I absolutely enjoyed making my own wedding invitations for the people I love! I hadn't been creative for a long time and I just wanted to give my all to this project!
My whole wedding was vintage themed with a twist (marrying a Harley Davidson boy and living the church on a bike!!)
So... my love of books, typewritting and color came into surface.
I dag out all my beloved books from my childhood and repurposed them for the happiest day of my life!
I made some linen covers in 4 shades and did some gold printing with my name and John's so they would look like actual books with a title one would read.
When in Hamburg this fall, I found an awesome metal stamp for wax with our initials (E & J) and just had to buy it. It came more than happy when sealing the books! It was an awesome touch!
A lot of stamping was involved in the inner part of the book, John took things in his hands and did all the stamping!! 6 pages x 2 sides x background x embellishment x 60 copies!!! That was A LOT of stamping!
Left book page
Inner pocket with the actual invitation wrapped in ribbon and sealed with wax
4 different sets of colors to match the book covers! pink, turquise, violet and green
Embossed initials
First page... the date
Next is the time...
The place...
The families...
Can you see the glimmer misted toule?? All in matching colors!!. Vintage stamp with our names, a vintage harley bike (to put our guests to the mood) and the 5 die cut represents the 5 year anniversary we had the date of our wedding, all with the help of an awesome Greek company sfragidomania which produces any stamp design and die cut you want!
Wedding image stamped on fabric, then sawn on the machine with a book paper, with matching color thread of course!
Its back, stamped with sepia to match...
Exicted when I finished 60 pieces I photographed them in our book shelves!! I just love the colors!!!
The wrapping HAD to be handmade too!! Wrapped them in craft paper, added an extra large doily paper, string to a bow and deep red wax seal with a fleur de lis...
Waxing in action (John did that too!!)
Close up of the stamp with the family it has to be sent to.
I am very proud of my work and had a huge smile when giving those out!! More wedding crafts coming up soon!!!
