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You dream it, I create it.My passion for art is expressed with each set of hand assembled invitations using the finest papers, ribbons & exquisite materials.I have always been an artistic person & found that my outlet to express creativitiy is by designing invites for people. I love being inventive and have always had an eye for beauty, art, and style.

Archive for 'Destination Wedding Invitations'

September 22, 2011

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Looking for a stylish and modern wedding invitation for your upcoming big day? My Spanish bride did! She was very much so into the feel of papers and how textures can create another layer of sophistication with her wedding stationary.
She decided on a metallic platinum silver pocketfold invitation, which opens up horizontally and inserts are inserted vertically. The invitation is accented on the front with a beautiful textured turquoise band wrap slide with a triple layer monogram seal. Upon opening, the main card is revealed with a double matte border, and the inserts coordinate with the differently textured white cardstocks, and includes a matching RSVP envelope. Different textures was used for the main invite as well as inserts to create a visual dimension.
This handmade invitation is sure to impress your guests and give a feeling of glamour and sophistication!
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September 15, 2011

These sand dollar placecards are a sure way to impress at
your destination or beach wedding. The couple wanted coordinating stationary to
compliment their reception and wedding invitation, so I carried their sand
dollar theme throughout.

This placecard is a matte white tent fold, printed on
crisp linen cardstock and a shimmery sand circular pattern. The real mini sand
dollar is adhered with a pop glue to allow it to stand out even more. You can purchase them directly on Etsy!

Just gorgeous and loved assembling these. Anytime I get to
work with natural items from our Earth, I am happy!

October 11, 2010

 

IMG_3031.JPGOn Earth! and this couple decided to have all their friends and family witness their love here. Disneyland!

I was so excited to create such a unique invitation for this couple. From the very start she knew exactly what she was looking for, and these invitations sure were something to talk about! The outer invitation was accented with their monogram and a fun flirty purple feather and the inside gave a classy elegance with the patterned cardstock & style of the petal fold.  
 
It was my pleasure to create such fabulous invitations & I cannot wish more happiness upon Tara & Frank, and undoubtedly their exciting new path as husband & wife. 
October 5, 2010

This is an modern yet luxe version of a “photo” thank you card. I love how the image printed so softly onto the vellum. The vellum is medium grain and secured with not only glue dots, but also really pretty self-sticking pearls.

The thank you card itself is a folding shimmery sand color, and on the inside the Bride & Groom can inscribe their note.

I hope you love the simple elegance to this chic presentation for a photo thank you card!

August 18, 2010

Save the Dates can really give your guests a little sneak peak for what’s ahead! This fun save the date was a long white linen pocket, with details inside. The front was accented with 3-D handmade mini-flip flops and coordinating cardstock. Envelopes also matched the invitation in white, lined with the basket-weave paper.

So fun and makes me want to pack a bag!

June 30, 2010

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Well! Here it is! The most extravagant invitation I have yet to create! Wow, I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to create such a gorgeous invitation for none-the-less, a gorgeous bride & groom!  The invitation concept of a destination beach wedding was presented before me, and the bride an I worked together to discuss style, textures, paper options and of course the WOW factor!
This invitation starts out in an impressive gold box, wrapped elegantly with a dual soft satin ivory and a flirty sparkle tulle. Once open, the square pocketfold rests onto a natural wood shred. The invite itself is just begging to be opened! With a beautiful natural finger starfish, tied securely with a satin/organza mix ribbon and vellum bandwrap, accented with a regal satin beaded trim, I am not sure if I like the inside or the outside best! The inside  is a mix of a 3-d waffle like textured shimmer paper from Nepal, and a heavyweight exclusive soft white cardstock. Each corner of the invitation is wrapped in ivory satin, and bordered with an antique gold cardstock.
This invitation was such a pleasure to design, and it has been the most labor intensive design yet! Thanks to all my girlfriends, bride, and bridesmaids who came to my rescue! My only sad face through this whole process was that I couldn’t attend this wedding, that I was invited to with such open heartedness! :)

Congratulations Sherri & Matt!

April 5, 2010
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One of my favorite wedding destinations, has always been at the Hotel De
Coronado in San Diego California.
I just remember this as our ‘spot’ for all vacations, as it was just a
little bit more of a true relaxation spot for us…. less populated,
cleaner sands, and seemed to be farther away than the typical beaches.
The Hotel certainly has quite the draw: preppy locals mixed with the
tourist; barefooted children with melted icecream cones, and old folks
drinking scotch on the cobblestone entry to the bar.
It was my pleasure to create this unique invitation… I had so
much fun with it. Although it was several years ago, it was my first
boxed invitation and wanted to share it with you all! The shells that
were used on this invitation were hand selected in Coronado by the
couple for use, and holding the inserts inside the box were pebbles
glued down with shimmery gold hot glue.The invitation itself rested on top of the pebbles in each corner, then when lifted, revealed the inserts nestled in the center. Natural twine ribbon as well as fine shimmery papers and textures complete this unique beach themed wedding invitation.

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March 16, 2010

So seriously! Does this invitation make you want to jump into your convertible in your pink Gucci heels and hit a slot machine?
I just love the colors of this invitation… hot pink, chartreuse and chocolate brown! Their wedding invitations coordinated as well.
The invitation and detail card for accommodations are tucked away in this mini portable pocket…. and then sealed in a hot pink envelope, lined with a fabulous accent paper.
The bride and groom were such a great couple, and I have no doubt their wedding was an amazing  time, not to mention flawlessly detailed.

Viva Vegas baby!!

January 28, 2010

So when I get to invent something, I get so excited! I love the color of this invitation, even though, it was not the final color decided upon.
So fresh and clean, it really brings out the white linen paper and the wildflower seeded paper matte.
A real sand dollar as the spot light!
Of course, helping model, would be my shells I collected from various vacations :) Speaking of, I could really use one right now!