Blingin' birthday card

A break from wedding posts today! My neighbour asked me if I could make a birthday card for his wife, and I was more than happy to do so! My husband and I attended their wedding last September, so I knew that Laura had a thing for damask and red, black and white. So, I put together this birthday card with lots of bling, since her husband said she loved bling - in his words, "The more bling. the better." Here is what I created for her birthday card:

Image property of Glass Slipper Designs

It's hard to tell in the photo, but the Happy Birthday is heat embossed to give the stamped sentiment a raised, glossy look. I also outlined the white background with red ink around the edges, just to give it a bit more dimension.

Thanks for stopping by the blog! To view my other designs, visit the Glass Slipper Designs website.

Fun Photo Friday - all the colours of the rainbow

Photo by Photography by Dawn Weir via Wedding Obsession

Bride and Co.

I stumbled across a cute idea while browsing Etsy the other day. Pinkvelvetpress is a seller on Etsy who sells customized bridesmaid attire, but I came across this t-shirt that I think would be adorable to for the bridal party to wear out on the stagette:

 Image from Pinkvelvetpress

Glass Slipper Designs is also planning to launch an Etsy store soon once the wedding season slows down a bit, and we'll be offering bridal shower invitations, stagette invitations and greeting cards, so be sure to stay tuned to the blog for more information!

Fun Photo Friday - ring shots

Photo by Krista Mason via The Wedding Chicks

Country Cute

Country singing sensation Miranda Lambert and The Voice's Blake Shelton got married this past weekend. And, true to their country roots, the wedding was all things country, down to the bride and bridesmaid's cowboy boots. Miranda wore her mother's wedding dress for the ceremony and changed into a short Priscilla of Boston dress afterwards. I can only imagine how gorgeous the reception was!

Photo via Us Weekly

Monogram note cards

When I am sending samples to clients, I often slip a little note into the envelope for them. So I thought it would be a good idea to make some monogram note cards instead, rather than just writing on a boring old piece of paper. I incorporated the Glass Slipper Designs colours - turquoise, white and black - along with my first initial and a little bling. Here is what I came up with:

4" X 5" monogram note card

A close up of the monogram. I love the tiny rhinestone on the end of the E!

I think for future cards, I will make the turquoise ink less intense, but other than that, I love these!

Book a consultation by May 31 to receive 10% off!

If you book a FREE wedding stationery consultation with us by May 31, you will be eligible to receive 10% off your entire order. To contact us, call Erin at 403-669-1455 or email glassslipperdesignscalgary@gmail.com. To learn more about our wedding stationery process or to view samples of our work, visit the Glass Slipper Designs website.

Fun Photo Friday: Eager anticipation

{photo from Blueberry Wedding Blog}

Ranch-style wedding inspiration board

I posted a sneak peek for Laura and Chad's invitations on Tuesday. They're having a ranch wedding at the end of August, and I thought this inspiration board from Snippet and Ink matched their colours and theme perfectly. I came across this after I already came up with their invitations design, but even the tree in this collage is like the tree on their invitations:

Sneak peek: Laura and Chad

For the past few months, I have been working EXTREMELY hard on Laura and Chad's invitations for their ranch-style wedding in August. There are a lot of details on these invitations, and I think they're one of my favourite invitations yet! Here's a teaser of the invitations...I am dropping them off to Laura and Chad tonight and will post pictures of the actual invite and response card in a few weeks once their guests have received their invitations.

The response card

During the assembly process

All bundled up

 Ready to be delivered

Thanks for stopping by the blog! Check back in a few weeks when I'll post photos of the actual invitation suite.

Fun Photo Friday - groomsmen attire

Source: goburberry.com

Win a full day of wedding photography from Urban Couture Photography

Jennifer over at Urban Couture Photography is going to make one couple extremely happy! She's having a contest for a FULL day of free wedding photography. Here are all the details:

Why are we doing this?After shooting many weddings which are an amazing experience, I thought It was my turn to give back to an amazing couple!

What does the couple get?
A full day of wedding coverage that includes from the beginning of the day when you get ready, and right through to the reception where everyone lets loose. I'll then edit the photos and get them to you on disk, ready for printing. We’ll also upload the the top 100 files to an online gallery that you can share with family and friends.


How will this work?
The couple has until May 8th to submit their names, wedding Date, adorable romantic story as well as an adorable photograph of the both of them via email to jollinger@urbancouturephotography.ca


On May 9th I will then create an album on the Urban Couture Photography Facebook page and upload each couples photo and story. In order to get a vote counted the person voting must "Like" Urban Couture Photography, and then "Like" your photograph in the album. You can invite your friends and family to vote on your image.

Are there any rules?
*The couple must be getting married in 2011 or 2012. The date must be open on our calendars. If there is a conflict in dates (if we aren’t available for your wedding), we’ll let you know right away.


*The wedding has to be within a 100KM Radius of Calgary


*We are sorry, but friends and family cannot enter the contest.


*Couples who have already booked or contacted us are not eligible.


*”You Must "Like” our photography page on Facebook if you haven’t already. http://www.facebook.com/Urban-Couture-Photography/


Fine Print
A minimum of 10 couples must enter in order for the contest to take place.


The leading couple’s image must exceed 50 facebook ‘likes’ in order to win the wedding photography coverage.


Only 2011 or 2012 weddings will qualify.


Weddings that are not taking place in Calgary and area may entail some additional travel fees


What do I need to include in my submission?
-The couple's first and last names and their contact information.
-The couple’s story (how they met, got engaged, and why they should be chosen for free wedding coverage, anything fun you want us to know about them – creativity is encouraged!).
-The wedding date and locations (of the ceremony, reception, getting ready location, etc – whatever else may be known).


Where and when do I send my Submission?
Email entry submissions and any questions you may have to jollinger@urbancouturephotography.ca And remember, submissions are due by Sunday May 8th, 2011 at midnight MST. Any submissions via Facebook or any other website will not be considered so please send to jollinger@urbancouturephotography.ca


Please pass along this info to any of your friends or family.

Thanks for owl you do...

I'm taking a slight departure from wedding stuff today. Here's a thank you card I did recently as a "thank you" for a friend of mine and for my Mom for watching the dog and house while we were away on holidays. I just love the googily eyes...couldn't resist!

Card by Glass Slipper Designs

Thanks for stopping by the blog!

Royal wedding photos - Part 2!

Now that a few days have passed since the royal wedding, a few more photos of the ceremony and reception have now been released. Kate changed into another breathtaking dress by Alexander McQueen designer Sara Burton for the reception, while sister Pippa sported a stunning emerald green gown for the reception. Here are a few more photos for you to enjoy! Hopefully they will release some "fun" official wedding photos shortly, and I'll be sure to post them here for you.

William slips a gold wedding band made from the royal family's private Welsh gold collection
(photo source: people.com)

The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge make their way by carriage
to Buckingham Palace
(source: people.com)

After their famous balcony kiss, William and Kate zip away in a vehicle that Prince Harry decorated for them
(source: people.com)

 

Kate Middleton's gorgeous reception dress, also designed by Sara Burton
(source: people.com)

Pippa Middleton wows in emerald green
(source: people.com)

Kate and Camilla enter the reception
(source: zimbio.com)