…and into my mailbox.
It’s not done yet but our invite suite is so close to being done! I’m waiting to print our RSVP cards because we have yet to make the decision as to what our meal options will be, but Mr. Penguin’s mom is flying in from Minnesota this weekend to accompany us on our tasting outing!
Here are most of the pieces, finished…
invite, accommodations, return envelope
You are the gocco queen! They turned out wonderfully!
I love the Word bubble from the birds on the envelope! Great attention to detail!
Great job Miss Penguin! We bow to the gocco queen
Great job! Those look awesome. Ditto about the envelope. Can I ask how you went about renting the shuttle service?
so awesome - i’m glad you changed your mind from the pocketfold - I wish I did…
love me some Billy Ocean!
Lovely! The bubble detail on the envelope is too cute. I’m so impressed that you did all this with the Gocco!
Looks great. What type of carstock did you use? It looks like it has some texture to it.
Yvi - I actually freaked out one day and didnt do any shopping around and just booked a company in El Dorado County (Garrett Transportation) because I’d seen them at the wineries before…I was afraid if I hired a big company, they would get lost in the backroads to the winery (its even hard to find via GPS so I was so nervous). Since I know they go out there all the time, I decided to book them. It was about $1300 for 2 busses that shuttle 100 people. I believe that fee will cover a full day’s rental.
So, I’m unaware of where your wedding is located, but I just booked a local company outside of Sacramento 
Hi Nettie! Its Luxe Cream from Paper Source (but i think everyone sells “Luxe” Paper. It really is luxurious looking!
You are my hero! These are sooo beautiful!
How did you do the rounded edges of the cards? I know it’s expensive to send that to places and have it done or at least that’s what I’ve heard…they look absolutely gorgeous and so fresh. Definitely will set a mood.
msbutton - DO NOT send it out to get it done
they have them at every craft store…maybe $4-$10…although I bought a cheaper one (around $5) and its really difficult to use, so if youre gonna do a lot of round edging, splurge on a higher quality one
Wow. You are truly my gocco hero. You are going to blow your guests away….lucky guests
so perdy!!!
ugh i totally know what you mean…my invites are taking forreverrrrrrrr
I love this color scheme. Can I borrow it? 
you have blown my socks off pengy. this looks awesome!
yay berkeley! <3 these are so cute.
seeing all these amazing diy invites is making me significantly less confident in my own crafting skills… and im a scrapbooker.
I am using that same exact design for my invites! Did you get that off istockphoto.com or are you the creator?!
I just want to be invited just to get an invitation!
I love the graphic! My FI suddenly decided that he likes the idea of a bird motif, with no input from me…haha
And totally off-topic, but Holiday Inn Express rocks.
I can’t believe how crisp all your text came out! Do you mind me asking what font and size you used?
You ALWAYS give the best eye candy. Visually orgasmic!
hmm? did I just say that?
Hi Christine!
Yep, the Gocco is one little amazing machine!
The font size for the type on the insert card is 12pt, and on the invite, I believe 13. I wish I had stayed consistent on size 
Of course, no one will really notice the 1pt difference but me.
So, I honestly think you can get super duper tiny on fonts (dare I use 10pt one day? 8? Now I’m just gettin crazy!) so long as you get a super crisp master printout…I’m finding that a good laser printout is ideal (versus a xerox). I’ve noticed since I switched to laser (from xerox) that the edges and detailing comes out a little cleaner…it looks more “professional” than xerox masters.
She is the gocco master! all hail Miss Penguin!!
thanks for the tips!! So far, I’ve only done a little text work for misc. projects and used a xerox copy….which did not come out as well as I would’ve liked.
Would you mind also sharing your font type, oh gracious one? =)
The Raggedy looking font is Attic Antique (I bought that one off fonts.com i believe)
The other one (plain font) is Bailey Sans ITC, i think it might be one you already have on your computer I really like the plain one!
Oh…tee hee…one more question?
Do you always use the blue screen for exposures? text and graphics?
*runs off to check for font*
I *HEART* your plain font
I dont think I have ever seen a more beautiful piece of paper! =)
[...] The invitation details that I showed off earlier all got wrapped up in a double faced ivory satin bow. I wanted to finish off the Louis Tiffany stamps I had left over from my Save The Dates, but the stamps were too tall for my envelopes so I had to fold them over: [...]
[...] Ever since I figured out what a gocco was I’ve wanted one. I’ve been entertaining thoughts of beautifully handmade invitations and/or an endless supply of matching paper accessories a la the incredible Kristina of A Lovely Morning or our very own Mrs. Penguin. [...]
[...] Ever since I figured out what a gocco was I’ve wanted one. I’ve been entertaining thoughts of beautifully handmade invitations and/or an endless supply of matching paper accessories a la the incredible Kristina of A Lovely Morning or our very own Mrs. Penguin. [...]
Mrs. Penguin, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 26, Video & TV Producer/Director/Editor
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Engagement Date: January 29, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 14, 2007
Venue: Winery in the Gold Country
About Me: I'm a silly mess of a girl who, above all else in this world, LOVES the Spice Girls. I eat sushi at least 3 times a week, and feel guilty about how much it costs the other 4 days a week. I love designer jeans and cheap accessories. I don't like sweets, but I love the UCLA Bruins!
fabtastic. geez, you are genius.