Rustic + Chic Colorado Invitation

This adorable invitation design has a fun mix of materials and style all rolled into one. We designed this unique piece for a rustic Colorado barn style wedding with vintage touches.  The front of the invitation features a die cut heart out of kraft brown paper with the couple’s initials.  A walnut wood veneer band and a golden yellow satin ribbon complete the front of the design.

When opened the invitation card is on the right of the design with a tree illustration along with the invitation wording. The left hand side features a pocket which holds the Colorful Colorado custom map / events schedule and vintage reply postcard.

We love working with couples who are attracted to mixing unique materials and styles together.  This allows for great and creative detailing!

Beach Island Wedding Invitation

My clients Sallie and Garrett were married last summer in a little beach camp style resort called The Bitter End Yacht Club - it is hailed as one of the top resorts in the world.  From seeing the photographs – it truly feels like a summer camp nestled in the middle of the British Virgin Islands.  Not a bad location for a wedding – huh?

We had a ton of fun designing this invitation and pulling in all of the various beach details into the design.  Sallie wanted the design to encompass a mix of these elements: Camp style, beach flair with traditional east coast inspiration from J Crew.

The invitation itself was composed of a natural beach grass paper.  It literally feels like a basket in a paper form.  This paper has so much texture and depth it feels amazing in your hands – hearty and natural.  The front of each invitation features a circular logo tag with the anchor rope motif which was carried throughout the design.  The invitation functioned like a gate fold with pockets featured on the right and left flaps when opened.  We custom glued a blue speckletone paper to the inside of the beach grass paper to give the design a tropical ocean feel.  The formal invitation card was found at the center of the design.  Two cards were enclosed inside each pocket.  Fun details were incorporated into the cards including a “packing list” for the guys and gals, old style travel stamps and a vintage map of the “Bitter End”.

 

We had such a blast creating this super unique design!  Thank you to Autumn Burke for the amazing photographs!

Puzzle Invitation

We love when we have the opportunity to create amazing and unique invitation designs for our clients.  Last summer one of our wedding clients, Meagan wanted to create a super unique invitation for her Bridal Luncheon.  Meagan is a true paper lover and she adores unique paper details and design as much as we do.

We discussed the idea of a puzzle invitation with the overall concept being fun, bubbly, cute, unique and interactive.  We went with a modern circle design with a tangerine orange and bubble gum pink palette.  Each puzzle invitation was packaged inside of a cellophane bag with a tag topper printed with “You’re Invited” at the top of the design.  Each puzzle was mailed directly in a tangerine mailing box which was filled with Jelly Bellies.  An extra special treat when each box was opened.  Once the puzzle was assembled the invitation details are revealed.

The end result was a super cute, fun invitation with that WOW factor!  We loved the concept so much that we have created some heart puzzle greeting cards available for sale at our idea chic Etsy shop!  Super fun for that special someone.

Thank you to Heather Allen from Table 6 Productions for referring us to Meagan and to Autumn Burke Photography for these amazing images.

It’s a Girl! Name Our Letterpress

We have been using our beautiful and amazing Chandler and Price Letterpress for over a year now and are committing a no-no in the industry along the way.

We are yet to decide on a name!  We fell in love with the craft from the beginning and have been busy creating. As we enter year two we realize we need your help! Our letterpress needs a name and we want to offer a reward for the best name.  To help you help us, let us take a moment to describe her.  That is your first data point, she is a she.

She:

• is 15oo lbs of solid steel at the core
• was born during the great depression and manufactured in the USA by Chandler and Price
• is chic which by definition means smart and stylish
• is precise as a matter of fact a perfectionist
• is practically silent while at work other than a consistent click when the ink plate rotates and when the counter counts prints
• smells of ink and oil and doesn’t care what anyone thinks
• has a fly wheel that was milled so well to ensure perfection in smooth rotation – simply beautiful
• is vintage and works well modern day desires
• creates awe inspiring products but blushes when people say her work is “stunning” or “one of a kind” or “the most amazing…”

Below are a few images we hope inspire your creativity.  Please post your suggestion for a name as a comment here or on our Idea Chic Companies facebook wall.  The name we choose can select what they want from any grab bag on our Idea Chic Etsy shop

Thanks and have fun!

Love Takes Flight

It is a rare occasion when you meet a couple that has the same life passion.  This past fall we had the opportunity to work with an amazing couple who are both pilots!  When we met to discuss their design vision they wanted their story of being pilots and flying to be an integral part of their wedding design and overall vision.

We had a blast creating their “Love Takes Flight” book style invitation with ‘up in clouds’ swirl style graphics which incorporated their engagement photographs taken in an airplane hanger.

The day of wedding stationery pieces were also beyond unique!  We created and folded 130 custom paper airplanes.  Each was printed with the guest name(s) and table assignment on the wings of each plane which acted as escort cards.  This was a definite math equation to ensure the names would print correctly on the planes before they were folded!  They were displayed on flying purple ribbon bands as if they were taking flight.

Mini paper airplanes were also incorporated into the amazing centerpieces created by Amy at The Flower House.  The finishing touch was the table card which featured a vintage flyer from the invitation dragging each table number.

An amazing team of fabulous vendors to include:

Coordination – TC Decker / Muse Events

Floral and Decor – Amy Keating / The Flower House

Photography – Jamee Pierzchala / Jamee Photography

Venue – Sanctuary

Paper Products & Favors – Julie Sandusky / JS Design Custom

A Ed Hardy Tattoo Inspired Invitation

We love the opportunity to create wedding invitations which are so incredibly unique and reflect the style of the couple down to the last detail.  This invitation was quite a mix of elements and super fun to design and create.

The overall invitation design was inspired by a ‘country glamour’ theme with the use of two peacocks on a rustic fence mixed with the hot pink and shades of purple palette.  The peacocks were also inspired by the groom’s nickname.  Both the bride and groom had several tattoos which created the concept for the custom crest.  The use of the damask pattern and bold orchid graphics set the stage for a unique, bold, beautiful, stunning design.

The production details…
Each invitation was printed on a metallic ivory paper and turned like a book.  The front of the invitation featured a removable belly band with the wording “A Celebration of Love”.  When opened several pages were found inside of the book which included the custom crest, damask pattern and orchid graphics along with the invitation wording.  Each invitation was mailed in an ivory metallic envelope lined with the damask pattern.

Thank you to the amazing Autumn Burke Photography for capturing these fantastic images.

Warm Ideas for Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching we wanted to share with you some of our favorite “Thanks” gifts and ideas from our idea chic Etsy shop.  From cards to small gifts – these would add a ton of style to your upcoming table and celebration.

Vintage Style Thank You Postcard (Set of 10) / $7.50

If you going for a vintage table scape why not add these to each place setting as a take home gift and beautiful touch.  These postcards would also be perfect to send to close family and friends this Thanksgiving expressing your thanks and appreciation.

Mini Thank You Note Envelope Set Letterpress - pack of 4 / $6.00

Perfect to attach to a bottle of wine or hostess gift.  These also work well to add to each place setting for a festive and finishing touch. Ask each guest to write what they are thankful for on the card and place it inside the envelope.  Put all of the responses in a hat and have each guest read a different response out loud to the rest of the group.

Wood Gift Tags - Vintage Die Cut - Set of 4 / $3.00

Tie each wood veneer tag to a guest glass or napkin to add an organic harvest feel.  Write each guest name on the tag with a white pen or sharpie.

Coffee for One Favor - Screenprinted Burlap / $4.00

Burlap is such a great material for that rustic, vintage style.  Place each coffee for one at the center of each guest place setting.  This favor may also come in especially handy from the tryptophan found in Turkey to give a jolt of energy after the fantastic feast.

Personalized Polka Dot Place Card / $1.50

Modernize your table scape with our polka dot place cards.  These can be custom printed with each guest name for an organized and personalized touch.

Apple Cider Favor / $3.50

Who doesn’t associate the fall season with hot drinks to warm your soul.  Each favor includes a pack of apple cider and a cinnamon stick for garnish with “warm wishes” printed on each tag.

All products available for sale at our idea chic Etsy shop.  Be sure to purchase by November 17th at midnight for the items to arrive by Thanksgiving day!