Found this great gold-leaf tutorial today via Free People's blog.
For a full step-by-step how to, visit Poopscape Projects.
They have been sent. My pride and joy over the past month has made its public appearance in a mailbox near you! My invitations have finally been mailed, so now I can show you the set.
All materials were purchased at Paper-Source, eBay (for the gocco itself), Hobby-Lobby, Envelope Mall, and Office Max. I really wish I had a more appropriate breakdown of price for 164 invitation sets... but I will do my best:
From Paper-Source:
- 100 sheets of bulk cover weight MOSS paper $26.00
- 100 sheets of bulk cover weight CHOCOLATE paper $26.00
- 10 packs of cover weight LUXE FINO WHITE paper $51.70 (at the time I think I got 10% off)
- Various Gocco Inks and Screens
- High Mesh Masters 5 pk- $15.85
- Karacha ink $3.95
- Matsuba ink $3.95
- Avocado ink $3.95 (which is the green color seen throughout)
- More inks, bulbs, and ink blotting from eBay- $50.48
From Hobby Lobby:
- 50 sheets of KRAFT paper $3.99 (which I also used for 150 escort card envelopes)
From Envelope Mall:
Although Paper-Source and I are BFF's, I liked the prices at Envelope Mall a litter better. They have a great selection, the quality of the envelope was nice, and they delivered quickly!
-200 A9 Carnival Euro flap in COCO $43.90 (outer envelope)
- 200 A4 Carnival Euro flap in COCO $30.50 (response envelope)
- 200 A7 Brown Bag Kraft $25.50 (inner envelope)
From Office Max:
- 2 packs (50) of Avery Full Page White Ink Jet Labels $24.00 (cut to size to address outer envelope)
Postage:
-180 .42 cent stamps for outer envelope $75.60 (B-A-R-E-L-Y made it @ .42 :)
-140 .42 cent stamps for response envelope $58.80 (I had some extras from a previous project)
*Total for invitation supplies (paper, envelopes, & labels )= $231.59
with postage=$365.99
with gocco supplies (TONS leftover)=$444.17
My goal was to stay under $500--which I did-- if you don't count gocco materials, which I don't because I have tons of ink (I only finished off 1 tube of ink), ink blotting, bulbs, and screens left over (which I made the coasters, napkins, candy bags, and escort cards with)
Ok...Ok... ready to see them? (important info has been blocked out... but I hope you get the idea!)
main invitation
hotel information reception card
response card + envelope
the WHOLE set :)
glue sticks work great for sealing the assembly line
So excited to be able to share another amazing wedding story with you all from the latest issue of Vermont Vows. This one is inspired from by the Kentucky Derby and has loads of great visual ideas anyone can borrow from.
Here's a few DIY tips to help you replicate this look:
Love this dress by Watters - the editors added in a few key details (super easy to replicate) with a simple addition of a chocolate velvet bow, striped grosgrain ribbon and snug riding jacket.
Etsy seller Just Something I Made makes similar ribbons that would tie in the look pinned to your wedding bouquet.
This theme really lends itself to a daytime wedding- keep your eye out for a local park area or country barn where you can take advantage of a beautiful summer backdrop.
To add authenticity to the decor, scavenge local garage sales for similar silver serving pieces and pickup yards of seersucker fabric in blue or red. Add a few dozen mason jars to the mix, allowing your guests to enjoy the signature cocktail in style.
Old trophies are perfect to hold monochromatic floral arangements and can be found in so many sizes and shapes at flea markets or on eBay.
And don't forget to keep your eye out for old horseshoes - attach them to each escort card with taffeta or grosgrain ribbon!
The recent issue of Vermont Vows is packed with so many inspiring stories but this one was begging to be shared.
No wonder brides and party planners alike are still obsessed with the cupcake. Even if you take easy route - and opt for a box mix here's a fun way to put your stamp on everyone's favorite treat.
I adore these place cards from Cox + Cox. How adorable it would be to see an entire display varying height blooms in every color of the rainbow.
Yesterday I invited my clients, Shira and Loren over to go over some of the details I've been working on for their August wedding.
I've been designing all the decor in effort to transform their reception venue, The Central Park Boathouse into a vintage New York City art deco space. Using dark purple, aubergine, pewter and crystal accents, along with reflected surfaces, here's the plan I came up with:
Centerpieces:
For the presentation, the table was covered with two table cloth options, one a crinkled purple and the other, a shinny pewter. All of us agreed the purple had the impact and look we were aiming for and paired with silver ballroom chairs, it came together to perfectly compliment the linens.
I also setup one of the place-settings with a long menu card printed on this gorgeous eggplant SILK paper, which we may use for their invitations!
Hope you enjoyed the sneak peak into the planning process!
On Thursday, I was invited to attend the taping of The MARTHA show courtesy of Mrs. Bee from Weddingbee. I've actually been to two other shows before, but by far, this one was the best!
(I can't believe how tired I look here - it was the 8 a.m taping that did this to me)
First, our seats rocked - front row, right in front of the craft room.
We had close-up views of Martha, Darcy Miller and Ken Sharkey (all people on my
"OMG - it's a celeb and I'm About to Freak Out" List).
The set was all decorated for Valentine's Day.
There was an amazing segment with Martha and Darcy Miller -
featuring many details from the recent issue of Weddings:
including a replica of the fabulous cake from the cover:
The backdrop for the wedding part of the show was this HUGE and colorful inspiration board:
Darcy talked about some pretty dyed shoes by Lela Rose
(available in TONS of colors - at Payless - I know, crazy, right!!)
I loved the showcase of the new color palette for the issue (pink, orange and yellow):
Not to mention a segment with the owners of the Lower East Side candy shop, Papabubble. I for one adore those candies and know a bride and groom who are sure to love sharing the samples they gave out.
image via flickr
(the turquoise color is lemon flavored - they say WE LOVE MARTHA and the red ones are pomegranate and have a tiny heart in the center)
Also we saw one of the Everyday Food Chefs, John Barricelli prepare a passion-fruit Panna Cotta (looked delish and so pretty in it's heart shape).
And before I forget, I also spied Brooklyn Bride in the audience. I didn't get a chance to introduce myself to her since we were asked to remain in our seats, but I hope to meet her someday soon.
Love these beautiful party photos from Inchmark.
Thanks to Claremont Road for the find!
