Marriage Equality

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

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

Shyla's Invite

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

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!

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

Enjoy your three day weekend!!

Real Weddings- Jennifer- Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer's Review

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!