Archives for October 2011

What a lovely Monday! I’ve been working with many wedding couples today who will marry in 2012. So many are planning ahead for their destination weddings right now. I am delighted to share our Flip Flop wedding stationery with you today.

{ BEACH WEDDING INVITATIONS }

My hand painted watercolor flip flops motif is a perfect match for beach lovers. You can add orchids to both pairs or use two plain pairs of flip flops if you wish.

{ BEACH WEDDING SAVE THE DATES }

If guests will travel to your wedding location, be sure to mail save the date cards 8-12 months in advance. This way they can take off work, save money, and more!

{ BEACH WEDDING BRIDAL SHOWER INVITATIONS }

As always, all ink colors, fonts, and art can be customized to match almost any color you wish!

{ BEACH WEDDING PROGRAMS }

We offer matching table cards, place cards, wedding programs, menus, and more! Feel free to email us for a quote today! Just include the stationery items you need and the quantity needed. Please be sure to plan ahead, again, we are working with many 2012 couples already! We can’t wait to work with you!!! Questions? Always feel free to ask us! [email protected]

I am delighted to share my complete set of hand painted watercolor hydrangea wedding stationery designs with you today! The hydrangea art is available in pink, green, blue, purple, and fall mix. As always you can customize fonts, ink colors, and cardstock to create the perfect look for your wedding.

{ GRACIE MARIE :: BLUE HYDRANGEA WEDDING INVITATIONS }

{ GRACIE ANN :: WEDDING INVITATION WITH HYDRANGEAS }

{ GRACIE :: HYDRANGEA WEDDING INVITATIONS }

{ HYDRANGEA SAVE THE DATE CARDS }

{ HYDRANGEA BRIDAL SHOWER INVITATIONS }

Hand painted wedding maps are truly a creative way to share directions with your guests.

Following are directions regarding the DIY hand painted map instructions.

SUPPLIES NEEDED
Pencil
Eraser
Watercolor paper
Watercolor paints
Paint brush
A large bowl or measuring cup of water
Sharpie® fine point black marker
Scanner
Printer
Computer
Photo editing program
White cardstock 80lb or thicker

STEP 1
Find an actual map of the area you want illustrated. Decide what streets and details you want illustrated on the map.
Sketch in the details with your pencil. Or use tracing paper if you’re not feeling confident in your sketching. Scan in this art.

STEP 2
Print art very lightly on actual watercolor paper. You should barely see your pencil sketch. Watercolor paint all details. Add finishing touches with your black fine point marker. Add your “artist” signature.

STEP 3
Scan in art. Add all wording. If you can’t draw your characters (whale, etc) you may be able to find high quality (300 dpi) clip art drawings online. Save art at 300 dpi.

STEP 4
Print. Enjoy!!!

If you don’t have the time or feel comfortable creating your own HAND PAINTED MAPS, feel free to commission me to make one for you!

It’s here! By popular demand again this year!!! My 2012 FREE color combo ideas download. Just click the image above to download, print, share, and get inspired.

After reviewing 100s of 2012 Bridal Fashion photos. I have to say these were among my most favorites.

The flowing layers,  three dimensional flowers,  and hand-tied bows are stunning and absolutely gorgeous!

I have seen nude beige,  black,  yellow,  green,  coral orange,  and more colors!

My sincere thank you to Syed for allowing me to share his brilliant photographs with you! View the dress details and more now!  Tara Keely Spring 2012 by Lazaro : photos by SYPhotography

Well, who doesn’t LOVE pink? When added with gold or silver the color turns “romantic modern.”

Most of our clients at My Personal Artist Custom Designed Invitations Studio would LOVE more pink but find their fiance would rather have a more neutral hue or blue. So why not get your pink fix at your bridal shower?

{SOURCES: Pink cake pops Bustle Events. Pink rose centerpiece, the best I can do it say Pinterest, because Tumblr won’t let me see the original link.}

Have fun and ENJOY!

We are delighted to share 9 brand new save the date cards with you! At My Personal Artist we work one-on-one with many clients and create original artwork by request. We also create trend setting designs for popular wedding themes. All save the date designs are exclusive and only found at My Personal Artist.

Peacock Feathers Save the Date Cards boast two watercolor feather design customizable in almost any color!

Hydrangea Save the Date Cards featuring a fluffy watercolor hydrangea flower design. Flower available in Pink, Green, Fall mix, Purple, and Blue.

Seahorses Save the Date Cards are perfect for your beach wedding. Also, customizable in almost any color!

Sunflower Save the Date Cards boast a vibrant watercolor sunflower design. Customizable card backings to match your color scheme.

Gerbera Daisy Save the Date Cards features a lovely and vibrant watercolor daisy designs. Daisy available in purple, pink, red, orange, and more!

Palm Tree Save the Date Cards with two tropical coconut palm trees watercolor design. Change the background color and ink to match your color scheme.

Butterfly Save the Date Cards with two monarch watercolor butterflies. Correspond your wedding colors with the background layer card in almost any color.

Vineyard Wedding Save the Date Cards boast two bunches of watercolor grapes. Customizable in almost any color!

Flip Flops Save the Date Cards featuring watercolor sandals design. Change the ink color and background to match your color scheme. We have also customized this design to feature to TWO floral pairs of flip flops and TWO flip flops with no flower.

Save the date cards can be mailed to your guests one year in advance if you are having a destination wedding. Most of our clients find they do not need save the dates if their wedding is local and guests do not have to travel and make hotel reservations. If you need help with wording ideas or have any questions, please feel free to ask! [email protected]

If you want cards with no art, you will NOT hurt my feelings. ;) We create all styles of elegant invites and stationery every single day. If you want another artwork I have created you certainly can choose one and we will custom design the card for you. View all of our save the date cards.

For a limited time take 25% off our save the date cards. Enjoy!