Giveaway Contest Entry #16
August 1st, 2006 @ 9:36 am by Mrs. Bee
Howdy gals-
Here is my entry for the DIY contest. They’re my invitations and I totally love them! The pics of course do not convey their fabulousness so I’ll try to explain.
Each pocketfold had a custom name tag that was made from a capiz shell. I wrote the name of the guest in script on the shell, added a silver leaf charm with jewelry wire and then a dangly charm of some sort. No two were alike. They were held together with a jewelry binding so that they could be used as a pendant. Some of my guests are using them as a keychain.
The envelopes were really drawstring pouches made from antique silk saris from India. They can be used as makeup bags or jewelry pouches, etc. I used clear cellophane envelopes to mail the packet.
The stamps were custom designed with our names, wedding date and a picture of our ceremony location in Central Park.
The “calligraphy” was printed on my computer on crushed silk paper and adhered to the sari with glue dots so that they are easily removed. I cut around each address using scalloped edge scissors to fancy them up a bit more. The “handwriting” is so authentic looking I’ve had about 1/2 of our guests ask us who did them. In our case it’s Mr. Hewlett Packard.
I am blushing about sending this to you guys because I am such a dork.
Thanks and enjoy!
Kim
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22 Responses to “Giveaway Contest Entry #16”
Wow! Silk sari pouches as envelopes.. brilliant! Absolutely beautiful- to the eye AND to the touch! Are you or your hubby Indian?
YOWZA, these are gorgeous!!! You don’t usually think of invitations ending up with useful/beautiful pouches and charms - what an amazing idea!
Beautiful! Sounds like it would take a long time to make…did it?
gorgeous! I would also like to know the name of the font and where to get/purchase it - it’s beautiful and really looks hand-calligraphered!
wow. those are awesome! the calligraphy is wonderful, but what i love is the bow and the flower print inside!!!
wow… beautiful 
this is an awesome awesome idea i especially loved the lush look of the thick ribbon and attached charm =D
good job!
Golly ladies I sure am tickled by all of your responses.
Here are the answers to your questions:
The font is called “Dear Sarah Alt One” which I downloaded for free at a DIY Bride website. Sorry, don’t remember the url but if there is overwhelming demand for it I will try to track it down!
Nope, we aren’t Indian but we love the culture and the colors, patterns were perfect for “theme”
Yes, they took a R E A L L Y long time to make. I don’t know for sure but over a week several hours at a time…(not to mention tracking down all the materials which also took loads of time!)
Thanks again all and happy planning!
wow!!!
Where did you purchase the paper (cardstock) for your invitations?????????
I purchased the invitation & RSVP cards from noteworthynotes.com. The company that makes this design is called Boatman Geller. The pocketfolds are from Paper Presentation (love that place!)
I purchased the cards that I printed the maps on from Papersource.com.
I googled the font, but the only site selling it is charging $149! eesh! That’s more than I am willing to pay if it’s available for free! If it’s not too much trouble, can you share the link? Thanks so much!
Hi Jaycee– the website is http://www.diybride.com. You need to register in order to have access to the free downloads.
Have fun!
gorgeous!! i love the pink on chocolate brown.
Thank you so much Kim!!
GORGEOUS!
Great idea and work.
Love the idea and the unique nes sof different papers, fabrics, detials.
luscious luscious and fun - every element delightful and surprising by itself, and they all go together beautifully. how did you do that? fabu!
AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS!!! GOOD JOB!!
Were did you find the pattern to make the Envelope? I would like to make something similar, but I’m not sure where to find the patterns.
Thanks.
Mrs. Bee, New York
Age and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee Publisher
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Internet
Engagement Date: May 7, 2004
Wedding Date: March 5, 2005
Venue: Westside Loft, New York
About Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
They are beautiful, Kim!!
What font did you use for the calligraphy?