Designs by Tine

To my Readers and Followers

2009-06-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

Please follow: http://stellabellainvites.blogspot.com/ it is where I will be posting all of my new work starting this month, I also copied over my posts from Designs by Tine so I have all my work up there.

For previous brides- If you get your pictures back and have some of the work I did for you, please let me know, I would love to purchase it.

For all of my happy customers, in about a month you will be receiving an envelope with 5 15% Coupons for friends and family promotion from Stella Bella Invites, don't be alarmed it is from me, Tine!!

Sadly I decided when filling out my business license information that Designs by Tine just wasn't going to cut it as the name of my business. The name comes from what I call my pup, Stella Bella, but she actually hears "NO" a lot more than her name so she looks at me funny when I say it!

For California Brides- Starting June 1st, I will have to calculate sales tax! I am sorry and I wish I didn't have to but everything I do is taxable! I don't want to tick off Uncle Sam!!!

For Bay Area Brides- I would love to make an appointment to work on your paper products in person!! Email me for more info.

Wedding Wire Review- Ashley's

2009-06-11T08:29:00.000-07:00

"We absolutely loved the invitations that we ordered from Designs By Tine. They were beautiful and exactly what we had in mind. We got so many wonderful compliments on them, we were almost afraid that the rest of the wedding wouldn't live up to them! They were made with high quality paper and looked like we paid much more for them than we did. She also included a map for the back of the invite that looked great! Christine worked hard to get everything right and made any requested changes quickly. We were able to choose the exact colors, designs, and envelopes that we wanted. What a great value! It was so nice to have invitations that were totally unique, not preprinted with set wording and colors. "

Her invites are here: http://designsbytine.blogspot.com/2009/03/ashleys-invitations.html
Her proofs are here: http://designsbytine.blogspot.com/2009/02/djthrashs-panel-pocket-invites.html

Thanks Ashley for your business!!!

Boarding Pass Save the Date- Alison

2009-06-11T08:25:00.000-07:00

Her jacket will be printed on Curry paper with a grey and black monogram.

Boarding Pass Save the Date- Rhea

2009-06-11T08:24:00.000-07:00

Her jacket will be printed on tiffany blue metallic with the monogram in the lower right hand corner

Lya's Custom Map

2009-06-11T08:23:00.001-07:00

Jeri's Fourth of July Rehearsal Dinner Invites

2009-06-07T20:38:00.000-07:00

I also did her invites and we are keeping the swirl and firecracker look going through all of her paper products. I will also be doing her escort cards, table numbers and programs.

Erin's Custom Map

2009-06-07T20:32:00.000-07:00

Allison's Invites

2009-06-03T20:51:00.000-07:00

The puppy got the envelope! Luckily it was the one I made for my portfolio!

FINALLY! They are getting shipped out tomorrow after I do a quality check of all the cuts on the inserts! I love how these came out. Allison has been the most patient bride I have every worked with and I can't wait to make your other wedding items too! The invites will be in your hands by Monday at the latest!!

I am back!

2009-06-02T08:20:00.000-07:00

I am back from electronic mayhem! My charger for my laptop is coming in today. Unfortunately my dad had a different Dell laptop so I couldn't use his charger over the weekend. My printer is working again also! Thank you to Dave the printer fixing genius!!

Allison's invites are finally getting mailed TOMORROW!!!! I got the maps printed on the back of the direction cards last night and I didn't want to test the printer anymore so I am waiting to print the return addresses today!!

I also have a ton of pictures to add of recent projects!

Thank you everyone for your patience!

Personalized Tanks/Tops/Sweatshirts- Zig Zag Sports

2009-05-28T08:54:00.000-07:00

Debbie at Zig Zag Sports in Burlingame does all types of shirts and tanks to fit any budget. She does vinyl, embroidery, screen printing and transfer printing. Her motto is "No job is too small". I went through her to do my cousin's bachelorette tanks, I did the design and then she did all the printing.

Here is what the backs looked like.

Here are some more examples of her work that she did for Rachel for her friend Erin's wedding.

The Brides:

Thanks Rachel for the pictures!

Both examples above where done with vinyl. It is a cheaper alternative to screen printing and the color stays truer longer. She has tons of colors to choose from including glitter ones.

For prices or to order please contact Debbie at plastiprint@sbcglobal.net. You can always email me and I can send it along.

Computer Issues

2009-05-27T10:28:00.000-07:00

So my lovely little puppy on Friday was relaxing down by my feet while I was working on my laptop. She was incredibly quite (should have known!) and then all of a sudden my laptop notifies me that I have three minutes of battery life left. I save the document I was working on and it goes black. I pull the cord from the back of the computer to see if it is still plugged in and a little puppy head comes up with the cord. The little brat ate almost through the cord, just one little string was holding it together.

I have ordered a new battery charger from Dell and it should be here by June 5th. I am unable to work on any projects with certain fonts because I don't have those fonts on my computer yet. Once I get the charger, everything will be transferred to my computer.

Boarding Pass proofs have been working well because I have the PDF which I can transfer into Corel. But invites proofs and printing are on hold. The only order printed is Allison's.

Sweet Sixteen Designs

2009-05-24T19:41:00.000-07:00

Jaimie has contacted me to do a friends Sweet Sixteen Birthday Luau invite. I will be printed Jaime's invites for her later in the summer, she is designing them herself. Personally the middle one is my favorite!!

Alison's Boarding Pass

2009-05-24T13:34:00.001-07:00

This is the first proof I came up for her. I wanted to play around with some new fonts that I have.

Marriage Equality

2009-05-23T19:19:00.001-07:00

I love reading Stinkerpants Design because of her true talent in creating something completely unique! She also has great business posts which help me in figuring out the next steps in my business.

A week or so ago I noticed she had a banner on her site regarding Equality. Living in California, I was sickened when Prop H8te passed. I couldn't believe how ignorant people could be. I know that there are people who do not believe in marriage equality for religious reasons, but that is not what the LBGT community is asking for. They are asking for the right to have a "legal" marriage, not a "religious" or "rite" of marriage, which is done by a church. As being someone who studied the law of this country, it angers me that there is not a real separation between church and state, which the drafters of the constitution asked for. Everyone has the right to practice the religion they choose, but they do not have the right to put their views out as the correct and only view. Right now their religious views are what is stopping the passage of gay marriage. The only argument that I have heard is the "bible" argument. Please give me another one and I will be happy to hear it.

We now have an African American man as President, why can't we see that the discrimination against communities needs to stop. There is not a superior race or a superior view, it is a melting pot. But everyone deserves the RIGHT to choose what they want to do. If they have religious qualms regarding gay marriage then they don't have to go in support of one. How can a man marrying a man, or a woman marrying a woman, hurt you so much to make it illegal?

Discriminating comes in many forms and the discrimination against the LBGT community is truly pitiful. For those getting married... how would you feel if someone told you that you couldn't marry that person that you love?

DISCLAIMER- I know that this may anger some people but I have stayed silent too long. I have nothing against God or the Bible, I just wish it was completely taken out of the secular government that we are supposed to have!

For those wanting the banner in support of the "right of marriage for all", you can contact sara@stinkerpants.com

Shyla's Save the Date

2009-05-22T16:32:00.001-07:00

Her save the dates are in Black and Navy Blue. She will also be printing and assembling them herself.

Shyla's Invite

2009-05-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

Shyla contacted me for invitation and save the date designs. She is printing and assemblying herself. Her colors are deep purple, light purple and gold.

Stay Up North Vacation Rentals- Stickers

2009-05-22T16:25:00.001-07:00

I have worked with their logo so that they can use stickers on a ton of different products that they have.

Closed for Memorial Weekend!

2009-05-21T08:30:00.001-07:00

Projects will resume on Tuesday. I will have limited email availability.

Enjoy your three day weekend!!

Real Weddings- Jennifer- Continued

2009-05-19T13:14:00.000-07:00

Jennifer's Monogram was a special monogram. It had her wedding date on one part and then her vow renewal also in there. It kept with her beach Cape Cod theme.
Jennifer made her own menus and kept wtih the same paper that we used on her invites. She incorporated the monogram at the top of the menu to complete the look!

My favorite aspect that she used the monogram for was her sand jar. She had it etched into it by an online company. We had to alter it a bit to make it work and it came out great.

Thanks for the pictures Jennifer!!

Real Weddings- Jennifer

2009-05-19T12:16:00.001-07:00

Thank you Jennifer for sending these pictures! She was my first panel pocket invite and was a pleasure to work with. I also made her CD cases to complement the colors and designs.

For past brides, if you have photos of your invites or other products let me know, I will purchase the pictures for my portfolio!

Thanks!

Jennifer's Boarding Pass Save the Dates

2009-05-19T08:24:00.001-07:00

Jennifer contacted me on Etsy to do her boarding pass save the dates. She is doing a tropical theme with bright colors. I love how the colors all pulled together.

Thanks, Jennifer!

Andrea's Wedding Map

2009-05-19T08:12:00.000-07:00

This map was a fun one to do because I had to fit a lot of information in a small space, so I had to get creative. I also love the navy blue with apple green color which is popular this year! Thanks, Andrea!

To Do Projects- Week of 5/18

2009-05-18T09:55:00.001-07:00

I am getting back into the groove of things after getting the puppy. Here is my lineup of projects

1. Allison's Invites- Finish printing (ran out of paper, coming in today) and assemble
2. Custom Map Order- Email tonight
3. Christine's Boarding Pass Sample- Mail out today
4. Natalie's Invites- Update proof and email
5. Danielle's Birthday Party Invites
6. Sharla's Invites and Save the Dates

Thank you all for your continued business. Due to my email volume it may take me a little over 24hrs to respond.

Just a reminder, if you put in your deposit for invitations before June 1st, you will not be charged a design fee.

Anna Marie's Save the Dates

2009-05-18T09:53:00.000-07:00

This was my first job where I outsourced my printing. It came out amazing. I still printed all of the mailing addresses and return addresses. Her colors are Gold, Bronze (Chocolate Brown) and Eggplant. They were printed on Ivory metallic cardstock.

Birthday Invites

2009-05-18T09:51:00.000-07:00

These invites are bubble gum pink and sherbert orange. Unfortunately I have lost my camera for the millionth time so I had to use my iPhone. Picture quality is horrible!

Stella - The Invite Puppy!

2009-05-11T10:08:00.000-07:00

We picked up Stella on saturday and so far everything has been good. She is more comfortable around us so the chewing has started! She chewed up part of my mom's Mother's Day card so it is only a matter of time before she starts eating my stockpile of paper and envelopes! We are working on finding a safe place for them!!

This Week!

2009-05-04T15:25:00.000-07:00

This week I have a bunch of projects.

-Allison's Invites are number one on the list, printing will finally start this week and they will be cut by the end of the week!!

-Natalie's Invite Proof

-Printing Addresses for Anna Marie

-Custom Stickers for Raychel

-3 more invite proofs and 2 samples...

Also on my agenda this week is Puppy Proofing the house! We pick up little Stella on Saturday! She is a black lab and is sooo adorable!

Here is a picture where she is a few weeks old! She is one of the black blobs... I can't tell which one!

Hopefully Stella won't have a taste for Stardream paper and envelopes, my shelves are open to the chewing possibility!!!!

New Wedding Invite Design

2009-05-03T19:51:00.000-07:00

Here is the newest design. I have used it for a while just sending it in proofs but I finally decided to post it. When printed it would be printed on white metallic paper with a purple metallic backing layer (the purple border), this could be a pocket design or a non-pocket invite. All colors are changeable and I have 100s of fonts to use!

Please email me at designsbytine@gmail.com if your interest in purchasing it!

Update

2009-04-30T07:55:00.001-07:00

Hi all! I am incredibly busy at the moment working on proofs and orders. I will be gone this weekend and it is taking me about 1-2 days to respond to emails due to the quantity.

Thanks for your patience!

-Tine

Teresa's Map

2009-04-28T07:57:00.000-07:00

Teresa is having her wedding in Mexico! I made her map that was letterpressed for her invites, here is the map that will be going into the out of town bags.

This week's To Do

2009-04-27T14:56:00.000-07:00

1. Finish up Theresa's Map
2. Natalie-Finish up Invite Proof
3. Print and Assemble Allison's Invites
4. AlabamaBride Save the Dates

Business To Dos:
1. Invite Packages- Create
2. Launch Delectable Invites Website- get better photo's of invitations

****Anyone looking for letterpress wedding invitations, I friend of mine can do them for a discounted rate, please email me to find out more*******

Anne Marie's Save the Dates

2009-04-23T13:19:00.000-07:00

Anne Marie decided on this design for her save the dates. Her colors are gold, bronze and eggplant.

Jennifer's Review

2009-04-20T14:26:00.000-07:00

Jennifer's Review on Wedding Wire, I made her invites and CD favor holders
'Designs by Tine' was one of the best (if not THE best) wedding vendor I had the privilege of working with for my wedding! She created my invitations, monogram & CD favor holders, all of which were absolutely GORGEOUS!! The invitations far exceeded any expectation I had, and were completely customized to my wedding theme. Guests were still raving about how beautiful and unique they were at the wedding! The beautiful monogram she created incorporated our wedding theme and was used on stamps, programs, menu cards and even engraved onto the jar we used for our sand ceremony!! Christine was so helpful during that process and even sent us the monogram in a special format so that it could be engraved! She also worked with me to create a unique CD holder for my favors that matched the invites! The quality of her work far exceeded the price I paid, and her customer service was the best out of any other wedding vendor I worked with! She was quick to respond, an absolute pleasure to work with, and created some beautiful details that truly helped to make my wedding day unique and special and something I will remember forever. I highly recommend ‘Designs by Tine’ for any wedding or invite needs and am so thankful that I found her for mine!!

-It has been an absolute pleasure working with Jennifer! She has been an amazing customer from day one!

My Cousin's Wedding!!!

2009-04-17T08:18:00.000-07:00

It has finally come!!! I will be unreachable until Sunday. I have the rehearsal dinner tonight and the wedding tomorrow! She is hitting perfect weather!

After the wedding I have a slew of projects I have to get through:
1. Jeri's Invites- Mail out by Tuesday
2. Marissa Custom Printed Maps- Mail out Tuesday, cut Monday print back side and mail!
3. Allison's Invites- Print and assemble
4. Jennifer's Boarding Pass Save the Dates- Send Proof
5. Anne Marie- Design Save the Dates
6. Natalie- Design Invites
7. Tyler's 1st Birthday Invites

Tentitive Schedule:
Sunday/Monday-
1. Jeri's Invites- assemble 170 invites
2. Jennier, Anne Marie and Natalie Proofs
3. Tyler's 1st Birthday Invites- I still can't believe he will be 1!!
4. Allison's Invites- Start printing!

Tuesday-
1. Marissa's Map mail out
2. Jeri's Invites- Print back side of directions card after they have been cut down to size

Lots to get through! Thank you all for your continued business!

Also FYI, The price increase only applies to new orders. Your order will be at the price which I quoted you at!

Price Announcement

2009-04-16T08:25:00.000-07:00

Starting with any new printing order, I am now outsourcing my printing... it will save at least a week in production time! I will still be designing and assembling the invitations just not printing them myself. I will still be printing the envelopes myself. Prices are being adjusted a little bit.

Panel Pocket Invites-
5.00 an invite, 3 layer pocket with 1 insert and 1 RSVP,
-If you need additional inserts it is $20 per 25 cards.
-Outer Envelopes- $40 per order
Now mailing address printing is included in price to compensate the adjustment in the price. This also will include the design fee

Panel Invites-
3.75 an invite, includes 2 layers, 1 insert and 1 RSVP with envelopes and mailing address printing. Also includes design fee.

Regular Printing- Design fee of $20.00 plus
.75 per Metallic cardstock no matter size , 1.50 including metallic envelope
.50 per Regular cardstock no matter size , 1.00 including plain envelope

Design fees are staying the same.

For printing of your own DIY please contact me for pricing.

This will cut down on the amount of time to prepare the invites.

All orders already contacted about the prices will stay the same.

New Computer!

2009-04-11T15:52:00.001-07:00

I am in the process of transferring over all of my files from my laptop. I am keeping only projects accessed in the last three months. Everything else will be deleted. Granted most of the stuff could be remade from emailed proofs but if you want to make sure I don't delete it please email me at designsbytine@gmail.com, this mostly has to do with monogram orders from way back when!

Corel Draw is almost loaded on the computer, once it is loaded I will make the changes to Marissa's map and start preparing my invite orders!

Have a great weekend and a Happy Easter!

Marissa's Custom Map

2009-04-10T17:55:00.000-07:00

Marissa contacted me through etsy to make a custom map for her. This is what I came up with. I will also be doing her printing, they will be 4.75 x4.75.

Natalie Invites #1

2009-04-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

Here is my first design of her invites, it is just how the pocket would look.

She is going to do a quote, I just picked one that I love! It is not the one she is going to do!

Constructive Night Tonight

2009-04-09T16:10:00.000-07:00

So I have a lot of work that will be finished by the time I go to sleep tonight.

1) Jeri's Final Proof for her July 4th Wedding Invites
2) Custom Map Design
3) Natalie's Invitation Designs
4) Tyler's Birthday Invite Designs
5) Mail out Cassandra's Save the Dates tomorrow morning!

I am starting to pick up work again because my Cousin's wedding is in one week. Lead times for projects will be the same, 2-3 weeks for paper products and 2-7 days for custom digital designs.

I will be posting tonight with pictures of the Cassie's Save the Dates, the Custom Map, Tyler's and Natalie's designs!

Jessica's Review

2009-04-06T07:54:00.000-07:00

So my weekend sucked. It was my cousin's bachelorette in Vegas and I get food poisoning from lunch! So while everyone was having fun I was becoming best friends with the toilet at the Rio!!

After taking a long nap yesterday I wake up to this message from Jessica regarding her invites:
My invites came yesterday and they are so freakin' beautiful! I am so in love with them that it's unhealthy!

I am so happy she loved them. Her invites were simple but perfect for their theme and her fiancee still got his lobster somewhere on them! The lobster on the RSVP card is my favorite part!

Out of Town

2009-04-03T08:42:00.001-07:00

I will be out of town this weekend and returning sunday night. I will be checking email sporadically throughout the weekend.

On Monday, Cassandra's Save the Dates will be mailed.

Thank you all for your continued business.

Projects for this week

2009-04-01T08:39:00.000-07:00

To do Tonight:
1) Send Jeri her final proof, including map
2) Print and assemble Cassandra's Save the Dates
3) Post pictures of the bridesmaid tanks/bride tank for my cousin's bachelorette party... this can't be done until Monday because it is a surprise to the Bride where we are going!

I will not be responding to emails from Friday night till Sunday night... I will be at my Cousin's Bachelorette party weekend...

Starting Monday:
1) Assemble Jeri's invites

My Cousin's Wedding- April 18th

After April 18th-
1) Finish Allison's invites
2) Follow additional orders after Allison's is completed

Reminder- June 1st- Design fee will be added to invitation packet prices.

Natalie's Save the Dates

2009-04-01T08:37:00.001-07:00

These were printed on brochure paper backed by metallic cardstock. Her design was modern elegance. I love her colors, green, purple and orange!

Sorry for crappy picture quality.... stupid iPhone

Internet

2009-04-01T08:36:00.000-07:00

My internet was out last night at my house. It is up and running this morning. Everything will be emailed tonight to those that are expecting stuff!

Jessica's Invitation Suite

2009-04-01T08:29:00.000-07:00

Jessica purchased the same type invite as Jennifer did. She also purchased mailing addresses (aka Computer Calligraphy). Her future husband wanted lobsters to be somewhere on the invite so we put it on the RSVP card. Her colors are all shades of blue:

I can't figure out how to switch the pictures around, I have tried everything!

Jeri's Fourth of July Invites

2009-03-30T20:57:00.000-07:00

Jeri has come to me after seeing my Cousin's invitations. Her theme is vintage 4th of July, since she is getting married on the 4th! The boxes around the invites/inserts is where it would be cut. They are going to panel pockets, with dark blue metallic pocket and a dark red backing layer and white metallic paper with white metallic envelopes, she is choosing between doing and not doing inner envelopes and if she choose to do them she is doing dark red metallic inner envelopes. I am working on her map at the moment to go on the back of the directions insert.

Slowly...

2009-03-30T16:18:00.000-07:00

Starting tomorrow I will only have three orders to fulfill, one of which won't be until after my cousin's wedding.

Cassandra's Save the Dates
-Print- Tonight
-Assemble Jackets- Tonight
-Tomorrow- Round Corners, make magnets and perferate... mail Wednsday

Jeri's Invites- Rush Order
-Print as soon as paper comes in
-Assemble pockets as soon as paper comes in

Allison's Invites-
-Print inserts and invites
-Start assembly
-Thank you for your patience!!

Once again I am not taking any new orders until after April 18th, Starting June 1st there were will be a design fee ($30 for no custom map, $50 including custom map) added to the invite price.

Allison's Invitations will be done first following my cousin's wedding, then projects will be worked on in the order received. All invitation orders will not be worked on until final payment is made.

I will be posting pictures of Brent/Cynthia's Rehersal Dinner and After Wedding Brunch invites and of Jessica's Wedding Invitation suite!

Thank you for all your continued business!

Jennifer's CD Favor Holders

2009-03-26T18:15:00.001-07:00

I made Jessica's Invitations back in December and she came back to me for her CD Favors. We used her monogram and then made a pocket for the CD to go in. After making 100 of them and not thinking about testing it, I found that 5 inches was too small. Luckily she is incredibly patient and has been waiting for these for a while. I remade them 5.5 inches and the fit the CD snug enough so that it won't move around and scratch. They will be mailed out tomorrow!!
Advice to anyone who tries to make these, account for the size of the glue strips when measuring!!

Karla's Boarding Pass

2009-03-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

Karla purchased her boarding pass save the dates as soon as she received the sample in the mail! I love the silver and black, very classic.

Natalie Save the Dates

2009-03-26T08:01:00.001-07:00

Her save the dates were a labor of love. We came across a problem wtih printing on metallic becuase of how the design was! We came up with a solution which made the save the dates look even better! Here is what she had to say about them:

Hi!

We received the save the dates last night and they look better than I ever could have imagined. Everything looked perfect! I can't thank you enough for your help and hard work. These truly are amazing and I'm so proud to send them out. We stuffed and stamped all of them last night and they're already in the mail. I am very excited about working on the other pieces with you and seriously, we were blown away with how amazing everything looked!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Thank you Natalie for all your patience and I can't wait to work on all your other paper products for your wedding!

Update

2009-03-24T08:10:00.000-07:00

Once again a busy week. I had another printer mishap this weekend that pushed things off a couple days. I had my magenta ink cartridge explode! Then Best Buy tried to tell me it was my fault! All I did was put it in my printer then my printer moaned and went boom! Luckily it was just messy and didn't mess up my printer, it just took forever to clean it. I had to use a toothbrush to get into the crevices! Since that ate up most of my saturday, it just left sunday to work. I have listed below the order that projects are going to be worked on.

1. Jennifer- CD Favors Mail out on Thursday, the news ones are scored, I just have to put the pockets on and the labels

2. Karla- Boarding Passes mail out on Wednsday, just have to round corners and make the jackets then they are ready to go.

3. Jessica- Print invites, have them cut and assembled. Print Addresses. These will be mailed out on Friday or Monday.

4. Allison- Print invites and start to assemble. Still need addresses but we have time! Thank you for your patience!

5. Brent/Cynthia- Print Rehersal Dinner and Day After Brunch, get cut

6. Cassandra- Print Boarding Pass Save the Dates

All of this will be done mailed out by the end of next week and no more orders will be taken until after my cousin's wedding April 18th! I am sorry for the inconvience, I just don't have the time with all of the stuff I have to do!

Thanks once again for all your continued business and thank you for referring other people!!

Cynthia and Brent's After Wedding Brunch Invite

2009-03-20T13:23:00.001-07:00

I will be printing these for them, they decided to use one of the designs that I made for them for their rehearsal dinner invites. Thanks again you too!

Julie's Map

2009-03-19T21:44:00.000-07:00

Julie is getting married on a beach in Mexico! Here is the map that her mother purchased for her on my etsy site:

Update

2009-03-19T08:24:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been incredibly busy at both my full time job (a paralegal) and my design shop. After a couple of snafus all of my orders are almost up to date.

As of right now, in order to finish the orders I have, I will not be taking any sample or regular orders until after April 18th. The only ones I will be taking is custom map requests. I will be able to communicate about future orders during this time. Please don't hesitate to email me.

As an update with my current orders, A printer issues has caused a lag in my mailing time-
Samples to be mailed out:
Aymee- Today
Jeri- Again Today, stupid post office
Ann Marie- Today

Large Projects-
Jennifer- CD Favors- Mail out Monday, Paper being cut today, Assemble tomorrow and this weekend
Natalie- Assemble Save the Dates, mail out Saturday at the latest
Karla- Assemble Boarding Pass Save the Dates, mail out Monday
Jessica- Print invite and inserts, assemble mail out next Monday
Allison- Print invite and inserts

Thank you everyone for your patience.

Computer Crash

2009-03-15T20:10:00.000-07:00

A computer crash and virus today has pushed me off 1-2 days for projects. I am back working on everything and printing everything out.

Busy Busy Busy!

2009-03-13T09:17:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

This weekend is going to be an incredibly busy weekend. Saturday is the St. Paddy's Day Fair in the city so no work will be done. Everything will be worked on tonight and all day Sunday.

Priority projects:

1. Natalie:
Print and cut save the dates
Print return and mailing addresses
Mail out Tuesday/Wednsday

2. Karla
Print Boarding Passes
Cut- Monday
Assemble Jackets-Tuesday
Mail out by end of the week

3. Jessica
Print Invites and Inserts
Cut-Monday
Assemble Pockets- Monday-Wednsday
Mail by Friday

4. Allison
Print Invites and Inserts
Print return addresses
Cut Monday
Assemble- After Cassie's wedding
Print Mailing Addresses- After Cassie's Wedding

Samples to go out:
Aymee- Boarding Pass Save the Dates with Jacket
Anne Marie- Save the Date, Panel Pocket and Panel Invites
Jeri- Panel Pocket and Panel Invite

I am also not taking any orders for work to be done until after April 18th. If I have already talked to you then you know when you will be receiving your product. For new orders or Sample orders turned to full orders, they will not be worked on until after April 18th.

Saundra's Map

2009-03-12T17:33:00.000-07:00

Jessica's Mailing Stamps

2009-03-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

Jessica Stamp by designsbytine
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Jessica's Sticker

2009-03-11T12:19:00.000-07:00

I am making Jessica's Wedding invitations. They are like Jennifer's Panel Pockets but they are a starfish and a lobster instead. She is using the same colors. I also made her zazzle stickers but I am just waiting for them to be approved.

Jessica Monogram Sticker by designsbytine
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Stacey's Baby Shower Invites

2009-03-09T20:20:00.000-07:00

Stacey was recommended to me by Jennifer (My First Panel Pocket Bride!!). Here are the examples I came up with for her baby shower. Her theme is rubber duckies and she is having a girl so she wanted lots of pink! Her final choice is the fourth choice!!

Save the Date Designs

2009-03-09T20:13:00.000-07:00

I have come up with these designs for Brent. Elizabeth, the customer who ordered the Birthday Princess Invites, recommended me to him! Thank you Elizabeth!!

Here are the designs:

Another busy week!

2009-03-09T11:55:00.000-07:00

This week will also be a very busy week. Plus I have a nasty cough going so I am just hoping it doesn't turn into Bronchitis. Any large orders or if your wedding is some time away I will be asking you if it is ok to move production of your documents until after my cousin's wedding, April 18th.

Projects:

Jessica's Invites-
Finalize Proof
Send final payment invoice
Order Supplies
Print and Assemble
Mail 2-3 weeks from final payment, before April 1st

Jennifer's CD Cases-
Assemble
Mail by Wednsday

Natalie's Save the Dates
Print
Cut
Address Envelopes

Allison's Invites
-Start on after Cassie's wedding

Map Order
-Finish by Tuesday Night

Karla's Boarding Pass Save the Dates
-Send Paypal Invoice
-Print
-Cut
- Mail 2-3 weeks from payment

Are my posts working?

2009-03-04T19:28:00.003-08:00

For some reason I am seeing just white in the middle?

Nevermind!!

Computer Calligraphy

2009-03-04T19:22:00.000-08:00

Since regular calligraphy is soooo expensive, I have started offering computer calligraphy to clients who order invites or save the dates. They complete the look of the invite. This can be done in the fonts that match your invites or in other beautiful script and sans-serif fonts. The cost is only $15 per 25 addresses.

Here is a picture of the most recent:

Martha's Map

2009-03-04T19:20:00.001-08:00

Here is map I made to go with her baby shower invites! She wanted a fun design to go with her invites.

New Week

2009-03-02T17:00:00.000-08:00

After an unsuccessful gambling trip, I am back to work!!!

Today I have to finish:
Karla Boarding Pass Sample
Start Jennifer's CD Cases
Baby Shower Map
Jessica Panel Pocket Proof
...

I have no more trips coming up but my lead time is still 2-3 weeks for projects to be finished, due to my cousin's wedding coming up.

Mika's Save the Dates

2009-03-02T16:56:00.000-08:00

Ashley's Invitations

2009-03-02T16:44:00.000-08:00

Ashley's invites are Black Linen panel pockets with a tiffany blue mettalic backing layer and a ivory invite and inserts. The colors looked so beautiful together!

Shelli's Favor Stickers

2009-03-02T16:36:00.000-08:00

So apparently I can't take a picture without it looking blurry! Her color was tiffany blue (teal) and white on a glossy label.

Rainie's Panel Pocket Invites- Final Product

2009-03-02T14:53:00.000-08:00

Here are pictures of Rainie's Invites. They came out so great and so elegant looking. Her colors were navy blue, silver and white. All of the paper used were mettallic finish. She also chose to have double envelopes, inner and outer. Her inner were mettalic white with navy mettallic liner and her outer were plain white.

Busy Busy

2009-02-24T19:53:00.000-08:00

I have been incredibly busy lately to update with actual pictures of products.

I will be updating on Monday pictures from Raine's Invites, Ashley's Invites and Mika's Save the Dates. I also have pictures of Shelli's stickers for mailing and favors.

I will also post real pictures of Jessica's CD holders, which I will be starting on Monday.

I will also be gone this weekend in Vegas again. I will be checking email every once and a while. I will be back Monday morning.

If you put any map orders in after today, they will not be worked on until monday due to other projects that need to be finished first.

Karla's Boarding Pass Sample

2009-02-24T19:45:00.001-08:00

Here is the proof that I have come up with for her sample. She will have a silver jacket and a white envelope. She ordered a sample off of my etsy shop: http://www.designsbytine.etsy.com/

The palm tree with line design is inspired by one Pink Design's Theme Monogram.

Jennifer's CD Favor Holders

2009-02-22T21:13:00.000-08:00

Jennifer is the bride who started off the panel pockets! She has come back for CD Favor holders. They will be matching her invites by using the same paper, we are putting her monogram on the front. It will be printed on aquamarine (color used for her first layer of her invite, RSVP and Directions Insert), then backed by Vista and the whole pocket will be the metallic navy blue

Allison's Invites and Paper Suite

2009-02-22T20:52:00.001-08:00

I am happily making Allison's invitations, table numbers, escort cards, and favor tags! I love the ultimate design! Her invitations will be pocketfold, chocolate brown with a gold backing layer. Everything will be printed on ivory metallic cardstock. Her pocketfold will be sealed with a gold backing layer and her monogram printed on ivory cardstock. I love the colors!!

For her directions insert we are double siding it with a map of the area with hotels on the back of the insert.

I am also doing her address printing. The fonts will match her invitation fonts.

This is the seal that will be closing her pocketfold:

Her table numbers will also be matching her colors and fonts. They will have chocolate backing with the ivory printing.

For her table numbers it will incorporate the same flourish in part with the colors and fonts. It will be chocolate brown with ivory metallic cardstock.

Her favor tags are my favorite part. They will be 1.5x1.5 inches and will be attached to her chocolate brown boxes that will house fudge! They will be printed on ivory metallic cardstock.

I cannot wait to start making all of her products. Luckily her wedding is a bit away and I won't be starting them until after my cousin's wedding. No large products will be taken to be finished before April 18th. Any project over 15 items will be done after April 18th, unless your order is already in or we have communicated regarding it!

To Do List- Due Monday 2-23

2009-02-19T07:55:00.001-08:00

February has been an incredibly busy month. Having three vacations planned on three out of four weekends doesn't help! This weekend is the only weekend that I will be home in february!

DJThrash- 135 Invitations

Natalie- Mail out second sample, finalize design and make 150 Save the Dates

Dizzllee- Start working on Invites, all payments have been made and we are working on finalizing the proof

Jennifer- 100 CD Favor holders

Cassie- Wedding Programs

For my shop- Finalize Sample Packets for Panel Pocket invites, redesign website

By September 2009 Delectable Invitations will be open. I will be working in a shop in Burlingame. We will be offering Letterpress, Thermography, Offset Printing, Laser Printing, Screen Printing, Vinyl and much more.

The invitations will not be edible! I just like the word!!

Due to my cousin's wedding in April, I will not be taking any large orders that have to be done before April 18th. If you would like to start on a proof for invites or would like a sample, I will still be able to do so.

Cassie's Finished Invites

2009-02-13T10:16:00.000-08:00

The labor of love of the Tiffany Invites. We did inner and outer envelopes, lined inner, three inserts, Personalized RSVP cards and tied it all up in a pretty bow!

Table Cards/ Escort Cards

2009-02-13T10:13:00.001-08:00

Here is a couple pictures of the final product of the table name cards for Christmas. Taken with the candle set that Tony got my Nonnie! She absolutely loves the candle set and has kept it on her table since Christmas, she just took off the berries so now it is a Valentines day set!

Sorry Crappy iPhone quality!

Due to Road Conditions

2009-02-13T10:12:00.001-08:00

We are not leaving until tonight for tahoe. I have some pictures to update.

Nkiru's Map

2009-02-12T19:13:00.000-08:00

Out of Town till Monday

2009-02-12T14:56:00.001-08:00

I will be up in the mountains till Monday so if you need anything I won't be able to respond until I get back.

Have a great weekend!

Princess Birthday Invite

2009-02-09T20:58:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of the finished product. The rose envelopes matched perfectly!

DJThrash's Panel Pocket Invites

2009-02-09T20:37:00.000-08:00

Ashley's invites will be printed on ivory metallic, lagoon/tiffany blue backing layer, and a black linen panel pocket. This will be the 4th panel pocket order since I started making them with Jennifer's Invites! She has the same design as the Rainie invite but with different fonts and colors!

NorthwestGirl19's Etsy Map

2009-02-09T20:35:00.000-08:00

VEGASSSS!!

2009-02-06T22:08:00.001-08:00

I will be back on Monday!

Have a great weekend!!

Next Week

2009-02-06T08:03:00.000-08:00

I would like to thank everyone for all of the continued work. Your reviews and recommendations to others has made January the largest month of orders ever.

The work is definitely not slowing down either. My projects for next week are:

Rainie's Invites (130)-
Finish and mail

DJThrash's Invites (135)-
Print Inserts/Invites
Print Return Address
Assemble Panel pockets

MikaANDMatt Boarding Pass Save the Dates (30)-
Print
Assemble jackets
Mail

Bailli Stickers (105 Favor, 150 Mailing)-
Print
Mail

NorthwestGirl19 Custom Map-
Email by Monday Night 8pm EST

Dizzllee- Pocket Fold Invites-
Set up second payment for invites

Jennifer F.-
Set up payment for CD Favor Holders
Send sample of printed candy bag

I also got a new camera so expect pictures to be posted on Monday! Have a great weekend!!

This week's Projects

2009-02-02T10:35:00.000-08:00

Cassie's Invites-
Assembly party with all the bridesmaids 2/6

Rainie's Invites-
Assemble Panel Pockets- Mail by 2/6
Print Inserts/Invite- DONE
Print Return Addresses- DONE

DJThrash's Invites-
As soon as payment made supplies will be ordered

Mika's Boarding Pass STDs-
Finalize Proof
Order Supplies

Mail out this week:
Elizabeth's Princess Party Invites
BellaBri's Samples

****I will be in Vegas Friday through Monday, I will have my phone on me and I get my email streamed to my phone. I will try to respond to emails but chances are I won't get to them until I get home****

Briana's Save the Dates and Invite

2009-01-30T12:59:00.000-08:00

I have come up with these designs for her destination wedding.

Elizabeth's Birthday Invites

2009-01-30T08:59:00.001-08:00

Thank you to Nicole from Pink Design for the referral. Elizabeth is throwing a princess tea party for her daughter and wanted invitations to match. This one was her favorite from my examples given to her:

Things to Do by Monday 2/2

2009-01-28T09:12:00.000-08:00

Cassie's Invitations-
Finish Personalized RSVPs- Cut
Print Rehersal Dinner Invites (14)

Rainie's Invitations-(Due 2/10 at the latest)
Assemble Panel Pockets
Print Return address and RSVP address
Line Envelopes

DJ Thrash's Invitations-
Finalize Proof
Order Supplies
Print/Assemble

I will be doing ZERO work on Sunday. It is a Super Bowl Holiday for me!!

For the Month of February I will not be working on the weekends (2 weekends in Vegas and 1 in Lake Tahoe).
This will cause your orders to be finished closer to the 3 week mark, then the 2 week mark.

Before I leave for Vegas (Feb 7-9), Cassie's and Rainie's Invites will be out. When I get back DJ Thrash's Invites will be sent out.

Catherine Mailing Stamps

2009-01-28T07:45:00.000-08:00

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Catherine Mailing Stickers

2009-01-27T20:19:00.000-08:00

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Panel Pocket Sample

2009-01-27T14:07:00.000-08:00

I will soon be offering a very comprehensive sample package. It will include:

1 Panel Pocket Sample with Inserts
1 Print out of all colors, to pick your perfect hues
1 Package of all graphics available
1 Package of Script Fonts
1 Package of Serif/Sans-Serif Fonts

Everything you need to make a perfect unique invite.

The sample is going to cost $8.00 including postage.
I will be posting it on Etsy as soon as the folders come in!

Brianna Save the Dates

2009-01-26T21:02:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Nicole Save the Dates

2009-01-26T21:01:00.001-08:00

Internet

2009-01-26T16:31:00.000-08:00

It is back on at home!

For those who are expecting proofs, about 4 of you... expect them some time tonight!!

Busy Busy Sunday!

2009-01-25T10:37:00.000-08:00

Luckily there is no football!

Invite Proofs:
JennaAshley80
BellaBri

Invite Samples being mailed out monday:
Jessicans7- sanddollar design
Pink- examples with color chart printed

Invitation Orders-
Finish up Cassie's Invites- due by Friday
-Finished-Inner and Outer envelopes, Lining inner envelopes, RSVP envelopes and print and cut invites
-Need to finish- Glueing final 43 pocketfolds together.... Then all done!!

Rainie's Invites- Due by 2/10 at the latest, I should have them done by 2/3
This weekend- Print all inserts and Invites
This week- Cut inserts/Invites, Assemble Panel Pocket, Adhere backing layer and invite, line inner envelopes, Print return addresses on outer envelopes and RSVP envelopes

Jennifer's Review of Panel Pocket Invites

2009-01-23T08:58:00.000-08:00

Jennifer was the bride that I created the first panel pocket for! Since then the samples have been a hit! I also designed her stamps to go along with the invite!

Here is what she had to say on etsy:
DesignsbyTine was the best vendor I found during my wedding planning! She not only designed a one-of-a-kind invitation for me (that was exactly the way I envisioned), but also created a high quality invitations at a budget friendly price ANY bride could afford! I sent the invites out a few days ago and guests are already raving about how GORGEOUS they came out! Thanks deisgnsbytine!!! I definitely recommend this vendor for anyone looking for high quality paper products at a price we all can afford!!

Here was the picture she posted, I love how you she put in the starfish!

Laura Beth's Review on Invites

2009-01-23T07:38:00.000-08:00

This made my night last night:

Hello,
I just wanted to email you and tell you how pleased I am with the invitations that you created for me. They are absolutely gorgeous...not to mention the beautiful packaging job that you did with the blue ribbon tying everything together. They are just perfect! Thank you so much! Also, since we are having an at-home reception for about 150 people, I was wondering if you would be willing to create the invitations for those as well? I don't know much about what I am looking for yet, I might want the same colors, etc. but I definitely want you to create them. You have a real talent and I am extremely impressed! Thank you so much!

Laura Beth

I can't wait to get started on her reception invites!!

Tiffany's Custom Map

2009-01-21T14:07:00.001-08:00

Things to Do This Week

2009-01-20T08:08:00.000-08:00

So apparently everyone is getting married in April! So I have a ton of work to do by then.

2 Full Invitation Orders-
Cassie's (Assemble, Print RSVPs & Addresses)
- Rainie's (Order Supplies)

Samples- Panel Pocket
-DJThrash (Black, Teal, Ivory)
-Pink

Sticker Order-
105 Tiffany Blue and White Round 1.5 circles- Baillli40

Bridal Shower Invites-
Judy (my contribution to my cousin's shower!)

Custom Map
-Tiffany

This is a very very busy week!!