Design Time...

     Well, I decided that for my Save The Dates I wanted to do Magnets.  Since the Save the Dates I created in my earlier posts were two sided, I had to redesign them.  I pretty much did the same concept, but I made it a little bigger.. I designed them, then I ordered 10 of them on Vista Print.  I paid for the 7 day shipping, but it actually got to me in about 3 days.  So, I definitely liked that.  The quality is very nice, but I just thought it was a bit plain looking. Well, I could change that since I designed the things! Lol.  I went back to the drawing board! I created them on Illustrator and finished them up with Photoshop.  I am very happy with how they came out.  I was going to order them on Vista Print again, but when I went to order they were more expensive.  So, I decided that I would wait until the large magnets went on sale again.  It really isn't the price of the magnets, but the shipping.. The first time I ordered them, they were 65 cents a piece.  I can hold out for that! I know I might get impatient though.. I used a random picture for the mock up.  I am going to put an engagement picture on there whenever we take them in February.  I think these will go out in March.  

(I am aware that the 4 is misplaced!)

    I was also feeling very crafty tonight and finished my Bridesmaids Project.  They came out so cute! I could not be happier with them.  I took pics through the process and will post them when I get the cards out.  I can not wait to share them with you! 

9 months to go.. : ) .

     Wow, I am in trouble once again in the blog world... It has been over 2 months since I have blogged and I'm a pretty sad with that.  But in my defense... I did pick up another job to help with wedding costs, so I pretty much work everyday. So, by the time I get off I barely have time to get things done before it's bed time! Or if I am off in the morning, I sleep in.  I am sure you all can find it in your blog loving hearts to forgive me. : ) . Keep reading if you do, because I have LOTS to catch you up on!

     The Dress: I have it in my possession! The emailed me in October and said that my dress came in early.  And that they could only store it for two weeks.  So, we paid it off and picked it up.  My mom thought they keep it till the wedding, but I don't think that would be the best idea for their back room.  I had to clean out my closet and I am proud that I haven't opened it up since I got it.  I hear that lots of brides forget how their dress looks, but I definitely remembered.  I put it on at the bridal shop to see how the veils looked and it was just as gorgeous as I remember.  That day was Bridal Day.  We had an appointment with the Bridal Shop and the.....

     Cake Vendor!!! : ) . So, we have another check! My dad was supposed to come to the bridal shop and the cake vendor, but work had him on the other side of town.  I was disappointed, but in the end I knew he wasn't meant to be at the Cake Shop.  Haha. The budget enforcer would have been having a tough job!! My mom and I were horrible together! Lol. We were saying yes to everything! We designed the most beautiful cake. It really is going to be a nice cake.  I incorporated the swirls on the invitations and the monogram.  Mr. Bloom mentioned to me once that he likes the "quilted" look, so I also incorporated that.  The cutest of all is the fact that every other layer is orange butter almond.  The cake will be ivory and tiffany on the outside, then when you cut it open it will be orange. One of the cute details! The second layer will have our monogram on it.  Our cake lady is making the monogram out of Swarovski Crystals, so that when all is said and done we can keep the monogram off of our cake! (She's giving that to us as a wedding present!) The cake tastes amazing, and it's going to look amazing.  So, we put the deposit down and there you go!! 

     Next, I am working on a craft for my Bridesmaids.  Just to let them know it is official.  I decided that I needed final decision on them by the end of December.  So, I used my smarts and changed some things and picked 5.  I hope that is not too many, most are practically family.  I hope that will cut back on the drama. haha. We shall see! I will def post pics of that process.. 

     Anyways, let me post this blog before it's less than 9 months to go! haha.  I apologize for my lack of blogging, but I definitely will try my best through this busy time to post as much as possible.  Thanks for forgiving me and reading. ; ) .