recycled books

i am so fond of the idea of using recycled books as wedding decor. during my internship on flights of fancy i did a post on some of my favorite recycled paper ideas, but recently i've found more to add to those great designs.

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image credits
row_1 brancoprata via the sweetest ocassion
row_2 jenny lui via ruffled
row_3 cori kindred via thoughtful day

DIY - table numbers

hey there, if you haven't stopped by flights of fancy lately be sure to ... gia recently posted a new DIY project that i designed.

moving forward ...

so in recent weeks following my internship with flights of fancy, i've tried to narrow down what it is i would a. like to do with my design and b. what i would like to do with my blog. first of all i know i still need to grow as a designer and one of the best ways for me to do that is get a JOB. so i am currently working on putting together a design portfolio and i think i might start applying for design jobs mid october. the second thing is my blog, i've never actually been consistent with my post ... i will try harder ... and as for content i am going to focus on all things simple, especially weddings.

during my internship with flights of fancy i learned how to create gorgeous color boards, now i think i am going to use that skill to create something of my own. inspiring guides, it will be a collection of images that will hopefully inspire brides to be ... along with inspiring me to design. i am hoping to have inspiring boards to correspond with my wedding line (which is a work in progress).

row_1 - martha stewart weddings | fashion gone rogue via haute design
row_2 - sara gray via wedding chicks | any & stuart via snippet & ink | kiss the groom

holiday cards

if you have the time please go to minted.com and look at the holiday challenge.

12 weeks ...

well my 12 week internship with flights of fancy is now over ... it was such a great learning experience and makes me more excited about design and blogging. be sure to check out my final post here.

love ribbon invitation

i originally design this love ribbon to go on a table number card for a client ... but i ended up liking it so much i design this invitation and so on. i also pulled together this inspirational board to help you see my vision.






... i hope to have this for sale soon on etsy.

images
row_1 jamie_from me to you | josh mc cullock via style me pretty | april smith via once wed
row_2 amy stuart via snippet & ink | shannon michele via brooklyn bride
row_3 feather love via green wedding shoes | tanja lippert photograpy

design crush

oh hi, just found this great little shop on etsy ... i can't resist the embroidered topography. the designer laura belle also has a great blog, which i am also in love with.

it's true ...

it's may and i am designing christmas cards ... what a scary thought. make sure you check out the 2010 minted holiday challenge.

papel picado

as part of my internship with flights of fancy i design party invitations, which are then critiqued by gia ... it's really helping me become a better designer. my most recent design was this invitation ... picado paper is so beautiful!

the make a wish challenge

minted's latest ... take the time and vote in the make a wish challenge!

not so traditional

lately i've been noticing the not so traditional bridesmaid dress popping up in weddings. anthropology has some really cute dresses in their may catalog that could easily be used for bridesmaid attire. the middle image features an anthropology dress that runs for $158, not bad for something your friends can wear again.

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row1_jake mc bride via style me pretty
row2_jagger photography via green wedding shoes
row3_steve steinhardt via style me pretty | glen allsop photography via brooklyn bride

internship for flights of fancy

... and if you haven't seen my post on flights of fancy be sure to check them out!

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it's been so long ...

i haven't found the time lately to post anything new ... i was sick last week and i am nor just catching up with all my work. one exciting piece of news is that i'll have a new birth announcement for sale on minted soon! i call it simple welcome.

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