Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Blog Roundup
more by Blog Roundup (oldest)
No older blog posts
Blog Roundup's Picture
Blog Roundup Feature Launched: March 27, 2007 About: Links to interesting posts in the wedding blog world.
About Blog Roundup

We loved the cards JayMonkeee created for her wedding party, so we asked her to share them with weddingbee! Normally we’d link to the post in our new Blog Roundup feature, but her site is xanga locked (only people with xanga accounts can view it), so we’ve copied the post in its entirety. ;)

~~~

I finally kicked myself in the arse (yes that is possible) and finished the gifts that I had for my gals to ask them to be my bridesmaids. They knew I was going to ask them but had been lagging on something…. so I did a drive-by last Thursday and visited each of them individually to ask them in person since we know getting us all together is a major feat. Before I show you the ladies’ gifts… here are some pics of the ultimate cheeseball cards Jay and I made for the groomsmen. It was hilarious to make and friggin hilarious to give them to the boys.

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36bb202

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36bb601

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36bb501

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36bb203

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b5401

ea36bad01
Here are 3 of the 4 groomsman … we asked the 4th one last friday - who happens to be my 4th bridemaids’ bf.

And here are the bridesmaids’ gift/cards … I had the idea aaaaaaaagggggges ago, and actually got it done very early on thanks to the help of my friend, Alison. Thanks !!! Then my procrastinating arse, took forever to put the rest of the pieces together but once I did, I was so happy with the end product. It took me forever to find the right and simple words to put in the book and the pictures to put in. Once I did put it all together though, I thought, eeek, this might not be displayable as there are way toooo many pictures of me in there with them (LOL!)… anyhoot, it’s a nice little booklet they could put away for keepsake.

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36ba001

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36ba901

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36ba501

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36ba301

ea36b9301

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36bbd01

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36bb901

The first page

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b8c01

The last page

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b8701

On the last pictures, I chose pictures that were more “formal” or ones where we were more dressed up. I didn’t glue it down like the rest of the pictures so that I could replace it with a picture of us from the wedding later on.
Here’s a close up of the words… it still sounds a little funky to me but I went through so many versions … argh - gar - mar- garsh.

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36a8e01

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36bba01

and here is the finished product…

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b8301

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b8101

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b7501

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b6f01

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b7701

After looking at this picture - I realized, I happen to be on the left side in each of the photos that I chose!?!?!? LOL!

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b6401

Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee's Wedding Party Cards :  wedding bridesmaid diy groomsman Ea36b5e01

All stuffed and ready to go - I think I could have gotten it done faster if I didn’t stop every 3 minutes to take a picture of my process. I have a butt - load more pictures of my work in progress. Hope you enjoyed these!

It now finally feels so much more complete and REAL that I finally officially asked the most special girls in my life to be a part of my day. I love you gals so much - thank you so much for accepting. Let’s rock and roll baby!

Tags: bridesmaid, diy, groomsman |
advertisement below
Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Blog Roundup
more by Blog Roundup (oldest)
No older blog posts

25 Responses to “Blog Roundup: JayMonkeee’s Wedding Party Cards”

1 2 

1.
Guest Icon
Guest
Hiyana

Oh wow! Those are some fabulous bridesmaid gift/card, official “be my bridesmaid” booklet… thingie! Awesome!

 
2.
Guest Icon
Guest
janie

Thank you! Thanks for sharing my recent blog Mrs. Bee!

 
3.
Guest Icon
Guest
Jen

I love your cards!!!!!

 
4.
Guest Icon
Guest
Tea

oh wow. those look great! i love them. and i’m sure your friends did too.

 
5.
Guest Icon
Guest
L

What a cute idea! I’d love to receive one of those!

 
6.
Guest Icon
Guest
cypher

I was one of the recipients of these cards and I have to say I absolutely LOVED it! I was touched by the time, thought and effort put forth to make this moment so special. This is so like Janie to make those around her feel appreciated and loved. With this kind of detail and tooth aching sweetness, her wedding day will surely be nothing but bliss. Thank you Janie!

 
7.
Guest Icon
Guest
Natalie

You’re crazy… those are just gorgeous! Seriously, just beautiful and so thoughtful. Your bridesmaids are lucky girls!

 
8.
stargazerlily
Member
stargazerlily (message)  942 posts, Busy bee

YOURE A GUEST 1 YEAR AGO!!!!

Smoochies my lub!

 
9.
Guest Icon
Guest
DIY Rewind: Wedding Party Cards » Weddingbee » The Wedding Blog

[...] her closest friends to be part of their wedding party. They were a huge hit! This DIY project was originally posted on March 27, [...]

 
10.
DS23Bride
Member
DS23Bride (message)  15 posts, Newbee

This is just what I was looking for! I love it! Thanks so much for posting this =)

 
11.
Guest Icon
Guest
Lauren

Janie,
Where did you buy the booklets for your bridesmaids?

 
12.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Cherry Blossom (message)  723 posts, Busy bee

@Lauren: Hi Lauren, I got them at Paper Source, here’s the link for a variety of them:

http://search.paper-source.com/index/_/N-/Ntt-accordian

 
13.
Guest Icon
Guest
Melissa

thanks for the idea! I did this, too, when I asked my bridesmaids, and it was a total hit! They expected nothing less than DIY stuff from me! Thanks again!

 
14.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Cherry Blossom (message)  723 posts, Busy bee

No problemo Melissa! Congratulations and happy planning!!!!!!!!!!!

 
15.
Guest Icon
Guest
SES10/08/2011

Which size booklet did you buy from paper source?

 
16.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Cherry Blossom (message)  723 posts, Busy bee

Here’s the link for the books:
http://search.paper-source.com/index/_/N-/Ntt-accordion

I think there is only one size.

They may be 5×7 books bc the pictures I printed were 4×6.

happy crafting!

 
17.
Guest Icon
Guest
BX

I looked at the website that you shared. However, did you design your own flower-like borders?

 
18.
Bee Icon
Bee
Mrs. Cherry Blossom (message)  723 posts, Busy bee

@BX: are you speaking of the scalloped edge paper?

 
19.
Guest Icon
Guest
Aubrey

Such a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing, I made something similar for my bridesmaids and they loved them!

 
20.
Guest Icon
Guest
Ingrid

How did you do the four little corners of each large photo? Is that a sticker or did you cut out paper?

 
1 2 

Leave a Reply


You can also just...

Newer blog post
more in Blog
Older blog post
Newer blog post by Blog Roundup
more by Blog Roundup (oldest)
No older blog posts

Visit our sister sites eHarmony
Online Dating
eHarmony Advice
Dating Advice
Project Wedding
Wedding Songs
JustMommies
Pregnancy Calendar

Copyright 2004-2012, Weddingbee.com
 

Find your vendors on Weddingbee

Real reviews from brides in your area!

Favors by Weddingbee

  • Favors by season

Shop Now ยป

Blog Roundup
Blog Roundup

Blog Roundup Feature Launched: March 27, 2007 About: Links to interesting posts in the wedding blog world.

Boards
Classifieds

Blog Calendar
February 2012
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
2930311234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
26272829

Weddingbee Bios
Wiki
More