Bloom Favorite- DIY Weddings and Style Me Pretty

I know I have mentioned before how much I love the Style Me Pretty blog. I have been reading this blog since after my own wedding way back when, ok so it will only be 4 years in August, but feels like a long long time ago. The blog is great and Im completely addicted! So props to them, and to this post that I was reading today. This wedding has so many personal touches I just had to bring light to them. Ping Pong...AWESOME! Chalkboard signs, even better! And custom portraits! I LOVE IT! Style Me Pretty is a great resource for anyone planning their wedding. You can create style guides, and check out dress designers. The inspiration abounds! I may be gushing, but honestly I check this blog almost every day, and if you're planning a wedding, you should too.

Purple and Green Bachelorette Party

Purple satin ribbon is the perfect addition to this elegant but girly bachelorette party invitation. Printed on white premium matte paper and sent with A7 solar white envelopes, this invitation was a small run project of 15. The design uses several font types together that work to highlight locations and times for the three day affair. I think they turned out nicely, comments are welcome.

Again information is blurred at the clients request.

Safari Baby Shower

This invitation was a request by a client for a baby shower invite that wasnt too masculine but with a green and brown safari theme. I really had fun creating the baby safari animals. I based them off of the owl that I had created previously for a baby announcement. I think these turned out great! Printed on Premium Matte 5"x7" and A7 solar white envelopes.



Info blurred out at clients request.

Now Available on Etsy!

This month's new card design is now available on etsy in a package of 5. "Just a note to say hello."
These cards are customized and personalized with your text and your color choices. These are flat stock cards with an envelope in the A7 size (5x7). Order yours now. They are great to have around to send for any occasion.

Bloom Favorite- Bridal Shower Ideas!

There are so many creative ideas out there now for bridal showers! Afternoon Tea, Something Blue, color themes, honeymoon showers. Think of all the great print pieces that could be added to any shower to jazz it up and pull the theme together. Place cards, gift tags, favor tags, menus, invitations, food cards, the list goes on and on! I get excited everytime I see such beautiful images of these creative showers and the thoughts flood as to how print could be incorporated in to the party atmosphere. Can you see it? Share your ideas for Bridal Showers, or even cool things you've seen done before!

Images from miscellaneous posts on StyleMePretty.com

Owl Baby Announcements

A client asked for baby announcements with a retro feel owl, using brown and green. I created the vector owl and kept the design simple. They were printed on epson white matte and we used white envelopes. I think they turned out pretty cute. Feedback welcome!





















































I printed another sample using fictitious names to protect the client privacy but so the details can be seen in the images.

Afternoon Tea Bridal Shower Invitations

A client of mine is a friend of Kim, a wedding client whom I have mentioned before. She is throwing a Bridal Shower for Kim and wanted the invitations to match Kim's wedding package. We created these invitations with a little of the filigree design from Kim's wedding invites and the same color scheme. We printed them on white matte paper and used Leaf colored envelopes to match.
Let me know what you think!

Details have been blurred upon request to protect the client's privacy.

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Bloom Favorite- Birthday Parties

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When I was searching around for some Turtle Party Inspiration, I came across so many creative and exciting birthday party themes. It made me want to plan Claire's 1st birthday today! However, I must restrain myself, being as we still have 9 months until that party rolls around. But how cute are these ideas! The color palettes are all so vibrant, the details are fabulous, and the kids -- absolutely adorable. Cupcakes are in right now with cupcake toppers galore. Ribbons, streamers, favors. Its amazing what talented and creative people can do when throwing such beautiful parties for their kids. Think of all the print related items you we could create together for your child's next party!

Photo and Creative credits due:
1. Cupcake Party- TheTomKatStudio.com
2. Fairy Party-The TomKatStudio.com
3. Pinwheel Party- hostessblog.com
4. Wild Rumpus- hostessblog.com
5. Curious George Inspired- hostessblog.com
6. Lillipop Birthday- TheTomKatStudio.com
7. AirplaneParty- Amyatlas.com
8. Boys Pinwheel Party- mylifemyloves..blogspot.com

Grady's 1st Birthday!

Our neighbors and friends asked me to create a Turtle themed 1st Birthday Party Invitation for them. Their son Grady has often been seen wearing a shirt that has a graphic turtle on it that says Speedy. I used this turtle for inspiration, as well as a simple, bright, layout and color scheme.



Some information blurred at the clients request.