Archive for September, 2009

Stationary to go with a Tea

September 26, 2009

I love creating matching stationary to go alongside an invitation. I mean, really, if I’ve taken the time to design a custom invitation, why would I NOT make matching stationary?! All the time that goes into creating a custom design demands additional use… at least that’s what I think!

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Behold! Stationary that matches the 9″ x 12″ tea party invitation!

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I think one of my favorite parts about making stationary is assembling the cards. There’s just something about matching the card stock and ribbon to create such a cute little package… I love it.

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It’s such so sweet and dainty. Something I would totally love receiving.

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I will never purchase store bought granola bars ever again…

September 21, 2009

Just tried out a recipe for Granola Bars from Smitten Kitchen. Oh my, oh my…YUM!

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I do solemnly swear to NEVER buy granola bars from the grocery store ever again (sorry Quaker Oats).

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Easy to make (just a few simple steps), easy ingredients (oats, honey, nuts, dried fruit, with the addition of chocolate chips for me, of course) and easy to eat (not sure if it’s healthy for us anymore, considering we’ve eaten a 1/4 of the pan already).

Delicious. Period.

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Go make them. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

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9 x 12 Tea?!

September 1, 2009

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I was asked to make an invitation for a 9×12 bridal shower tea. 9×12? Yeah, I was a little confused too.

Turns out, Kathy (the bride) will be moving to London with her soon-to-be husband and won’t be able to tote a bunch of shower gifts out of the country. Makes sense. That’s where the 9×12 theme comes in…guests were told to bring a gift that could fit into a 9×12 envelope (included in the invitation package), which would be able to be used between the hours of 9pm and 12midnight.

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Love it,…oh so cute! And challenging!  Trying to figure out what you can fit in a 9×12 envelope can be quite a task! However, I was able to make it to this shower and, let me tell you, there were some cute ideas!! Twilight Delight Ghirardelli Chocolate was one of my favorites,… YUM!

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I made a pack of stationary for the bride, which I will be posting about soon. Not that she wants to be writing thank you notes between 9pm and midnight,…I’m sure that’s one of the last things she wants to do, but hopefully she’ll enjoy using them!

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