Sarah and Jason were married on May 2nd in Michigan.  Sarah and I worked across many miles to create invitations, programs, placecards, a seating board, menus,  thank-you notes, favor cards, etc.   For their invitations, we used a black pocket, ivory linen papers with fuchsia accents, and we placed a small rhinestone on the flourish on the inside of the invite.  They used their monogram as a front label and also throughout the other paper products.  We created custom menus with black and fuchsia borders.  Their programs were elegant booklets with the ivory linen paper and black covers.  We placed the monogram on the front and finished them with a fuchsia ribbon.  They used the “D” from their monogram to create a really cool ice sculpture as well.   I have missed the many long e-mails we sent back and forth, but Sarah happily reported that they had a fantastic wedding day. Thanks to JS Photography for the photos!

I really enjoyed working with Aimee on her invitations and paper products.  They were married at the Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona.  We created little program booklets to match her invitations, reserved signs, cookie labels for their favors, and wish bowl signs/ papers.  The cookie labels had a message from their puppy, and the cookie was in the shape of a dog. As a dog lover, I really loved the idea!  Everything from the invitation to the welcome letter matched in theme and color.  The amazing photos were taken by Jennifer Bowen.  We used a lot of chocolate brown and apple green, with touches a fuchsia.  They are a really beautiful couple!  Enjoy!

One of my favorite elementary school memories was creating boxes for our Valentine’s Day Party. I loved using shoe boxes because they could hold a lot of cards and candy.  Valentine’s Day is the only day that allows the use of pink and red at the same time.  So, I’m mixing them while I can!  I designed some 3.5×5 Valentines for you to send to your friends and loved ones.  I’ve had people telling me that time slipped away from them and they were unable to send Christmas cards.  There is still plenty of time to order and send Valentines.  These are small, economical, and much more fun than the ones that come in a cardboard box.

If you want any custom designs done, feel free to ask!

Products: Valentines
Inspiration: “…pink, red, candy hearts, LOVE.”
Timeline: 1 week
Brand: Flossy Stylish Design

Whether you’re writing thank-you notes for your wedding gifts or for your Christmas presents, it is very important to thank the person specifically for what they bought you.  I don’t believe in pre-printed generic thank-you cards… even if you had 350 people come to your wedding.  If they took the time to choose a gift for you, you must take the time to thank them.  Some people choose to purchase pre-printed thank-you notes that say “Thank you for the wedding gift.  We appreciate your kindness.  Love, Jane and Jack” but I don’t recommend it!

For example, if they bought you a Kitchen Aid mixer, you can thank them by saying how much you’ve enjoyed using it to make homemade chocolate chip cookies.  Basically, make sure that you mention the actual gift.  I like telling people how I’ve used it as well. 

Here are a few samples of recent thank-you notes I’ve done. They don’t have to be super fancy!  In fact, I really like a 4×5 flat card with a monogram at the top.  It’s also fun to include a photo.  Feel free to Contact Me with any questions or ordering information.

Products: Thank you Notes
Inspiration: “…weddings, vintage airplanes, and modern art.”
Timeline: 1 week
Brand: Flossy Stylish Design, 1 piece of orignal artwork by Envelopments

This is my first original post on the new website!  How exciting!  Make sure you check out all of the links and information on the left. 

I will still be updating the Flossy Blog on a regular basis!  Don’t miss the weekly Christmas gift ideas!  And now, for Save the Dates…

Photo Save the Dates enable you to use your engagement session photos in a fun, informative manner.  We can custom design them to reflect YOU and your wedding.  We will work together to create a design you adore!  Your Save the Dates don’t have to be in your exact colors or wedding style.  You can do something totally off the wall!  Dog photos are really fun for Save the Dates!  It is also fun to set the mood and tone for your wedding by creating a suite of matching paper products.  I will post more Save the Date examples soon, so make sure you check back!

PROJECT PROFILE

Products: Save-The-Date
Inspiration: “…polka dots, art galleries, and fall leaves!”
Timeline: 2 weeks
Brand: Flossy Stylish Design