Melina over at Papel Vivo sent over this adorable paper doll Valentine. She is so crafty! On a different exciting note, Melina is printing up some fabulous letterpress cards for my business. I’m so exicted!
Visit her Etsy store for lots of cuteness and goodness!
Some consider it a lost art, the handwritten note. Such a little thing can mean so much! But wait, little? Maybe not so much when you are talking 150 thank you cards to wedding guests. However, it can and should be done.
Some tips to make the task a little easier:
*Make it fun by shopping around for the perfect thank you card stationary (if you didn’t order cards with your invites). Visit local paper stores like Paper Source and Sugar Press. Search on-line sites for tons of inspiration and ideas. Some of my favs: Lucky Orchid Wedding, Wedding Paper Divas, Hello Lucky.
* Start to prepare the cards in the months leading up to your wedding. Stamp and place your return address on them.
* Write out a thank you card as each gift arrives.
* Take turns! Have your spouse take part in the writing fun. This after-wedding job usually falls on the bride, but both of you can enjoy an evening of wine & writing. Throw in some reminiscing about the wedding day and you have yourself a truly romantic time!
For more tips on specifics like when, how and what with Thank You cards, visit the Wedding Paper Divas blog for some great, informative information.
From top: Sugar Press, Wedding Paper Divas, Hello Lucky
This will be fun! The Paper Source Open House where you can view demos on how to create fabulous paper goods and even make & take an item of your own!
They also offer small workshops for a small fee if you want to target specific crafts like boxes or wedding favors.
Love, Love when couples look for original and exciting ways to spice up their events. Just like this London-based couple that worked with Ms. Fabulous Laura Hooper to create a puzzle Save-The-Date/Escort Table!
As part of their wedding ceremony, Alexa and Jorge had their save-the-date transformed into a huge puzzle that was used as an escort table. Guest’s table assignments were printed on the back of each piece with a coordinating puzzle key.
Thank you so much to Domestifluff for offering us all these beautiful printable pom pom layouts. Click here to download the goods!
…. I’ve created a suite of pom pom themed printables that you can print and use for showers and parties. The set includes pom pom patterned paper that you can use as gift wrap, invitations that will fit into 4 bar envelopes, gift tags, and place cards that can also be used for a variety of purposes. And, because I love color and can never decide on just one, I’ve made the set available in a peachy pink, a warm gray, and a buttery yellow….
These are the cutest and talk about being eco-friendly! Each flower pin by Linda & Harriett is made from letterpress misprints.
Part of our Redesigned Line. Reconstructed by hand from letterpress misprints. Paper petals are sewn together with a gold button on top and pin back on reverse. All pins are about 4″ in diameter and vary in color.
For the ultimate DIY bride – Vale Design offers these terribly charming favor/gift bags through Etsy that you can print yourself. Just pick your favorite card stock.
These would be lovely for sweet table to-go bags!
Looking for the perfect little wedding favor box? PRINT YOUR OWN Gable Wedding Floral favor boxes with this printable PDF template. Measures roughly 2.5″ wide by 4.5″ tall. This design lets you add type, either your names or the date of the event, under the “Just Married.” Try adding a theme colored ribbon for that extra touch!
From Minted, this menu card is so country-chic and modern. You could also use as a Save-the-Date or invitation. More colors available!
This brilliant design allows you to personalize your menu card with your initials and a tag where you can write a message to your guests. Accompanied with an intricate floral design at the corner of the card.
FYI – Until July 4th, get anything and everything on-line at Paper Source at 20% off. So, if you were planning on paper shopping anyway, do it now!
The Wedding Chicks are giving you the files to download templates for printing these Charming labels! Enjoy…
