Christyo8

LATEST ARTICLES ( 394 )

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. & Paper Tips) Day Three: Blades & Trimming

  

  Trimming your paper is a very important step in any D.I.Y. training. Even if you do not work with paper often, accurate trimming is the difference between... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. & Paper Tips) Day Two: Scoring & Folding

  

  After talking in general terms about the properties of paper in Day one, its time to move on to actually "handling" the paper. There are certain tools you will... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 30 Days of Blogging (D.I.Y. & Paper Tips) Day One: Understanding Paper

  

  I have worked so hard and so dilligently this wedding season that I'm finding it hard to come back to blogging consistently now that things have slowed down. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CT-Designs: Now On Tumblr

  

  CT-Designs is now on Tumblr! Check us out when you can... Wanted to create another home where I could simply share photos coupled with tips/suggestions vs. the... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Mirror Seating Chart: Behind the Scenes

  

  I finally got the opportunity to develop a seating chart on a mirror. I have always thought them to be very elegant, but also versatile. They can be dressed up... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• 2014 Wedding Trends: Social Media Signage

  

  This blog is a mixture of two things that have become popular for weddings... Social media and signage. Everyone, including your wedding guests are pretty much... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Popular Wedding Stationery Pins from Pinterest

  

  This year was the first that indicated to me how influenced brides have become by Pinterest. As far as weddings go, no one really knew about Pinterest in 2011... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Confessions of a Real Bride

  

  My project manager (Sarah Furger) was married earlier this year and I thought it would be cool if she'd share the things she wished she'd done differently to... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• About That Stolen Blogpost: F.A.Q.

  

  I have been so busy this season that I am just now discovering that a Tumblr account owner decided to grab a handful of my blogs, repost them word for word and... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Top Wedding Fonts of 2013

  

  Its FONTS season again! I promise I've got sooooo many goodies for you guys this Fall. I did so much work with my hands this season and I can't wait to share... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Introducing the CANTONI Font Family by Deb Sementelli

  

  The .pdf Cantoni guide that comes with your purchase is so informative and its fun seeing different ways to use this fun font! HOW TO PURCHASE: MyFonts.com has... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• New Wedding Font Debut: Invitation Script

  

  Wanted to share a brand new font with you. Very powerful and beautiful. Would be perfect for just the right kind of invitation: Invitation Script. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• The Paris Wedding Book Signing Event: Photos and Recap

  

  The Paris Wedding book signing at Left Bank Jewelry was a rousing success. Filled to capacity and surrounded by St. Germaine and beautiful bridal accessories,... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• The Paris Wedding: Book Signing at Left Bank Jewelry 8.8.13

  

  Meet the author of The Paris Wedding, Kim Petyt at Left Bank Jewelry on August 8th! I'm so excited to have my calligraphy be a part of this book! We are... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• New Floral "Yes I Do" Stamp Release from U.S.P.S.

  

  I'm kind of late with this news, but I actually haven't seen these, I will have to ask at my local post office. Looks like there is more than the white tea rose... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CT-Designs Featured in Chicago Style Weddings Magazine

  

  In conjunction with Dejanae Events, our work was recently featured in Chicago Style Weddings Magazine! Soooo excited. The tiffany blue and cranberry color... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Chicago Skyline Wedding Placecards

  

  How adorable are these die-cut placecards? They are really "kiss-cut" meaning that the shape hasn't been completely punched out, but just outlined... So upon... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Mellody Hobson & George Lucas Take Over Promontory Point in Chicago

  

  Chicago native and financial guru behind Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson chose her hometown of Chicago for a pretty swanky post wedding soiree. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Calligraphy F.A.Q

  

  If you are wondering how to approach someone to hand letter your place cards, envelopes, etc., here are some questions to think about and keep in mind: How... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• My Annual Red, White and Blue Post

  

  Yes, its the 4th of July and yes, I'm doing yet another red, white and blue post. Couldn't be helped... Enjoy the festive colors and your holiday! I'll be back... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING