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

Using Velum

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 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.