Wedding Collection

A whole range of custom made stationery for a family wedding. The theme colours of the day were blue, gold and cream.

Invitations - These were the first thing we came up with a design for and then we worked on this theme for the rest of the range.


Reply Cards - These were basically smaller versions of the invitations. The blue motifs are stamped in gold powder and then heated (so the powder melts) to give an embossed look.

Order of Service - The tassels really finish this piece off.


Menus - We made two of these per table. This design is very stable and just invites guests to look inside.


Place Cards - Individual place cards were also made, with gold calligraphy writing. There were eight different motifs we used and so we made sure that each person (on tables of 8) had their own motif.

Thank you Cards - These were the same size as the reply cards with a simple block of four motifs in the centre.


Box-gift - This is a special box, made on the same theme as the wedding stationery as a gift for the couple.

Graduation Red

The background of this congratulatory card is made by stamping and embossing the glittery mortar boards. The sparkly red paper and background set off the graduation robes perfectly.

The Three Bears

An elegant card suitable for many occasions and recipients. Pearlescent paper, silver thread and satin ribbon reflect the light, while the handmade petal paper provides balance.

The Patter of Tiny Feet

Tiny feet and teddy bears punched from foam create a sweet card suitable for baby's first birthday or congratulations to new parents on the birth of their child.

Cerise and Lime

Textured paper, apertures, bright colours, ribbons and a domed sticker all combine to create a striking card. Strips of leftover textured paper decorate the matching envelope.

The Very Angry Caterpillar

I don't know what has upset the caterpillar, but he is not in a good mood and the butterfly is making a quick get away. A great card for a child as it encourages imaginative story telling.

Minibeasts

These googly-eyed insects intrigue young children and create a jungle feel when set against this large patterned background paper.

Yellow Tulips

Layers of complementary papers create a platform for the spirelli circle which is subtly decorated with pale thread and a simple motif. Purple satin ribbon echoes the light reflecting property of the foil. A card suitable for many occasions.

Presents

Holographic embossing powder gives a subtle sparkle to the stamped present motifs in the background. The topper is embellished with flat backed crystals and finished with a quilled parcel.

Open Road

Spirelli is the technique of winding thread around a jagged edged shape to create a border. Here the gold thread contrasts beautifully with the red card and draws the eye towards the desirable car. The black and white paper gives the impression of the open road and leaving traffic jams behind!

Saxaphone

Vellum, being transparent, can be difficult to attach neatly to cards. The problem was overcome here by using brads and covering their backs, inside the card, with a co-ordinating insert. Coloured pencils were used to highlight the stickers.

Window of Flowers

A simple, but effective design. Windows were punched in a rectangle of lime green card using a square punch. The stem and leaves were cut from textured foil and the flower motifs embellished with clear flat backed crystals.

Flowers and Beads

A background of textured paper is topped by a circle of beads embellished with raised flowers. The beads are threaded on to a wire which gives the smooth curves. The design works portrait or landscape and has a handmade co-ordinating envelope.

Woven Heart

This heart woven from "wedding papers" stands out beautifully from the textured red background. The side bar, decorated with small punched hearts, picks out the silver in the main heart.

A Pyramid of Congratulations

This card was created on commission, and so was made with certain specifications in mind. The pyramid structure is unusual and ensures that this congratulatory offering will stand out from the crowd! Here you can see the front of the card with the date of the couple's wedding.






This is the right hand panel - there is a handwritten quotation from the Bible, a beautiful verse.










This is the left hand panel reflecting the couple's interests. Inside the card has a lining of yellow paper for a personal message.

Lucky Horseshoes

This card shows the irising technique perfectly. Four different papers were used for this spiral and the colours complement each other. The horseshoes motif is mounted and raised up to give depth to the card.

Blue Flowers

The colours used in this card all co-ordinate beautifully. The beading takes a while to do but the end effect is really worth it. Flower sequins and small silver gems complete the design.

Purple Heart

The beads at the side really lift this design and with the swirly paper in the background creates a very elegant card. This would be perfect as a wedding card or to mark a special anniversary.

Wedding Cake

A simple design with a fantastic effect. The 3-d cake is created in layers using decoupage. The colours complement each other very well - a fun wedding card.

Love Love Love

There are a lot of elements in this card which come together beautifully. The square shape of the card is highlighted by the ribbon border and this matches the mulberry paper mounting of the flowers. I love the fluffy effect that tearing the mulberry paper gives. The background is stamped, and coloured in pencil, as is the central motif.

Presents under the Tree

This card brings together two techniques - quilling and irising. The tree and pot are created with irising. This is particularly effective on the tree where the green layers really give the impression of branches. Two of the presents at the bottom of the tree are created using quilling. To find out more about the technique of quilling, click here.

Angelic Greetings

Another Christmas card created with irising (also - Christmas Star and Presents under the Tree). This one is simpler than the tree card but very elegant. A lovely way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

Get Well Soon

A perfect card to send an unwell friend! The background and central motif are made using the co-ordinating stamps.

Bon Voyage

Perfect for anyone going off on their travels, this card is a lovely parting gift. The background, carefully selected to show the destination of the recipiant is made from an old road map - recycling can be very useful when card making!

Anyone For Golf?

A "man" card, using the iris folding technique. This works perfectly with the motif - indicating the golfer's swing.

Four Flowers

This simple design is one that I've used repeatedly. It can easily be varied with different colours, embellishments and messages but I think this one came out particularly well. The large green sequins provide a suitable foil for the flowers which are each highlighted with a small glass bead.The lace effect at the corners of the mounting is stamped out with a punch and really completes the overall effect.

Birthday Snaps

It's often hard to find good birthday cards for men - most come covered in flowers or hearts. This one is fun and perfect for any budding photographers!

Christmas Star

This is one of three Christmas cards made with the iris folding technique. It's a simple design, but very striking. The envelope was decorated to match.

Iris Folding

This is a fantastic example of the irising technique, which you can find out more about here. The differences between the papers used in this card, the colours, the matt/shiny contrast and the subtle patterns, really draw the eye in and produce a very pretty and unusual design.

Anniversary Heart

This is a beautiful card with a matching envelope. The woven heart stands out so well on the cream background and the detail in the punched corners really finishes it off.