Artwork....Not My Cup of Tea

This week has been filled with a lot projects that I am not capable of doing myself. This is frustrating but also inevitable when it comes to anything regarding art or design. Thankfully I have involved some very qualified people who are up for the task.

I got the bright idea to make my own wedding programs. Sounds simple right? I am the DIY queen and I figured I could make anything comparable to what I see on Etsy these days. Well it turns out that I don’t have the talent or wherewithal to make a program that looks anything like this. So what did I do? I broke down and ordered someone else to make them for me……..
You can’t win em all.

The second thing on my list of to dos was the guestbook. I have known for quite some time that I wanted to do a thumbprint tree. I have always loved this idea and I think it so cool to break from the norm and do a non-traditional guestbook. Once I again, I thought I could easily whip one of these babies up and it would be identical to the ones you see on weddingchicks!
Turns out what I think isn’t always what makes its way onto the paper……





Example

 




My Handiwork

 

Thankfully, my amazing future sister-in-law Renee Virgo has volunteered to design me an amazing guest book tree on top of already making all my invitations. Needless to say I am blessed and very thankful to have my own personal graphic designer on top of things. Here are the mock ups she just finished putting together. I am extremely happy with the way they turned out!

It's been a good month and I'm feeling good with the progress made. The big projects are always the most daunting, but thankfully I have had a lot of help and guidance.

106 DAYS AND COUNTING!

Branches, Berries, & Beads

My miniature forest is complete! After waiting months for my berries to go on sale, I could finally put all of my centerpieces together. I love my branches and berries. The finishing touch will be hanging the wish tags that guests will write advice and well wishes on at the reception. I also came across an awesome rummage sale (a bride's best friend). I was able to get a ton of votives, decorations, crystals and pearl strands for my wedding. I could not be happier with the progress I am making!