I recently submitted some designs to Minted.com for a wedding invitation design contest. Designers were asked to create fresh takes on classic wedding invitations. Please click on over and vote for my designs, but only if you like them of course. :) It would mean a ton!!

Have a fabulous Friday!

As promised, here is the first of two DIY tutorials from the Lovebird Bridal Shower. This is a simple projects and a great way to use up scrap material. In prepping for decorating the shower, I put these floral collages together the morning of. Depending on the size and quantity of the collages you create, it can anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.

Materials

• Glue Gun
• Adhesive Spray
• Scrap Fabric
• Photo Frames (glass not needed)
• Cardstock or thin Cardboard
• Scissors

STEP ONE: Gather your materials: scrap fabric, frame (mine was thrifted and then painted) and craft supplies.

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Nothing like a couple lovebirds to celebrate a marriage. It’s an easy eclectic look for any event… especially on a tight budget. Most of the decor items are or thrifted or handmade (DIY tutorials coming later this week), though I got the ceramic birds on clearance at Michael’s. And yes, you can see the yarn daisies made from a flower loom I mentioned in my “Flower Power” post. I also designed custom thank you card stationery for the bride, a matching layout for the CD Mix favor and of course, cupcake toppers. Be sure to check out all the pics! Read Post »

This was a fun Save the Date postcard for Sam Wyckoff. The front shows the “Art of Tying the Knot” (a fun play-off-words tutorial) and the back wedding details… Read Post »

1. Shabby Apple is a dress company I came across a few months ago. Some of my favs are the ones below- I LOVE the bow one!

Actually, the bridesmaid’s dresses for the wedding I am in this weekend are all Shabby Apple. When I received the dress I instantly fell in love with this company! Not only was it packaged well with extra attention to the details, but I was excited to find out about WHERE the dress was made and by WHO! Check out the label below… Read Post »

This afternoon I have been preparing for the bridal shower of soon-to-be Mrs. Judkins. We had to keep pushing the shower back due to all this crazy Virginia snow, but tomorrow it’s on (two days before the wedding)!! I am still figuring out exactly what I am going to do with all these daisies, made from a flower loom. I’ll be sharing the rest of the projects for the shower this weekend!

Here’s a quick little project I have been meaning to make for about a year now. I finally made it a priority this weekend as my current tote barely fits my Mac and the zipper teeth scratch along the sides…it’s a pretty nasty sound. I just wanted a thin case to protect against scratches, nothing heavy duty.

MATERIALS

I bought all my materials at local thrift stores, where you can find great vintage craft supplies.

• Vintage Tea Towel- Most tea towels are a perfect fit, but any fabric would do.
• Yarn- I chose a macrame yarn because it’s thicker.
• Buttons- I initially was going to have a few buttons as to latch the front flap. I changed my mind halfway through and opted for just tying the yarn.
• Needle & Thread or sewing machine.

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[A few of the Wyckoff ladies... Michelle, Sam & Moi]

Earlier this week I took a roadtrip down to Lynchburg, Virginia to visit my little sis… we brainstormed her upcoming wedding and did some vintage shopping. Downtown Lynchburg has some great spots… lots of these pics are from an estate auction house. It’s filled with ALL kinds of second hand finds! I got some items for Peacock Manor (my Etsy shop). Read Post »

Welcome to a new weekly post where I will be sharing four items that inspire me…whether art, design, fashion, music, etc. Enjoy!

1. NOISETRADE: You totally need to check it out… free music from the artists. Got your attention now?!? ha. It’s a cool concept of letting the fans virally promote the music and in return they (we) get free music. I was excited to find on Andy Zipf as one of the artist. I HIGHLY recommend you go download him right now. No, but seriously he’s a-maz-ing. I’ve been to couple of his shows and if you haven’t been you need you go. Quite a memorable experience! Read Post »

State Champs in the house! The guys and girls basketball teams of North Georgia Christian School made it to state finals this year. The ladies took home the title and the guys were runners up. Very exciting for this growing school! Here’s a peak at the shirts I designed for the teams. Read Post »

I’m on my way to good ol’ Lynchburg to visit my sister. She got engaged over Valentine’s weekend and is planning a Memorial Day weekend wedding! It’s super exciting and wedding planning on drugs- I LOVE IT! Check out her blog and read her engagement story over at Wedding Chicks.

Have a fabulous day!!

VINTAGE POSTAGE…how I love thee. The other night I spent a good hour searching ebay for pretty vintage postage for upcoming projects. There’s nothing like an awkward stamp to take away from the design of a mailing, for example the current Polar Bear postcard stamp. ha! It’s fun to design your own postage, but that can get a bit pricey. I got these lovely hot air balloon stamps in the mail today. Some fun hot air balloon inspired goodness is in the works… well, right now it’s in my brain. :)

If you’re like me and have a special love for all things vintage, check out my shop- Peacock Manor. It’s a collection of vintage jewelry, clothes and housewares. I just added more merchandise and still have a pile to or two more, so keep your eyes peeled. I enjoy sharing my finds and making them available to you. Yay!

The teal ceramic peacock is another creation of my great-grandmother. I absolutely LOVE it! Peacocks are kinda my thing…I’ll explain another time, but this shiny peacock is really special to me. And a shout out…to those sexy ladies in the picture…some of my aussie posse. I miss you.

In the next few weeks I have a few new wedding invitation suites to share, but I have to wait. Here’s a glimpse of one…to wet your appetite. Happy Friday!

My great-grandmother painted those quail ceramics pictured above. I think they’re quails?!? Anyway, she’s probably where I get my craftiness from… my mom told me my great-grandmother was always takin on new hobbies. Ah, a woman after my own heart. ha.

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I got my sewing machine out of storage and he’s now reunited with his “Brother.” Yes, Michelle and I both have Brother sewing machines. We have been busy all weekend making burlap totes… and have many other projects up our sleeves. Here’s a sneak peek… Read Post »

I just LOVE this pic of my brother and sister-in-law. They took it while on a walk. It’s just so stinkin cute! I have tons of updates coming, but in the meantime enjoy this picture of love… in wellies no less. :)

Congrats to…

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I love getting mail and today I got a package….some new business cards and promo cards. I thought I’d share…. Read Post »

My little sister is 15 today!! Crazy! She getting so old! I just love this girl! She so smart, beautiful, stylish, mature, loves Jesus and has a heart of gold. She’s a freshman in high school and her first semester she’s ranked first in her class out of 317!! yay!! In her spare time you’ll find her glued to the computer…. reviewing short stories for aspiring authors trying to make it big. Not quite the typical teenager for sure. Sage, I love you so, so much. You make me proud! :) Here are a few pics from when I was home in Michigan last month…
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