tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23463150513677894112024-03-27T02:37:31.159-04:00MargotMadisonA blog filled with the details that make special events shine and enhance your crafty nature! I also keep my updated portfolio of custom invitation designs here. Enjoy!Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.comBlogger528125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-34452612200360143012016-03-02T15:03:00.002-05:002016-03-02T15:08:21.205-05:00Lisa and Lenny's Mediterranean Themed Wedding<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Farm tables, textured linens, twine and a touch of bay leaf tucked into the napkin. </td></tr>
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Alas! This gorgeous mediterranean themed wedding has occurred and I can now share all the details that made it so stunningly beautiful. Lucky for me, the bride and the wedding planner, Lindsey from <a href="http://www.lindseybaer.com/" target="_blank">The Lindsey Baer Company</a>, love branding and so all aspects of the wedding were thoughtfully and carefully considered. We started with a sketchy, hand drawn save the date that included the town where Lisa and Lenny got engaged. The invitation suite featured beautiful watercolor illustrations by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rewers?fref=ts" target="_blank">Robin Ewers Carnes</a>, which I arranged and re-arranged throughout the invitation, RSVP, the envelope liners, and the inserts. The overall feel was elegant but the kraft envelope kept things feeling too stuffy or formal. Here is a good look at all the pieces together.<br />
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The reception decor was so spectacular! The club was truly transformed into an elegant mediterranean garden. Those amazing flowers were Kristen from Yellow Canary's genius. The guest favors of Jordan almonds and tiny bottles of Limoncello doubled as escort cards since the guest's name and table assignment were on the tag. Each place setting included a hand-drawn menu that also served as a place card since we customized it with each guest's name. Love. Love. Love!<br />
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Here are some more photos of the wedding...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table numbers in real wood holders.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Talk about a glowing bride! Photo by David Stephen Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemon trees and a touch of amber glassware add color. Photo by David Steven Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Customized menus and host tags.</td></tr>
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<b>Want to see more?</b><br />
I've got additional mediterranean-themed event inspiration on my Pinterest board <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/margotmadison/event-details/" target="_blank">here</a>. You can purchase invitations similar to the ones I designed for Lisa from my Etsy shop listing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/264667852/mediterranean-olive-themed-wedding?ref=shop_home_active_12" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">Wedding planner - <a href="http://www.lindseybaer.com/" target="_blank">The Lindsey Baer Company</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">Photographer - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/David-Stephen-Photography-143563423298/?pnref=story" target="_blank">David Stephen Photography</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">Hair - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sally.r.burch?fref=ts" target="_blank">Sally Burch</a></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;"><br />Makeup - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brideface-21770525707/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Brideface</a><br />Florist - <a href="http://yellowcanaryonline.com/" target="_blank">Yellow Canary</a><br />Cake - <a href="http://www.happychicksbakery.com/" target="_blank">Happy Chicks Bakery</a><br />Dress - custom made by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/calleevansdesign/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Calle Evans</a></span>Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-58611342380227915432015-11-24T09:48:00.004-05:002015-11-24T09:48:50.507-05:00Annabelle's Favorite Things Birthday Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Like many bright 4 year old girls, sweet little Annabelle has so many passions, it was difficult to decide which one would inspire the theme of her 4th birthday party: Frozen, The Sound of Music, Willy Wonka, Annie, dogs & cats, etc. Clever mom, Lindsey (of <a href="http://www.lindseybaer.com/" target="_blank">Lindsey Baer Company</a>) decided not to make her choose one, but instead created a "Favorite Things" birthday theme.<br />
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I created a colorful and hand-drawn swiss-inspired folk invitation using Lindsey's revised lyrics to the tune "Favorite Things". The back had the invitation details and a sweet monogram, which was used throughout the party ephemera. Lindsey set up craft stations and interactive games throughout the party area, and even had "Maria" visit to sing some songs from the musical. The video L sent me was so adorable, Annabelle sang every word!<br />
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A modified version of the invitation is on my Etsy store if you've got a party for your favorite girl coming up soon.<br />
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Here are some photos from the event to inspire you!<br />
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<br />Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com93tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-10908261370664723982015-09-23T10:58:00.003-04:002015-09-23T10:58:22.991-04:00Creative Bar Mitzvah Invitation with Engraved Plexiglass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oooh! This was a fun invitaiton to design and produce. My client wanted a creative and upscale Bar Mitzvah invitation for her son. His theme was basketball and shades of blue but she didn't want the invitation to be overly thematic.<br />
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I created a stacked invitation that looked modern and fresh. The engraved plexiglass topped a stack of cards, each for the ceremony, the party and the RSVP postcard. The cards went from navy blue to white and were printed on a pearlescent card stock that add elegance and a little festive sparkle.<br />
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This is an invitation that is in the luxury price range. If you would like a quote, please <a href="mailto:margotmadisoncreative@gmail.com" target="_blank">email</a> me.Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-43905460761879469412015-07-13T14:40:00.002-04:002015-07-13T14:57:01.502-04:00Gold Foil printing or Flat Gold Printing?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gold foil invitations are on trend right now and I've got several listed in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MargotMadison?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">here</a>. I get lots of questions from brides about gold foil so today I took this quick video showing the same invitation printed two ways: one with flat gold colored ink (on the left) and one with gold foil (on the right).<br />
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<b>Why is gold foil so expensive?</b><br />
I get this question all the time. The simple answer is that foil (like letterpress and engraving) can only be printed with an old-fashioned printing press, which is quite an ordeal. First a die is cast in metal for the gold foil section, then it has to be put on the press, then the printer has to align it correctly to the placement on the card and print a bunch of samples in the process before it's finally ready for production. Once the press is ready for the foil, the printer feeds in cards one at a time. Because of the laborious set-up press time, quantities under 100 are not economical.<br />
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<b>What is the flat gold colored ink?</b><br />
Any matte, non-metalic ink can be printed beautifully from a digital press. A digital press is basically a huge, really awesome printing machine that can print multiple colors and on various card stocks. Think of it as your desktop printer on steroids. The set-up costs are minimal compared to the foil press, so it's possible to have as few as 10 prints and as many as 1000 or more!<br />
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<b>Watch the difference in this video:</b><br />
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It's definitely worth the extra cost for the foil process, but it doesn't fit in all budgets. If you would like a touch of metallic gold (or any metallic color) but it's not in your budget, don't give up hope! A more economical way to bring gold into your invitation is with a ribbon, or a metallic gold paper envelope liner.Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com99tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-43648469829756476932015-05-18T16:46:00.001-04:002015-05-18T16:46:06.122-04:00Julie's Outdoor Wedding Invitations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I'd share some recent invitations I created for sweet Julie and her new husband Hal. Julie and Hal got married at a small event with very close family and friends, then invited their larger group of friends and family to celebrate with desserts and dancing afterwards.<br />
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This required several invitations that all coordinated together. Here are some beautiful photographs of the wedding invitation and the programs taken by <a href="http://www.amandadonaho.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Donaho Photography</a>. These are available for purchase on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/223250113/hand-drawn-chalkboard-calligraphy?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop. You can find more outdoor wedding decor ideas on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/margotmadison/country-wedding/" target="_blank">this</a> Pinterest board.<br />
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The Star Wars fun was galactic at Emmett's bar mitzvah! It started with a really fun invitation that was both elegant and full of Star Wars movie references. I consulted with my Star Wars geek (I say that with admiration and affection) word-smith Jeb Brack, who helped bring the fun into the invitation text. My favorite part is the custom logo that looks like the movie titles and the classic "moving through space" format of the wording.<br />
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But I'm going to brag on Emmett's mom and dad here, because they did a ton of work finding the right thematic elements to add fun to the party without going overboard. I did a little consulting, but honestly it was just some hand-holding to let them know that they already had some great stuff going on. They encouraged guests to dress in thematic costumes, brought in the Storm Troopers as live photo booth props and kept the dancing going all night with a fantastic DJ.<br />
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Here are a few photos I took from the party with links listed at the end of this post. I've got a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/margotmadison/star-wars-galactic-party/">Star Wars Pinterest board</a> with more vendors and Star Wars theme decor ideas to inspire you. Purchase or request invitation quotes via my Etsy listing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/229991034/star-wars-theme-bar-mitzvah-or-birthday?ref=shop_home_active_1">here</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Host cards in black envelopes led guests to their seats, labeled as Star Wars planets instead of numbers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light sabers, tea lights and a scattering of star glitter created a galactic view that was simple to assemble.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A close-up of the "no flowers" table decor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emmett's sister Grace was dressed to impress.</td></tr>
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Vendor list: R2D2-inspired skirt from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/166815790/r2d2-inspired-costume-plus-sizes?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=r2d2+skirt&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">Rooby Lane</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/166815790/r2d2-inspired-costume-plus-sizes?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=r2d2+skirt&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">DJ Toad</a>, similar Star Wars Planet Posters from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/220375246/5-x-7-sets-star-wars-planets-postcard?ref=shop_home_active_7">Harknett Photography</a>, similar <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/151499767/solvent-resistant-glitter-holographic?ref=shop_home_active_20">glitter</a> for the tables. The cookies were made as a favor for this party only. I believe the Storm Troopers were from <a href="http://www.ohio501st.com/">Ohio Garrison</a>. Photo booth TBD.Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-73466504993222517712015-01-15T13:22:00.003-05:002015-01-15T13:22:47.693-05:00Gold Foil Wedding Invitations!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Loving the touch of sparkle that gold brings to your wedding decor? Me too! I've got several invitations available that use the gold foil with my hand drawn calligraphy style for your names.<br />
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Here is the latest design I've uploaded to my Etsy shop. This bride used hot pink and medium pinks as accent colors. Do you love?Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-39291262915228813402014-12-23T16:25:00.000-05:002014-12-23T16:25:04.861-05:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Being busy is good when you are a one-woman entrepreneur in the invitation business. It means I get to meet more of you, celebrate with you and make your invitation wishes come true. It sometimes means I don't reach out as much though. All of my clients are wonderful, kind and creative people and you are all make my "work" a soul-satisfying joy. I wish you all a wonderful year and hope there are many more blessings that you will celebrate together.<br />
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I know I've already shared this invitation with you but my client just sent me the photos of the invitation taken by <a href="http://mymintphotography.com/">Mint Photography Austin</a> and I had to share again because they are so much prettier than mine! :o)<br />
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I've also added this invitation to my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/199903189/gold-foil-calligraphy-invitation-with?ref=shop_home_active_1">here</a>.Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-75614060672332252572014-08-06T11:28:00.001-04:002014-08-06T11:28:42.552-04:00Country Wedding Save the Date<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This save the date for a country wedding has the most gorgeous illustration on it! The bride and I decided that the location of her wedding at her family farm was so unique and special to her family history, that it should be highlighted in the save the date. I contacted <a href="http://christinawald.blogspot.com/">Christina Wald</a>, who is a professional book illustrator and asked her to create something for Emily's save the date. Of course, she exceded our expectations with a stunning colorful and historically accurate painting. We are using the scanned artwork in the save the date (as you can see here) and also in the invitation. No doubt, we will not stop there and possibly use it on the sweet tags for the home made apple butter favors too. The best part? The bride is going to frame the painting and present it to her grandparents as a gift.Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-6432754944774583402014-07-07T13:47:00.000-04:002014-07-07T13:47:59.816-04:00Hello from Oh So Pinteresting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you a fan of Pinterest? One of my favorite and informationally packed podcasts and blogs is <a href="http://www.ohsopinteresting.com/">Oh So Pinteresting</a>. Cynthia Sanchez has made a career out of helping people make more of their Pinterest accounts than just eye candy. I've used it successfully in my business for over 2 years now (such LONG time in Pinterest years, right?) and wrote about it in <a href="http://www.ohsopinteresting.com/using-pinterest-to-attract-new-clients/">this</a> guest post on her blog.<br />
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Here is a link to my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/margotmadison/">Pinterest</a> boards created to enhance my clients' event with much more than the invitations. I pin decor ideas, links to tutorials and resources for products that make the planning and decorating of the event easy-peasy.Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-59856357931619954182014-06-13T08:50:00.001-04:002014-06-13T08:51:21.863-04:00More beautiful hand lettering from Jenna Blazevich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennablazevichdesign">Jenna Blazevich</a> does it again: incredible hand lettered typography AND a sweet gift. I received this in the mail this week and had to share. It makes me remember how nice it is to receive sweet little notes and more importantly, makes me want to give some of my own. Only mine will never look as good, but it's the thought that counts, right? ;o)Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-78216891398475709962014-06-04T17:13:00.001-04:002014-06-04T17:15:04.157-04:00Obscura Wedding Invitation and Styling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finally have some beautiful professionally shot photos (thank you Ryan Kurtz) from the <a href="http://www.cincinnatiweddingmagazine.com/">Cincinnati Magazine</a> Summer 2014 feature at <a href="http://www.obscuracincinnati.com/">Obscura</a> in Cincinnati, Ohio. The colors used were from Pantone's Spring 2014 Color palette, shown here:<br />
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The women from <a href="http://havencincinnati.com/">Haven Cincinnati</a> were the ones to style that amazing dessert table. Didn't they use a great variety of formal and natural vessels and risers? I'm still obsessed with those gold touched marshmallows. I'm selling the invitations <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/182415105/obscura-calligraphy-wedding-invitation?ref=shop_home_active_19">here</a> in my Etsy shop and I pulled together some styling and wedding decor ideas in <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/margotmadison/obscura-wedding-style/">this</a> curated board on Pinterest.<br />
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<br />Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-389281394782058942014-05-23T15:09:00.000-04:002014-05-23T15:11:31.088-04:00Baseball, Blue and Tweed: Ben's Bar Mitzvah Invitation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ben's style requests for his Bar Mitzvah theme were baseball, blue and a custom logo. His mom had some aesthetic ideas too: handsome, classic, colorful. Could we put those together and make everyone happy? Of course we can! And we did.<br />
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I created a tweed pattern to mix with the clean, modern fonts. And did you see what I did there with the shape on the logo? (It's the shape of a baseball base!) Not being a baseball lover, I actually had to look up what exactly the baseball bases looked like. Lame, I know. :o) As always, the inserts and RSVP cards were coordinated with the invitation so it looked like a cohesive package of fun. Thanks Marnie and Ben!<br />
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Ah, another favorite invitation of mine is in the mail so I can finally share it to you. The gold foil is super on trend right now and adds such an elegant sparkle to the dark navy card. I also like mixing the hand-calligraphy of the bride and groom's names with the classic fonts. Madeline had a wonderfully clear vision for her wedding: Navy blue, classic styling and bold stripes of hot pink and white. I think a clear vision makes decision making SO MUCH easier on all brides and party planners. The back of the invitation had the pink stripes, which were also the pop of color on the envelope liner when guests open the invitation.<br />
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My good DSLR camera is currently MIA. Please cross your fingers for me. I think I know where it is but I can't get there until this weekend. When it is back in my grateful little hands, I will take GOOD photos of the entire suite because this invitation definitely deserves much more than an iPhone photo!Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-58797577555487070342014-04-08T09:15:00.002-04:002014-04-08T09:16:54.813-04:00My gold foil and calligraphy invitation featured in New York Magazine, Wedding Issue!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it is very exciting that my gold foil and calligraphy invitation created for now newlywed featured in New York Magazine, Wedding Issue! I don't have the issue in my hands yet, but the bride and I conspired to get her brother from New Jersey to get the copy and send a photo of the spread. Again, one of my all time favorite invitations gives me more joy! Brilliant work by calligrapher <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennablazevichdesign">Jenna Blazevich</a> and beautiful, bold style by newlywed Jen Trokhan Patterson. Woohoo!Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-79406173278477057882014-03-27T13:05:00.001-04:002014-03-27T13:08:16.516-04:00Using Creative Printing Techniques for a Mission Impossible Themed Invitation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my favorite clients I work with is the Southwest Ohio Chapter of JDRF. The JDRF Gala is the number one gala in Cincinnati and it is orchestrated and organized by the most incredible group of volunteers I have ever seen. I truly feel honored to be a part of such a great group of people and to be working for such an important issue as Type 1 Diabetes.</div>
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This year's gala theme is full of excitement and intrigue with the Mission Impossible concept turned "Mission Possible". High tech gadgets, secret codes and explosive entertainment will be a part of the evening. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try out lenticular prints for part of the invitation. Lenticular printing allows for 2 or 3 changes in image on one surface. I played up the code breaking idea with the invitation to the after party.<br />
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I've never used lenticular printing before so after sweating bullets before opening the box of invitations, I was very happy to see the results. And I was even more impressed that I was able to capture the video and load it onto my blog. Will wonders never cease? ;o)Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-74904127840394718222014-03-18T13:56:00.001-04:002014-03-18T13:57:47.961-04:00Travel Themed Wedding Invitation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you considering a travel theme for your party or wedding? Travelling is what brought my client Jeanette closer to her fiancé and so the theme was close to her heart when planning her wedding. I hand-illustrated the quote "Love is the Greatest Adventure" on the top of the watercolor painted invitation background. Jeanette loved the idea of a touch of gold, so we highlighted the names and the airplane with a sparkly gold foil. The invitation is now available in my etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183119745/travel-theme-calligraphy-wedding?ref=shop_home_active_1">here</a>.Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-69677436359536491072014-02-28T12:29:00.001-05:002014-03-02T08:11:53.446-05:00Obscura Invitation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago, I was contacted by the stylist from <a href="http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/">Cincinnati Magazine</a> to design an invitation suite for a photo shoot taking place at Obscura in downtown Cincinnati. Being the homebody I am, once I realized what <a href="http://www.obscuracincinnati.com/">Obscura</a> was, a super chic bar for people who do not wear yoga pants and oversized sweaters, I delighted in the design challenge.<br />
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Megan gave me some great imagery for inspiration, including Pantone's Spring 2014 color palette, which I incorporated into the modern vintage invitation suite.<br />
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I stopped by the photo shoot for a sneak peek and about dropped dead from the gorgeous stuff I saw. I just discovered that the artists behind the styling are from <a href="http://havencincinnati.com/">Haven</a>. Such a beautiful aesthetic. It makes me so proud to be a part of the Cincinnati artistic scene. So much talent is in this city!<br />
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And this is only crappy iPhone photos of their pre-shoot stuff! I can't wait to see what the final shots look like!!Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-31266590317211541152014-02-25T09:14:00.003-05:002014-02-25T09:15:12.806-05:00Amy Butler: Blossom Magazine, Issue 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If I had to describe what I love most about graphic design, it would be the pattern and color. I am drawn to bold and bright, multicolored and graphic patterns every time, whether they are Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern, Swedish or Dutch. This love of pattern has me swooning over pretty much anything Amy Butler designs. Amy has been sharing her inspirations about her art and her personal life in her online magazine Blossom. I spent some time last night looking at all the beautiful pages in the magazine. Really, it's not going to be enough time for me. Amy can fill a page with so much color and pattern that it boggles my mind and I'm left craving a hold-in-my-hand copy of the magazine so that I can really look inside and see all that there is. I'm left sighing a silent, "Wow".<br />
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Here are two of my favorite spreads. Here is the <a href="http://issuu.com/amybutlerltd/docs/blossomissue02">link</a> to look at the mag on your own time.</div>
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Know an engaged couple who loves good food, good beer and a good gathering of family and friends? This rehearsal dinner was created for a couple just like that. I set about capturing the butchering history of Cincinnati (we aren't called 'Porkopolis' for nothing!) with a pig silhouette and chalkboard style text for the details of the rehearsal dinner invitation. Those same red pops of color and pattern were echoed in the event design with red checked linens and khaki colored burlap as you'll see.<br />
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Thanks to Christy for being the easiest and sweetest client ever, to <a href="http://jeffthomascatering.com/">Jeff Thomas Catering</a> for their edible tablescape genius and <a href="http://ginaweathersby.com/">Gina Weathersby</a> for sharing some of her amazing-as-always photos from the event, and <a href="http://www.taftmuseum.org/">The Taft Museum</a> for having such a wonderful space for outdoor dinner parties!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A burlap covered pin board was placed in front of the entrance for host card pins. Guests wore the pins to help meet all the new family and friends.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edible centerpieces and chalkboard style signage for placecards and table numbers. Photo by Gina Weathersby.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chalboard style menus were created with black construction paper and chalk pens.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bar with beers especially chosen by the groom. Photo by Gina Weathersby.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used old church slate roofing tiles to make this signage, adding the lettering with chalk pens.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think the happy couple looks like they had a great time, don't you?</td></tr>
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<br />Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-25070611902440456862014-01-23T11:50:00.001-05:002014-01-23T11:51:34.244-05:00Surprise Party Invitations for Men<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been doing some fun surprise birthday party invitations lately. Of course, I can't share some invitations until the actual event happens but this one is safely behind us. It is always entertaining to use an old photo of the birthday boy. Happy Birthday Bob!Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-13201332717214421472014-01-22T13:57:00.002-05:002014-01-22T13:58:47.803-05:00A DIY Valentine Door Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you ever make things too complicated that you can't even get started? I do that more than I'd like to admit, I must say. I've been hemming and hawing for YEARS about a Valentine door decoration. It's ridiculous now that I see this confession in print. It's not Christmas, it's not spring, it should be sweet but you know, not too cutsie, it shouldn't cost any money. It's very tiring being in my head.<br />
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For some reason, yesterday I popped out of that funk. I quit working for the day, whipped out an unused sample of burlap, grabbed my fluorescent pink paint and one of my quilting hoops and just made something. I didn't make a template. I didn't think about what else needed to be done to it. I stopped before my over analyzing self realized what I was doing and took over. I hung this little guy on the door while the paint was still drying! Badaboom.<br />
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I think you can probably figure this out yourself, but in case you want the cheat sheet and irrelevent commentary:<br />
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Quilting hoop (this is about 18")<br />
Burlap fabric (mine is cream colored rather than brown)<br />
Fluorescent Pink paint (fabric paint if your door is more exposed and could get wet)<br />
Black Sharpie with a wide chisel tip, or black paint<br />
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Paper to protect your workspace<br />
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Put down the protective paper on a flat work surface. Lay the burlap over that and place one quilting hoop ring on top of that, so you have an idea where your heart should go and how big it should be. Free-hand the heart and paint it in. Add the arrow details with your Sharpie or black paint. Don't listen when your daughter tells you that your arrow is a little crooked. Imperfections are charming! Fit the painted burlap into the hoop and hang that cute thing on your door for heaven's sake.Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-91250313449271000742013-12-10T15:07:00.000-05:002013-12-10T15:10:21.443-05:00Christmas Felting Fun<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This is not a tutorial, just a sharing post on what I made this year for my holiday decorations. I've been pretty obsessed with candy colors for Christmas for over a year. I love those ribbon candies so much, because of their beautiful combination of colors and the nostalgia they bring. Not that we ever had such ribbon candy growing up--my mom was more of a chocolate kind of lady so our sweets were of that nature. Is it not my right to live in a fantasy nostalgia? You can do anything you want a Christmas, that's what I say.<br />
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So I set out to create some felted ornaments in the "candy colors" style. I'm so thankful for Sarah Miller of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/MoonForest-Studio/">Moonforest Studio</a> for teaching me how to felt and keeping me stocked with fluffy white wool and the beautiful colored felting wool. Felting has been a relaxing activity to do while the tv is on or while the kids are doing their homework. And I like that if you make a wrong shape, the felting process is very forgiving--a few more pokes in the other direction and some aggressive squashing and you're back where you wanted to be.<br />
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I keep thinking I'm going to make them into ornaments and give them away to friends, but I'm not sure I'm ready to part with them yet.<br />
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Hope you are enjoying the art of holiday decorating too!Margot Madison Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08503183001548514354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346315051367789411.post-33685926768510341632013-12-03T15:12:00.003-05:002013-12-03T15:16:44.343-05:00Wedding Invitation Trends: Handwritten & CalligraphySo, what's new in wedding invitations? A hand-written touch. A counter-action against all the digital in our lives, I'd wager. The upgraded printing processes now allow customized artwork like painted backgrounds and hand-drawn strokes to print beautifully on papers. Let's eat it up!<br />
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Here are some examples of how a hand-written invitation can be as diverse as your personality. Casual and free? formal and elegant? You've got that and more. And don't forget the envelope to start the whole personalized message!<br />
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Love the vibrant watercolor background in this invitation by <a href="http://www.cardsandpockets.com/">Cards and Pockets</a>.</div>
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Simple gold on textured cream cardstock lets the calligraphy be the star of this invitation created by <a href="http://www.designsbyrobynlove.com/">Robin Love</a>.<br />
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Handwriting on colorful cardstock feels informal and friendly from <a href="http://www.katiemurphystationery.com/">Katie Murphy Stationery</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://moiradesignstudio.com/">Moira Design Studio</a> taking the folksy illustrative details to the envelope. I am in love with this liner!<br />
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Love the colors and postage stamp options on this one from <a href="http://www.neithersnow.com/">Neither Snow</a>. A little accent goes a long way!<br />
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Sweet calligraphy on the card, and wrapped up with a touch of colorful patterned paper. From <a href="http://paperpastries.bigcartel.com/">Paper Pasteries.</a><br />
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Love this bright apple red design from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShannonKirsten">Shannon Kirsten</a>! What a great iinvitation for a country wedding.<br />
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I love this sweet illustration mixed with the fonts from <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/">Wedding Chicks</a>. It keeps everything super legible but still with an artistic flair.<br />
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Of course I have to include my two recent favorites that I designed with my brides this year. I'm still in love with these! If you're as charmed as I am with this calligraphy trend, I've got more where these came from on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/margotmadison/beautiful-paper/">Beautiful Paper</a> Pinterest Board.<br />
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