*15- Got a hanky?

Let me begin this post by saying that I have some 100% original ideas, however I would say that the majority of my craftiness is... borrowed.

My invites are no exception. But I LOVE everything about them.

To begin, my inspiration:

Very lovely save the dates via DIY Bride via Borrowed Turquoise -- a new favorite

I loved it so much that I thought they were far more worthy to be invites rather than save-the-dates for our little affair. I did some research to think about whether it was possible, cheap, and truely DIY-able.

I found 150 vintage handkerchiefs on eBay for $45!

I got a fabric screen-printing setup for under $50 from Urban Outfitters (great screen, photo emulsion fluid, emulsion remover, ink, squeegee, etc.)!

I used recycled paper for the outside for $3/50!

All I need to pay for is postage and put in some time and VOILA! some bomb-a$$ invites.

I made my first prototype last night.

Whatcha think?

*14- Center of attention

Long have I been missing. I do promise, if not to anyone reading and only to myself, that it has been a good thing. SO much has happened. Today will be a blog heavy day- get ready!

So much progress has been made and lot of exciting things are happening and there is a ton to say about each and every one. That being said, I will be devoting a post to each one.

To start of-- ENGAGEMENT SHOOT!

The plan: LACMA Lamposts, Travel Town, and Hollywood sign

Actual happenings: LACMA Lamposts, F$*# Travel Town, and can't really get that close to Hollywood sign (you would think as Los Angeles familiars, we would have known this, but no)

We LOVE LOVE LOVE our photographers Allison and Kyle of Studio 28 Photo! We obviously don't have our wedding photos yet, but I love the work they have done, and they are so, very wonderful to "work with". My man and I weren't used to being the center of attention and both agreed that the last time someone was really taking some pictures of us was in senior portraits for high school. BUT, they made us feel so comfortable and made us laugh so much. What a cute couple too, gets you in that loving feelin'. Is it weird to want to ask your vendors out for a beer? Just kidding, but really they are so down to earth and based on our experience so far, we really feel that we couldn't have made a better choice.

Originally I wasn't so set on the idea of an engagement session. After the fact, I would highly recommend it to all you fellow haters. It really made me feel so excited for when we are taking photos at our wedding, plus we got a good feel for everyones personalities. They learned what sort of things would make us giggle- pouring out some skunk home-brew for the hommies... etc. If we hadn't have gone through with the E.S., than that awkward first little bit would have been during our wedding day and I want as many good, comfortable, candid photos I can get. Boo-ya, success.

They photos should arrive in the mail by Saturday and let me tell you, I have never checked my mailbox with so much enthusiasm, except for maybe when I was waiting to get my hankies-- deets to come ;)

CHECK OUT STUDIO 28 PHOTO, like for reals.

www.studio28photo.com
Blog: http://studio28photoblog.com/