New business logo and shop make-over! August 10, 2011

My goal for the month of July was to create a new look for my Etsy store. I knew the colors that I wanted and I knew that I wanted the logo to match my whimsical style. You’d think it would have been the easiest job ever because after all, who knows my tastes better than me? Ugh. Not so… after the stress of moving from Rhode Island to Florida and then going on a lazy family vacation for a week, my creativity was at an all time low. I took on a couple new projects for clients and that totally helped me get back into the groove.

I am absolutely loving my new logo! Here is the new store banner and my Facebook picture!  

And I had so much fun creating a flyer for the business. I’m gonna get this flyer posted in various bakeries here in Pensacola, Florida. Isn’t it cute? Hope you like the new look as much as I do!

Finally, if you are on Facebook, make sure to LIKE A Party Studio!!! I usually announce all my latest projects on Facebook and also I will periodically announce promo codes on there too! And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter!

Friday Social Network Blast March 25, 2011

1. DaSweetZpot Italian Wedding Berry Jam

Italian Wedding Jam

 

2. Moss Terrarium with Natural Quartz

Moss Terrarium

 

3. Plus Size Brown and Cream KaftanFrom roseglen

Plus Size Brown and Cream Kaftan

 

4. Back Home Vintage Cozy Kitten Salt/Pepper Shakers. I actually love these little kitties! They are very kitsch and would be great conversation starters. Very Dolores Umbridge-esque!

Cozy Kitten Salt/Pepper Shakers

 

5. A Party Studio Set of 12 large pinwheels. Perfect decoration or favor for a garden party!

Large pinwheel wands

 

6. Here is an adorable and bright spring bag with a simple coral design… this is my favorite items this week. So much fun for summer.

Yellow tote

 

7. When Love Happens These brooch pin boutonnieres will be perfect for any event!

Brooch pin boutonnieres

 

8. Charming Whimsical Antique Flying Dove/Swallow Bird Charm Necklace

Necklace

 

9. Hello Again Vintage – Brighten up your outfit with Vintage 1980s Neon Earrings (Lot of 5)

1980s Neon Earrings

 

10. Blazinbeads – American Turquoise Wirewrapped Pendant

Cabochon Pendant

 

11. Sesiber – Pink – Beaded and Caftan Appliqued Regional Neck warmer

Regional Neck warmer

 

12. Totally modern love affair! He Love’s Her and now everyone knows with this colorful and fun save the date design by Kailey Marie!

Save the date

 

13. LJLDESIGNS –  Wine Anyone…

Wine Anyone Note Cards

 

14. Garage Gypsy_Beautiful Sterling Turquoise earrings inspired by geometric shapes and the southwest

Turquoise and Leather Fringe Earrings

 

15. Commonsensical Spa –Get your first taste of Spring with this intoxicatingly floral Ylang Ylang Sugar Scrub!

Sugar Scrub

 

16. The Fix Designs – Pink Circles Earrings for Spring!

Pink Circles Earrings

 

17. ArielSimone – Vintage Inspired Deep V Swimsuit

Gathered Waist Suit

 

18. MellowMermaid – Vintage Upcycled Floral Wall Art

Floral Wall Sculptures

 

19. thebijoubarn – Multi-feather necklace

Feather Necklace

 

20. horseandhare – Japan Relief – Rising Heart Print

Linoleum Block Print

 

21. Visionofbeautydesign – Beautiful Vintage Pink Fire Opal Brass Clip On Earrings

Clip On Earrings

 

22. mkcollection- Rainy Spring Day Girls overalls/halter style appliqued.

Overalls applique halter

 

23. ChrissysCreation – Hawaiian Flower Tote Purese

Hawaiian Flower Tote Purse

 

24. Sweet shoppe birthday invite… this is perfect for a Candy themed birthday party. You could set up a candy dessert station with lots of gumdrops, lollipops. gummy bears, etc. It’d be really cute, bright and colorful!

Sweet shoppe birthday invite

 

25. DellCoveSpices – Pink cocktail sugar rim. Margaritas, martinis, drinks fun with festive glasses. Recipes included. This would be a lot of fun for the adult parties. Or even for kids parties… how much would the little ones love a sugar-rimmed glass full of pink lemonade! So pretty…

Pink cocktail sugar rim

 

26. prettymuchdana – Origami Alphabet Soup Crane Egg Jar

Soup Crane Egg Jar

 

27. Vanrobmac–Tulle Double Birdcage Wedding Veil

Double Birdcage Wedding Veil

 

28. OnMommysApron- Damask and Stripe Kitchen Accessory Set

Pot Holder & Oven Mitt Set

 

 

 

 

Ribbon Wands March 21, 2011

I was recently asked about ribbon wands for little boys. The ones I’d made up to now definitely had a girly feel to them. Think soft, girly colors and flowers! But boys love ribbon wands, too. I think the idea of twirling around with the ribbon is appealing to all children, regardless of gender. There is something fascinating about the way the ribbon moves and follows their hand movements. So, I was tasked with designing wands that any parent would be happy to let their child play with…

Combination of 5 colors!

Gender-neutral Ribbon Wands

8 feet of ribbon per wand

I love this color combination. It is inspired by the Bright collection in my Etsy store. It is a combination of orange, white, turquoise, light green (celadon) and yellow. So fun! Each strand measures 2 feet long and there are four strands per wand. That means these ribbon wands have a very generous amount of ribbon- 8 feet per wand!

 

Here are some items from the Bright collection that inspired the choice of color combination.

Party picks

Birthday banner

 

I hope you love these wands! Leave a comment and let me know what color combination you’d like me to use for the next set of wands.