Happy New Year! I hope your 2011 was fantastic, and that 2012 proves to be wonderful for you as well.
I totally loved this scrapbook paper when I found it and knew I had to somehow incorporate it into a stationery design. The end result? "All the Right Moves," a tribute to multi-colored events that refuse to be pigeon-holed by the idea that the perfect party decorations only utilize a pair or trio of colors. There's nothing wrong with using a palette with a wide and fun variety - if you know how to do it right.
This color scheme works because there's still some structure to it. The polka dots are all tints or shades of colors, and there's nothing too saturated. The purples, greens, and pinks are either dark or light and none of the colors demands more attention than the others. Furthermore, there are a lot of neutrals sprinkled throughout the polka-dots, such as khaki tans and calm light browns.
Indeed, even though multi-colored large polka-dots often command all your attention, it is actually the dark gray background of the scrapbook paper or the metallic aqua lagoon colored Himalaya pocketfold envelope that are the most obvious colors in this design. The polka-dots really pop against the dark gray background, but are more subtle when placed on the white background used for the stationery designs, creating a nice balance.
The scrapbook paper has a fun worn look to it that adds to the vintage feel of the design, and I tried to keep that "scuffed" appearance in the polka dots on the white stationery, as well, to help tie the two parts of the design together. I chose the fun, vibrant aqua envelope because it was a similar color (though more saturated) to one of the polka-dots. By printing the text in aqua blues and dark grays, the font also reconnects to the colors of the envelope.
Isn't dark gray and cool aqua a great color combination for winter? I just love it!
Next weekend I'll be at the Brides-to-Be show at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, MI! I'll schedule a blog post ahead of time so you won't have to miss out on your Sunday Sample Spotlight, but if you come to the show you'll get a chance to see more than a hundred other samples in person! I have two large albums full of designs, plus a smaller third album. If you're in the market for some custom or catalogue stationery, you should definitely come by and check out my booth!
Here's the details:
Hyatt Regency
600 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
Saturday and Sunday, January 7 - 8
12 noon - 5 pm both days
Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. There will be hundreds of booths and hundreds of prizes brides have a chance to win, and I'll be giving away discounted wedding stationery! Hope to see you there!
Next week's Sunday Sample Spotlight: Winter themed!
Click here to view all Sunday Sample Spotlight posts.
"Like" Invites by Andrea on Facebook!
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Shameless Plug Time: Love this invitation (or others featured on this blog)? Want something similar (or something completely custom) designed for your event? Visit Invites by Andrea to view more samples, download a catalogue pdf (coming soon!), or fill out a design request form. Or shoot me an email to ask me your questions or learn more information.
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| "All the Right Moves" - Invitation duo (invite & reply card) |
I totally loved this scrapbook paper when I found it and knew I had to somehow incorporate it into a stationery design. The end result? "All the Right Moves," a tribute to multi-colored events that refuse to be pigeon-holed by the idea that the perfect party decorations only utilize a pair or trio of colors. There's nothing wrong with using a palette with a wide and fun variety - if you know how to do it right.
This color scheme works because there's still some structure to it. The polka dots are all tints or shades of colors, and there's nothing too saturated. The purples, greens, and pinks are either dark or light and none of the colors demands more attention than the others. Furthermore, there are a lot of neutrals sprinkled throughout the polka-dots, such as khaki tans and calm light browns.
Indeed, even though multi-colored large polka-dots often command all your attention, it is actually the dark gray background of the scrapbook paper or the metallic aqua lagoon colored Himalaya pocketfold envelope that are the most obvious colors in this design. The polka-dots really pop against the dark gray background, but are more subtle when placed on the white background used for the stationery designs, creating a nice balance.
The scrapbook paper has a fun worn look to it that adds to the vintage feel of the design, and I tried to keep that "scuffed" appearance in the polka dots on the white stationery, as well, to help tie the two parts of the design together. I chose the fun, vibrant aqua envelope because it was a similar color (though more saturated) to one of the polka-dots. By printing the text in aqua blues and dark grays, the font also reconnects to the colors of the envelope.
Isn't dark gray and cool aqua a great color combination for winter? I just love it!
Next weekend I'll be at the Brides-to-Be show at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, MI! I'll schedule a blog post ahead of time so you won't have to miss out on your Sunday Sample Spotlight, but if you come to the show you'll get a chance to see more than a hundred other samples in person! I have two large albums full of designs, plus a smaller third album. If you're in the market for some custom or catalogue stationery, you should definitely come by and check out my booth!
Here's the details:
Hyatt Regency
600 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
Saturday and Sunday, January 7 - 8
12 noon - 5 pm both days
Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. There will be hundreds of booths and hundreds of prizes brides have a chance to win, and I'll be giving away discounted wedding stationery! Hope to see you there!
Next week's Sunday Sample Spotlight: Winter themed!
Click here to view all Sunday Sample Spotlight posts.
"Like" Invites by Andrea on Facebook!
-
Shameless Plug Time: Love this invitation (or others featured on this blog)? Want something similar (or something completely custom) designed for your event? Visit Invites by Andrea to view more samples, download a catalogue pdf (coming soon!), or fill out a design request form. Or shoot me an email to ask me your questions or learn more information.
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