Etsy Envy: February 2012

With all of the projects we have going on around our house, I've been on the hunt for coordinating home decor for our updated rooms! Being the dedicated Etsier I am, I started my search on Etsy.com, of course. =)

Check out some of my favorite finds....

Wall-mounted Message Center by K A Rozema Woodworking

A stylish way to add some organization to your office, kitchen or front entryway! I especially love the rustic, farmhouse-style woodworking and vintage hardware.

Upcycled Frame Collection by Wendy's Vintage Shop
One of my upcoming projects is a photo wall in our front foyer - these Victorian cottage style frames would be perfect!
I also stumbled upon this shop during my search for frames. They also offer similar frame collections, sconces & other home decor in the most stunning color combos - perfect for the design-challenged folks out there, who are looking for a little inspiration!

Left: Vintage Wire Bottle Basket by This Other ThingRight: Vintage Wire Basket by Green Canyon Home
The shabby chic style gets me every time! I have an attraction to all items that look like they've been plucked right out of an old farmhouse. =) These pretty wire baskets would go perfect atop of my vintage furniture. Plus, they're the perfect pieces for organizing cluttered spaces, like the kitchen or home office.

Left: Hobnail Milk Glass Compote by The Vintage Daughter
Right: Vintage Ceramic Pitcher by Love Cyn
I know, I know....as if I need to add any more pieces to my ever-growing milk glass & Fiestaware collections! However, I am head over heels with both of these items.
Compotes are such a lovely addition to any room - you can display fruits, deserts, florals, guest bath toiletries...just about anything in them! The milk glass on this is especially lovely, and will work alongside any color scheme.
The little yellow pitcher, of course, would look great in my pie cabinet....next to the rest of my vintage {and new} Fiestware. =)

New Product Showcase: "Regal" Ceremony Program

We'd like to introduce the latest addition to our Etsy shop - the "Regal" wedding ceremony program card!

This design's scroll graphics, borders, justified text & classic fonts are a perfect illustration of "modern elegance."

This double-sided program card features a double border, creating the same visual appeal as a layered program card {without the additional cost}.

The long & slender layout also allows plenty of space for ceremony text, as well as room to list your wedding party & additional details on the backside. {We suggest including a personal note to your guests, directions to the reception, or your new address as husband & wife!}

Love the look? We can also create save-the-dates, favor tags, menus & table numbers to match! Feel free to visit our Etsy shop for additional pricing information, or drop us an email at interprintations@gmail.com for a custom quote!

Weekend Chatter: Books, Tables, and a {Super} Bowl

It's so close to the release date of Amy Atlas' new book! I already have mine on pre-order via Amazon...do you?

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We are putting the final touches on our paperie for the upcoming Art of the Table event, which will grace the table designed by Boldly Chic Events and Design Group! The event is taking place on March 4th at the Columbia Club in downtown Indy. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance & stop by to check out the stunning event inspiration, put together by Indy's most talented event planners, florists, and caterers.

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And last, but certainly not least....

{Unless you're living under a rock} Everyone knows that the Super Bowl is this Sunday! I must say, living in this year's host city has been quite an experience. I am SO PROUD of the great press our wonderful city is getting, and hope that the whole country is is taking note - from it's Hoosier hospitality to it's vast experience in hosting large events (Hello! Indy 500 = the largest single-day sporting event in the WORLD), it's clear to see that Indianapolis is a world-class city. =)

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Cheers to bustling weekend ahead! Who will you be rooting for on Sunday?

New Product Showcase: "Divine" Pocketfold Invitation

As mentioned earlier this week, we are expanding our Etsy shop & overall product line. So, what better way to kick off the weekend than with some snapshots of our latest paperie?

Today we're introducing the "Divine" pocketfold invitation set into our Etsy shop, making it the first pre-designed pocketfold to grace our storefront!


The invitation card, featuring a double-lined border & justified text, is mounted inside an elegant 5" x 7" pearlescent pocketfold.


To dress up your pocketfold invitation set: consider alternating the envelope & pocketfold color, adding a colorful envelope liner, or even using a closure tag & baker's twine (or ribbon) to add some color on the outside of the pocketfold!


To keep it modern: use a vellum envelope & a wrap-around label in a matching design!



With it's fashionable fonts & poster-like layout, this invitation ensemble is completely versatile - it can be a great fit for any wedding style!

Love the look? We can also create favor tags, programs & table numbers to match! Feel free to visit our Etsy shop for additional pricing information, or drop us an interprintations@gmail.com for a custom quote.

Enjoy your weekend & thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned next week for a new "Etsy Envy" post & more product features!

New Product Showcase: Ornate Monogram Menu Card

With the spring wedding season right around corner, it's time for us to start updating the Etsy shop! One of the first items we're unveiling this week is our Ornate Monogram Menu Card...


Measuring approx. 6" square, it's sized to lay perfectly inside a charger or dinner plate. It's a great way to add a dash of color to each place setting, without distracting from the rest of your table's decor.


This elegant menu card is printed on a luxurious 100lb white linen cardstock & layered on top of a pearlescent backer card. Prominent fonts and an ornate monogram help polish off the menu's prestigious design.


Love the look? We can also create favor tags, programs & table numbers to match! Feel free to visit our Etsy shop for additional pricing information, or drop us an interprintations@gmail.com for a custom quote.

Stay tuned for more designer paperie! Our Etsy shop is ever growing...

Inside the Studio: January 2012

What a month it's been so far! As soon as we bid farewell to the holiday season, it has been non-stop here in the studio.

Between production on items for our March & April brides, creating marketing materials for local event professionals, and the usual steady stream of Etsy orders.....our printers have been going practically non-stop.

However, the next few days will be dedicated to testing out our new laser-cut designs, so we're giving our overworked printers the weekend off. =) Our new laser-cut product line will be making it's debut at the upcoming Art of the Table event, where we're collaborating with Boldly Chic Events and Design Group on a fabulous tablescape! If you are a bride-to-be, a professional in the event industry, or just have a love for florals, linens & decor.....you won't want to miss it! {Be sure to buy your tickets in advance online!}

While we continue to catch up here in the studio, I'll leave you with a few snapshots of our latest work....enjoy!

The latest addition to our Etsy shop

promo cards created for Boldly Chic Events

custom photo save-the-date cards

custom invitations for one of our local Spring brides

2011 in Review

Interprintations - 2011 in review!

Cheers to another fabulous year in our studio!

It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over, and with it brought many milestones & new adventures for our small business. I am so proud of the accomplishments we achieved this year and am looking forward to another record year in 2012!

Without further ado, here are some of our favorite moments & accomplishments from 2011...

First off....we finally joined the Twitter world in early 2011! With a little pressure from fellow event pros to get ourselves on this media outlet, we finally caved. =)

We've enjoyed having this additional outlet to share our latest work & general happenings with our twitter fans. It's also been a great tool for helping us keep on top of growing wedding trends & networking with our favorite event pros!

In March, I hosted a "bee themed" baby shower for my sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and their soon-to-be baby boy, Bentley! I loved being able to stretch my creativity outside the wedding realm! The invitations, table decor & coordinating sweets table were all a huge hit among guests. Plus, the catered food at Adelino's is always delicious. =)

Bentley joined us in April - and my husband and I have enjoyed our new roles as Aunt & Uncle ever since!

This year marked another record year for our Etsy shop! At year end, we have now made 421 sales since opening our "virtual shop" doors in April 2010. We've now shipped to customers in all 50 states, as well as to the UK, Australia & Canada. Thank you to all of our Etsy clients for your loyalty & positive feedback!

Our Facebook page has quickly become our primary source for sharing recent photos, new Etsy listings, and wedding/event tips & trends. We're seeing our fan base increase every week, which is so exciting! We truly value hearing your feedback, suggestions & input on our latest work & new product lines. If you're not a fan yet, be sure to check out our page!

In November, we attended the inaugural Wish Upon A Wedding gala, held at the Conrad in downtown Indianapolis. Not only was I able to spend the evening with some of my favorite fellow event professionals, it also gave me an opportunity to learn much more about this exceptional charity. I am now signed up to be an official "wish granter," and am looking forward to contributing!

Throughout this year, we've also had the chance to work with some local venues for the first time! It was great to finally check out there event spaces, as well as see photos of our paperie at our clients' weddings. Here are a few "firsts" that topped our list...
Indianapolis Museum of Art
D'Amore
Omni Indianapolis
Milltop
....just to name a few!

Needless to say, it's been an eventful, exciting, and exceptional year for Interprintations!

Thank you to all of our friends, family, fans & customers for your continued support. Interprintations would not be where it is today without you!

We wish you all the best in 2012, and look forward to seeing what the upcoming year has in store!

Happy New Year!

Playing Catch Up!

The Etsy shop has been closed for the holidays, all of the holiday card orders have been shipped, my Christmas shopping is done and all of the presents are wrapped....

...aside from a couple of batches of fudge & cookies to make, I'm officially ready for the holiday weekend! =)

Now that things are finally quieting down around here (for the first time since, well, last holiday season), I've had time to catch up on some of my favorite things. First and foremost being my blog roll! I have so many fabulous blogs to read, and so little time.

I always love sharing my favorite blogs, so here are a few of my favorite ones that I've caught up on from the last few weeks....

STYLE SECTION

Do you follow the fashionably fabulous Jessica Quirk on What I Wore? You DON'T?! Well, you really should. =)

I am in awe of her effortless style, and love when she offers up fabulous tips on the perfect outfit or easy updates to your wardrobe. Today's blog features tips straight from her new book, advising on how to easily update your closet for 2012 - take a look!

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AROUND THE HOUSE

At my house, we're currently working on a couple of bathroom remodeling projects....which has now inspired me to revamp a handful of other rooms in the house! I now find myself seeking out home decor & home improvement blogs to add to my blog roll. My latest favorites are Material Girls and The Inspired Room.
(Which also reminds me....I need to put a trip to Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel on my calendar for next Monday. Can't wait to check out their post-holiday sales!)

LOCAL NEWS

This goes to show just how far behind I am on my blog reads! How did I miss this awesome post by Snappening, detailing some fabulous Super Bowl party ideas? From the perfect venue in Indianapolis to party activities to the perfect invitation, it is chock full of great ideas.

(...and thanks to Snappening for mentioning us in the article!)

Etsy Envy: November Finds

As I dined at one of my favorite local lunch spots this week, I spotted a wonderful little quote painted on the wall...

"The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table."

I thought this was so fitting for today's post! This month's Etsy Envy centers around the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday - the perfect time to enjoy a wonderfully delicious meal & fabulous conversation, all while being surrounded by those you love the most. =)

If you're hosting Thanksgiving at your place this year, here are a few fun items that are sure to make a lasting impression & set the tone for those fond family memories....

Personalized "Big Turkey" & "Lil Turkey" aprons by Heather Rogers Designs
Expecting to have {kid-sized} helping hands in your kitchen this year? Help them play the part of Thanksgiving "chefs" with these adorable personalized aprons!

Pudka Pod Potpourri by Huckleberrie Primitives Candle Co.

A subtle Country Harvest scent a great way to accent your home this autumn holiday. I've always found this scent to be so relaxing & inviting. I'm sure your guests will, as well! Plus, the lovely fall colors will blend well with your other decor.

Rustic Candlestick Holders by bragging bags
Finish off your perfect table decor with these chic, rustic candlestick holders! The colors are so neutral that you could even get away with leaving them out year-round. ;-) (At least in my household, anyway - brown hues seem to be my favorite color palette!)


Vintage-Inspired Place Cards by Ask Amy
Impress your guests by customizing each place setting with these pretty place cards. Complete with pretty fall foliage and autumn hues, they'll tie in well with the rest of your table decor.

Retro Tea Towel by Kitch Towel
....and if you're heading to someone ELSE'S house for the holiday, check out these fun & festive tea towels! Paired with your favorite soup mix or some homemade pumpkin bars, they make the perfect hostess gift. =)

Have some of your own favorite fall-themed Etsy items? We'd love to hear from you! Feel free to share them below...

A Spooktacular Evening!

I hope everyone had a happy Halloween! I must say, this year was one one of the most fun Halloweens I've had in a long time. =)

Here at our house, we celebrated in true fashion. Our trick-or-treaters were greeted by scary skulls, creepy lights, spooky sound effects.....and my husband in a crazy clown costume!!

....and if the kids were brave enough to approach our haunted porch, they received a handful of our favorite treats - snickers, m&ms, skittles, tootsie rolls, dots & laffy taffy!


We had so much fun seeing all of this year's trick-or-treaters! Plus, the kids got a kick out of my husband's costume. There were a few younger kids that were a tad frightened by him.....but I just met them halfway down the sidewalk with their candy, in my un-scary pirate get-up. =)

Now we just need to make another trip to Party City - they had some awesome Halloween decor ideas, which I'm sure will now be 75% off! Time to stock up for Halloween 2012! I just love a good clearance sale. =)

How did you spend Halloween this year?

Weekend Recap: A Favorite Read & Fabulous Event

This weekend has been so wonderful! I squeezed in some family time yesterday (...and got to see our precious nephew), received one of my FAVORITE wedding reads in the mail, and even had the chance to drop by the ceremony & reception set-up for some of our local clients. =)

If you haven't ordered or picked up a copy of the latest issue of Southern Weddings, you are truly missing out! I was beyond thrilled to see this beauty in my mailbox when I arrived home yesterday afternoon. Their largest issue yet (seriously, this thing is HUGE!) is jam-packed with gorgeous photos, inspiring details & lovely stories. It's a must-read for everyone planning a wedding, working in the industry, or just loves hosting parties & events. =)


As mentioned before, I was able to swing by my clients' ceremony & reception set-up, which was taking place at D'Amore in downtown Indy. I dropped off some custom-designed program cards, escort cards & various coordinating signage to be used throughout the event.


As always, I had a blast finalizing the "day of" stationery with Lori at Boldly Chic Events - her chic style & attention to detail are incredible!

The florals & event decor provided by David at The Empty Vase were also stunning - check out these lovely arrangements that graced the ceremony space & escort card table!


I can't wait to see the photos captured by Soda Fountain Photography! I always love seeing how everything turns out at our clients' events. =)

Now it's back to the studio to finish production for our remaining fall weddings......April + Brad in Indy, Melissa + Charles in San Francisco, and Jessica + Shane in Charleston!

Enjoy the final hours of your weekend, everyone!

Fall is in full swing

I cannot believe it's October already. This year is flying by faster than any before it. Well, you know what they say! Perhaps I'm just having too much fun in 2011. =)

Here's a quick peek at some of the fun things we've been up to lately...

Dulin & Stephanie - 9/4/2011 - Carmel, Indiana

Matt & Jenn - 9/17/2011 - Indianapolis, IN


David & Christiana - 9/3/2011 - Indianapolis, IN


Designing a new logo & branding material for one of our favorite local businesses - Cake Zen

...and as I look at my production calendar for the next month, I'm reminded of a trend I've seen over the last 2 years - September & October are becoming the hottest months in which to plan a wedding (and I'm not talking temperatures). Fall is beginning to rival summer for the title of busiest wedding season!

To no surprise, I'm one happy wedding pro, as autumn is by far my favorite time of year. =) I love creating paperie to coordinate with the warm, autumn color schemes and rustic-inspired decor! I've been looking forward to these weddings all year & can't wait to see how they turn out....

Next up for Interprintations - a handful of lovely October weddings at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, D'Amore in downtown Indianapolis, the Milltop in Noblesville, and the stunning Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC!

Stay tuned for teaser photos of our upcoming October events!

Down on the Farm

I love my line of work - not only do I get to help brides & grooms with paperie for their wedding day, but I also get the occasional opportunity to work with them again in other life events. We help them with everything from birth announcements, baby shower invitations, moving announcements, and........birthday party invitations!

One of my former bridal clients came to me in August with a request for custom-designed "farm" themed birthday invites, fitting for a barnyard birthday bash for her (soon-to-be) 2 year old son. LOVE! So many creative possibilities with this one. =)

We just finished up the design last week - so now that they're in the mail, I'm so excited to share some sneak peeks with you. Enjoy! =)