Recent Creations } 50's Inspired Invite | Part 1

I have been waiting to share this invite forever!! Since it was a surprise party and all ... I had to wait until after the party to share it's fabulousness. I had the pleasure of being a guest at the party, soooo in Part 2 of this post I'll share some pics from the event. :)

This 50's inspired invite, with an actual vinyl 45 included, has to be one of my all time favorite invitations to date. Inspired by the 50's themed event put on to celebrate a 60th birthday party by two of my long time friends & loyal clients.

The 45's can actually be ordered silent with no music or with music on them!! How sweet is that?? Like, any music!!!

In keeping with the theme and era, our color palette was red, pink, turquoise ... with touches of black and white.

We created a custom addressing band for the outside of the envelope. The addressing band wrapped around to the back where the return address was located. Sometimes addressing on dark color envelopes is tricky and a band like this is a fun alternative. I use addressing bands like this a lot on mailer box invitations, too!

One of my fav parts of this invite has to be the little peep-hole center where you can see through to the little label on the 45 - love how it worked as part of the whole design and apart. Divine!

Now that things are slowing down just a little here at SJD, we're getting back to sharing the amazing projects that have been keeping us up burning the midnight oil.

Options } Panel Invite Back 5-Ways

I've been wanting to show these Panel (panel invitations with no pocket) back options for sometime.  Thinking it really helps to see the same invite with different options for the back.  Each little twist makes such a difference

Photo 1: invitation front

Photo 2: ribbon sash

Photo 3: ribbon knot

Photo 4: tailored Tiffany bow

Photo 5: ribbon sash with punched monogram panel

Photo 6: ribbon sash with flat monogram panel

Which is your favorite back??  Mine?  The tailored Tiffany bow.  I'm all about those little bows these days.

Holiday > Happy, Happy New Year

At last!  Final of the Signature Holiday Collection - the 3.5x5 Happy, Happy New Year Signature Gate Fold Design.  I have materials on the way for this design as well.  As soon as they arrive I will post a photo of the design so that you can see the texture of the paper, ribbon & crystal buckle.  For now you can click the link above to view a digital rendition and pricing information.

Ordering & Proofing Schedule

• Accepting Orders > October 13th through November 10th
  
• Rush Orders > Orders received after November 10th are subject to a 15% Rush Charge
  
• Order Early Special > 10% off on orders placed before October 27th
  
• Digital Proofs > Provided within 48 hours of receiving your photo
  
• Invoices > Digital invoices will be emailed within 48 hours of placing your order
  
• Payments > Due upon receipt of invoice
  
• Payment Types > SJD accepts cash, check and credit cards via PayPal
  

How to Order

• Call 916.257.1641 or email (stephanie@stephaniejdesigns.com) 
  
• Provide contact information: name (first and last), shipping address, phone number and email
  
• Provide style name
• Pricing for the photo cards is listed on the style sheet: Happy, Happy New Year Gate Fold Design
  

Customizing

• Happy, Happy New Year Gate Fold Design > Optional Photo Watermark, Family Message & Signature Line

Holiday > HollyDaze Design

New Design!  This is the 3.5x5 HollyDaze Signature Portable Pocket Design.  I have materials on the way and as soon as they arrive I will post an actual photo of the design so that you can see the texture of the paper, ribbon & crystals.  For now you can click the link above to view a digital rendition and pricing information.

One more holiday design on it's way ... it'll be a 3.5x5 Gate Fold Design with a striking Black, Pyrite and Red color palette.

Ordering & Proofing Schedule

• Accepting Orders > October 13th through November 10th
  
• Rush Orders > Orders received after November 10th are subject to a 15% Rush Charge
  
• Order Early Special > 10% off on orders placed before October 27th
  
• Digital Proofs > Provided within 48 hours of receiving your photo
  
• Invoices > Digital invoices will be emailed within 48 hours of placing your order
  
• Payments > Due upon receipt of invoice
  
• Payment Types > SJD accepts cash, check and credit cards via PayPal
  

How to Order

• Call 916.257.1641 or email (stephanie@stephaniejdesigns.com) 
  
• Provide contact information: name (first and last), shipping address, phone number and email
  
• Provide style name
• Pricing for the photo cards is listed on the style sheet: HollyDaze Portable Pocket Design
  

Customizing

• HollyDaze Portable Pocket Design > Family Message & Signature Line

Tip > Table Cards

OMG!  I love how Megan & Peter's table cards came out!  I can't wait to get the photos processed of their entire wedding suite to share.  I absolutely had to post this photo of the their table cards all stacked up and ready to go. 

They selected names of "things" (cities, places, dates, etc.) that were meaningful to them as their table numbers.  I love that idea and it's a great alternative to just numbering the tables.  You could even take the naming a step further and do a double sided table card with the "name" on one side and a description of why that name is significant to you and your beloved.  Giving your guests some great conversation material while they're waiting for the party to get started.

A few more tips ... keep table cards large enough to read but small enough not to compete with other table decor, decide whether you will need a stand/holder for your table cards or if you want them designed like a tent to stand on their own prior to ordering and have fun with them!