Family Heirlooms

I love being a part of Family Heirlooms.  I was asked to write some of the family's history in this 1941 Bible. 

The pages were worn and tattered. It had to be re-bound before it was given to me.

It gives me pause each time I handle something so old and precious that will be passed down for generations.  What a privilege to have a small part in helping them tell their story.

Wedding Vows

Last night's project was a set of wedding vows.  Usually, I do the vows after the wedding. Typically when the first anniversary rolls around either the bride or groom contact me to do them as a gift.  This time, the vows will be used during the wedding ceremony.

I love this idea!  Not only does the bride and groom sign them, but so do all of the guests.  Room has been left at the bottom for them to sign, promising to support and pray for this couple.  Room was also left at the top for art work to be added.

This is done on a 22 x 30 parchment with both the italic and script font.  I LOVE how it turned out.

Congratulations Kristen and Joey!  May the Lord Bless you with a long and happy marriage!!!!

Custom Projects

It's not unusual for me to address hundreds of envelopes each week.  Every once in a while, a custom order is thrown in.  This week I am doing nothing but custom orders!  Well, okay - I have one envelope addressing job for tomorrow - but otherwise all the rest will be special projects.

Each one is special - personalized for the client.  I have wedding vows coming up - on both parchment and photo mats.  I have a special letter that the matron of honor and sister of the bride wrote as a toast at the wedding.  And tonight I finally finished a marriage prayer, along with two letters/poems to be given to the in-laws.

I simply LOVE my job!  I love addressing envelopes and adding that final touch to pull the invitations together.  I love to see a brides face light up when she sees my finished work with her invites.  It's priceless.  But I also enjoy taking the time to work on keepsake items that will be framed and hung in someone's home for years to come.  It is such an honor.

 These are both 8 x 10's on natural parchment with black italic

Love this prayer 

This is a 16 x 20 on natural custom paper with blue script

Congratulations Neal & Katie!!!!

My Latest Project

I absolutely LOVE my latest project!  We did a gray mixed ink to match.

Congratulations Jennifer and Daniel!

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......

Reception Cards

Tonight I worked on some finishing touches for the reception:

Love this!

 Reserved Cards for the Ceremony

Table Numbers for Reception

Script Vs. Italic

 These latest envelopes are the perfect example of how you can choose a font to compliment your invitation.  The bride above chose the italic and it compliments the font on her invitation perfectly!

Love this classy silver and black invite with the tiffany blue bow!  The Black Script font goes perfectly with it. And I loved working with the silver envelopes! Great choice ladies!