Chalkboard Decor
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Contests and Awards,
Home Decor
It's all the rage! Do you have on old pantry door? Freshen it up with some chalkboard paint. I just discovered a great post over at Belle Maison that highlights a number of fun chalkboard ideas that you can incorporate into your own home. Also, don't forget to enter the CHALKBOARD STICKER GIVEAWAY I'm hosting on Keg Design this week. I'm excited about announcing the winner this friday! So get your comments in, and PLEASE, help me spread the word...
Minted Wedding Challenge
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Contests and Awards,
Invitations
Minted is hosting another amazing contest...The Breakout Wedding Challenge. Each designer was asked to submit 3 wedding invitations (no more, no less). The 1st prize winner, as voted by the Minted community, will win a chance to launch a collection of 4 wedding suites to be sold on Minted.com. This is such an amazing opportunity, and I'm very excited about the 3 designs I submitted below. I need your help with the voting - pretty please! Follow the links below, and Rate my designs 1-5 (5 is the best!). Thanks so much for your support, I really appreciate it. My full Minted profile can be found here.
PLEASE VOTE: Doodles A7 Wedding Invitation by Keg Design
PLEASE VOTE: Ornate Indigo A7 Wedding Invitation by Keg Design
Keg Design's 1st GIVEAWAY!
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Contests and Awards
I'm so excited to host my first GIVEAWAY on Keg Design! I'm always looking for new ways to add character to my home, so when I came across this Kikkerland Large Decor Chalkboard Sticker I thought it was the perfect item to add charm and style to any bare wall. Hang it in your kitchen for recording recipes or your home office for writing daily "to do" lists. It would also work great in a kid's room for a safe alternative to drawing on the walls!
How To Win:
1. Become a Keg Design subscriber (follower). You must do this to be eligible.
2. Leave a comment telling me what you would do with the Kikkerland Chalkboard Sticker if you win.
3. TRIPLE your chances of winning by posting about this contest on your blog and linking back to this post. Don't forget to leave a comment so I know to add you.
This giveaway will close on Thursday, March 18th at 5pm CST. A winner will be chosen by random.org and announced on Keg Design on March 19th.
I'd like to thank CSN Stores for sponsoring this giveaway. CSN sells everything from kids bedding to modern accessories to everyday cookware. The chalkboard sticker frame we're giving away is backed with adhesive and easy to put up and remove. It leaves no residue on your walls and is 27.5" H x 22.6" W. I love the mixture of modern and vintage design in this piece. It's neutral color palette would fit in almost any room. For all you brides-to-be out there, it would be a great piece to frame or apply to an easel for wedding signage at your rehearsal dinner, ceremony or reception.
Here are a few examples of how similar stickers have spruced up some environments. Paper Source even suggests using Bistro Markers or rubber stamps (in addition to chalk) on your chalkboard sticker. Image sources here and here.
Here's a quick tutorial showing how easing the application of this kind of material is:
Paper Bags
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Paper
Hip Hip Hooray! Have I told you how much I loooove kraft paper? If not, I'm telling you now. I used #10 kraft envelopes for my own Save The Dates last year. And I'm always trying to convince my clients to use kraft paper for their invitations and envelopes. Paper Source (one of my favorite stores ever) announced their new "Paper Bag" collection today. I'm so excited! Check it out at a store near you.
Puppy Love
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Photography
This is Murphy, our "puppy"! He's a black lab with a little bullmastiff mixed in. He's 11 years old and the sweetest dog ever. He has grown quite the white "beard" over the last few years. I'm not sure that he enjoyed the impromptu photo shoot I initiated this weekend, but isn't he cute?
Envelope Liners
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Do It Yourself (DIY),
Invitations,
Paper
My productive weekend included lining these Paper Source envelopes! The envelope liner kit from PS was very helpful and easy to use. Don't you think the green paper looks great against the purple and red envelopes? More on these when I debut Sarah and Pat's Save The Date design...
Wedding Outtakes
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My Wedding,
Photography
I was sifting through my wedding photos last week, and came across these gems. Regardless of the hiccups we encountered along the way, our wedding day was tons of fun. We threw a good party! Isn't that what it's all about anyway...celebrating with friends and family? Dinner, dancing + drinks! Here are a few photos that don't require any explanation. Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words...
Pretty Stuff
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Blog Love,
Cool Stuff
I was sifting through my Sitemeter last week and came across The Pretty Purveyor as a referring site. I was pleasantly surprised to discover such a great blog. A big thank you to Jennifer at TPP for linking to Keg Design. The Pretty Purveyor has been added to my daily read list, and it is definitely worth checking out. There is lots of pretty stuff! Here are some of my favorites:
Belated Valentine
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Do It Yourself (DIY)
This has officially been the looongest week ever. Thank goodness it's Friday! On a happy note, I received a belated Valentine in the mail a few days ago. Thanks, Mom! It brightened up my day, and made me remember why I love snail mail so much. My Mom included the note below and had to apply some "DIY" work to the greeting card. I absolutely love the stamp, which I will be purchasing here. It would look amazing on Sarah & Pat's save the dates or invitations!
Vintage Save The Dates
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Save The Dates
I've been busy designing lately! These vintage-inspired Save The Dates were created for Kim and Jeff who are tying the knot this August. I just completed their final design and the beautiful tea-length cards are getting printed this week. I can't wait to see 'em! I will photograph and share soon...
Celtic Save The Dates
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Save The Dates
Engagement Portrait by George Street Photography
Here are a few Celtic-inspired Save The Date designs I mocked up for Sarah and Pat. The couple is having an Irish themed wedding in Chicago this fall. I also created these monograms for them. Sarah and Pat have chosen their final design and it is getting printed next week. I will share soon...
Southwestern Wedding Inspiration
I'm trying to catch up on my blogging this week... I'm taking inspiration from my trip to Scottsdale, and sharing some southwest-inspired wedding ideas. Please feel free to add to the list. If you recently had a "southwest" wedding, I'd absolutely love to feature some of your photos on Keg Design. Send images to kelly@kegdesign.com. Thanks!
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