Damask Wedding Invitation Suite for Erin and Joe

Erin ordered a custom pink and black damask invitation suite for her October wedding!

We started off with a custom monogram design that Erin will be able to use in her do it yourself projects, to coordinate the rest of her wedding stationery.

The invitation featured the phrase "in celebration of love" surrounded by an elegant black damask pattern.

The reply card featured the same damask, this time running down the side. Erin also chose to go with the "bells" rsvp wording- so fun!

Matching accommodations and directions cards were also included.

The invitation and inserts were wrapped with a custom belly band, featuring the damask pattern, along with Erin and Joe's monogram.

To finish it off, I also created a custom wrap around address label design for the outer envelope!

Thanks so much, Erin!  You're invitations are so classy and gorgeous!

Baggage Tag Save the Date for Mary Allison and Chester

Earlier this year, I created a very unique custom monogram design for Mary Allison, so naturally I was excited to see what she had in mind for her save the date design!
Mary Allison chose to do a baggage tag themed save the date card, complete with "bar code" and beveled corners.  As a finishing touch, she punched a hole at the top of the tag using a metal grommet and slipped a piece of string through.

The back of the card featured a pattern made up of her custom wedding monogram!

Along with the baggage tag, Mary Allison included an information card, with details on flights, hotel reservations and transportation.  A must when you're having a destination wedding in the Bahamas!

Thanks so much, Mary Allison!  

Freebie Friday: Printable Cupcake and Drink Flags

Happy Friday!
Today I'm sharing a free design that coordinates with the Elation Suite I introduced earlier this week: printable cupcake and 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.

DIY Printable Cupcake and Drink Flags

To Use:
1. Download the Elation 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!

Elation 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.

New Ready Made Invitation Suite: Elation

New ready made wedding invitation suite, now available through Belletristics' Etsy shop: Elation!

{Elation}

Floral inspired swirls and flourishes grace the corners of this classy invitation suite. A bold mix of sans serif titling and ornate script fonts add to the overall elegance of this contemporary yet classic design.

Each suite includes the design of a matching monogram, invitation, and response card, along with your choice of address label or address design, and your choice of envelope liner or belly band design.  The designs will be customized with your information and colors.  The sizes can also be adjusted to fit your needs (as long as the orientation and shape stay the same).

Additional coordinating designs are available for both suites (table numbers, escort cards, menus, programs, seating charts, favor tags) - I'm working hard to get all the new designs up in Belletristics' Etsy shop, but send me a message (sarah {at} belletristics.com) if you'd like to see the matching items.

Make sure to stop back on Friday for a free printable design to coordinate with the Elation suite!

Buffalo Skyline Rehearsal Dinner Invitation for Abby and Zachary

Wendy ordered a custom rehearsal dinner invitation for her son, Zachary and his fiancée, Abby, who are getting married in September!
To bring a touch of the city they're getting married in to the invitation, we incorporated  Buffalo, New York skyline along the bottom of the design.

Thanks so much, Wendy!

Real Weddings: Stacey and Mike

A few weeks ago, Gwen ordered a water bottle label for her clients, Stacey and Mike.  The labels were a customized version of my ready made design wat-018, with the couple's wedding monogram design added.

When Gwen left me feedback on Etsy, she was sweet enough to add a photo of how the labels turned out!

The black damask with green accents looks so classy!

Thanks again, Gwen!

Freebie Friday: Printable Love Birds Favor Box

Happy Friday, everyone! This week's free download is a printable favor box with a sweet pink polka dot pattern.

{love birds favor box freebie}

To use:
1. Download the love birds favor box template.
2. Print on 8-1/2" x 11" card stock.
3. Score on dashed fold lines using a bone folder (or butter knife) and ruler.
4. Cut along solid outer border with scissors or exacto knife and ruler.
5. Fold back on dashed lines to form your favor box. Use adhesive or double sided tape to secure side and bottom flap.

6. Enjoy!

Like this design, but want it in a different color? Custom colors and/or custom designed favor boxes are available!  Email me at sarah{@}belletristics.com if you're interested!

Love Birds Favor Box Freebie design © 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.

Custom Bridal Shower Invitation for Angela

Angela ordered a custom designed invitation for her upcoming couple's shower.  She requested a rustic, country themed design featuring a silhouette of a tree.

Thanks so much, Angela!

Custom Wedding Monogram for Erica and Jason

Erica and Jason requested a custom wedding monogram design incorporating their first initials, surrounded by a mix of pale pink and gray flourishes.

Thanks again, Erica and Jason!

New Business Card Design

A few weeks ago I finally got to designing something for me: new business cards!

The front of the card features an updated version of the Belletristics logo, incorporating the tagline "printable stationery design for the do-it-yourself bride" in white on a black background.  The colors on the back of the card are reversed, with my name, email, and website in black text on a white background.

You can't really tell in the photos, but the cards were printed on a metallic ivory card stock, and look amazing!  I'm so happy to have a business card that I'm proud to hand out!

I designed the logo and card layout myself, then uploaded them to Zazzle for printing.

Freebie Friday: Printable Thank You Card

Happy Friday! This week I'm sharing a free printable thank you note card, that coordinates with the Serendipity design suite.
The thank you card measures 5"x3.5" when folded in half, and will slip right into a 4 bar envelope.

Serendipity Thank You Card

To Use:

1. Download the Serendipity Thank You Note Freebie

2. Print on 8-1/2" x 11" card stock.

3. Score the card using the dashed fold lines, then use the crop marks (solid lines) to trim the card to size.  
4. Enjoy!

Like this design, but want it in a different color? Custom colors and/or custom designed thank you cards are available!  Email me at sarah{@}belletristics.com if you're interested!

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

Serendipity Thank You Note Freebie design © 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.

Custom Beer Label Design for Kourtney

Kourtney ordered a custom beer label design, based on one of my existing water bottle label designs!

The label for the neck of the bottled featured Kourtney's custom monogram design:

And the label for the main section of the bottle featured the phrase "love is all you need" with an elegant scalloped border.

Thanks again, Kourtney!

Custom Stationery Designs for Jennifer and Brett

Dawn, of Distinctive Occasions Event Planning, recently ordered a few stationery designs for her clients, Jennifer and Brett.

The ceremony was a booklet style design, featuring the couples names and wedding date on the front:

With the ceremony information and wedding party listed on the inside:

Their escort cards featured their monogram in the upper right corner:

Custom table number design:

Coordinating dinner menu card:

Signage for the event featured another version of Jennifer and Brett's monogram, along with the same lovely flourish used in all their stationery designs:

Thanks again, Dawn!  And congrats to Jennifer and Brett!

Custom Hydrangea Table Numbers for Glenda

Glenda ordered a custom printable table number design, to coordinate with the hydrangea themed menu card she had previously purchased.

Thanks again, Glenda!

Real Weddings: Beth and Justin

Earlier this year, Beth ordered a few different stationery designs from the Bliss suite for her May wedding, and recently sent me some photos of how everything turned out!

{all photos © The Gaupers}

Beth and Justin's invitation, using their monogram as a seal:

Monogrammed aisle runner:

Ceremony programs, featuring their monogram on the front cover:

Bubbles, with monogrammed label:

Menu card design:

Table numbers:

Unity candle:

Thank you so much for sharing these photos, Beth! Everything turned out fantastic!

Freebie Friday: Printable Cupcake and Drink Flags

Happy Friday, everyone!

This week I'm sharing a free design that coordinates with the Serendipity Suite I introduced earlier this week: printable cupcake and 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.

DIY Printable Cupcake and Drink Flags

To Use:
1. Download the Serendipity 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!

Serendipity 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 Wedding Logo for Tara and Anthony

Tara ordered a custom monogram design for her upcoming wedding! She requested and oval design, embellished with floral inspired swirls.

Thank you, Tara!

New Ready Made Invitation Suite: Serendipity

New wedding invitation suite, now available through Belletristics' Etsy shop: Serendipity!

{ Serendipity }

Sweet flourishes add a touch of whimsy to this form design suite.  Elegant fonts, alongside formal stripes bring to mind classy black tie events.

Each suite includes the design of a matching monogram, invitation, and response card, along with your choice of address label or address design, and your choice of envelope liner or belly band design.  The designs will be customized with your information and colors.  The sizes can also be adjusted to fit your needs (as long as the orientation and shape stay the same).

Additional coordinating designs are available for both suites (table numbers, escort cards, menus, programs, seating charts, favor tags) - I'm working hard to get all the new designs up in Belletristics' Etsy shop, but send me a message (sarah {at} belletristics.com) if you'd like to see the matching items.

Keep your eye out for even more new designs in the next few weeks! And don't forget to stop by on Friday to get a free printable design that matches the new Serendipity suite!

Custom Ceremony Program and Seating Chart for Christina and Jeremy

About a month ago, I finished up a few last designs for Christina and Jeremy's July wedding: a ceremony program and a seating chart design. Both items used the same blue and green floral inspired flourishes as Christina and Jeremy's custom invitations and monogram.
The ceremony program was a four page folded design, featuring their monogram on the front, along with their names, wedding date, and location.
The back page included an "In loving memory" section, along with a thank you from the couple.

The inside pages of the ceremony program contained the order of service information, along with a listing of the members of the bridal party.

The seating chart also contained their monogram, prominently displayed in the upper right corner, surrounded by flourishes and swirls.

{click image for a large view}

Thanks again, Christina!  Best wishes to you and your husband!

Real Weddings: Suzi and David

Earlier this year, I created a few custom gerbera daisy themed stationery designs for Suzi and David's wedding.  Jann (Suzi's mother, who ordered the designs) sent an email thanking me for the help and also included a few snapshots of the designs at the reception.
Here's what Jann had to say:

Suzi and David's wedding was perfect in every way . . .  And your designs helped add the special touches. From the bookmarks given out at the bridal luncheon, the programs at the wedding ceremony and the table names to match the photos with escort cards at the reception - everything looked fabulous! We even added your monogram when we made some last minute tags for the glowstick goodbye after the reception. 

Thanks again for all your help making their wedding day so very special!

Table cards and escort cards:

Bookmark design, Suzi gave as favors at the Bridal Luncheon:

The custom booklet style ceremony program:

Glow stick tags Jann created using Suzi and David's custom monogram:

 Thanks again Jann!  Everything turned out great, and I truly appreciate you sharing these photos!