Wedding Blog

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.  

Hope to see you this weekend!

Linda

Fall Weddings and the Ottawa Wedding Show

I love the fall for weddings.  The changing leaves present a wonderful backdrop for your festivities.  I'm so glad that my daughter, Robyn, and her "best man", Mark, have chosen this season to say their vows.  Using the stamp set "Autumn Splender" I've created 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

Party Favours ... Your Way

Whether you are making your invitations or not, it's fun and easy to create your own unique and pretty packaging for party favours which can both match your decore and add interest to your table setting.  I hope the following ideas will inspire you.

 

You can contact me for a consultation or sign up to take my Wedding Invitation Class, and you'll make 4 different designs of party favours as well as 4 different styles of wedding invitations.  You'll also try many stamping techniques!!!  Among these are:  heat embossing, dry embossing and stamping on velum.   Join me for a great time learning just how creative you can be!

Using Velum

Enter to Win this Elegant Wedding Scrapbook Kit

If you visted our Stampin' Up! booth at the Ottawa Wedding Show this spring you could win this beautiful Scrapbook kit!  Just leave a comment below telling me what you most enjoyed about the show, our Stampin' UP! display or what you would like to see on this Blog to assist you with your wedding plans. 

This elegant scrapbook kit contains beautiful floral dimentional stickies and scrap paper.

Looking forward to hearing from you! 

Wedding invitation Class April 15/08 6:60 - 9:30pm

April 15, 2008.   6:30 - 9:30 pm

The bride and her guest can both learn how to make beautiful wedding invitations.  Leave with 4 different wedding invitations, and tale decorations or gift containers.  See how much fun it can be to create your own invitations!  An Ottawa Bridal show special of $30.00 for the bride and her guest.  If you attended the Ottawa Bridal Show the bride will also receive a Free one hour private consultation to be booked at the time of the class.  This class is repeated often so if the day or time doesn't suit you, please call to book another time.

Inspired Wedding Invitation

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. 

Wedding Show Sneak Peeks

I'm heading out the door for the Ottawa Wedding Show in a moment but I thought I would send you a peek at one of the many projects we'll have on display at our booth this weekend.  If you have a wedding or party in your near future there is something at our stall to inspire you to dress it up!

This cute couple is all ready to decorate your table setting and hold a surprise for your wedding guests.  I hope you like my design. They are simply 2-4-6-8- boxes all decked out.  Each treat box is made from half a sheet of 81/2 x 11" cardstock so you can make two out of one sheet of paper.

The bride is wearing Whisper White, stamped with white craft ink and embossed in Iridescent Ice.  Her gown really sparkles.   Around her neck is a white satin ribbon and silver ribbon slider.

The groom is wearing a formal basic black tuxedo topped off with two black brad buttons and a basic black ribbon bow tie.

I hope you visit my booth at the Ottawa Wedding Show, Landsdown Park, for many more eye poppin ideas!

 

Wedding Card Swap Samples

Below are some cards that a group of demonstrators traded with each other this February.
I hope you enjoy the ideas shared here.

It's amazing how the River Rock takes on the appearance of gold in this card designed by Phaedra Sydor!
Stampsets: Baroque Motifs and Wonderful Words
Cardstock: River Rock, Bordering Blue
Ink: Encore Silver

The card above was designed using the most versatile stamp set Lovely as a Tree.
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, and Whisper White.
Ink:  Versa, Chocolate Chip
Other, Gold Embossing Powder, Word Window Punch
I love the design of this card with the pocket for response card and the belly band.

This dazzling card was designed by Jacynthe Gauthier.
Stamp Sets:Together Forever and En Francais Background
Cardstock:Blue Bayou, Whisper White, Designer Paper Prints in Blue Bayou
Ink:  Blue Bayou, versamark,
Other: ticket punch, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Clear Embossing Powder, Crysatal Brads in Blue Bayou

It's too bad this picture does not do justice to the sparkle on this card.
It is positively beautiful in real life!

This beautiful card was designed by Rochelle Hewitt.
Stamp Sets:  Embrace Life, Sincere Salutations
INk: Soft Sky
Cardstock: Whisper White, Soft Sky, Shimmery White (Top layer just sparkles!)
Ribbon: Soft Sky

Heather Fosbery designed this lovely card.
The colour combination is beautiful and totally unexpected!
Stamps: Priceless
Ink: Basic Grey, Mellow Moss
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Mellow Moss, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Basic Grey and Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, silver brads

Darrelle Schreiber designed this beautifully embossed Gold on Gold Wedding Card.
Stamp Sets:  Baroque Motifs, Tres Chic, and Sincere Salutations
Ink: versamark and Gold embossing powder
Cardstock:  Brushed Gold, Basic Black
Embelishments: Black Grosgrain ribbon, Kraft taffeta ribbon, stampin' dimentionals

This elegant invitation was designed by Trina St. Michael
Stamp Set: Paisley (stamped in Very Vanilla on the front)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black and cardstock Vellum
Ink: Craft Vanilla
Other: Boho Blossom Punch, River Rock Stitched ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Pearl from the Pretties Kit, glue dot

This subtle card was designed by Tracie Labonte.
Stamp Set: Garden Whimsy
Ink: Groovy Guava
Cardstock: Groovy Guava, Vellum Cardstock
Embellishments: Groovy Guava double-stitched ribbon.

Creating your own Invitations

When you design and stamp your own wedding invitations it personalizes your wedding and is creative and fun.  Once you have set the date and selected your colour scheme you will enjoy matching your invitation, decor, gifts, scrap pages and cards of thanks !  Stampin' Up makes this easy for you to do.

We have a huge selection of stamps to choose from and more than 60 colours of card stock and ink!
I am excited about all the amazing stamp sets in our new Spring and Summer Catalogue which has just been released.
You can check them out on line by clicking here!

To find out more about our products you can:

1.   Attend a general class for a nominal cost.  See the home page of my Blog or go to my business site to check my calendar of events.  Email me or phone to book a spot at one of these classes;

2.   Host a party where I teach you and your friends some simple techniques for creating cards and scrap pages.  Your friends will have a great "Girls Night Out", learn something new and leave with handmade cards.  It is a guaranteed fun time. 
As with most home parties, if the sales reach a reasonable level, you will earn free products and a set of free Hostess stamps!  January is an exciting month to have a party as the hostess can earn a free stamp set of her choice from our new catalogue!  This is on top of your other hostess benefits.
Call me (613 726-1776) or e-mail me (use link in left sidebar) to arrange a time for your party this month! or:

3. Attend my Wedding Invitation class if you want a more focused approach.  The cost of this class is only $30.00!  For one price, the Bride and a guest can make a variety of 4 or 5 beautiful wedding invitations and gift boxes.  All supplies are provided and you leave with a clear understanding of how easy it is to create a beautiful invitation.   These classes are offered on a monthly basis and if you can't make it to one another will come along shortly.  Or, call me to arrange one for you.

Note:
If you attended the Ottawa Bridal Show at Landsdown Park this past Fall, you also receive a free one hour consultation to help you design your own invitation.  This consultation is to be booked after the Wedding Invitation Class.

Return often as I will post relevant articles and photos here for brides. 

Please feel free to leave comments.  Join my blog and receive notification of upcoming classes and events as they are posted.  Should you wish, you are also welcome to sign up for my newsletter.

Linda
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