So In Love Invitations

Changes, Changes, Changes...

2009-01-22T13:48:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to give you all the news that I am moving my blog over to WordPress. I have nothing against BlogSpot, but WordPress just seems a little more "professional" looking. I am able to use my new logo and everything.

Come on over and check my new blog out!!!

I am still working on my new website, I hope it to be up and running in the next 3 weeks!

New Website...

2009-01-08T11:18:00.002-05:00

...coming soon!

I am in the process of transferring my domain and creating a completely new flash website! I am very excited about this as it is a huge move for me! I will be working with my friend and photographer Mark Moore to take stunning pictures of my invitations to include on my new website!

During this process, my website will be down. This will take a couple of weeks, but it will be well worth the wait!!! I will probably be moving my blog as well, but I'll decide that when the time comes!

Keep your fingers crossed for a smooth transition!!!

Kay and Larry's X-Mas Cards

2008-12-23T11:03:00.003-05:00

I used pyrite (metallic silver) cardstock with matching envelopes and navy linen on back of the panel. I used thing navy thread round the bottom to add a little "extra" to it. I love the way these Christmas cards turned out!!! From the colors to the fonts, I just love them!

Sarah's Holiday Party

2008-11-27T08:35:00.002-05:00

Sarah contacted me about making her holiday party invitations. I was more than happy to do it because they were so fun to make. The party is casual and we tried to show that through the wording and martini graphic, and I fancied them up a touch with the graphic at the bottom of the invitation. They are done in red and a light gold. I tied the envelopes in by doing them in the matching light gold with a red customized envelope liner.

"Spring" Cleaning...

2008-11-26T11:11:00.004-05:00

Hello all! I will be updating my blog and website very soon with some holiday cards, invitations and Save the Dates! Be on the look out for:

Kristine's destination wedding invitation in hot pink, aqua and ivory!
Anne's navy, silver and white Save the Dates
Sarah's holiday cocktail party invitation
Kay's holiday cards
Mine and Rob's holiday cards
Laura's picture Save the Date

Now to elaborate on the caption of this post! I am currently cleaning out this years inventory and I have lots of ivory and white cardstocks along with ivory linen and classic white inside/outside envelopes and many other things. If you have a small project you need to work on, now is the time to inquire! If you want me to do something for you like a holiday card or a simple Save the Date, let me know and I'll do it for cost! This is a year end promo and is only good until December 31 or until my current inventory is gone! Email me if you're interested!

2008 is flying by!

2008-10-29T10:40:00.003-04:00

I cannot believe that 2008 is getting so darn close to coming to an end! It almost makes me sad to think about it! I will be updating my blog very soon with a hand full of samples, Christmas cards and a beautiful folded card invitation for a destination wedding in February!!! The DW invitations are just stunning with a reveal on the front of the folded card and colors of pink, aqua and ivory and a palm tree and star fish adorning all the pieces! Check back soon for updates!!!

Becky and Pete's Invitations

2008-10-10T12:15:00.002-04:00

Wow! It seems like eons ago that Becky contacted me to do her invitations. Her wedding is December 9 and when she booked, December seemed so far away! Now here we are, her invites are due in the mail any day now! Time sure does fly when you're having fun!

I really enjoyed Becky's invitation. I like the paper used (ecru linen) and the soft yellow damask graphic adds such a nice level of elegance. Originally, the design didn't include the ribbon, but I found this gorgeous yellow ribbon that was an exact match and threw it in as a little added bonus! I think the ribbon does an amazing job at dressing the invitations up a little bit more.

Becky was such a pleasure to work with, and even nicer in person. I am thankful I got the chance to work with her!!!

Sarah's Seating Chart and Extras!

2008-10-10T12:00:00.004-04:00

Sarah contacted me a couple weeks back and asked if I could do her seating chart and table numbers. I also did a bar menu for her as well. I used the same papers as her invitations and did a full color seating chart in exactly the same colors and framed it with this beautiful black frame. Sarah has been a dream to work with and I wish her and Mike all the best! You're a doll!!!

Liz and Robert's Extras!

2008-09-25T08:05:00.003-04:00

Liz originally came to me a few weeks ago asking for help formatting a seating chart and programs. I helped her out a little bit by telling her the best program to use and the size of the seating chart. At one point, she decided to ask if I could do them for her...I was more than happy, especially with Liz being my very first seating chart! I love the way her seating chart turned out and it looks beautiful in the cherry and black wood frame that I am "loaning" her for her wedding.

Please excuse the blurriness of the seating chart picture...I am really, really bad at taking pictures! :-(

Good luck this Saturday Liz! I hope your wedding turns out amazing!!! <3

Sugar's

2008-09-19T13:56:00.004-04:00

I'm going to start doing blogs about my favorite new or current vendors! I'm starting this off with a wonderful cake creator and owner of Sugar's in Ferndale, Michigan. Are you looking for cake centerpieces, a grooms cake, birthday cake or a cake just for the sake of eating cake? Sugar's is a great place to consider when shopping for the perfect cake. I have known the owner for around seven years now and adore her as much today as the first day I met her! Check Sugar's out here!

Amy's Extras!

2008-09-17T14:27:00.003-04:00

I did Amy and Bryan's inviations earlier this year, and I can hardly believe that its time for their wedding!!! I used the same papers as their wedding invitations to do their extras and I carried forward their custom graphic and fonts. The package includes table numbers, escort cards, reserved signs and bar menus...not pictured is the vellum candle wrap that I printed and cut and Amy is assembling it.

Best of luck Amy and Bryan!!! You've been an amazing pleasure to work with!!!

New computer...

2008-09-15T14:25:00.001-04:00

I just purchased a new Apple MacBook and I'm in the process of setting it up and migrating all my stuff over. If I am slow in response to you please understand that I am going in between two computers right now. I hope to be up and fully running on my Mac in the next couple weeks (waiting for my Fusion software to arrive so I can run Windows XP simultaneously with Mac). What a process!

I'm coming up in the world!

2008-09-12T10:13:00.002-04:00

I am now listed on Envelopments website as a dealer/designer! I am super excited to finally be included in this most exclusive list!

I've been nominated!!!

2008-08-25T10:21:00.003-04:00

I've been nominated for best invitations on ClickonDetroits "4 The Best Detroit"!!! I fee so honored to have been nominated.
Please click here to vote for me!!!

Christmas What?!?!?

2008-08-21T15:13:00.002-04:00

I'm expanding my paper products to include Christmas cards. This is an idea I just came up with today. It's a 7x7 un-layered panel with a lined vellum overlay. "Merry Christmas" and a greeting are printed on the card and the vellum overlay has a Christmas tree on it. Everything is tied together like a gift with a satin red 1/2 inch ribbon. A white, red or green envelope will complete this greeting card perfectly!

This would be very pretty with different graphics such as a gift, Christmas tree ornaments and so on...it would also make a cute birth announcement, birthday invitation...or really anything!

Annual Family BBQ

2008-08-18T20:39:00.002-04:00

My husband's family gets to gether every year for a family BBQ. This year my sister and brother-in-law are hosting. I offered to make invitations for the event and came up with these adorable bright green, dark purple and white invitations!

Kristi's Rehearsal Dinner and Day After Brunch Invites

2008-08-18T20:31:00.002-04:00

Kristi contacted me about a month before her wedding with an idea in mind for what she wanted. She showed me the damask graphic that she liked and I was able to use the light pink paper and burgundy ink as a contrast. The package includes a 5x7 RD invite and a 4x5 Brunch invite.

And More Samples...

2008-08-18T20:21:00.006-04:00

I've had all these samples done for quite some time...it was just a matter of getting a break in the action to get them blogged and put on my website. Ahhh...sigh of relief!

Samples, Samples, Samples!!!

2008-08-18T19:43:00.006-04:00

Seating Charts!

2008-08-16T15:07:00.004-04:00

Well, I decided to try my hand at doing seating charts...and so far, so good! Above is a basic black and white seating chart that includes the menu in the bottom center and guest names along the left and right sides. Also included here is a 2 tone seating chart using aqua and black...the color possibilities are endless!

Sarah and Mike's Purple Invitation!

2008-08-13T09:33:00.003-04:00

I am in LOVE with Sarah's invitation, not only is it my first portable folder, but she picked the most gorgeous colors! Originally the invitation was supposed to be printed on white metallic paper, but our final "consult" I persuaded her into going with this very light purple. The white looked nice, but it was just way too bright with the dark purple and black linen folder and envelopes. To complete her set, I made envelope sashes using the light purple (since the envelopes are black, there is no way to print on them), guest tags for the front of the pocket, invitation, accommodations card and a two sided RSVP with envelope. I tied her graphic in wherever I could making this a very "over the top" invitation. I hope they are just as happy with their invitations as I am!

Meghan's Table Numbers!

2008-08-13T09:30:00.002-04:00

I created Meghan and Brad's table numbers to match their wedding invitations (June). I put together this beautiful monogram that adorns the top of all the table numbers, front and back. I used the same Calla Lily graphic from their invitations to tie everything in together. I am so happy that they really liked their table numbers!!!

Jennifer's Wedding Thank You's

2008-08-13T09:27:00.004-04:00

I made Jennifer's thank you cards for her wedding. I used the Mehindi Love Bird design that was used throughout her wedding and reception and chose a simple "thank you" rather than a monogram. I used white metallic folded card with brown printing and tied the hot pink envelope in to match her wedding theme.

Introducing Letterpress!

2008-08-12T12:30:00.002-04:00

I am officially adding a new product to my line-up...LETTERPRESS!!!

I am super excited to be offering this service now. If you would like pricing, please feel free to contact me, and I'd be happy to see what we can do! kristie@soinloveinvitations.com

100 hits!

2008-08-12T10:59:00.003-04:00

I'm super excited to see my website has reached 100 hits in less than a week! It really is the simple things in life! After today I will be putting some final touches on the website, so stay tuned and thank you for looking!!!

New Website Up and Running!

2008-08-08T19:43:00.002-04:00

I finally have a brand-spanking-new website up and running!!! http://www.soinloveinvitations.com/ and my new email address is kristie@soinloveinvitations.com. Take a peek! Its still a work in progress, but its coming along!

Caitlin's Extras!

2008-07-22T10:48:00.003-04:00

I used the damask monogram I created on Caitlin's thank you cards (I love the monogram). I brought in more of the fireball fuchsia in the thank you envelopes. I thought I was going to have to get white envelopes then I stumbled upon the fireball envelopes and they were the perfect size!

Caitlin's program is my first! It was originally going to be a single page bi or tri fold but it slowly turned into a double pager! I love the white 60lb cover weight stock I used on the outside with the damask print and the fireball fuchsia paper on the inside! Finally, I put together the table numbers using the same design as the programs with damask on top and bottom. The table numbers are 2 sided.

I love this damask!

Caitlin's Shocking Pink and Damask Invite!

2008-07-22T10:21:00.006-04:00

Caitlin's invitations are very fun! We had a hard time at first finding the right shade of pink, and after some emails back and forth, Caitlin emailed me a link to this fireball fuchsia card stock. I ordered it immediately and after that, we were golden! Caitlin is having a the traditional "formal" wedding, but wanted to portray a fun atmosphere, and what better way than through hot pink and black damask designs! Because we used white cardstock and envelopes, as an added touch, I added the belly sash for a splash of added color!

These invitations are very fun and I bet her guests won't forget them!

Caitlin, you're a trouper!

Meghan's Shower Cake!!!

2008-07-14T15:38:00.003-04:00

It makes me so happy to see things like this! Meghan's future mother-in-law took her shower invitation to the baker and had the invitation design put onto the cake! I think the baker did an amazing job capturing the flower graphic I used for Meghan's Garden Party Shower . I feel very honored that my designs are being used like this!!! Just awesome!!!

Amy's Wedding Invitations!

2008-07-03T12:12:00.002-04:00

When Amy and I first started discussing her invitations, she told me that her and Bryan discussed it and didn't want red invitations because they may appear to be too Christmasy (their wedding colors are red and ivory). We talked about it and decided to go with a tanish color and ivory invitation and tie in the red through the graphic. The burnt sugar paper goes perfectly with the ivory cardstock and the graphic used just ties everything together perfectly. Amy, like Liza, chose to go with a belly wrap rather than an inside envelope which I was so excited about. Belly wraps are the new "in" thing and are so pretty and functional. I apologize that I didn't take a picture of the belly wrap. I will also be doing a few extra's for Amy, so watch for them in the next month!!!

Sample Unity Candle Set

2008-06-24T15:31:00.003-04:00

So I decided I would try my hand at unity candles. Not my most favorite thing to do, but if you need one, let me know! I'd be happy to make one up for you!

Jennifer's Extras!

2008-06-24T14:40:00.003-04:00

Jennifer is my best friend, and as part of my gift to her I am doing some of her wedding extra's for her. Jennifer and Robin decided it would be fun to do a signature drink themed after their honeymoon (which I am jealous! they are going to Tahiti)!!! I created this basic bar sign using the Mehendi love birds that have been used throughout her paper and other things in her wedding (like the henna she will be having done). I also created a guest book sign to direct her guests to sign both the book and photomat, reserved signs for family rows at the ceremony, bathroom basket signs, a reader card (for her ceremony reader to use) and finally a memory tag that will be tied to a single rose in memory of Robin's father who passed away in 2006.

Another Sample!

2008-06-13T12:30:00.005-04:00

I was a little bored the other day and thought that I'd put together a new sample with some supplies I had on hand. I also decided that I would use black linen for the panel and the envelope mainly because I have an invitation order coming up in the next two months that will be using a black linen portable pocket and black linen envelope with corresponding wrap address labels. I really like the look of the black envelope, very sharp. And I am sure my bride will like the look too!

Meghan's Shower Invitations!

2008-06-07T17:24:00.005-04:00

After we started the design of Meghan and Brad's wedding invitations, Meghan contacted me about doing her shower invitations as well. Her mom wanted to throw her a garden party themed shower. I found this adorable floral graphic and used the green color from their wedding invitations on the shower invite and used pink to match the floral graphic for their names. The invitations are printed on white linen paper, which fits well with the garden theme, and I picked these light pink envelopes that give the invitations more of a "girlie" appearance. The package came together very well, and has become my new favorite shower invitation!

Meghan's Wedding Invitations!

2008-06-04T15:41:00.005-04:00

\Meghan is one of my favorite brides! Her and her fiance have been so wonderful to work with through this entire process. At first, Meghan had picked a couple of flourishes she liked, but the invites came out too "traditional". So one night I received a phone call from Brad and he was so concerned about the invitation. He wanted something completely different than what we already worked on. He wanted to make the invitation "green" to go with the green craze in the world. He described his vision to me, and I took off running with it. The next day we came up with the perfect invitation and everything kind of fell into place after that! These are my first folded card invitation, and am very excited about them and only hope Meghan and Brad like them as much as I do!!!

Jennifer's Thank You's

2008-06-04T15:32:00.005-04:00

Along with Jennifer's shower invites, I did her shower thank you's as well. I changed from the white micah metallic paper to white linen which is easier to write on than the metallic. I carried her theme through by using a portion of the orchid graphic, matching fonts and hot pink envelopes just like the ones used for the invitations. Check back later for Jennifer's wedding thank you's and rehearsal dinner invitations!

More Invitations on the Way!

2008-05-28T13:12:00.003-04:00

On the books for the next week are quite a few invitations and a couple thank you notes! Check back off and on next week, there should be 3 wedding invitations, 1 shower invitation, 1 rehearsal dinner invitation and 2 thank you notes!!! Whew! What a busy week!!!

If you want to inquire about your wedding, I still have dates open this year! Email me at TizzyLish77@sbcglobal.net.

Liza's Shower

2008-05-28T13:05:00.005-04:00

I received an email from Liza about 2 weeks ago with a link to her shower pictures. I was so flattered when I saw that the hostess had made the shower cake and cupcakes using the colors and swirl design from Liza's wedding invitations. I think the cake and cupcakes look amazing...and I only wish there was a way to get me a piece of it from DC to MI. LOL!

Thank you for sharing Liza!!!

Jennifer's Shower Invitations

2008-05-28T11:54:00.006-04:00

I made Jennifer's shower invites as my gift to her for her wedding/shower. I used her wedding colors but put a spin on it. Her wedding colors are dark brown and the pink and for the oriental theme shower, I changed the colors to black and pink. Her invitations received rave reviews. Check back soon for her shower thank you notes, rehearsal dinner invitations and wedding thank you notes.

The Book Style Pocket

2008-05-28T11:42:00.007-04:00

I order up some of these booklet style pocketfolds to do a couple samples, this is one of the samples. The booklets are just like the pocketfold but with out the "lip" on the outside. I think they offer a slightly nicer appearance than the traditional pocketfold, but that's just me.

Liza's Invitations!

2008-05-28T11:31:00.007-04:00

Liza's invitations were my second completed order. I am in love with her colors and graphics. The deeper red with the pool blue is a beautiful combination with the bright white! Liza is also my first bride to get the belly wrap in place of an "inside" envelope. As an added bonus for Liza, I threw in the custom printed envelope liner as a freebie! I think they added a great touch to the final product, they helped tie everything in. Liza's invite package included the invite, belly wrap, RSVP card with envelope, directions (2 sided printing) and a reception card.

Brenda's Invites

2008-05-28T11:16:00.006-04:00

Brenda was my very first order, her invites were simple, yet elegant. She originally wanted a rose graphic where the ribbon is, but we were unable to find the perfect rose for her invites. We decided to go with the red ribbon, which sets a very classy tone for these invites. Brenda's order included an RSVP card and envelope, invitation and unprinted inside and outside envelopes.

Updates!

2008-05-28T11:14:00.001-04:00

Ok, I have redesigned my blog page and I plan on updating it as frequently as possible. Check back for new posts often!!!