Friday, January 27, 2012

This & That Creations Contact Info


Come across our blog and want to know how to contact us? Well here is all of our contact information...
Feel free to call us, send an email, facebook message us, post on our blog, or handwrite an old fashion letter to us:) 
We would love to hear from you!!!

This and That Creations Website:
http://invitationsbythisandthat.com/

Facebook page: (don't forget to "like" us when you drop by)

Flickr Account:

Visit our Etsy shop to see what we have for sale:

Sunday, January 22, 2012

1940's Old Hollywood Wedding

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Ashton & Thurman!!!!


We were extremely excited when we met Ashton & Thurman and heard about their 1940's Old Hollywood theme wedding.  Their colors were perfect, black, ruby red and ivory. They wanted their invitation to somewhat mimic a movie ticket but on a larger scale without comprimising the classy tone they were trying to convey to their guests. We immediately started brainstorming and researching this theme and how we could create their perfect wedding invitation. We played around with multiple font types knowing it would be a huge factor in revealing the Hollywood feel of this invitation. By combining the perfect font with ticket-worthy formatting, we created our masterpiece.

Here's what it included:

The invitation itself was 5.5 x 8.5. There were three layers of paper involved; black, a deep red and opal. All three papers were from our metallic line having a slight shimmer effect which gave the invitation the desired hint of elegance. The formatting was a major part of the invitation. Rather than  designing the invitation to look like a ticket stub we chose to format it with the look of a vintage playbill. This allowed us to use different fonts and place the typical invitation wording on the invitation in a non traditional way. It doesn't get anymore customized than this! We used a traditional script font with a new york deco font to bring showtime and glamour together. Notice the fun ending..."enjoy the show". 


 Since the couple only had one enclosure card, there was no need for a pocket fold invitation, which led us to our next idea - the ribbon wrap. We wrapped ivory grosgrain ribbon across the back center of the invitation...the purpose being to hold their reply postcard in place. The post card was printed on the same opal shimmer card stock and we used the same font and red stars that were on the invitation. Reply post cards are a great alternative to the traditional reply card with envelope. It's also a great way to save money since shipping cost is half the cost of mailing an envelope. We can customize any post card to match your invitation.

With the reply post card tucked behind the invitation and the invitation mailed in a matching opal shimmer envelope, this introduction to this Hollywood wedding was complete. 

Feel free to email us with questions and pricing information. 


****picture reference****

In the above picture is a matching program shown which is printed on the opal shimmer paper. We used the same format as the invitation and added a twist of entertaining wording to the mix. Notice the "starring" category to introduce the wedding party and the repeated quote from the invitation... "enjoy the show". 

Ashton & Thurman asked us to design seating chart for their reception instead of place cards - an "awe" inspiring way to direct your guests to their seats. 

Check out our previous blog on 5/6/11 on seating plans.








Friday, January 20, 2012

Tiffany's at the Beach




Our newest sand invitation "Tiffany's at the Beach"
This is a unique wedding invitation with SAND adorned on the invitation. GLAM meets SAND and when your guests open this exclusive wedding invitation, there is no doubt - they will be "WOWED"!
This layered invitation is perfect for any beach or destination wedding!




Here's what it includes:

The invitation is printed on a smooth bright white and layered with a metallic turquoise                                      and smooth black card stock. We can accommodate any wedding style and color.
The information card is also layered in the same card stocks and is just slightly smaller than the invitation. This card is the ideal spot to have all your important information for your guests - perfect for destination weddings! The reply card is printed on a smooth bright white card stock and comes with a white mailing envelope.

All three cards are then stacked on top of one another and a black satin ribbon with monogram tag hold everything together, completing this all in one invitation set.

Please contact us for pricing and more information invitationsbythisandthat@live.com


Thursday, January 19, 2012

Our Etsy Shop ~ Invites by This and That

We have opened a shop on Etsy and are very excited to be part of a great artist community!!!!

For those of you who have not ventured into the etsy world... let us explain.

Etsy is an amazing website to search for handmade and vintage items, art, supplies, etc.. From paintings to jewelry to old cookbooks, etsy is where it's at. Each artist owns a shop. If you like a certain artist you can add their shop to your favorites and you can become part of their circle. (hint hint). It doesn't cost a thing to join and payment for items can be made securely though paypal.

Click on the links below and check out our shop and some of our items for sale :)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/invitesbythisandthat

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86357750/first-sand-invitation-on-etsy-pink

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86874600/first-sand-invitation-on-etsy-tiffanys