Gift Box Inspiration: Etsy Shops

There are so many creative options for wrapping up wedding favors.  A creative gift box can add to the table decorations and really set the mood for your wedding or party.  Check out these creative options from Etsy sellers.

Creative Gift Boxes for Wedding or Party Favors
Gift Box Inspiration by Sofia Invitations and Prints

1:  circus theme:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/theinklingsoftess

2:  little bee:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/theinklingsoftess

3:  gothic style:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShannaMicheleDesigns

4:  red and white:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/suziescards

5:  birdhouse:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/FayeHubele

6: shabby chic:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/gillmclr

7:  kraft paper:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/kumosgreetings

8:  lace wrap:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/kumosgreetings

9:  purple roses:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/whitetulipboutique

10:  peacock:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShannaMicheleDesigns

11:  grey patterned:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/suziescards

12:  chinese take out:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/JunesPaperjungle

Gift Box Inspiration: Etsy Shops

Hockey Themed Wedding Invitation

Congratulations to newly weds Brett Sanford and Lany Shisler!  Brett and Lany married in Fort Collins Colorado this past weekend.  The couple are avid hockey fans, and wanted hockey themed invitations.  With this theme I decided to incorporate vintage hockey images into the invitation.  The requirements they gave me were for their color scheme, to have the invitation be long like a ticket, and to have an rsvp card as a tear-away.  Here are the sketches, final product, and a picture of Brett and Lany.  Thanks Brett and Lany for being such a fun couple to work with!  To order this invitation or have a custom hockey themed invitation made for you, please contact me through ETSY here.

Hockey Invitation
Hockey Wedding Invitation by Sofia Invitations and Prints
Brett and Lany
Brett Sanford and Lany Shisler
Hockey Themed Wedding Invitation

Tree Inspiration, Etsy Artists: for weddings or parties

I have always been attracted to trees as a source of inspiration in my art.  Trees can be a great theme for your wedding or party.  They represent life:  sheltering us from the sun, producing oxygen, create homes, paper products, etc.  And of course they are beautiful to look at.  There are an estimated 100,000 species of trees, and the oldest tree is approximately 4,844 years old (the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine).

Tree Inspiration
Tree Inspiration by Sofia Invitations and Prints
  1.  Necklace:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/GojoDesign
  2.  Earings:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/GojoDesign
  3. Tree card holders:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/MonkeysOnTheRoof
  4. Save the date:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/MonkeysOnTheRoof
  5. Wedding invitation:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/sofiainvitations
  6. Pillow box:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/theepapergirl
  7. Branch heart confetti:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/theepapergirl
  8. Wishing tree:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepaperynook
  9. Guestbook poster:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/sofiainvitations
  10. Muslin gift bag:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheEverlastingPosy
  11. Table number light:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoppySeedStation
  12. Tree clutch:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/evakatharina
Tree Inspiration, Etsy Artists: for weddings or parties

Etsy Shops: Vintage Inspired Signs

Etsy is full of shop owners that sell beautiful decorations for weddings or parties.  “Modern Vintage” is a trend in party and event design at the moment, especially for weddings.  Check out these items and think about using them for your party or wedding.  All are reasonably priced and your guests are sure to love them.

Modern Vintage Signs
Vintage Inspired Wedding Signs inspiration board by Sofia Invitations and Prints

1)       Chalkboard with birds:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/minthome

2)      Graphic numbers:   http://www.etsy.com/shop/RecycleBuyVintage

3)      http://www.etsy.com/shop/anyoccasionbanners

4)      http://www.etsy.com/shop/ourhobbytoyourhome

5)      Kraft paper table number:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/sofiainvitations

6)      Peony table marker:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/hshaw77

7)      Photo booth sign:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/tcart2010

8)      Small chalkboard:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/thefunkyshack

Etsy Shops: Vintage Inspired Signs

Etsy Accessories: Birds

Here is the first of a series I plan to expand on:  Accessory designs from Etsy sellers.  I think there are many fantastic shops on Etsy where brides can find wonderful things for their weddings (including my shop!)

For this first of this series, I am focusing on accessories with birds.

bird accessories
Accessories with a bird theme from Etsy shops
  1. Bird nest hair piece:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/kisforkani
  2. Peacock earings:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaPlumeNoir
  3. Bird clutch:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/FA2u
  4. Black feather vintage heels:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdrianCompanyVintage
  5. Bird pocket mirror:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlepinkplum
Etsy Accessories: Birds