just a few peeks are the invites i handmade for my little brother's baby shower. the illustration/text is hand drawn and copied onto vellum paper with fabric leaves underneath to add a little color.
i used machine stitching on some and then japanese deco tape on the rest.
it was a fun little project. enjoyed.
also, we added sale prices to about 100 items on the site tonight! yay!! you can see them all right here. we even added a bunch of surprise $20 paintings, but they are going super fast. enjoy... my mom taught me to love a good sale ;).
oh, cute invitations and i love that they are handmade. makes them more personal! :)
this weekend, i will stay inside the house, sewing, knitting, do some crochet-stuff aaaaaaaaaand drink tea.
ha, this might sound boring but it is my perfect weekend.
Posted by: Katja | October 03, 2009 at 03:19 AM
Those invites are lovely. Uber talented, you are. This weekend consists of shopping with the girls, homecoming game where my hubby teaches, classical music concert and dinner at a place here in Cleveland called Melt Bar and Grilled (adult grilled cheeses). Hope your weather is better than here...I like the chill not the rain.
Posted by: Val | October 03, 2009 at 03:30 AM
I'm coming to u when I ever decide to have a baby. Those are way cute. Just doing some thrifting and crafting this weekend. Yay!
Posted by: angela | October 03, 2009 at 03:35 AM
Such gorgeous invites! :)
I'm spending my weekend working...but I just went online shopping at Red Velvet Art and bought myself a cute painting - so my weekend's definitely looking brighter! :D
x
Posted by: Cheray Natalie | October 03, 2009 at 05:18 AM
Love the invitations, you're so talented!
This weekend my mom's comming to visit me at my new place in Stockholm. Think we're going to IKEA and by stuff for the apartment. First time ever I'm having a place of my own, love it!
Have a nice weekend!
Posted by: Matilda | October 03, 2009 at 06:01 AM
Those invitations are lovely!
This weekend I'm doing a bit of scrapbooking, making some zipper pouches and needle cases for family christmas presents. Enjoy your thrifting!
Posted by: Rachel M | October 03, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Love the sale, so many beautiful things to choose from! Are you completely sold out on the "nine months" kit- I was waiting to order it til I had good reason to, and now that I have its gone!
Posted by: Angelyn | October 03, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Super cute invites...doing a lot of scrapping-still playing catch-up urrr...it never ends!
Posted by: Holly S | October 03, 2009 at 08:07 AM
oh so cute!!!!this will be the cutest shower im sure!
Posted by: adrienneK | October 03, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Elsie, it was so nice meeting you last night. Your store is amazing and I could of stayed all night. I wanted everything! Thanks for helping my husband wih suprising me with the octopus necklace!! I was so excited when he gave it to me. I had no ideas he had bought it. Tonight we are going to enjoy our caramel apple by the fire with some cider. I can't wait to visit again!! Have a great weekend.
Xoxo
amber
Posted by: Amber | October 03, 2009 at 08:30 AM
I love the invitations. They have things going on in all the levels but are simple enough to not draw away from the message on the front. I've just finished my owl and am about to start on the mugs and the crochet purse from the class. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Jaqueline | October 03, 2009 at 08:43 AM
lovely invitations!
Posted by: Mary-Beth | October 03, 2009 at 09:04 AM
just ordered a bow! woot!
Posted by: Danielle | October 03, 2009 at 09:41 AM
Those invitations are the cutest, Elsie! Great job!
Posted by: Mandi | October 03, 2009 at 09:44 AM
these are gorgeous!
Posted by: wayside violet | October 03, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Thats on my birthdayy :)
Posted by: Kira | October 03, 2009 at 12:26 PM
I love your use of materials. Makes them so extra fun!
Posted by: Visible Voice | October 03, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Such pretty invites!! Thank you for sharing!
Hmmm... I have another question for the q&a posts... hope it's not too late...
You had a blog in Blogger before you moved to Typepad, right? I wondered why you moved to here? Did you have any problems with Blogger? I have a Wordpress blog and I'm considering moving to Blogger so I'd love to hear your opinion about Blogger...
Thank you so, so, sooooo much!
Efrat
Posted by: Efrat Kashat | October 03, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Those invites are really lovely... I have followed your blog for a very long time and just love it.
This weekend so far have spent time in hospital with my son over my eldests birthday but have managed to craft yipee... christmas stuff as well
Hugs Caroline xx
Posted by: Caroline Jeffery | October 03, 2009 at 01:51 PM
love the baby shower invites! too cute!
love all your inspiration...i nominated you for an award on my blog!
Posted by: Danielle | October 03, 2009 at 01:58 PM