Freebie Friday: Printable Cupcake and Drink Flags

It's Friday!  That means a new free printable!

This week I'm sharing DIY cupcake or drink flags- just download and print for a quick and easy way to add some class to your cocktail, or some flair to your treats.
 These adorable flags come in a variety of patterns, all coordinating with the Divinity Suite!

Free Printable DIY Cupcake and Drink Flags

To Use:
1. Download the Divinity cupcake and drink flag printable PDF file.

2. Print onto 8-1/2"x11" card stock.

3. Carefully cut each flag out, fold in half, then use adhesive to attach to a toothpick, straw, or bamboo skewer.

Tip: Wait to cut the triangular notch out until you've folded in half and glued- that way everything will be perfectly lined up.

4. Enjoy!

Like this design, but want it in a different color? Custom colors and/or custom cupcake/drink flag designs are available. Pricing starts at $5. Email me at sarah{@} belletristics.com if you're interested!

And make sure to check back next Friday for a new free printable!

Divinity cupcake/drink flag designs © Belletristics 2010.

Freebies are for non-commercial use only. Feel free to download and print the design "as is" for your own personal use.

You may not distribute, alter, or make this freebie available to others for download without the prior written consent of Belletristics.

If you would like to share this freebie, credit to Belletristics and a link to this blog are required.

Custom Flourished Table Numbers and Escort Card Design

Carolyn ordered a set of table numbers and escort cards for her upcoming wedding!

She requested an elegant designs, incorporating delicate flourishes and swirls, in her colors of pale pink and gray.

The table number were enclosed by an oval border, and surrounded by elegant swirls and flourishes.

The escort card design featured the same flourishes, this time running off the edge of the page.

Thanks so much, Carolyn!

Custom Table Numbers and Signs for Jannine and Nelson

Jannine ordered a set of custom table numbers and signs, to coordinate with the love bird monogram I'd previously created for her.

The table numbers featured love birds in opposite corners, perched on a flourish.

A flourish pattern filled the background of the card box sign:

And the the sign for the escort card table featured Jannine and Nelson's full monogram:

Thanks again, Jannine!

Custom Table Numbers and Escort Cards for Kristyn and Nick

A few weeks ago, I worked with Dawn, of Distinctive Occasions Event Planning, to finish up a few last designs for Kristyn and Nick's wedding.
These designs kept the same theme as the invitations and monograms I created for the couple, in a lovely mix of  silver, lavender, and a deep purple.


The table number design features a large silhouette of a chandelier, with the table and number in an elegant script font.

The escort card features the same chandelier motif, this time appearing twice!

Thanks again, Dawn!  And congrats to Kristyn and Nick!

Real Weddings: Elaine and Steve's Water Bottle Label

Susan ordered a semi-custom water bottle label design for Elaine and Steve's wedding! We used the background pattern of the label from the Besotted design suite, and substituted Elaine and Steve's monogram in the ovals.
Susan was sweet enough to send over a few photos of how the water labels turned out!

Thanks again, Susan!

Freebie Friday: Eat, Drink, and be Married Gable Box

Happy Friday, everyone!

As promised, this week I'm sharing a printable gable box template for Freebie Friday! This freebie features a fleur de lis pattern and an elegant scalloped frame containing the phrase "Eat, Drink, and be Married".

Eat, Drink, and be Married Gable Box Template

To use:
1. Download the either the Eat, Drink, and be Married gable box
2. Print on 8-1/2" x 11" card stock.
3. Cut along solid outer border with scissors or exacto knife and ruler.
4. Score on dashed fold lines using a bone folder (or butter knife) and ruler.
5. Fold back on dashed lines to form your gable box. Use adhesive or double sided tape on bottom and side flap where indicated.
6. Gently press in on sides and pinch closed at top. Secure top flap with adhesive or double sided tape.

And enjoy!

Like this design, but want it in a different color? Custom colors and/or custom gable box designs are available. Pricing starts at $5. Email me at sarah{@}belletristics.com if you're interested!

And make sure to check back next Friday for a new free printable!

Eat, Drink and be Married gable box designs © Belletristics 2010.

Freebies are for non-commercial use only. Feel free to download and print the design "as is" for your own personal use.

You may not distribute, alter, or make this freebie available to others for download without the prior written consent of Belletristics.

If you would like to share this freebie, credit to Belletristics and a link to this blog are required.

Custom Table Number and Reserved Sign for Funmi

Funmi ordered a custom table number design to coordinate with the ready made monogram she'd ordered!

The cards will be a tented style, with the table number on both sides, featuring their monogram at the bottom.

She also requested a matching "Reserved" sign!

Thank you, Funmi!

Custom Vineyard Theme Wedding Stationery for Heather

Heather orders a custom monogram design, along with a menu card, escort cards, and wine labels for her wedding!  Since the wedding will be at a vineyard, Heather is carrying out the wine theme by using grapes embellishments on the designs.

The monogram includes the couples initials, intertwined with bunches of grapes.

 Her table "numbers" are actually labels featuring different grape varieties, that will be placed on bottles of wine.

The folded escort cards feature their monogram on the back, with the same lovely grapes on the front.

The menu card design ties into the other pieces, using a similar border as the wine labels, and the grapes from the monogram!

Thanks again, Heather!

Custom Typography Based Wedding Invitation for Jamie and Sean

Jamie ordered a custom typography based monogram and invitation design for her August wedding!

The custom monogram design featured their names and dates, along with a few lines and stripes to tie in with the invitation design.

The invitation contained a mix of elegant script and engravers fonts, with a few flourishes to balance out the design.

The RSVP card mimicked the layout of the invite- mostly typographic, with just a few flourishes and lines for embellishment.

Thank you, Jamie!

Real Weddings: Lyndsey and Hugh

A while back, I created a wedding invitation design, along with a custom menu card and seating chart, for Lyndsey and Hugh.  I was so excited when Lyndsey sent me a few photos from the wedding to show me how everything turned out!

All photos © Sandra Tenuto, www.tenutophoto.com

Lyndsey created a pocket fold style invitation, using her damask monogram to seal the folder:

I love the hot pink and black color combination- so classy, with a modern touch!

The actual invite was mounted on a hot pink backing inside the black pocket fold. All the pieces of the suite featured a black damask embellishment in opposite corners.

All the inserts were stacked in a pocket to the right.  We staggered the height of each insert so that the titles would peak out.

For the reception stationery, we when with a slightly more contemporary star burst inspired graphic, and added orange to the color palette.

Their  seating chart features the same star burst motif, along with the phrase "Eat, Drink, and Be Married" in the lower right corner.

Thanks so much for sharing these photos, Lyndsey! And congrats to you and your husband!

Freebie Friday: Fleur de Lis Printables

Happy Friday everyone!
Since I didn't have a chance to post a freebie last week, today I have 2 new free download and print designs to share!

First up is a votive wrap with an elegant fleur de lis pattern featuring a scalloped frame with the text "Eat, Drink, and be Married" on the front.  These wraps would add a classy touch to your reception decor!

Fleur de Lis votive wrap freebie

To Use:

1. Download the Fleur de Lis Votive Wrap Freebie

2. Print on 8-1/2" x 11" card stock.

3. Cut along solid outer border with scissors. (You may need to do a little additional trimming to fit your votive. I created these wraps to fit 1.4 oz. glass votives purchased from Michaels.)

4. Wrap around your votive candle, and use double sided tape or adhesive on the overlapping portion of the wrap to secure in place.

5. Enjoy!

Next up is the coordinating "Perfect Match" printable matchbook wrap. They fit matchbooks that measure approximately 2" x 1.5". This download and print PDF file includes editable text boxes so you can personalize the design with your names and wedding date!

Fleur de Lis matchbook wrap

To use:

1. Download the Fleur de Lis Matchbook Wrap Freebie

2. To edit the text: Open the file using Adobe Reader. (Please make sure to use the most up to date version of the software. You can download a free copy of Adobe Reader here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ )

Double click the text and highlight it, then replace with your information. When printing, make sure that in the print dialog box under "comments and forms" you select "Document and Markups".  If it isn't selected, the text you type in may not print.

3. Print on 8-1/2" x 11" card stock.
4. Cut along solid outer border with scissors or exacto knife and ruler. (since match book sizes will vary slightly, you may need to do a little more trimming to fit the design to your matchbook)

5. Score along the dashed lines using a bone folder (or butter knife) and ruler.

6. Wrap around your matchbook, using double sided tape or adhesive to secure in place.

7. Enjoy!

Make sure to stop by next Friday for the matching "Eat, drink, and be married" gable box template !

Like these design, but want them in a different color? Custom colors and/or custom designed votive and match book wraps are available. Pricing starts at $5. Email me at sarah{@}belletristics.com if you're interested!

Fleur de Lis Votive Wrap and Fleur de Lis Perfect Matchbook designs © Belletristics 2010.

Freebies are for non-commercial use only. Feel free to download and print the design "as is" for your own personal use.

You may not distribute, alter, or make this freebie available to others for download without the prior written consent of Belletristics.

If you would like to share this freebie with others, credit to Belletristics and a link to this blog are required.

Minted 2010 Holiday Card Spectacular: No. 23!!

So I'm a little late in announcing this here, but I'm proud to say one of my designs, A Very Merry Christmas, came in at number 23 in the Minted 2010 Holiday Card Spectacular! Considering there were nearly 1400 designs submitted for the contest, I am absolutely floored to have one of my designs in the top 25.

{A Very Merry Christmas - Sarah Brown}

This card, along with the other winners, will be available for sale exclusively through Minted later this year.

Minted has been doing a countdown (over at the Minted Blog and the Minted Facebook Page) to announce the top 25 designs in their most recent design challenge (they're set to announce No. 15 today so go check it out!).  You can also head over to the post on my winning design, A Very Merry Christmas, and see what Minted had to say!

Postage Sale at Zazzle

Zazzle is having a huge custom postage sale that ends today- the face value postage sale! Use sale code JULYPOSTDEAL before midnight tonight to get $8.80 off each sheet of $.44 postage.

Not sure where to start?  Here are a few of my favorite custom stamps from Zazzle.

Save the Date Postage with Starfish by belletristics

Elegant Script You're Invited Postage by belletristics

Blue Love Postage Calligraphy by belletristics

Custom Monogram Design for Mary Allison

Mary Allison ordered a custom monogram design for her upcoming wedding!  She requested an abstract logo inspired by a sea urchin, which we created by rotating an "A" (for their last name initial) inside a circle. Dots and a scalloped boarder were added to complete the look.

Thank you, Mary Allison!

Custom Wedding Logo for Abby and Zachary

Abby ordered a custom logo to print on tote bags for her out of town guests! Inspired by the custom buffalo/palm tree monogram I'd previously created, this wedding logo will be screen printed in white on a green tote bag and features the text "Abby and Zachary's Wedding Weekend".

Thanks again, Abby!

Custom Bridal Shower Invitation for Shurrell

A few months ago, I designed custom wedding invites and reception stationery for Shurrell and her now husband, Brandon. (Congrats, you two!)

And now Shurrell is helping out with a friend's bridal shower, and requested a custom invitation design to match the party's "pretty in pearls" tea party theme.
The invite featured a stack of damask patterned tea cups, accented by strands of pearls and a few "fancy" hats to encourage guests to dress up for the party!

So cute!

Thanks again, Shurrell!

Custom Reception Stationery for Brigid and Steven

A few weeks ago, I finished up a few reception designs for Brigid and Steven to complete their wedding stationery suite!

The table number design incorporated the decorative frame we used in Brigid and Steven's wedding monogram.

The escort cards tied in to their other stationery by making use of the same frame from their invitations.

And the dinner menu included a similar border, to frame the title at the top of the card!

Thanks again, Brigid!  And congrats to you and Steven on your marriage!

New Zazzle Custom Postage

New custom postage designs, available through Belletristics' Zazzle Shop!
I've added in some great new stamp design options, that coordinate with my new design suites and water bottle label designs, so go check them out!

Here are a few of my favorites:

Look familiar?  This design coordinates perfectly with the Refreshing Design Suite!

Celebrate Love Modern Patterned Postage by belletristics

And here's one to go with the Divinity invitation design:

Do you? Damask Wedding Postage by belletristics

These next two are inspired by a few of my new water bottle label designs:

Happily Ever After Preppy Pattern Postage by belletristics

Happily Ever After - Sweet Spots Stamp by belletristics

Most designs shown are available in a variety of colors, but if you'd like something custom, just let me know-  I love to take requests! Email me at sarah {at} belletristics.com for more information.

Custom Star Themed Monogram for Lisa

Lisa ordered a custom monogram design in her wedding colors of tiffany blue and ivory. She requested a sweet and whimsical design, featuring stars and flourishes.

Thank you, Lisa!

Custom Skyline Invitation Suite for Julie and Albert

Julie ordered a custom wedding invitation suite, featuring both the Houston and San Francisco skylines!

The invitation designs were created to coordinate with the custom save the date and monogram  designs I created for the couple earlier this year.

I love the silhouettes of both city's skylines used at the top of the insert cards!

The response card is a two sided postcard design, with space on the back for guests to request a song to play at the wedding reception.

In addition to a directions card, I also created a custom map of downtown Houston.  Since many of the streets downtown are one way, we used a magnified inset with arrows showing the traffic directions on the streets.

I also created a custom belly band to wrap around the invitation and enclosures:

And to finish it all off, a wrap around address label for the outer envelope!

Thanks again, Julie!