with Paul & Aaron! How cute are these little boys? I was asked to create these flat cards in honor of the Fall holidays. I think the tribal pumpkins are just the cutest things ever!
These were printed on 100 lb. Strathmore cardstock. They are so yummy and the colors are so vibrant on ivory cardstock paper. These heavy weight custom-designed cards will be mailed out in high grade ivory envelopes. They are entirely too pretty, I just want to rock them to sleep.
The tribal pumpkins are accented with a little more island flair with the fall colored taro and palm leaves in the background. I love a little Polynesian Halloween, don’t you?
Here’s to wishing you all of you a happy and safe Halloween this weekend! May you be blessed with safe journeys on this ghoulish holiday.
We just sent off these lovelies to Kalena, in Hawaii, yesterday. This was one of our more complex assembly lines because there were so many pieces to it. We came up with a custom design for her that included her dragonfly theme. Her colors are tiffany blue, black, and white. We were so happy to find these pocketfolds in her colors. Opening one of these invitations is like opening a little box from the actual store, complete with ribbon and all.
We’ve added to this luxe invitation suite with a 90 lb. metallic-sheened cardstock. This suite is going first class, all the way, because it’s that heavy!
Kalena comes from an awesome family that loves her very dearly. Her older brother will be giving her hand away in marraige, which is guaranteed to be a tear jerker. We wish you the best, Kalena and Ashley- in love and in life. May this day lead to a lifetime of endless bliss.
I’m planning a wedding for Natasha and Thomas. Their color theme is sage green, lavender, and ivory. It’s been such a joy to help Natasha bring out her own style. Her and Thomas are having family members fly in from all over the United States to help them celebrate their nuptials so we had to get the save-the-dates out ASAP.
I created her save-the-dates on 100 lb. Strathmore paper. Oh pretty pretty paper… how I love thee! Their engagement session was done by Cynthia Robinson of c.Robinson Photography. I love the picture that the couple chose to grace their save-the-dates. It shows a playful side of Natasha that I’m not used to seeing.
I can’t wait to start working on the actual wedding invitations. She has chosen a gorgeous accordion style folder to officially announce her day! Stay tuned!
I’m so sorry for my absence, but I have been deathly ill! The flu took me by surprise last week and I’m still stabbing it to death, as I type this. I do hope that you’ll be patient with me and not leave my wittle side. I couldn’t bear to lose my health and you too.
Today, we’re playing Show and Tell. So I have been extremely busy and I’d like to apologize for my lack of blogging activity. I have a couple of weddings in the works, for which we’ve got some great things to share and DIY for next year. I’m currently working on a couple of holiday cards and upcoming birthday parties. A few of the jobs are going to print today, so I believe we’ve got a busy weekend of invitation assembly coming up. So before we share our final products in our Real Paper Love series- here’s just a little sneak peek into the current state of my world.
I just wanted to show you that I’m still ever so committed to this job and moreso- to you.
First off, I’m sorry for my lack of activity, but do know it’s because I have been extremely busy with a slew of invites and holiday cards that have been ordered and I’ve just been trying to keep the creative momentum going before I officially fry my brain.
I wanted to share a little blog press from Jennifer of the Bridal Inquirer Blog. She is so sweet to share her love of our work, in particular, of the San Diego Chargers invitation that we designed a while back. She is right on the money in terms of incorporating this theme into a fun engagement party for a couple of Chargers fans. I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to Jennifer for the mention.
I walked down the aisle towards my future husband with my heart caught in my throat. Half of me was in a state of shock that I was going to be doing this again and the other half of me discounted the first time, allowing me to believe in my heart that that man at the altar was my one. true. honest-to-goodness. first and last husband. The stress of the wedding planning, the day before (wedding rehearsal), and the weeks that came to pass- causes me to think back and wonder how our first sighting would have been if planning had gone differently… if we had “kept it simple.”
Let’s face it, stress is never good for what should be a happy occasion, so the one piece of advice that I can offer is, “KEEP IT SIMPLE!” If wedding plans are causing stressful rifts- you need to let it go and focus on what this day is really about and that’s “the two of you.” Allow yourself to have one of these moments…
Keep. It. Simple.
{Image via 100 Layer Cake, Photo Credit: Sarah Maren}
Pixie Lott is an artist I stumbled upon on YouTube, while listening to a little Kings of Leon. She is featured in this video, doing a Kings of Leon cover of “Use Somebody.” I know we’re all huge fans of the original, but give this a chance- her voice and the acoustic rendition make this song a great add to a wedding playlist. Also, stay tuned for an original song off her latest album Turn It Up, called “Mama Do.”
Her voice kind of reminds me of Adele, and we already know what a big fan I am of hers.
Rock your acoustic hearts out!
For our first ever giveaway- we have a winner, as picked by a random number generator, and it is…
Josiah Wilson of Profools Blog, who said:
id give this to my dad. well technically hes my stepdad but he adopted me when i was 9. we didnt get along well, until i was about 19. but ive always been inspired by him. he fought cancer, raised a son that wasnt his own, battled to get his dauhter (from his 1st marriage) out of a horrible situation, and so much more without ever complaining once. weve been through hard times, but never once have we gone without a meal and a roof. he introduced me into music (my passion) and helped me grow in it. ive been amazed at this man and can only hope that i can be half the dad (i have a 9 month old) hes been to me.
Congratulations, Josiah! We hope your step father loves it as much as Kura Arts loved creating it.
My absolute favorite blogger and stationery designer, Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo is having a giveaway to celebrate her 2-year blog-i-versary on ABCD Design and I can barely contain myself because I am utterly excited about entering! Here is a taste of her work:
Here is an excerpt taken from ABCD’s blog, about some of the details:
If you enter to win and are lucky enough to be chosen: You will not only get a bespoke design by yours truly, but also receive 100 thick, creamy, luxurious folded and channel-scored custom cards with your design printed on them. The package will also be finished off with perfectly coordinating envelopes, of course! The very best part? The winner gets to choose between custom holiday cards, personal stationery cards, or bespoke thank you notes. Hooray for blog-i-versary prizes!!
I am in for the holiday cards! I have always been in love with ABCD’s whimsical designs and her use of typography. She has such an awesome eye for design and an impeccable sense of style. Everyday, I wait in vain for an ABCD design blog entry, hoping to stumble upon an awesome recipe, a decorating tip, or a fabulous invitation by the one and only Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo. If you haven’t already, you absolutely must subscribe to her blog.
Don’t delay! Go to Pretty Lovely to find out how to enter here! Hurry hurry…. it ends at midnight on October 6th.
On the note of giveaways… don’t forget to enter our giveaway for this gorgeous jade pendant here! It ends on October 4th.
{Images via ABCD Designs}
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