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FREE Save the Date Magnets? Don't mind if I do!

2012-02-17T15:58:00.000-08:00

Don't waste any time ladies! Get your FREE small Save the Date magnets now (with purchase of Invitations).

St. Louis, Missouri Wedding Invitations

2012-02-17T06:49:00.000-08:00

This bride's mother came to me with their idea already in mind, which made

it a whole lot easier to create the design options! Printed on a beautiful

white (crystal) pearlescent card stock with black and purple colors, made

this invitation elegant and timeless. These are a 5x7 invitation with a 3.5x5

2 sided mailable RSVP card (no envelopes needed) and a purple pearlescent European flap envelope.

Christmas Wedding Program | Illinois

2011-12-14T11:51:00.000-08:00

This bride came to me needing programs, and needing them FAST! Not a problem!!! It was my first Christmas wedding program, and I was super excited to design them! With a red & green theme, we stuck to poinsettias and a "wrapping paper" look. They turned out festive and gorgeous!

10% OFF HOLIDAY PHOTO CARDS!

2011-11-01T09:07:00.000-07:00

Hey All! EK Designs is offering 10% off your Holiday Photo Cards when you place your order by Thanksgiving 2011 (November 24th, 2011). This discount applies to all quantity orders, but only 8x4 size Photo Cards. This order includes FREE blank white envelopes and FREE shipping! Plus, we've got beautiful holiday designs waiting for you! ORDER NOW!!!

Belleville|Collinsville, IL Wedding Program

2011-10-17T15:12:00.000-07:00

These elegant programs match their sister (invitations) almost

identically. A few switcharoos and they're magically programs!

Wallah! Beautiful, elegant, timeless programs for a beautiful,

elegant, timeless bride. :)

Troy, IL High School Reunion Invitations

2011-10-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

When I was asked to contribute to my Triad High School Reunion with

designing our Invitations, I was stoked! These standard 5x7 invites

were printed on a matte card stock. See you in 10 years!!

Edwardsville, IL Baby Shower Invitation

2011-10-04T13:18:00.000-07:00

One of my best friends was having a baby and I couldn't have been

happier to do her Shower invitations! Wish upon a star theme,

this invitation was printed on a Linen card stock. Congratulations

Heather and Jake! Mason is a cutey!

O'Fallon, IL Baby Shower Invitations

2011-10-04T13:12:00.000-07:00

Another friend of mine was having a baby! ;) This is a fall themed invitation
printed on Linen card stock. Congratulations Wendy and Kevin!

Troy, IL 5th Birthday Party Invitation

2011-10-04T13:07:00.000-07:00

This little adorable girl was turning 5 and wanted a SWEET

invitation! What's more sweet than cupcakes?? <3 These are printed

on Linen cardstock. Happy 5th Birthday Jenna!

Troy, IL High School Graduation Invitation

2011-10-04T12:53:00.000-07:00

This invitation was very special to me, as it was an invitation to my

little bro's High School Graduation. Kept as neutral color scheme and

design printed on a Linen card stock. I couldn't be more proud A.J.!!

Glen Carbon, IL 1st Birthday Invitation

2011-10-04T12:48:00.000-07:00

Ahoy Matey! Another one of my best friends! We did a Navy/Gray Pirate

theme for this party and invitation. They are printed on Linen card stock

and show how fun and unique this family is! Happy 1st Birthday Captain Mason!

Highland, IL Surprise 30th Birthday Party

2011-10-04T02:01:00.000-07:00

These awesome people are some of my best friends and I couldn't wait to get

my hands on designing these Surprise 30th Birthday Party Invitations!

P, you don't look a day over 21 sir!! I had a blast at the party, you did

a wonderful job planning Megan :)

Highland, IL Birthday Save The Date Magnets

2011-10-04T01:57:00.000-07:00

These were done for my cousin's adorable daughter and her 2 best friends!

Oh to be young again!! :) I heard the party rocked and I'm super pleased with

the way the magnets came out! Party on girls!

St. Louis, MO House Warming Invitation

2011-10-04T01:52:00.000-07:00

Another invitation done for my close friends! Loved the funky fonts!! A funky

house warming party invitation for a funky couple! PS: Your house is GORG!!! :)

St. Louis, MO Couples Shower

2011-09-29T07:14:00.000-07:00

Lucky in Love they are!! As one of my best friends from

high school, I couldn't be more excited for these two!

Their shower was beautiful, and the food was magnificent.

This shower invitation is fun and printed on a Linen card stock.

Congratulations Stacy and Scott!

St. Jacob, IL Couples Shower Invitations

2011-09-29T07:13:00.003-07:00

Jonnie and Kyle's couples shower was definitely one we

will not forget! This fun and funky invitations was printed

on a matte card stock. Congratulations Jonnie and Kyle!

Troy, IL Couples Shower Invitations

2011-09-29T07:13:00.002-07:00

As this bride and groom are my friends, I was happy to hear of their

engagement! And a couple's shower was something that fit their

personalities perfect! These shower invitations were printed on a

Linen card stock and worked perfectly with their floral themed

wedding. Congratulations Tiffany and Gene!

St. Jacob, IL Save the Dates

2011-09-29T07:13:00.001-07:00

As one of my best friend's little sisters, Jonnie Lyn was the

perfect candidate for a hunter/girly Save the Date! What a

cute way to show the true side of this couple. As a postcard,

you can fit way more than just your names and date. They

decided to add lyrics to their first song on the back along

side the return address. Anything goes when it comes to

Save the Dates! Congratulations Jonnie and Kyle!

Belleville|Collinsville, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-29T07:12:00.001-07:00

When this bride came to me, she wanted something elegant,

timeless and beautiful. Damask it is! Although damask is something

vintage and old, it is still used to this day in millions of ways.

Especially invitations. There are also, millions of different

patterns in damask, which keeps each invitation fresh. Congratulations

Lindsey and Greg!

Bethalto|Collinsville, IL Wedding Programs

2011-09-29T07:12:00.000-07:00

When doing themed invitations, your programs can match the

invitations perfectly, if you desire. These programs are almost

identical to the invitations, except are sized to 4.5x12.5. They

keep that elegant look, while at the same time give off that

whimsical feel that our couple was hoping for.

Bethalto|Collinsville, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-29T07:11:00.000-07:00

A themed wedding is one that us wedding vendors love to work with!

This particular invitation was Irish themed, and couldn't be more fun!

The beautiful blue and green in the pearlescent paper just makes it that

much more whimsical and fun. Congratulations Sarah and Scott!

St. Jacob, IL Wedding Programs

2011-09-29T07:10:00.000-07:00

Jonnie Lyn's wedding programs were a bit of a rush order. Although

we only had 4 days to design and print, they turned our gorgeous.

They are 4.5x12.5 printed 2 sided on a heavy card stock. As they do

have the same flourish design, they do not look exact to the invitation.

Troy, IL Save The Dates

2011-09-28T20:27:00.000-07:00

Save the Dates are a thing of the past, present and future! They come

as magnets, clings and postcards. They can be designed

to coordinate with your wedding theme. These Save the Dates

are a 3.5x2 (business card size) magnet and were perfect for their theme.

Collinsville, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T20:23:00.000-07:00

Another invitation I was unable to keep a pocket folder

as a sample, but these are super modern and fun! The

diamond pattern at the top with stripes on the bottom

to ground it, gives this invitation a preppy look. Printed

on matte card stock, and a pearlescent pocket folder in red, they

were super fun to design! Congratulations Kimmy and Nathan!

Pocahontas|Highland, IL Baby's 1st Birthday Invitation

2011-09-28T20:06:00.001-07:00

This baby is my adorable niece Braelyn! She was turning 1 and

I had to create and adorable invitation. The summer Hawaiian theme

goes quite well for a June birthday.

Happy 1st birthday to my sweet niece Braelyn!

Shiloh, IL Baby's 1st Birthday

2011-09-28T19:59:00.001-07:00

Alissa is turning 1! I wanted to make this invitation as adorable

as the little girl it is for! Such a cutie patootie! Pink and lime

green are the accents, printed on a Linen card stock.

Happy 1st birthday Alissa!

Troy, IL Holiday Photo Card

2011-09-28T19:47:00.001-07:00

So... this feels a bit odd posting pics of myself, but these

holiday cards are of my husband, our dogs, and I! :) We decided

it's time to send out Holiday Photo Cards, even though we've been

married for 3 years! Ha! The wonderful Christine Foehrkolb of

CF Photography took these photos and I couldn't be more pleased

with them! They capture our personalities and our puppies personalities

spot on! We keep trying to think of excuses to have her photograph

us again, but nothing comes to mind! :) Just want to do it again, because

it was so much fun, and she's an amazing photographer! These photo

cards are 4x9 printed on a semi-gloss card stock. They fit in letter size envelopes!

St. Louis, MO Baby Shower Invitation

2011-09-28T19:42:00.001-07:00

I received this Baby Shower Invitation request through a friend

whom knows the mother-to-be and was helping throw the shower.

I never got to meet the lovely mother-to-be, but I am honored to

have had a part in her Baby Shower! This invitation was printed

on a linen card stock with a gorg purple background and beautiful

butterflies! Congratulations LaQonna!

Highland, IL Baby Shower Invitations

2011-09-28T19:37:00.001-07:00

As the sister of the mother-to-be, it was my duty to create

a beautiful Baby Shower Invitation. At the time, she didn't

know what she was having and wanted a "neutral" look to

the invite. Secretly, I knew she was having a girl (who soon

came out to be little Miss Braelyn Olivia Hollenberg). This

invitation has a damask type background with yellow and

black accents. Congratulations Lynzi and John!

Edwardsville, IL Save the Date

2011-09-28T19:24:00.001-07:00

This Save the Date magnet is pretty awesome and unique! The

bride suggested a license plate look and that's what we did! Pink

and black accents on a 4.25x5.5 size magnet show their love for

cars. Congratulations Katie and Justin!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T18:56:00.001-07:00

It was my honor to do these invitations for the daughter of

one of my high school teachers! She's super sweet, just like

her mother, and I was excited to design for them! This 5x7

invitation was printed on matte card stock with teal and black

damask accents. Congratulations Lauren and Kevin!

Troy|Maryville, IL Pocket Fold Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T18:40:00.001-07:00

This couple, I've known for a while. I was honored to do their

invitations, especially when they wanted pocket folders! They

are super classy and quite organized! Their pearlescent bronze

pocket folder dressed up the matte invitation with some bling.

Teal and brown were beautiful colors, and the wedding was gorg!

Congratulations Sara and Randy!

Maryville, IL Wedding Program

2011-09-28T18:31:00.001-07:00

These programs look almost identical to the invitations they

go with. A beautiful green and blue damask look brings elegance

to this piece. Printed on matte card stock.

Maryville, IL Seal-N-Send Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T18:24:00.001-07:00

Another Seal-N-Send! I just love doing these! They're so unique

and eco friendly! One piece and no envelopes! :) This invitation

was printed on pearlescent ivory card stock with a beautiful green

and blue damask theme. Green and blue is the new pink and black!

Congratulations Julie and Justin!

Aviston, IL Save the Date

2011-09-28T18:17:00.001-07:00

This bride is by far one of my favorites! I didn't know her personally

before this process, but now I feel like I've known her for ages! She's

super sweet and classy! I can't wait to get those invitations done, they

will be gorg just like these Save the Dates. Printed on a matte card

stock, theyare a 2 sided mailable postcard in black ink.

Can't wait for the next step!

St. Louis, MO Seal-N-Send Wedding Invitation & Save the Date

2011-09-28T18:07:00.001-07:00

I had a wonderful time designing for this couple! They were

super fun and adorable! Unfortunately I don't have many pics for

this invitation, but here's what I got! The Seal-N-Send is printed on

a pearlescent silver with blue ink. It's a 6x14 size piece, with a tear

off mailable RSVP at the bottom. All folded up to a 6x4 mailable

posctard size piece, sealed for perfection! Return address printed on

back for mailing purposes eliminates that cramp in your hand from

writing it out too many times! Also eliminates the use of envelopes!

Save paper and money! We did a Save the Date baseball ticket as well!

I don't have any physical photos of this one, but here's the artwork!

Congratulations Jennifer and Brian!

Bethalto|Alton, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T18:00:00.001-07:00

These invitations were quite adorable, if you ask me! They

wanted something floral, but fun. They pink and green printed on matte

card stock, but with a pearlescent ivory envelope to spice it up!

Congratulations Brook and Christopher!

Troy, IL Wedding Program

2011-09-28T17:57:00.001-07:00

This program was for a very close friend, whom I had

also done invitations for. A fall themed wedding with gorg

purple and burnt orange accents, this program fits perfect!

Troy, IL Wedding Program

2011-09-28T17:52:00.001-07:00

This program was done for a bride I did invitations for.

She wanted the standard 5x7 booklet (which is not what

I normally do, but I can do anything!) printed on the same

green pearlescent paper as the invitation. This was on a

thinner paper, to allow folding. Simply beautiul.

Soulard, MO | Troy, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T17:47:00.001-07:00

Another friend! I just love doing wedding invitations for the

people I love! It brings me great joy :) This invitation was to

be a modern version of victorian elegance. A chandelier on top

of damask wall paper? Yes please!!! Green and brown was the

scheme printed on matte card stock. Congratulations Adrienne and T.J.!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T17:41:00.001-07:00

The flower for this wedding was the Calla lily. The bride wanted

this incorporated in the invitation but to keep it simple and elegant.

I did just that. Black ink on green pearlescent card stock was the

way to go, with a gorg sapphire blue pearlescent pocket folder and

matching pearlescent green envelope.

Congratulations Emma and Chad!

Marine, IL Wedding Program & Napkin

2011-09-28T17:36:00.001-07:00

Another very close friend of mine, this bride I've know since

I was born! Our families have been close for ages. This fall

themed wedding was beautiful and deserved a beautiful

program to match. Such a cute couple, and they had an

adorable phrase on this program. Just read it!

Congratulations Tina and Travis!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T17:30:00.001-07:00

As a close friend to this bride, I was asked to design a beautiful

yet unique invitation. And I did just that! Deep purple and burnt

orange were the colors and it was a fall wedding. It turned out

gorg! I am so happy for my friends!! Congratulations Abby and John!

Troy|Belleville, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T17:20:00.001-07:00

As a friend of the bride, I was honored to do these invitations!

On a pearlescent ivory card stock, this purple ink invitation looks

elegant yet fresh and fun. This purple is gorg! One of my favorite

colors ever! I attended this wedding and these invites matched

the theme perfectly! Congratulations Beth and Eric!

Troy|Edwardsville, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T17:01:00.001-07:00

After starting this invitation design, I became great friends

with this couple! They are super fun, and we wanted their

invitations to reflect that, as well as their nature themed

wedding. A 5x7 printed on matte card stock, this invite kept

a fun look along with the out doors look as well.

Congratulations Keely and Jerry!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T16:57:00.001-07:00

This beautiful invitation was done on pearlescent white

card stock with a gorgeous raspberry and black design.

With a damask frame, this invitation is formal, yet fresh with

the color concept. Pearlescent paper is a bride's best friend!

Congratulations Jenna and Brandon!

Breese, IL Seal-N-Send Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T16:48:00.001-07:00

My first Seal-N-Send Invitation and it was a success! These

beautiful 6x14 size pieces are folded up to a mailable postcard

size 6x4 piece sealed to keep closed during mailing. With your

return address printed on the back, there is no need for addressing

or address labels. The RSVP is a tear off mailable postcard at

the bottom of the piece that measures 4x6 when torn off.

Eliminated the use of envelopes, this option is definitely the

green way to go! Save paper and money! Printed with black

ink on pearlescent silver paper, this is still an elegant piece.

Congratulations Janna and Reed!

Lake of the Ozarks, MO Yacht Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T16:42:00.001-07:00

When I got the call to do these invitations, I was really excited!

A wedding on a yacht? Yes please!!! This was a small, intimate

wedding, and they wanted a simple, yet elegant invitation to match.

A 5x7 invite on pearlescent ivory paper with black ink did just the trick!

Congratulations Kerri and Michael!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T16:36:00.001-07:00

Another beach wedding! These invitations turned out great! Orange

pearlescent card stock with black ink prove to be a beautiful

touch to this invitation! I just love how the paper sparkles!

Congratulations Sarah and Timothy!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T16:31:00.001-07:00

One of my first invitations since I had started my

own Design business! I was super excited to do these,

as I know this family personally! A beautiful beach

wedding followed by a local reception was the key.

These are 8x5 invitations printed on linen card stock,

paired with an accommodations card. Congratulations

Erica and Christopher!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T16:26:00.001-07:00

For these 8x5 invitations on Linen, the bride wanted

something fun and fancy, but still beautiful. Damask is

a good way to keep something beautiful, but to change

up the colors to something fun definitely brings it to the

next level! Hot pink and lime green are definitely fun

colors for a wedding, and that's what we did for these

invitations. Congratulations Valerie and Chad!

Highland, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T16:19:00.001-07:00

Being the bride's sister, I had more knowledge than anyone

on what this wedding was about! A beautiful 6x6 pearlescent

pocketfolder in ivory was an elegant touch to this piece.

The invitation was on matte card stock with teal print and

a touch of ivory. I am so happy for my big sister and her

hubby, and am very pleased with this invitation!

Congratulations Lynzi and John!

St. Jacob, IL Couples Shower & Bachelorette Party Invitations

2011-09-28T16:14:00.001-07:00

Being one of my best friends since childhood, I couldn't

pass up the opportunity to design this bride's couples shower

invites! It was one I will never forget! Being in the wedding

gave me more insight as to the theme and feel of this event

and I was able to create the perfect shower invites.

Congratulations Kristen and Tim!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T16:08:00.001-07:00

I've known this bride since I was a child! Our parents are

great friends and I was ecstatic when I got the chance to do

her invitations! The beautiful pearlescent purple paper with

black ink make this invitation feel very formal and elegant.

I wasn't able to keep a sample of the invitation or the matte

black pocket folder they were in. But I tell you, these invitations

looked phenomenal! I wish I had a sample of the whole piece!

Congratulations Kourtney and Luke!

Troy, IL Baby Shower Invitations

2011-09-28T15:56:00.001-07:00

Not only do we do Baby Shower Invitations, but we do

Baby Announcements, Birthdays, and anything else

you can think of! These Baby Shower invitations are

adorable! Mother to Bee? Super cute idea! Printed on

Linen, the yellow and gray are really modern, yet playful.

Congratulations Erica!

Troy, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T15:50:00.001-07:00

These invitations were a sight to see. Beautiful damask printed

on shimmery pearlescent ivory card stock with black pearlescent

pocket folders. I was unable to keep any pocket folders for my

samples, but you can see the beauty in the invitation anway!

Congratulations Katie and Andy!

Alton, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T15:46:00.001-07:00

Here's an oldie but goodie! A summer wedding with teal and orange

accents! Printed on matte card stock, this invitations sings with color!

Congratulations Jennifer and Jeremy!

Alton, IL Wedding Invitation

2011-09-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

Another old one! Here's a beach themed invitation that had pocket

folders, but I was unable to keep any for my samples. The tiffany

blue and yellow go perfect with the water and sun in the image

on the invitation. Congratulations Christine and Matthew!

Troy, IL Wedding Programs

2011-09-28T12:55:00.000-07:00

A beautiful invitation deserves a beautiful cohesive program. These programs

are similar but not "matchy matchy" to the invitations. Tiffany asked for

something beautiful but not exactly like the invitations and these are what

we came up with. They are classy and elegant, as well as fun and whimsical.

These programs are printed as a 4.5x12.5 size card, 2 sided on a heavy stock.

Troy, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to post the Buecher/Campbell Invitations. These are one of

my favorite designs out of my Seal-N-Send invitations. A beautiful couple

deserves a beautiful invitation. I hope they loved them as much as I did!

Congratulations Tiffany and Gene!

St. Jacob, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T10:54:00.000-07:00

The wedding of Jonnie Lyn Dierkes and Kyle Alex Kapp has already

taken place. As this blog is new, I was unable to post this before their
event. Check out their beautiful Pearlescent Seal-N-Send invitations!

It's the new thing! A 6x14 size piece folded up to a 6x4 sealed

mailable card. Return address printed on back for easy mailing, and

a tear off 4x6 RSVP at the bottom.

Edwardsville|Highland, IL Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T10:22:00.000-07:00

I was really excited when Sara Bartels contacted me for her Wedding
Invitations. When she told me it was a rustic wedding, my eyes lit up.
I had been craving a rustic themed wedding for a while now, and I finally
got to use my creative eye and design a beautiful rustic invitation.

Vegas Themed St. Louis, MO Wedding Invitations

2011-09-28T08:29:00.000-07:00

I was absolutely ecstatic when I heard one of my best friends is tying
the knot. But this isn't your ordinary wedding... They're doing it
VEGAS STYLE! Not only are they getting hitched in Vegas, the reception
is being held on New Years Eve! What a wedding, I cannot wait!
Congratulations Stacy Campbell and Scott Miller, win those big bucks
on your wedding day!