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An Amazing Deal for DIY Brides + Invitation Designers : 40 Fonts for $39


You will not believe what I have for you today … if you happen to be a DIY Bride or an invitation designer - you can now get a HUGE bundle of 40 fonts {yes, 40 absolutely amazing fonts} and bonus vectors for only $39 - that's 93% off. I personally love the fonts that look like watercolor brush lettering. Do you have a favorite font style?

Below is just a sampling of the 40 fonts you will receive {just two of these fonts costs more than the entire package deal at other online shops}. And, guess what - for us designers - the Extended License is Included :) Do you see the Octavia Script below? This font even comes with a huge bonus pack of 60 different watercolor graphics that you can see in the image below.

PS: This post contains affiliate links which basically means that you as a purchaser see nothing different by clicking the links above. But, when a purchase is made, I will receive a small commission. For example, on a recent affiliate sale that was a total of $112 for this particular shop owner, resulted in me earning $4.48 in commission. It definitely takes lots of sales to add up - but every little bit helps keep my blog running and your support by clicking on my affiliate links means so much to me.

A Romantic Parisian Themed Bridal Shower with Confetti

Happy Monday! Yesterday morning, Michelle posted a photo from her bridal shower on instagram and I was immediately smiling. Want to know why? She used my Engagement Themed festive-fetti™ to surround the cake {including the special shiny paper diamond that's included in the bag}. I LOVE seeing photos from my customers! Her caption said "Do you see your confetti? It was gorgeous!!!".

When I saw my confetti with this pretty cake {which is from Sam's Club} I thought it would look perfect to be paired with this Paris (Ooh La Love) Bridal Shower Collection from Hostess Ink {created by Jennifer of Hostess with the Mostess}.

This Paris Themed Bridal Shower Stationery Collection is flirty and feminine with beautiful illustrations of the Eiffel Tower and roses. This suite of paper designs are custom printed and there's even coordinating return address labels. There's even 3 color variations to choose from.

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Celebrating the May Wedding Flower of the Month : Lily of the Valley

Happy Friday! I was thrilled to find out my Vintage Styled Lily of the Valley Wedding Invitation was featured in a Lily of the Valley treasury on etsy this month, created by Elizabeth of Tint Press. Did you know that the flower of the month for May is the Lily of the Valley? You can find the personalized print-at-home Lily of the Valley Wedding Invitation template in my etsy shop. You can also see the Vintage Inspired Lily of the Valley Photo Shoot here that features my {hand-glittered} invitation and gorgeous florals from EightTreeStreet.

Below are four of my handmade favorites from the Lily of the Valley Treasury from Elizabeth . . .

Shutterfly Unveils Gorgeous Line of Wedding Invitations + Stationery
I've got some pretty fun news to start your week off with. First off, Shutterfly has launched a new line of gorgeous wedding invitations and suites and I'm sharing my favorite styles with you today. Each wedding invitation design is offered in the 5x7 size and includes a breadth of designs, trim options, and foil-stamping. The full stationery collections include RSVP enclosure cards, directions enclosure cards, thank you cards, address labels, back of card designs, and full personalization. There's a style for everyone. Secondly, I have a surprise giveaway that you will love. But, more on that in just a bit . . . first up, come see my favorite new wedding invitations from Shutterfly . . .
Since I love watercolors, this pink and orange Love Never Fades Wedding Invitation is one of my top favorites. The bright colors are perfect for spring and summer weddings. The Budding Romance Wedding Invitation shown below is perfect for elegant evening weddings or even a garden one. Love the pop of white flowers on the black.
The Precious Petals Wedding Invitation shown above makes me think of summer and citrus. Imagine how colorful your flowers could be with this invitation? Maybe even your bridal shoes could be orange? The Love And Laughter Forever Wedding Invitation shown below is ideal for rustic weddings and even weddings in the fall season.
And, lastly, before the giveaway details - I have to share with you this Forever Hearts Wedding Invitation Suite - I love the kraft paper brown with the diagonal pink stripes.

And, now for the giveaway. To celebrate the launch of the new wedding invitations and stationery - you can win a $100 Gift Card to Shutterfly.

Credits: Styling by The TomKat Studio and Photography by Ten22 Studio
How To DIY Embellished "Will You Be My Bridesmaid" Printable Cards

I LOVE today's post I get to share with you - it has a little bit of everything I "heart" . . . {pink, bling, flower hair clips, washi tape + a Free Printable}. This is such a fun and pretty way to ask your future wedding party to be in your wedding. I have created a free "will you be my ..." download that contains cards for bridesmaid, maid of honor, matron of honor, and flower girl. The cards I'm sharing with you today were printed on patterned paper and those black and white polka dotted stripes? They were created with washi tape - super easy. Imagine the possibilities you could create with all the washi tape choices there are? Oh, and those GORGEOUS flowers? They are from Novia En Perla and come in sets of 2. Simply clip the flower to the printable I created and you have a fun and unique way of asking your attendants to be in your wedding. The flower clip can be worn on your wedding day or any day the recipient chooses. {you can purchase the flower clips here}

The printable cards are ready to print onto the patterned {or solid color} cardstock of your choice {8.5x11} - simply trim in half vertically and horizontally - attach your flower clips to them, embellish with the washi tape of your choice and you are all set. Wouldn't these cards look pretty set out on the plates of your guests at a bridal brunch where you "pop" the question to your girls?

As a bonus, with your order at Novia En Perla - you will receive a free set of "I Do" and "Me Too" rhinestone stickers - I LOVE these. They would be perfect for the bottoms of your wedding shoes and don't forget to have your photographer capture a photo of your soles. And, if you sign up for the Novia En Perla monthly newsletter, you will receive 20% OFF on your first order.

As you can see in the photo above, the craftsmanship of these flower clips is top notch. Another favorite of mine from Novia En Perla is the Queen Sized Bridal Flower Clip that can be either worn with the clip or the pin. Wouldn't this be the perfect flower to embellish your dress sash with? Don't you just love the detail in the center of the flower and all those ruffled petals?