February 6, 2009

Riesens You are a Great Couple... a PTI Challenge!

A friend of mine is getting married in June, and has asked me to make her invitations. So I've had this thought in my head for a while of what I would do - I just never got it on paper. Well, I sat down tonight and FINALLY worked up my prototype. I'm pretty pleased with it - I just hope the bride is also!!!

I also wanted to get in on the challenge over on Nichole Heady's blog - for a chance to win a great Papertrey Ink canvas bag and a $100 gift card to PTI! Woo-hoo! Being my hubby just got reduced to a 4 day work week, this could CERTAINLY come in handy :)

I used one of Lauren's Timeless Templates, and got to work. I decided to make the uber-cute Purse-onality Clutch, and make it match the prototype of the invite...I'll give it to the bride to be, as a thank you for giving me some business...but WHAT could I put in it???


I looked around, and had some chocolate 'Riesens' candy...how PERFECT!! I wrote a little note inside listing all the 'riesens' Jackie and Jim are such a great couple. And I finished it off with a tag made from PTI's borders and corners monogram set and Mixed Messages.

You can see the invite in the BG, but I want to wait to post details, as Jackie hasn't seen them yet - and I don't have her permission to post names and such. That I'll save for another day... :)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Mixed Messages, Borders and Corners Monogram Ed. (PTI)
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black
Paper: True Black (PTI), Poison Ivory shimmery ivory CS
Accessories: Bridal confetti flowers (ivory and green) swarovski crystals, silver cord, circle punches

15 comments:

Lorri said...

Hi Tracey

Your post is like a note from heaven! I have been scrambling tonight (pulling my hair out) trying to come up with some ideas for my son's wedding. This is BEAUTIFUL! I have questions on it and wondered if you could email me. I couldn't find your regular email anywhere.
THANK YOU!

Lorri
LorriHeiling@gmail.com

Sarah Bennett said...

Okay- this is beyond gorgeous! It is just so "professional" looking! Girl, where DO you come up with your ideas? You are so stinkin' creative! I am just so impressed by this- it's absolutely fabulous!

Laura said...

This absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! So classy. I love it!

Paulette said...

Just beautiful! So elegant!! Great work, you!

Stefanie said...

Wow Tracey! Your friend is going to love this little clutch. What a sweet and thoughtful pre-wedding gift. :)

Barb said...

You friend will love this!!!! That clutch is so elegent and stunning!!!

Molly B said...

Wow Tracey that is beautiful. Very elegant. I'm sure the invites are beautiful as well. Great job. -Molly B

Geny said...

Cute cute cute!!!

Unknown said...

Tracey this bag is BeaUtiful!!;) Makes me want to dress up and go out on the town.

Anonymous said...

So pretty and classy, Tracey! WOW!! I really like it. Hmmmm.... Now you have me thinking. I love the black and white and the embossing. Very nice.

Anonymous said...

Tote-ally awesome Tracey! Gorgeous bag and I'm sure the invite is gawjus too. Yay for you!

Anonymous said...

Oh this is so elegant and beautiful! Love what you do with the templates!! They are sure to have their jaws on the floor!
Lauren (mytime)

Pam Wilson said...

WOW, WOW, WOW! This is stunning.

Kacey Elliott said...

This is absolutely stunning! I am sure your friend will love it! BEAUTIFUL!

BethH said...

Oh, this is gooooorgeous! I love it...what a great treat.......it's purfect!