Retro Embossed Label Maker Thank Yous Invitations & Paper At the risk of dating myself my sisters and I used to play with embossed label makers when we were kids. With the new "improved" models and computers that came out in the 90s,...Retro Embossed Label Maker Thank Yous... »

Posted by Kathy on February 23, 2010  | Permalink  | Comments (2)  | 

Retro Paris Photo Notecards and A2 Size Envelope Template Invitations & Paper Recently I took part in the first inaugural Chicago Craft Social hosted by Amanda Edwards, Megan Hall, Megan Heep, and Jessica Jones. In addition to meeting tons of super cool crafty Chicago ladies, I...Retro Paris Photo Notecards and A2 Size Envelope Template... »

Posted by Kathy on September 30, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (3)  | 

Sewn half flower + loose leaf fabric wedding invitations with fabric backs Invitations & Paper, Weddings I am totally in love with these sewn fabric wedding invitations that I designed for recent bride Natalie Fayard. Thanks to Google, Natalie and her mother found me and my sewn fabric poppy wedding...Sewn half flower + loose leaf fabric wedding invitations with fabric backs... »

Posted by Kathy on July 31, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (34)  | 

Chicago Avenue Bridge Graffiti Urban Thank You Card Invitations & Paper Every time I drive over the Chicago Avenue Bridge I look forward to seeing the "thank you" graffiti painted inside a heart on the northwestern side of the overpass. First there's that nervous moment...Chicago Avenue Bridge Graffiti Urban Thank You Card... »

Posted by Kathy on January 7, 2009  | Permalink  | Comments (10)  | 

Smythe Sewn Letterpress Wedding Invitation Book Invitations & Paper, Weddings Holy smokes! This invitation by Nick and Nikki Lo Bue is one of the most amazing wedding invitations I've ever seen. Nick and Nikki had a charming story behind their relationship which inspired them...Smythe Sewn Letterpress Wedding Invitation Book... »

Posted by Kathy on December 9, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (10)  | 

Chicago Skyline Notecards and Lined Envelopes Gifts & Favors, Invitations & Paper My favorite Chicago mommy blogger Janna Devylder, sons Gus and Eli, and husband John are moving to Savannah to teach at SCAD. So I decided to make them a goodbye gift. These handmade, bright,...Chicago Skyline Notecards and Lined Envelopes... »

Posted by Kathy on July 13, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (13)  | 

Recycled wrapping paper sewn wedding card Invitations & Paper, Weddings My downstairs neighbor Susan gave us a beautifully wrapped wedding gift in thick, shiny silver and pearl-like white wrapping paper. Channeling my mom, I decided to fold up the shiny white and silver paper...Recycled wrapping paper sewn wedding card... »

Posted by Kathy on June 27, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (1)  | 

High School ‘Secret Passed Note’ Engagement Party Invitation Invitations & Paper, Showers Leave it to Heather Crosby to come up with an invitation concept that I've never seen before. Heather's beloved brother Chad and his lovely bride-to-be Shayda met way back in high school. A chance...High School ‘Secret Passed Note’ Engagement Party Invitation... »

Posted by Kathy on June 2, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (3)  | 

Sewn return address on envelopes and matching custom photo stamps Invitations & Paper, Weddings We customized the envelopes for our wedding invitations using a couple of easy tricks: Sewing our return address on the back of our envelopes and adding custom photo stamps from PhotoStamps.com. Supplies: A7 size...Sewn return address on envelopes and matching custom photo stamps... »

Posted by Kathy on April 2, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (3)  | 

Sewn invitations Invitations & Paper, Weddings Here are our wedding invitations that were featured in the The Knot's 2007-2008 Fall/Winter National Magazine and "Amazing Wedding Cakes" on WeTV. After searching fabric stores, websites and even ebay, the poppy fabric I...Sewn invitations... »

Posted by Kathy on February 18, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (38)  | 

Double zigzag sewn wedding program booklet Invitations & Paper, Weddings I had a ball designing our ceremony programs as small, handsewn booklets. Our non-denominational readings that Shane and my friend Liz found were super cool and so I wanted to our guests to be...Double zigzag sewn wedding program booklet... »

Posted by Kathy on January 11, 2008  | Permalink  | Comments (6)  | 

Online reservation system Invitations & Paper, Weddings One thing that greatly simplified our wedding logistics was a custom online RSVP system. Through our website we were able immediately see who had responded for all the events throughout the weekend. We looked at...Online reservation system... »

Posted by Kathy on July 21, 2007  | Permalink  | Comments (3)  |