These drop dead gorgeous wedding invitations were created totally custom to reflected the couple's style and the feel of the wedding (which is actually just a few days after New Year’s!)...
To Make These Invitations...
Supplies bought at Archiver’s, The Photo Memory Store, Donahue Paper Emporium, Michael's
Supplies Used:
Curious Metallic Paper in Galvanized
Neenah Paper in Red Linen, White Linen, Black Linen
Wonder Tape
These invitations were inspired by this oh-so-cute story... "My husband and I met while living in a housing co-op full of hippie grad students. We were assigned to cook dinner together one night - I made bread and he made some truly impressive crispy fried chicken. I always like to say that he first got my attention with that chicken. Our friends and family know this story and know us today as avid home cooks, so the image on our invitation really made them smile." [MORE]
I am completely smitten with these coat check tags...adding a bit of whimsy and personality into the most unexpected place... How to make Coat Check Tags... I designed the template myself and printed them out at home on Crane's 179 lb. Pearl White Cover (www.crane.com). I trimmed each one out using an x-acto and ruler. Then, using Fiskars 1/8" hole punch I made a hole to place the eyelet. Before... [MORE]
I love these fortune inspired menus! Each flap has a course listed on the outside and the details listed under the flap. Each place setting had a menu sitting at it on top of a folded napkin... To Make the Fortune Inspired Menus... My husband and I designed a program in Microsoft Visio for the menu and then I went in and played with the layout, the colors, and the fonts until I got a look I was happy with. Each flap had a course listed on the outside and the... [MORE]
These coaster table cards, designed by one of our readers, Katherine, are just too cute. Featuring her Dad's famous gin and tonic recipe and inspired by an article she saw in Martha Stewart, they are the perfect personalized favor to leave for your guests... Instructions for the Coaster Favors from Katherine... I designed the coaster in Microsoft Word, converted it to a PDF file and sent it off to... [MORE]