More Photo Mats

I've been doing a lot of photo mats lately. 

 They have become quite popular - partly because of my shop on Etsy. 

Love this one done on a black mat with white ink.....

"God Blessed the Broken Road" lyrics

Wedding vows with mixed fonts - Script and block

Photo Mats

One of my favorite things to is photo mats.  It adds such a great touch to your photos.  This week, I worked on two.  Both were the song lyrics to the first song the couples danced to as husband and wife.

Then

By Brad Paisley

Hey Pretty Girl

By Kip Moore

Both are done on an 11 x 14 photo mat with a 5 x 7 opening.

Please contact me for a quote with your own lyrics, wedding vows, etc.....

Christmas is in Full Swing!

It's that time of year again!  Time when I take on both wedding invitations and several more than usual, custom projects for Christmas gifts.

Here's a peek at what I've been up to......

16 x 20 Certificate Fill-ins

19 x 19 Photo Mat with Song lyrics

Gold ink!  Great finishing touch!

Dale Evans Quote a mom found on the wall in the bathroom of Longhorn's!  Going to be framed as a Christmas gift.

8 x 10 - Brown Script (Anne Font)

Black Script (Anne font)

If you have a special Christmas gift that you would like hand penned - let me know!  My calendar is pretty full through Christmas.

Photo Mats

Wedding Vows on a 16 x 20 mat with an 8 x 10 photo opening.

Photo Mats and Envelopes

8 x 10 photo mat with 5 x 7 opening.  Mixed both italic and script font.

Lovely invite.  I addressed in both English and Spanish as they were being mailed to Ecuador.

Another 8 x 10 with a 5 x 7 opening.

Song Lyrics on a Photo Mat

Love doing custom pieces like this -

Song lyrics on a photo mat to be displayed at the wedding.

Invites and Custom Photo Mats

 Love these simple and elegant invites I addressed this week! 

Congratulations Kelinda and Lawrence!

Another example of my personalized Photo Mats.  Great gift idea!

Personalized Photo Mats

Many couples come back to me for their first wedding anniversary, or new couples find me for the first time. Traditionally, the first anniversary gift is paper.  They find me online after searching for something creative to give their spouse. Usually, they have me write out their wedding vows, their love song or sometimes even a personal love letter.  I always enjoy doing these as they are a keepsake for their home.  A symbol of their love and commitment to one another.  I especially love it when the men contact me.  There are still many romantic guys out there!

Recently, a groom contacted me and challenged me with the idea of not just putting their wedding vows on parchment, but on a photo mat to go around one of their wedding pictures.  What a wonderful idea!!!  I took the challenge and have now added this twist to the options available in my portfolio.  And as you can see - it's becoming a hit!

 11 x 14 mat/frame with an 8 x 10 photo opening - script font

 16 x 20 mat/frame with an 8 x 10 opening - Italic font

8 x 10 mat/frame with a 4 x 6 photo opening - script font

* Prices start at $50.00 for vows and vary depending on mat size and amount of text so contact me for an exact quote.  Photo frames/mats are provided by the customer.

Gifts like these are special because they are so personal.  But they work for more than just wedding photos and anniversaries.  I can personalize any photo mat.  Think Christmas, Valentine's Day, Birthdays, Graduations, Births!  The ideas are endless......

Before and After.....

Before

Often my work leaves here like this and unless someone sends me a photo, I have no idea what they do to complete my project.  So thankful they took the time to email me a photo.  I think it turned out great!

After!

Amazing what the photo and frame can do!

This is a 16 x 20 photo mat with an 8 x 10 photo opening.  Great Anniversary Gift!

Custom Photo Mats and Reception Cards

It's time to catch up on photos of my work the last few days.  It's been crazy around here!

First of all - I received another order for personal vows on a photo mat.  This is going to be an Anniversary gift.  Love it!  This is a 16 x 20 with the opening cut for an 8 x 10 photo.  Wonderful keepsake item.

Brown Script put the finishing touches on this elegant invitation.  Congratulations Alana and Patrick!

Reception Card Assortment.  Need a way to reserve some tables? Communicate something to your guests? Each one is hand written in the charcoal gray color to match their wedding invitations.

New Ideas!

I was contacted by a groom to put their wedding vows on a photo mat to give to his bride for their first Anniversary.  I just love it when the guys come up with these creative and sentimental ideas.  Anyway - here's what we came up with.  I LOVE it!

8 x 10 photo mat with a 3.5 x 5 opening.  Black Script

Celebrating 50 Years

I just absolutely love being a part of family keepsakes.  This bride contacted me to put the finishing touches on her wedding picture.  I was so excited and thought it turned out great!

I have to tell you that the bride hasn't changed a bit!  As soon as she put the photo in front of me, I knew it was her!  I hope I can look that great after 50 years!  Congratulations John & Babs!  Here's to many more years together......