Cans for comments!

Hi everyone!
I'm doing a little fundraiser this year to support Harvesters. For every comment left on my blog from now to Monday, December 15th, I will donate 1 canned good to Harvesters.

I found out about this great idea from Josh Solar Photography. So go over there and leave him a comment too! Special thanks to Chris+Lynn Photographers for starting this!

So this all you have to do
1. Leave me a comment on any post of my blog
2. Well that's about it.... How easy is that!

Happy holidays!

Holiday Sale!

Time to start holiday shopping! Give the gift of memories this year with custom photo montages and photo books. Place your order by December 6th and receive 20% off.

See my examples and prices at www.retrospectivedesign.com

Place your order by emailing me at info@retrospectivedesign.com

Stationery

Hi everyone!
It's time to start holiday shopping. Here are some cards that will make great gifts for teachers, stocking stuffers, secret Santa presents... the ideas are endless! :)

To place an order , email me at info@retrospectivedesign.com


Swirls: Set of 8 gatefold cards, $9.00



Merci: Set of 8 gatefold cards, $9.00



Hello Pink: Set of 6 gatefold cards, $7.00



Bonjour: Set of 8 gatefold cards



Thank You Stripes: Set of 4 cards, $5.00



Hello Blue & Brown: Set of 8 cards, $9.00



Thank You Green: Set of 8 gatefold cards, $9.00



Dottie: Set of 8 gatefold cards, $9.00



Happy Hour: Set of 8 cards, $9.00



Smile: Set of 6 gatefold cards, $7.00



Cool Waves: Set of 4 cards, $5.00



An Apple for the Teacher: Set of 4 Cards, $5.00

Upcoming Bridal Shows

I have a couple of bridal shows coming up. I'd love to see you there!

Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show
Sunday, October 5th
11am-5pm
Admission: $10 at the door, $6 online
The Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS

All About Weddings Bridal Show
Saturday, October 18th
11am-4pm
Free Admission
Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Airport
10300 N. Ambasador Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64153

Holiday Photo Cards

I’m so excited to announce my holiday photo card line for 2008. These cards are fun and modern with a handmade touch.

You can personalize your cards with whatever text you like. Each card is printed on matte photo paper and mounted on metallic cardstock. They come with white or ecru linen envelopes with your return address printed on the back flap.

Price: $1.20 each

To place your order, email me at info@retrospectivedesign.com. Please include which card you want, your text and a high-resolution photo (no copyrighted images please).

Please place your order your photo card order by November 7th.

If you are interested in a custom design, please email me for a quote.




Whimsy
This fun and bold design is a great way to share your favorite close-up in. Your photo is in black and white. Photo card is printed on matte photo paper and mounted on red metallic cardstock. Cards come with white linen envelopes.




Elegance
White swirls surround your photo creating a classic look. Your photo is in black and white. Photo card is printed on matte photo paper and mounted on white metallic cardstock. Cards come with white linen envelopes.




Modern Joy
This bright and contemporary card is perfect for people who want something very unique. It is definitely not your traditional card. Your photo is in sepia tones. Photo card is printed on matte photo paper and mounted on brown metallic cardstock. Cards come with ecru linen envelopes.




Softly Snowing
The snowflakes on a light blue background create a cool winter look. Your photo is in black and white. Photo card is printed on matte photo paper and mounted on silver metallic cardstock. Cards come with white linen envelopes.

Nicole & Michael

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of designing Nicole & Michael's wedding invitations. Nicole asked for 2 monograms, one that she used for the aisle runner and one for a gobo at the reception. I don't often get to see the final products of my designs so I was really excited to see these photos by Adrienne Maples Photography.


Here are the monogram designs.



Here is the monogram that Nicole painted on the aisle runner. Great job, Nicole!


And here is the gobo they used at their reception.



A big thank you to Adrienne Maples Photography for these photos!
www.amaples.com
Adrienne Maples Photography Blog

KC Bridal Fair Winners

Congratulations Whitney! She won a free 8x10 photo montage from me at the KC Bridal Fair last Saturday.

Another big congrats to Tricia who won the KC Bridal Fair Grand Prize which includes an invitation package from me.

KC Bridal Fair

Hi everyone!
I'll be at the KC Bridal Fair this Saturday.

Here are the details.

KC Bridal Fair
Saturday, August 23rd
10am - 5pm
Town Pavilion
1111 Main St.
Kansas City, MO

Hope to see you there!

Wedding Thank You Cards

Megan & David


Ashlee & Vic

Photo time!

It's photo time! I had a mini-photo shoot with some of my invitation samples today. Enjoy!




Here are some map samples. They're a great time saver for you.

Grandma's Girls

Natasha & David

Natasha & David recently celebrated their fourth anniversary. Here are some pages from their wedding photo book. Happy anniversary!

Alicia & Zack

Giveaway winner!

Thanks for all the interest! The giveaway winner is katklaw777. Congratulations!

Don't forget about the Bloggy Giveaway special. Everyone who participates in my giveaway gets 15% off of their purchases until May 31, 2008. Just mention "Bloggy Giveaway" when ordering. Great for Mother's Day and Father's Day presents!

Thanks again!

Mother's Day Presents

Mother's Day is quickly approaching and our photo montages and photo books make great presents. Place your order soon to make sure you receive them on time.

Photo Montages: Orders need to be received by May 2nd
Photo Books: Orders need to be received by April 28th

Samantha

This is my new niece Samantha and the birth announcement I just did for her. Isn't she cute? :)

If anyone is interested in birth announcements, just send me an email and I can give you a quote.

Have a great day!

Bloggy Giveaway Time!

It's that time again! Time for the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival. I got a great response last time so I've decided to do it again. This time I'm giving away a set of 8 of my "Hello" cards. The simple and crisp design is great for notes for your friends and family. They are 3.5 x 5 inch light blue cards with white linen envelopes.

All you have to do is leave me a comment on this entry. The contest is open to bloggers and non-bloggers. If you don't have a blog, please send me your email address so I can let you know if you have won. If the winner does not respond to my email within 3 days, I will choose another winner.

I will choose the winner at 5pm CST Sunday, April 27th.

Shipping costs will be covered in the U.S. and Canada.

You can also check out my other work at my website RetrospectiveDesign.com. Everyone who participates in my giveaway gets 15% off of their purchases until May 31, 2008. Just mention "Bloggy Giveaway" when ordering. Great for Mother's Day and Father's Day presents!

Midwest Baby & Kids Fest

Hi everyone! I'll be at the Midwest Baby & Kids Fest all weekend. It should be a fun time with appearances by Sluggerr and KC Wolf, Wings of Love performances and lots of shopping. Come and stop by my booth to get a special discount that can come in very handy for Mother's Day and Father's Day.

Here's the information.
Midwest Baby & Kids Fest
Overland Park Convention Center
Saturday April 19th and Sunday April 20th
10am to 6pm
www.midwestkidsfest.com

Hope to see you there!

One Big Party!

I will be at One Big Party this Saturday from 10am to 2pm. One Big Party is a fundraiser for Ozanam, a residential and day treatment facility for adolescents with emotional, behavioral and learning disorders.

There will be lots of local vendors there. For more information, check out www.ozanam.org.

One Big Party
Saturday, April 12th
10am-2pm
Smith Hall on Ozanam's campus
421 E. 137th St., KCMO

Hope to see you there!

Congratulations Mollie!

Mollie won a free montage at my giveaway at the Paradise Pointe Bridal Show. Here's her montage.

Paradise Pointe Bridal Show

Hi everyone!

I will be at the Paradise Pointe Bridal Show this Saturday, March 1st.
10am - 4pm
Admission is free.

Hope to see you there!

Jen & Dan

Giveaway winner!

I'm happy to announce that my giveaway winner is Heather. Congratulations!

Thank you to everyone who participated in my giveaway. You aren't walking away empty handed. :) Everyone who participated in my giveaway gets 20% off any of their purchases in February. Just mention the code "Carnival" when ordering.

Offer expires Feb. 29, 2008

Bridal Silhouettes Personalized Cards

These cards are custom designed just for you. Perfect for bridal shower thank you cards or notes to your wedding party. They show off you and your dress without giving away the fine details. These can be personalized with your wedding colors.

Text is anything of your choosing. Some suggestions are "I do", "Thank You", your names, wedding date or a favorite quote.

All you have to do is email a photo of you in your wedding dress to info@retrospectivedesign.com. This definitely does not have to be a professional photo and you don't have to be all made up.

Set of twenty 3.5 x 5 cards and white linen envelopes. Blank on the inside.

Please allow 2-3 weeks for design and delivery. If you would like a different quantity, please let me know.

Cost: $25.00
Shipping: $4.00

Email your order to info@retrospectivedesign.com.

Bridesmaid Cards

Ask your friends and family to be your bridesmaids in this special way. Each card is printed with two roses in shades of pink. The inside is blank for you to write a personal message. These cards will make wonderful keepsakes.

Set of 4 soft pink 3.5 x 5 in. cards with a rose design printed on white linen paper. Set includes 4 white linen envelopes.

If you need a different quantity, please let me know.

Cost: $7.00
Shipping: $2.00

Email your order to info@retrospectivedesign.com.

Happy Hour Cards

Invite your friends to a girls night out with these cards. The martini glass pattern sets the mood for a fun night out. These a perfect for a quick note to your girlfriends or invitations to a bachelorette party or just a fun evening.

Set of 8 red 3.5 x 5 in. cards with a bold martini glass pattern printed on white linen cardstock. Blank on the inside. Set includes 8 white linen envelopes.

Cost: $9.00
Shipping: $2.00

Email your order to info@retrospectivedesign.com.

Flower Power Cards

The Flower Power set is great for quick notes to friends and thank you's. The bright and bold pattern works well for all ages.

Set of 4 orange 3.5 x 5 in. cards with flower pattern printed on white linen cardstock. Blank on the inside. Set includes 4 white linen envelopes.

Cost: $6.00
Shipping: $1.50

Email your order to info@retrospectivedesign.com.

An Apple for the Teacher Cards

Say thank you to the teachers in your life with these adorable cards. The simple red apple design is a perfect way to show your appreciation.

Set of eight 3.5 x 5 in. olive green cards with a red apple design printed on white linen cardstock. Blank on the inside. Eight white linen envelopes complete the set.

Cost: $9.00
Shipping: $2.00

Email your order to info@retrospectivedesign.com.

Giveaway!

Hello, it's time for a giveaway!

I'm participating in the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival. Here's your chance to win a sampler set of the stationary shown here. This set includes 4 cards of each design (16 cards total). The cards are 3.5 x 5 in. and include matching white linen envelopes.

All you have to do is leave me a comment on this entry. The contest is open to bloggers and non-bloggers. If you don't have a blog, please send me your email address so I can let you know if you have won. If the winner does not respond to my email within 3 days, I will choose another winner.

I will choose the winner at 5pm CST Sunday, February 3rd.

Shipping costs will be covered in the U.S. and Canada.

Click below to check out the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival.

Perfectly Pink Personalized Stationary - Set of 8

Send your friends notes on your own personalized stationary. The pink polka dot design carefully balances a modern look with a touch of girly fun. Perfect for a wide range of ages.

Set of eight 3.5 x 5 inch personalized pink cards with a polka design printed on ecru cardstock. Eight ecru linen envelopes complete this set. Blank on the inside. Great gift for friends, family and even for yourself.

To purchase, email info@retrospectivedesign.com.

Cool Waves-Set of 4

This set of cards is perfect for notes to friends and family or a small gift for a friend.

Set of four 3.5 x 5 inch soft key lime green cards with a cool waves abstract pattern printed on ecru colored paper. Four ecru linen envelopes complete this set.

To purchase, email info@retrospectivedesign.com.

Caroline & Grant