Easy Envelope Embellishments

A brief glance at my blog posts here so far would reveal my love of mailing things. So it's no surprise that I am super excited about the new line of invitations being offered by My Own Labels, for what do you do with invitations but mail them! One thing that I find very exciting about mailing letters is making the outside of the envelope look as beautiful as possible. I want my letter to be the first that the receiver opens- top of the mail pile. I want the envelope to be so eye catching, that … [read more...]

Saying Thank You

Writing thank you cards is the final task for newly weds. The wedding is over, you're home from your honeymoon and now it's time to say thanks to everyone who helped make your special day a success. So take time to remember all the memories each person helped you create and write them a special note with your love and gratitude. Sending a thank you to your best friend or family member? Look through your wedding photos first to find a photo taken of the two of you at your wedding! Print it out … [read more...]

Pretty Pretty Pinterest Wedding Contest

Join us on Pinterest and enter to win $100 My Own Labels gift certificate and be featured on our blog! Which of our wedding styles inspires you the most? Create a Pinterest board for a wedding including and inspired by your favorite My Own Labels wedding style. Submit your board by Wednesday, May 30, 2012. How to Enter: • You must be following @myownlabels on Pinterest to enter. • Create a board using your own Pinterest account and title it "Pretty Pretty Pinterest: Your Wedding … [read more...]

Wedding Inspiration: Casablanca

Sources left to right: Wedding Invitation (My Wedding Labels), Wedding Party (Green Wedding Shoes), Reception Table (Every Last Detail), Favor Boxes (My Wedding Labels), Flower Centerpiece (Babble.com), Ombre Wedding Cake (Style Me Pretty), Ceremony Gazebo (Aloha Island Weddings) Shop the Casablanca Collection • Save-the-Date Cards • Wedding Invitations • Response Cards • Enclosure Cards • Thank You Cards • Wedding Place Cards • Wedding Labels • Wedding Favor Tags • … [read more...]

Spa Basket

When occasions get busy, give the gift that will bring peace of mind: the spa basket. It's a calming gift for hard-working bridesmaids, loyal sisters, and excited mothers. Create a custom-made meditation CD and list the soothing songs with a karmic label. Refresh them with a personalized spritz bottle and a set of hand towels (add ribbon for an extra soft touch). Relax their spirit with aromatherapy candles and a personalized bottle of water. And, if you are a yoga lover, make an extra gift basket … [read more...]

Wedding Inspiration: Luxe

Sources left to right: Luxe Invitation (My Wedding Labels), Groom (Ruffled Blog), Lace & Film (Ruffled Blog), Luxe Favor (My Wedding Labels), Bride (Style Me Pretty), Reception Hall (One and Only Paris Photography), Wine Bottles (My Wedding Labels) Shop the Luxe Collection • Save-the-Date Cards • Wedding Invitations • Response Cards • Enclosure Cards • Thank You Cards • Wedding Place Cards • Wedding Labels • Wedding Favor Tags • Wedding Coasters More Wedding Inspiration … [read more...]

DIY Save-The-Date Garland

This pretty Save-The-Date garland is a quick and easy DIY and a fun, creative addition to your Save-The-Date cards. Future wedding guests will love opening up a tiny envelope to find a sweet paper garland adorned with your wedding date creating a decorative reminder of your upcoming wedding day! Supplies Needed: • 1/8" Hole Punch • Scissors • Bakers Twine • Heart-shaped Favor Tags (that match your Save-The-Date cards) • Glassine Envelopes • Envelope Seals Step One: Order Save-the-Date … [read more...]

Wedding Inspiration: Bella

Sources left to right: Bella Invitation (My Wedding Labels), Bridesmaids (Style Me Pretty), Wedding Favors (My Wedding Labels), Wedding Coasters (My Wedding Labels), Flower Centerpieces (Ruffled), Bride & Groom (Pinterest), Outdoor Reception (Brabourne Farm) Shop the Bella Collection • Save-the-Date Cards • Wedding Invitations • Response Cards • Enclosure Cards • Thank You Cards • Wedding Place Cards • Wedding Labels • Wedding Favor Tags • Wedding Coasters More … [read more...]

Homemade Tea Favors

Homemade tea blends are easy to make and package perfectly as favors for wedding or shower guests. The hardest part is deciding what kind of tea you want to make. Once it is all made up, you will find you have lots and lots of it, because a little bit of dried leaves go a long, long way. Make loose-leaf tea by picking your own homegrown leaves or buying tea in bulk, and blend the leaves as you like, adding herbs and spices. My first tea was mint tea, because I love it and because I have a large … [read more...]

Signature Drink Favors

What better way to make a party last than by sending a bit of the festivities home with all of your guests! Let the moments of the night live on in the homes of your friends and family by giving them a delicious and delightful souvenir to take away. Just follow these easy instructions for a signature drink; you can use our recipes or make up your own. But be careful, your guests may like it so much, they'll be knocking on your door for more! First Kiss • 4 parts vodka • 2 parts Triple Sec • … [read more...]