Monday, September 13, 2010

Custom styrofoam logo centerpiece

This centerpiece is another sample of
what we can create using Styrofoam,
Mylar tissue, ting and glitter sprays.
We can custom cut out just about any
design, paint it, glitter it or leave it plain
whatever the look you want.
These centerpieces are great for:
 sports banquets,
birthdays
showers
retirement
golf events
and so many more.

Custom styrofoam lighted Chicago skyline centerpiece

We created this Chicago Skyline centerpiece
to showcase all the pieces in the wedding ensemble
we did using the Chicago Skyline as the theme.
All the pieces for this centerpiece were
custom cut out of Styrofoam, painted and then glittered.
For extra effect we added battery operated lights
to the skyline giving the feeling of stars in the sky.
The names Sylvia and Andrew were also
custom cut and arranged atop of the skyline.
Some onion grass and Mylar tissue were added
for extra pizazz.

Above a view of the centerpiece without
the custom products that we created.

We can customize a centerpiece for any event.
Give us your theme and let our creative juice
start working and create something fantastic for you!

For those living in the Michiana area
you can see this centerpiece in person at
Brides ala Mode
University Drive
Mishawaka, Indiana
and all the printed pieces
displayed in the photo above.

Custom cut Chicago Skyline pocket and wedding invitation ensemble



A New Leaf, event venue was the setting
for this Chicago destination wedding
that we created everything from
the Save the Date postcards
to the final Thank You cards.
The Chicago Skyline was the theme throughout.

The save the date cards were printed
on a heavy creme color card stock.
The address side of the card featured
an outline of the Chicago skyline
while the front of the card featured
a picture of the newly engaged couple
framed within the Chicago skyline,
starting the theme for this destination wedding.


The formal invitation was created using several layers of card stock,
alternating a shinny black lacquer card stock with one of
envelopments papers called Dove.
The layering created a very formal look.
The contrast of the shinny black and creme made
for a grand appeal.


The invitation was placed into a custom cut pocket.
The pocket was created using a shinny black lacquer card stock.
The edge of the pocket was custom cut to the shape
of the Chicago skyline for a very unique,
one-of-a-kind invitation pocket.


The back of the black pocket held
the other wedding cards:
response card
transportation  and accommodations card
welcome party invite
brunch invite








This classy slimline program was printed
on envelopments dove card stock
keeping in the same theme as the invitation.
A black velvet ribbon was tied around this
slimline program that was folded into
a tri-fold for a very rich look.


below a view of the program partially open


a view of the program fully open


The thank you cards featured the Chicago skyline
and we also printed them on
the envelopment dove card stock.


We even created custom labels.
One label was used on coffee packs that were placed
into mugs as wedding favors.


The other label was place on water bottles and
included in their welcome baskets for their
out of town guests.


Let us create a
one-of-a-kind invitation ensemble
for you!




Polka dots and stripes baby shower invite

This really cute invite was custom created for a baby shower
using black and white polka dots and green stripes.
A cute baby dress tops the invite.
A letter O is placed on the dress
and a little verse adds extra character.
The invitation is printed on a crystal metallic paper
with a coordinating envelope
creating a baby soft and shimmery effect.
On the envelope we added an umbrella
customized with the black & white polka dots
and a pink handle.
Custom addressing added to the total look
for a super looking baby shower invitation.

Let us create something special for 
your next shower whether it be a
baby or bridal shower.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Proofing, proofing, proofing, so critical for invitations & programs

We can't stress enough how important it is to proof
your invitation and program wording.
It is so easy to miss mistakes.
At Designs by Ginny we give you plenty of
opportunities to proof your wording and
we also do our best to catch mistakes
and even with a critical eye mistakes
can be missed. The following email I received
helps to explain why it is so easy to miss
mistakes.

You may find this is weird, but interesting!


If you can raed this,
you have a sgtrane mnid too


Can you raed this?
Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.

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So, if you can read the above with no problem
you will understand why it is so important to proof.

Happy Proofing!
or should we write

Papyh Oprofing!

http://www.designsbyginny.com/

Friday, September 10, 2010

Black & Aqua custom pocketfold with monogram

The main colors for this wedding were black & aqua.
We custom created this pocket fold using a black linen card stock.
Attached to the cover flap a custom monogram featuring
the couples first names in black and
the initial in the aqua blue ink matching the color of the belize paper.
For the aqua accents were used the belize paper from envelopments.
We used this paper for the custom envelope lining.



The response card was done as a postcard style card.
The invitees name is included on the response card making
it super easy for the invited guests as all they have to do
is check whether or not they are coming.
This is also nice as it makes it clear who is invited in cases
where the guests might invite someone along who is not.
A separate reception and accommodations card were
included in the pocketfold.
The back side of the accommodations card had a map
and directions.

If you like this style of invitation but it's just not your colors
no problem, we can customize to fit your color scheme.


Thursday, September 9, 2010

Promotional bookmarks with tassel for the Real Ghost Whisperer!

We had the pleasure of creating some bookmarks for
the real ghost whisperer, MaryAnn Winkowski.
Some of you might be familiar with the show
the Ghost Whisper
starring Jennifer Love Hewitt
which MaryAnn is a contributing writer.
It was even more of a pleasure to get to meet
MaryAnn in person, she is such a delight.

She just published a third book
The Ice Cradle

You can learn more about this fascinating woman at:

Have something you want to promote,
let us create just the right promotional piece