I'm sure you've all heard or read that I have been working on wedding invitations. The groom (James) and bride (Nicole) are friends of my son who is going to be best man for James. James has also been such a huge help, to me, with setting up my new computer, scanner and printer and helping me become more "technical friendly" :) So; without James, none of what I hope to do, in future, would be possible for me to even think about. Thank you James!I wanted to share what I'm doing with the invites as they wanted "my art" with these as well as being very hands-on and artistic.
The first picture, with the stamped "canopy" over it is the front of the card. James and Nicole were engaged in Central Park in NYC in January of this year. While they were getting engaged in the horse-drawn carriage, a photographer just happened to be by taking pictures of this whole event! He kindly gave James and Nicole the negatives. The photos you see on the front, are the actual pics of the succession of them getting engaged; ending with the surprise look on Nicole's face - love that! I decided to cut the photos and arrange on a computer-generated photo of C. Park in the Fall as James and Nicole are getting married in the Fall of this year. I added some torn operatic anthology sheets to bottom with appropriate wording.
The second photo is of the front as opened and the third photo is of the inside of the card. It has a pocket at the bottom which will be used for all the information about the wedding, etc. The top portion will be their announcement. The cardstock I am working with is in fall colors so not all the invites will be same which is what I really like about these.
I will share more pics as I progress but wanted to give you a peek at what and where I'm going with these invites. Nothing is glued down, yet, and I want to add some decorative fibers and am going to use pieces of Maruyama paper inside as well. I have 100 invitations to make so I'd better get moving :) I will enjoy reading any comments or suggestions you may have. Love to all....................Marilyn
6 comments:
Oh, Marilyn, these are beautiful! How wonderful to have actual photos of the engagement minute to use!! I really like the design of the invitation.
Suggestions?????? I think they are PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just amazing how you have James and Nicole's photo there to capture the feel and excitement of the engaged moment and the beauty of the background, the canopy and the sweet scalloped top. I love the cheery color inside and of course the pocket for the information is great and I think they are spectacular!!!!!!!! WoW, 100 of these .......you are gonna be a busy gal, but James and Nicole are worth it and their happiness just SHINES through this invite!!! PERFECT! Hugs,Patti
WOWZER as you would say !!!
Did you do these digitally ?
The negatives and some of the backgrounds look like they could be digitally edited
Marilyn, these are beautiful... you are simply amazing.. Laura
Absolutely so creative and clever! Love those progressive photos, the perfect background and musical wording. It is so very special. Oh my! Each recipient will be so thrilled!
You are such a wonder!
xo, SusanR
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