Mandi

different styles of wedding stationery

Well today is officially 4 months from when The Mister and I say “I do”. I can’t believe how fast time is going by – we have SO much to do!

With my graphic designer pen in hand, you can imagine that I am quite busy with invitation design! I have my design and cant’ wait to share it with you – that will be coming later!

As I was choosing the style of print that I wanted to use, I have talked with a few friends and realize the terms that are so common to me, are not so common to everyone else. So… today I share the 4 most popular styles of printing for wedding invites! Letterpress, Embossing, Thermography and Engraving.

Letterpress. This is the style that I have chosen to go with. I LOVE it!!! I love the history of letterpress and the amazing texture it creates! The impression of the metal leaves an indention in the paper that you just can’t get any other way! Here is a blog post I wrote about letterpress a while back!

Thermography. – This is very simple to engraving but MUCH CHEAPER!!! Thermography uses an ink that is applied to a paper. Once the paper is heated, the ink rises and creates a print that you can fee sitting above the surface of the paper. This application gives your invite a traditional look, especially with a script font.

Embossing. You will love this style if you like the color on color look. I think it looks great with monograms, initials, or floral design. White on white with paper that has been “bent” in a way to create an image. BEAUTIFUL!

Engraving. If you have an unlimited budget and you want to go as traditional as possible… this is the technique for you! Engraving is the traditional way to give you the same “look/fee” as Thermography. For a better description on the difference between the you can read this article.

I just love this entire process! Wedding invitations are so beautiful and so personal!!! Do you have any favorites? What is your dream wedding invitation?

christmas music gets funky

by Mandi | fun finds

Its the last few days before Christmas and wouldn’t we all like a way to waste some time? Well Here is how!

Moo (we love moo) came out with The Festive Funk Machine. You can make your own music… it is so much fun! You have to give it a try!

As I mentioned in a previous post, I LOVE holiday songs and christmas carols! Here are a few of my favorite lines!

Merry Christmas to all!

2014 color of the year – radiant orchid

by Mandi | fun finds, style

If you have read our blog for a while, you know we love Pantone and color trends. In the past we have written a few posts on this:

Decades of Color, Fall Fashion in 2012 and Spring Fashion in 2013.

I love that color helps with trends for home decor, fashion, and all things design. It inspires and guides designers and artists and pantone sets these each year and each season.

This year the Pantone 2014 color of the year is Radiant Orchid.

Isn’t it such a great, bright color for the year. I do really like it – it reminds me of tulips, fun toes in the summer, easter eggs in the spring and ornaments at christmas.

The color really is beautiful. It is set to “spark the imagination”. Read more from the press release on www.pantone.com here:

“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®.

“An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”

“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”