Save the Dates Phase 1

Save the Dates Phase 1

January 14th, 2010 @ 10:52 am by Mrs. Sewing
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“Save the Date” cards are what most people do if they decide to do anything DIY. So naturally, I will be making ours, as well. I decided to draw ours. Not that I’m an expert or anything, but it’s been a long hobby of mine, and you know, it’s just plain cuter than the real Mr. and Miss Sewing.

Hard at work!

Above is the main image we’ll be using.

The plan is to turn these into little 2×3″ magnets from Vista Print, attach them to some kind of card, and mail away! However, we have yet to decide on a suitable background. What’s simple, but not too simple? Mom-Sewing & Sister-Sewing made a version with a Mario Bros. scene in the background (us jumping into a pipe and everything). But unfortunately, I’m thinking that my images aren’t “pixelly” enough to vibe with the 8-bit feel of an old-school game.

As for the wording, it will definitely include something along the lines of “Mr. and Miss Sewing are advancing the storyline”, since the pic is a light reference to our love of RPGs (role playing games). Kicking off our first project sure is exciting!

If you’re doing them at all, did you do anything on the unconventional side for your save-the-dates?

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32 Responses to “Save the Dates Phase 1”

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Newport Nuptials (message) 1,230 posts, Bumble bee

The drawing is so awesome, I love the storyline idea. I used Vistaprint for my save the date magnets, too. Make sure you sign up for their promotional codes. I forget where I did it, but there is an option on their site to do it. We got great discounts.

1/14/10 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

you have mad drawing skills, miss sewing! so adorable, love it!

1/14/10 @ 11:00 am (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

I love your drawing! You are so talented, Miss Sewing!

1/14/10 @ 11:00 am (reply)

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Mrs. DG (message) 8,491 posts, Bee Keeper

Not an expert??? You are phenomenal at it!

1/14/10 @ 11:02 am (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

Those are super cute!

1/14/10 @ 11:06 am (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

That’s an amazing drawing of you and Mr. Sewing.

1/14/10 @ 11:15 am (reply)

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Miss Spaniel (message) 6,792 posts, Bee Keeper

OMG! So cute! You might not be an expert, but I wish I was so amateur!

1/14/10 @ 11:20 am (reply)

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lauralou852 (message) 516 posts, Busy bee

Your drawings are the cutest thing ever!

1/14/10 @ 11:28 am (reply)

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Mrs. Hot Cocoa (message) 2,077 posts, Buzzing bee

Love it! The drawing and the tag line are perfect. I’m not sure you even need a background, a la Mrs. Gummi Bear: http://www.weddingbee.com/2007/07/19/tubes-of-goodness/

1/14/10 @ 11:31 am (reply)

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KMSull (message) 6,442 posts, Bee Keeper

I’m so jealous of your drawing skills! I can barely draw a stick figure (but that doesn’t keep me from trying)… Your STDs are going to come out SO cute!

1/14/10 @ 11:38 am (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

OMG that is SO CUTE!

1/14/10 @ 11:51 am (reply)

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Mrs. Sprinkle (message) 545 posts, Busy bee

adorable drawing!

1/14/10 @ 12:03 pm (reply)

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galacticpony (message) 315 posts, Helper bee

This is beyond awesome!
For “advancing the storyline,” I immediately thought Final Fantasy boss battle. Like, you could put a “boss” slain in the back and your hit point and magic point boxes somewhere. But that’s pretty complicated, haha.
You could do Mortal Kombat style with a KO!
Or you could have them jumping outta a manga panel.
The possibilities are ENDLESS.
Can you tell I’m right there with you on being a gamer/anime babe? Yeah, we’re misunderstood creatures, but we’re FUN, hahaha

1/14/10 @ 12:03 pm (reply)

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