menu and place cards.  Such fun!  And ... when your special day is over and your wedding photos are finally in your hands just think of the fun you can have scrapping your wedding!

 Here's a close up of one possible wedding invitation in this theme above.

Here's another take on the same theme.

 

 

If you're looking forward to planning a wedding and want more inspiration for your invitations don't miss our booth at the Ottawa Wedding Show this weekend at Landsdown park.  Check out the details here.  If you can't make it to the show be sure to stop by my wedding blog to see more samples of hand stamped invitations.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Linda

Fall Wedding Invitations

I love the fall for weddings.  The changing leaves present a wonderful backdrop for your festivities.  I'm so glad that Robyn and Mark have chosen this season to say their vows.  Using the stamp set "Autumn Splender" I've come up with this wedding invitational set in Very Vanilla and Rich Razzleberry with a bit of River Rock thrown in for good measure.

 

I did try a couple of other variations of the same invitation. 

This is vertually the same card turned vertically and made in vanilla and River Rock.  Ribbons are Vanilla Satin and Always Artichoke grosgrain.  I couldn't resist the three tiny pearls which are self adhering and from our new Mini.

This version is stamped in river rock on vanilla which is mounted on rich razzleberry.  The card base is river rock.  Since I don't yet have the razzleberry satin ribbon I cheated and used some retired cranberry crisp satin ribbon.  It seems to have such a wedding feel.

Which one do you prefer?  I'd love to hear from you.

You'll see lots more wedding invitations next weekend, Sept. 11th & 12th, at the Ottawa Wedding Show at Landsdown Park.  Be sure to check out my Stampin' Up! booth.  I'd love to meet you and help you personalize your wedding invitations.  Get the details here.  Say hi to me at the show and get a discount on my wedding invitation classes for you and a friend!

Hope to see you next weekend!

Linda

 

Tone on Tone Wedding Invitation

It's so exciting and such a fun job to consult with a bride and make her vision become a reality!  The other day I met with Kim and we discussed her vision of a square card with tone on tone colouring, simple and tied with a ribbon.  Well, after a look through some samples that I had prepared we made changes until it ended up much like this.

Shimmery White on Very Vanilla stamped in Very Vanilla Craft ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.  In real life this card is just beautiful!  After seeing some tone on tone samples with embossing Kim decided to add the Baroque Motifs embossed image on each element of her invitation. 

The RSVP card is held in place with a white organdy ribbon (retired Stampin' Up!) and this shows the font in the correct colour.  The right side will be in the same soft colour in the final version.

Hope you like it as much as the bride does.

If you would like a consultation to design your wedding invitation feel free to contact me either by phone (613-726-1776) or email.   

Want inspiration?  Browse through my Wedding Page, the Internet or a magazine to help you explore what you like and dislike.  Consider colour, shape, function and design.  At the end of your consultation you will have a mock-up of your unique invitation and know how you can make it.

Wedding Fun!

I had a great time meeting so many brides today at the Ottawa Wedding Show!  There's so much excitement in planning the big occasion, it's contagious!  Here's another peek at a wedding invitation and table favour that I made for this show.

The colours in this 3x6" invitation were inspired by an Indian sari design I saw the other day. 

Recipe: Stamp set:  Baroque Motifs   Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy and brushed gold.  Ink: versa mark   Other: gold embossing powder, gold cord (retired SU) This invitataion has a pocket inside for a map or response card.  The triangle/pyramid party favour holds a treat for your guests.  I hope you like it. 

For more wedding invitation samples be sure to visit my Weddings and Events page found at the top of my Blog or visit me at the Ottawa Wedding Show at Landsdown Park today from 10am to 5pm!  Check my post from March 25th for the details.   

Wedding Invitation Creation Hints

Last weekend I was busy creating this wedding invitation for a card swap.  These are swaps that are organized between demonstrators who want samples made with stamp sets they don't own.  In this way we help each other out, both creatively and financially.   I'm really so glad to belong to such a great team at  Stampin' Up! 

I had a lot of classes and workshops over the past while and forgot all about the swap in which I had agreed to participate. Duh!  Anyway, on the last possible day I checked my email to see if I could find when it was due.   You never saw such fast and frantic stamping!

Hints for making multiple copies of cards or invitations.

1. Decide on your colour pallet and stamp set.

2. Gather all necessary materials. (paper, ink, stamps, adhesive, scissors or paper cutter)

3. Create your master card.  (Sometimes you have an idea that doesn't really work and you have to play around until you get a balanced  composition.)

4. Once you have designed your card, measure and cut all the paper for your multiple copies.

5. Cut ribbon, count out brads, eyelets or other embellishments.

6. Stamp your images and emboss if necessary.

7. Pile all the separate parts of your card in a line.  Assemble your cards adding embellishment as needed.

 

I didn't have time to take photos of the process but my wonderful husband snapped this shot while I was at the final step of assembly. 

I will take pictures of the swap cards and post them on my Wedding Page.  Look for them tonight.

Card Recipe:

Stamp Sets:  Wanted, Wonderful Words, Forever Flower wheel
Cardstock:  Vellum, Whisper White, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum
Ink: Versamark, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum
Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Silver brad, Scallop Punch
All embossing was done stamping first in Versamark then in Classic Ink and embossed with Clear EP.
The Forever Flower wheel was rolled in Perfect Plum on the front left hand side of the flap.  It was also used at the bottom of the Whisper White Cardstock in Pale Plum.