Austin's Room

I met Austin's mom at the Overland Park Fall Festival last October and she hired me to make a couple of custom art pieces for his bedroom.  His dad was pretty adamant that it not be too girly, so I felt like I was really under pressure, haha!  I did keep checking with my husband, just to make sure I was keeping it very boyish...I mean, Austin is only 3!  :)  Here's what I came up with, I really LOVE both pieces!

Elizabeth and Jeffrey's Wedding Tree

2013 Wall Calendar

I am very proud to say, my first wall calendar is complete and ready for sale in my etsy store!!  It took a few months to make and I had a hard time deciding which artwork to use for each month, but I am so excited about how amazing it turned out.

They will make a great Christmas gifts for friends and family!!  I am also going to be selling them at the Overland Park Fall Festival on September 29th.  Here's a few pictures to check out:

Fall Wedding Invitation Set

I recently completed a fall themed wedding invitation set for a bride I met at the Lenexa bridal show.  I think the set turned out really nicely and she was very excited when she saw them!

Click here to purchase this set through my etsy store: Fall Wedding Set

It's Out, it's Out!!!

It's finally out....KC Weddings Fall/Winter issue hit stores today, and some of my work has been featured on 2 pages!!  I am over the moon about it and so thankful to my bride, Mindy, one for hiring me and two for being so diligent about my items being in the issue!  It's really an amazing feeling to have some one believe in you so much and love your work!

Let's Go Ride a Bike

I'm finally working on some new art for my store, for a fall show I'm going to be in AND for my 2013 calendar that I'm creating!!!  YEAH!!!  Here's a sneak peek:

Instagram

So, I'm addicted to Instagram now!  I have seen all these people using it and and I finally gave in and downloaded the app...I'm loving it!  My user name is ajodean if you want to follow me...I currently have 0 followers!  ha!

Red and Black Invite Set

Chevron Save the Date

Here's one of my newest save the date orders from etsy.  I love the colors she is using, these just turned out really nicely!  Here's the listing in my store: www.etsy.com/listing/91281701/100-chevron-save-the-date-postcards

I also updated tons of my pictures in my store, it's been a long time coming!!  I have just been so busy I have been neglecting my store, it's a wonder how I have even been getting orders with how badly it needed updating!  I'll be doing more spring cleaning on it over the next few weeks, so stop by and give me your comments on how it looks!

Leaf Wedding Invite

Here's another custom wedding invitation set I just created for a customer!  Love how it turned out!

Guest Book Tree for a Birthday

This is a guest book fingerprint tree that I created for my Grandmother's birthday party.  I normally make them as wedding guest books, but this turned out great for the birthday party....it could also be used for anniversary parties, baby showers and family reunions!  The possibilities are endless when it comes to guest book trees!

If you are looking for one for your event, check out my listing on etsy and just contact me for the event you'd like your tree customized for!

Blue and Champagne Wedding Invite

Unexpected Surprise

My husband brought in the mail tonight and handed me one of the best surprises I have ever gotten!  It was a thank you note from a bride who's wedding invitations I just completed!!

I have never had anyone HAND write me a thank you note for an order that I did for them.  I mean, I've gotten quick emails and nice feedback through etsy, but never a hand written note!  It just makes up for all those problem orders or difficult people that come around every blue moon.

Anyways, she really made my day today and made me realize that I love making invitations for a reason!

Lenexa Bridal Show

The Lenexa Bridal Show was today and it was a great show!  It was the first time I have ever participated as a vendor in a show like this and it was a really great experience.  I hope to get lots of sales from participating, I'll let you know how it goes!

Here's a couple of pictures of my table, they aren't the best since I took them with my phone.  :(

Save The Date

I actually designed this save the date postcard for my wedding, but recently had an order to customize it in blue and yellow.  I LOVE how it turned out and I think I'll have to add it to sell in my etsy store!  I sure hope that my customer loves it as much as I do!

Lenexa Bridal Show

I will be a vendor at this year's first annual Lenexa Bridal Show!  I will be giving away a free digital copy of my wedding tree guestbook to 1 lucky winner, a $50 value!

The show is located at the Lenexa Conference Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.

Admission to the show is free by calling 477-7100 in advance. Tickets at the door are $5.

Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, fashion, free giveaways and pampering for the bride while planning a dream wedding. Brides can create a day specially tailored to them at this intimate, informational show that features the finest local wedding businesses and services.

Free samples will be available and there’s a chance to win fabulous door prizes as well.

*As a show special, Lenexa Parks and Recreation is offering a 10-percent discount for any bride who books a wedding or reception at the Lenexa Conference Center during the event.
The Lenexa Conference Center restored barn is an intimate space that’s perfect for those looking for a unique blend of modern and rustic for an event or party.

Oh Boy, Part II

Here's a few pictures from the baby shower we hosted!  It was a really fun night!

Art Mart

We had an art sale at work last week, here's a few pictures of my table!

Another Beautiful Wedding!

I have been working with a co-worker on her wedding and posted her save the date postcard that I made, as well as her invitation set.  Well, I also made her a wedding tree guestbook.  Her photographer added a few pictures to her website and mentioned my wedding tree on her blog!  Check it out: http://heatherbrulez.com/blog/2011/11/boulevard-brewing-company-wedding-mindy-jim/

Below are a few pictures the photographer took of the wedding tree, it looks like it was beautiful day for Mindy and Jim!

'Tis The Season

I've had a few requests for holiday postcards in my etsy.com store, so here are a few that I have listed now.