Latest Custom Designs: Birthdays and a Graduation

The overwhelming majority of the invitations I sell are 100% custom. A client will contact me with an idea and then I get to run with it! Today I'm excited to be able to share with you three of my latest custom invitations. The first I designed a couple months ago for Annie's 2nd birthday! She is about to have an "Exploration Party" with her friends! How fun! I've been working with Annie's mom, Sarah, for a few years now, designing invitations and party accessories for birthdays, baby namings etc. It's always a joy to be asked back to design for a family event. Thank you, Sarah, and Happy Birthday, Annie!

The second birthday invitation I'm sharing with you is for Ella, who is turning one! Yay, Ella! For this invitation suite the theme includes puppies, pink and a chalkboard look. Ella is very fond of dogs so it seemed fitting. Happy Birthday, Ella!

The third invitation is for a high school graduation party for (another) sweet Annie! Short back story: I first met Annie's mother, Suzi and father, David, when my family moved during my 7th grade year of school.  Suzi and I first met in band. We both played flute. Suzi, David and I continued going to school together through high school and we all three attended Purdue University! To take this friendship one step closer, Suzi and I were "sisters" at Purdue, both pledging at a cooperative house named Twin Pines! So this was an extra special design for me. Congratulations to Annie and her parents for reaching this special day!

Wishing Annie, Ella, Annie and all three families wonderful celebrations. Thank you for allowing me to be a little part of your big day! Much love and happiness to all of you.

If you would like to have a custom invitation designed by Easton Place, email me with details! I'd love to work with you.

Cheers!
-Patti

Recent Events: September 25, 2012

Hi friends. How have you been? I believe it's been a while since I posted a basic "what's going on in the studio" post. I thought today would be a good time for one.

It's been non-stop busy in the studio for weeks, and I love it! Some of my work is still in the "hush-hush" stage, but I promise, when I am able to share it with you, I will!

I've had several custom designs over the past month. I completed a Bat Mitzvah suite (pictured below). I always feel blessed to be a part other's life events!

I've been working on a fun logo for Martha's Vineyard Adult Continuing Education. That one is just about ready to reveal. If you follow my blog, you know the vineyard is near and dear to my heart.

I added personalized trays to the shop. If you missed that announcement, you can read about them here.

I designed a custom "Moustache Themed" invitation last week that is crazy fun and will be added to the shop soon! Here's a peek...

(street address and phone number have been removed from the photo for privacy)

And the final bit of news is really more of an "almost" event. I was approached by the people who create the gift bags for the Emmys. They wanted to include Easton Place petite cards for each of the 800 recipients! What?? That's crazy, right?! But I had to say no thank you... this year. It's tough to say no to such an exciting offer, but it was the right thing for me to do this year. I had a very short amount of time to prepare them, and I didn't want to rush such an important opportunity. I have several clients in queue, and I would have had to ask them to wait in order to fulfill the Emmy job. I just wasn't willing to do that to them. I am so honored to be asked, and I'm hoping the offer comes again... with a bit more leeway! Of course my first question to them when they approached me, "How did you find Easton Place?"... I was told their research department found my shop and they were particularly fond of the "Fun Facts about Ms. Wunder" as well as all the paper lovelies! Gotta love that!

Well, that's a bit about my goings-on... What's new in your corner of the world? Tell me in the comments below! Thanks for stopping by.

hugs,
-Patti