Who are we, anyway?

Our first post! So exciting! Ok, so I'll start off by way of introduction. Hello, my name is April, and I'm a paperholic. My husband (Matt) and I make stationery for weddings and other special events. Technically we do this so that we can eat food and live and all that, but the reality is we do it because we love it. I know, I know, it sounds cliche, but creating brand new, truly unique stationery for awesome people is a really fun way to make a living.  Of course, the projects that end up being the most fun are weddings, which is our main focus. It's always a challenge, but we love it.

Some other things I love are:

  • zuma (how cool is that frog? I mean c'mon.)
  • animals (I have a cat, her name is missy.  She loves to steal your chair when you leave the room. I wonder if that's where they get the phrase cat burgler?)Missy-in-chair
  • The office, Scrubs, 30Rock, Arrested Development, and Nintendo Wii.

OK, enough about me, lets talk invites!

Brainstorm!

There are so many beautiful, creative ways to design an invite these days, the options are virtually endless. Yet often, at least from what we've seen, a lot of invitations end up looking very similar.

While it is true that there are only so many ways you can fold a paper, we are constantly racking our brains to come up with totally new designs for our brides.

We'd like to start our first blog post with a survey, so tell us what you think!

Think about all of the invites you've seen lately. The current styles and trends. What would you like to see on an invitation that has never been done before?

What is your dream invitation?

We love great ideas because we love a challenge! Try thinking outside of the envelope so to speak. Think really big, or really small. Think round, triangular, odd shapes and sizes, anything!

In fact, let's start out with a contest! Whoever comes up with the best, most creative, out-of-the-envelope design will win a full invitation package featuring your design!


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June 13. 2008 02:54 PM

Amanda Morgan

Round Invite....about 6" in diameter. Bright White, smooth cardstock.

around the edge, in a legible (not frilly or loopy) script: "I give you this ring to wear with love and joy. As a ring has no end, neither shall my love for you. I choose you to be mine this day and forevermore." at the beginning and end of the phrase a small black raven maybe????

in the middle, in a block with slight curve font: Brian and Amanda have chosen each other forevermore. Please join them the afternoon of May 17th, 2009 to witness and celebrate their love.

2pm Ceremony
Party to follow

Winfrey Point
White Rock Lake
Dallas, TX

Maps would be on a Bright Pink cardstock that is 6" Square.

Envelope is the same Bright White with addresses in the black block w/curve font.

Amanda Morgan

June 19. 2008 02:04 PM

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June 19. 2008 02:05 PM

Nicole Martinez

Dear matt and april the above was originally a heart ballon...your website hated it so they attempted to line it up..so that was my fun shape for your contest.
Nicole

Nicole Martinez

June 30. 2008 01:16 PM

Jennifer

My idea is a mix of traditional invitation style with modern day flare. Since our wedding is a Destination wedding with traditional elements this will help combine the two to give a feel for our big day.

The exterior of the invitation would be a brown textured 6 X 6 "portable pocket" and the inside would be lined with a brown, orangish red, and cream colored hawaiian floral patterned paper.

The inner inviation, the one with the text on it would be a layered of an sandy cream color on top of the orangish red color card stock. The text would be the same brown as the exterior pocket. A shadow of a drooping palm tree would be in the background with the text on top of that in a romantic yet traditional font.

On the back of the inner invitation would be a mini "portable pocket" and it would hold the RSVP card and envelope.

Tying the whole invitation together around the outside of the big pocket would be a belly band made of natural fibers with a monogram seal holding it together.

hope that makes sense.

Jennifer

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