In the details: cups, napkins and candy bags

Sometimes we get a fun palette of colors to work with, sometimes a really beautiful, intricate piece of art, and sometimes we get both.

This bride had two different medallions - one with their initial and one without - both gorgeous. We had our favorite shatterproof cups (great for boat parties) printed with the medallion in turquoise. Then we printed a medley of cocktail napkins in deep purple, hydrangea, and ivory with their custom initial medallion.

We also had lined candy bags printed with "Sweet dreams" and their names, a perfect little detail to take with them.

Etched magnum and fire-branded box

I have yet to find something that doesn't look amazing either etched and painted onto a glass bottle - or fire-branded onto a wooden box. This intricate pattern looked promising when we were sent the artwork, but when I opened up the box to see the Magnum bottle and hand-made box, I had to admit it was breath-taking.

I love the idea that this magnum can double as a sign-in, a centerpiece, a bridal party gift... and then it goes on to be a keepsake; to crack open on a milestone. Cheers!

-Susan

In the details: wooden stirrers

We've been known to swoon over the little things and these charming wooden stirrers are no exception. Hot-stamped in gold, the monogram with a decorative border was a subtle detail that couldn't be overlooked. They come in round and rectangular and can be printed in a variety of colors. Email us for pricing and details.

Pair with printed coasters, cups and napkins for a well-branded cocktail hour!

Printed matchboxes

Sometimes it's the little things. Getting a card from a friend, "just because", extra froth on my latte, sleeping with the windows open...

Or a beautiful little box of custom matches. This bride wanted matches printed with a drawing of the lighthouse where her fiance proposed. And you know we're suckers for the idea of incorporating personal elements into event accessories.

We took the illustration that Stephannie Barba had drawn, and added their initials and striking color palette. We picked a tropical blue to match and printed the lighthouse in coral. We hope these favors were a fun little spark at the engagement party!

Sukkot Invitations

Lately, we've been loving pared down raw materials; canvas, wood and cardboard. Naked. Cardboard, being a humble "tabula rasa", was the perfect fit for our family's Sukkot invitation. Sukkot is a Jewish harvest festival, celebrated outside under a temporary canopy called a "Sukkah". We love this holiday because it celebrates family, harvest, and creativity- kind of like thanksgiving- but outside, and with a lot of decorating.

We think of Sukkot as a kid's play date / grown-up dinner under the stars. For our celebration this year, we asked everyone to help us decorate papier maché fruits and gourds and bring them to decorate our Sukkah. We included these along with the invitations. Seeing as this is our fifth party this week (seriously) we also asked our foodie friends to bring harvest-inspired dishes, wine or beer.

We'll update you soon with images of the celebration! We can't wait!
-Heather

Flag Invitations, Treats and Favors

I thought we should show the invite (first mentioned here) and flag inspired treats and favors before the mk party "reveal". So here they are, being printed by Tom Patterson, wrapped and ready to mail (in cardboard tubes) and being flown!

Inspired by state fairs and circus posters, we created the "crest" for Mika's flag including his favorite things; sushi, dumplings, drums, pumpkins, owls, diggers, tractors, lollipops, kitchen utensils and electricity grids! The basic party information was printed on the flag, but rsvp, dress and directions were printed on paper and wrapped around the flags. Flags are an all-time favorite, so we used versions of this one on the cupcakes,
rice crispy treats, and pinata goody bags.



We also printed pumpkin flags for each family to create their own.

Mika's Birthday Party: Sneak Peek

We are still recovering from a weekend of birthday partying! Here is a sneak peek from Mika's (mk) birthday celebration. You can see his flag here in miniature (with the words "Let us eat cake") lovingly gazed upon by little Kasey Turnock, Mika's cousin. Pinatas, pumpkin treat tables and more flags to come!
-H