Christyo8
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Chicagoan, Wedding Calligrapher & Stationer, Blogger, Print Prod Mgr & Jr. Web Designer. Bulls/Sox/Bears lover too! Thanks for reading. Visit me on the web...
http://www.ct-designs.com
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CT-Designs Calligraphy & Wedding Stationery
http://blog.ct-designs.com/
This blog mostly features advice to engaged couples on how to navigate through the stationery-related portion of their upcoming nuptials!
Think: envelopes, calligraphy, invitations and much more!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 394 )
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Vintage Wedding Paper Ideas
Happy Friday! Been finding so many paper "nuggets" on Pinterest lately I thought I'd share some... Check out these cool ideas for a vintage themed wedding or... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
This Week's Wedding Color Inspiration: Ivory, Pink and Gold
Happy Leap Year and Wedding Wednesday! Our first inspiration board for 2012. These boards mark what color palettes I'm working with as the season wears on. Enjo... Read more
Posted on 29 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Best Oscar Viewing Party Invitations
We are officially on a collision course with spring. Comparable to the beginning of winter and the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, many events mark the... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Wedding Pattern Ideas For Your Stationery
The use of patterns for your wedding invitations has been gaining popularity in the last 2-3 years. If you are not going with the traditional ivory or white wit... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Save the Date Magnet Designs
Yes, there is STILL a toe left inside of Save the Date season! We find ourselves being pulled into calligraphy and invitation season, but I have clients still... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2012 WEDDING -
12 Free Unique Wedding Fonts
Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend... Got some unique fonts on the blog today. Invitations this year are all about clean lines and clearly... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Wedding Stamp Postage Primer
Happy Friday! Got a good, information-rich blog for you today. Its all about your wedding postage. I know we typically will see a blog that discusses the USPS... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Do You Know What Today Is? Its Our Anniversary!
Happy #WeddingWednesday and Happy Anniversary to CT-Designs! What a thrilling ride it has been for my company. I did my FIRST bridal show in February of 2007 an... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Whitney Houston: Loss of a Once In a Generation Talent
This past weekend unfortunately saw the passing of yet another music legend. Whitney Houston was found unresponsive in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA on... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Valentine's Day Inspiration: Red Wedding Stationery
Happy Friday! Thought it would be fun as we approach Valentine's Day to put a board together with all the red stationery we've done! Its such a romantic color... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Peek-A-Boo: Utilizing the Backside of the Wedding Invite
Happy #WeddingWednesday! Wanted to highlight a part of your invitation that's not usually talked about. The backside. The back of your save the date, shower or... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Fun Wedding Paper D.I.Y. Ideas
*Yawn* good morning guys and happy Monday. Congrats to the NY Giants on winning Super Bowl XLVI! We watched, "Cruz-salsa'd" and are happy for NYC in... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Three Wedding Guest Book Alternatives
Happy Friday! Today's blog features three alternatives to the standard wedding guestbook. So much fun to be had with paper, decor and personalization, it feels... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
An Intimate Bridal Affair at Hotel Palomar
I had the pleasure of attending a bridal event produced by Glitz Event Design. I don't usually get a chance to blog about events that I attend, but this one... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Vintage Key Wedding Ideas
Good Morning! On my pinterest travels, I've discovered some fun uses of keys with wedding stationery, and just HAD to share a few on the blog today. Read more
Posted on 30 January 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Address Your Guests ...In Chalk
Happy Friday! Wanted to wrap up this busy week by offering up a primer on chalk. You've seen them. Whether its cute signage pointing guests towards the... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Calligraphy Season Starting Early in 2012
Another season within the wedding season is known as calligraphy season. This is really a sub-season that goes hand-in-hand with invitation season, however... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
Key Dates For Your Wedding Stationery
Happy Monday! We are plowing through the month of January huh? Can't believe how quickly time is going by. Thinking about time inspired this latest blog, which... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
DIY Wedding Skills
Happy Friday! Wanted to do a little primer for the D.I.Y. bride... Do you understand folds? Know why scoring your paper prior to folding it is important? Read more
Posted on 20 January 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING -
3 More Wedding Calligraphy Uses
I've found three more uses for your wedding calligraphy! We always discuss envelopes, place cards and guestbooks, but there are soooo many more different cute... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING