Save the Date Coasters

Now available: Save the Date Coasters!

And wedding favors too, of course.

Pictured below is a coaster that is 4 inches round.

The imprinting is done with a laser;  No colors, but, still awesome.  These are actually cork coasters, not wood, marble, or another material.

Pictured below now is a round coaster, a heart shaped coaster, and a coaster with an extra rim.

As you can see, it's also fun just to put family names.

Pricing will be $2-$3 each, depending on how many you need, with a minimum order of 5.

Custom designs are possible.  Just shoot angela@savethedateoriginals.com an email to get started.

Greetings in 2019

It's 2019 folks.  Save the Date Originals is still at work on save the date magnets and cards.

You know what's fun?  Color envelopes!  Here's a recent photo of a spring/summer save the date magnet with a mason jar, fun colors, and a cheerful spirit.  It's paired with a green envelope.

The website is quite full of designs, to the point where there haven't been a lot of additions in recent years - at some point, you could end up with too many designs to load up while browsing.  In the near future, some designs may be retired to make room.  In the mean time, custom design requests are accepted, and have led to a lot of fun projects.  You should check out the instagram for some more photographs.

Speaking of additions, thanks to a partnership with In Mezzo Designs, a few new things are available, such as compact mirrors with custom printing on the front.  Here is an example with a monogram:

These are a fun idea for bridesmaids gifts!  Could go with an inspiring saying, or, each person's initials.

Save the Date Originals has an Etsy shop!

Save the Date Originals is actually a small company, hand making these quality magnets.  No giant printers or automated cutting machines here.  Now, there are a few things I might get help for - letter press invitations or large signs - but the magnets are made right here in Idaho.

One of my customers realized this about 8 years ago and mentioned that I should post a few things on Etsy.  And so I did!  Just a few things, mainly choice save the dates, because the main STDO website is the best way to show off the tons of designs and sizes. Even with just a few posted save the date magnet designs, there are now over 100 nice reviews on the Etsy shop.

The newest addition is this small 4x2.5 inch novelty magnet featuring the saying about Marriage - "It's about finding that special someone that you want to annoy for the rest of your life".

Get just one for $2 or, just a thought, maybe this would be a great favor idea for your wedding!

Curvy Wedding Invitations

Your typical wedding invitation is going to be a flat 5x7 inch card with an RSVP card;  On the other hand, layered pocketfolds with multiple inserts and bands around the outside are also popular.  In between?  There are a lot of options.

One of those in-between options that Angela at Save the Date Originals is fond of is... the curvy invitation.  The main card is still about 5x7 inches, but cut into a frame shape.  Check it out:

That first example shows off a design with sunflowers;  The next one steps it up a bit with color envelopes:

The purple and gray of the printed cards is closely (though not exactly) matched by grey and purple envelopes.

There are as many possible design ideas for this shape as there are with a 5x7 inch rectangle, so if you find yourself feeling like you want to do something a little more fun, this is a shapely option for you to consider.

New ticket save the date magnet design

It's hard to resist adding more ticket designs to the website, even thought the save the date ticket page is getting to be quite full.

A recent addition is this 2.5x6.5 inch ticket save the date magnet:

Unlike a lot of the ticket designs on the website, this one isn't specifically themed for Broadway, a music concert, or a particular sport.  The other thing that is different - it includes a calendar.

Here is another shot of the ticket magnet with a clear sleeve & a mailing envelope.  At Save the Date Originals, you can get magnets alone or with envelopes... plus return address printing, if you want.

Wedding Invitations 2016 - 2017

I've been offering design and printing services through Save the Date Originals for a good 13+ years now.  The need to update some very old photographs on the website is continuous - back in the day, I had a cheap camera and no photography skills!

Good progress has been made with the save the date magnet and card sections;  Updating designs, photographs, enabling https, making it mobile friendly...

But the wedding invitation section has barely been updated in many years.  That will be my next big goal over the rest of the year.  I now have relationships with specialty printers that enable me to offer foil printing, thermography, and letterpress;  There are so very many options!

It will take a while, so in the mean time, here are some photographs of recent wedding invitations to feast your eyes upon.

1) White foil on navy blue?  Oh yeah.  You can get a similar look by printing a blue background on white card stock, but this is a level up.  The RSVP cards are blue printing on white card stock.

2) This order was soft and elegant.  The card stock we used was just slightly offwhite - not even an ivory, it is still a white, but not bright white.  The cards were all printed with grey letterpress;  The envelope liner was digitally printed white card stock;  The envelopes were all addressed with a laser printer.

3) Rock'N'Roll!  This is a personalized version of a wedding invitation design that is already posted on the website (INVFL58A).  This one has different colors and has been modified to fit more of a Rock'N'Roll + Country Music theme.

4) What happens in Vegas... Stays in Our Hearts.  This is a layered invitation design where the printing is digital, and the back layer is a metallic gold card stock.

5) There is a tri-fold wedding invitation posted on the website (INV3FLD1) with a wood print on the outside, and wording on the inside;  One couple had me add a ribbon wrap around with a tag.  The addition really makes a difference in the level of awesomeness!  This photo also shows off an updated wood print that just looks better than what is currently posted on the website.

6) Passport!  Oh yes, finally, someone had me make a passport invitation!  It's one of those ideas that just works so well for a destination wedding.  There are multiple ways to make a passport invitation.  For this one, we kept it simple - it's a bifold with just the 2 inside pages.  But it's also layered, so the outside is a metallic white card stock (looks cool, and also sturdy for handling) and then the inside was matte for photographic print quality.  Because it's a bifold, we don't need to use any special binding, but who can resist a bow?

That is the run down for now, but more to come.

Concert ticket save the date magnets are beloved!

People feel excitement when they get concert tickets, and they remember that feeling when they see a concert ticket themed save the date.

I, Angela, the designer here at STDO, have a secret about one popular save the date ticket magnet.  This one:

I made this save the date design near the end of 2015 for a couple based on a photo of an actual ticket that they sent me.  And... they didn't even go for it.

But this design was just so awesome, I thought that I'd take a photograph and put it up on the website anyways.

Well, turns out a lot of other people like the design!

Since then I've seen some similar ticket designs, but, it's still hard to match the print quality and thickness of the magnets STDO makes.  They aren't crazy thick, but they are certainly a cut above DIY.

(feel free to email angela@savethedateoriginals.com if you are interested in a mailed sample magnet).

That isn't the only popular save the date magnet in the ticket section the website, but it was a surprise how popular it would turn out to be.

On the subject of concert ticket save the dates, here is another recent favorite of mine:

This is actually a version of one of the ticket designs on the website:

But as you can see, the original idea of more of a nice, simple broadway feel.  This couple upped the concert factor and it turned out awesome.

This is way STDO still likes to accept requests for experimenting with designs.  The results can be fun.  Of course, that's also why design proof turn around times are usually 2-3 days.  If I stuck to only requests of exactly designs that were already posted, sure, it would be faster.  But that's not how I roll.

Luggage tag save the date magnets

Luggage tag magnets are a popular option for destination weddings!

One of the options that was added to the website just over a year ago has now been done in many colors by many couples.  The original design:

The best part about this particular design is that it does work well with a variety of different colors;  That teal can easily become pink, orange, purple, green, you name it.

Now, there are two more design options posted on the website, both with those warmer destinations in mind.

The first is 2.5x4 inches, and has a printed sand background to remind guest's of the beach:

The second is 2.5x4.5 inches, this time with background photo of the ocean & beach:

Luggage save the date magnets are currently in the boarding pass save the date magnet section of the website, but if more designs are added, they just may need their own section.  All of the luggage tag magnets are currently set to 2.5x4 inches or 2.5x4.5 inches, but larger sizes are also possible.

Music themed wedding invitations

One of my favorite projects recently was a wedding invitation with a heart in the background that was made out of musical notes.  This invitation has a classic solid color border.  Check it out:

Colors are white, dark blue, gray, and silver.  This is a simple invitation set with a main card + rsvp, but with silver envelopes for added fun.

A Grape Save the Date Magnet Design

Heart shaped magnets have been available at Save the Date Originals for just over a year, and it's time for another save the date magnet design, this time, one that works well with a winery or vineyard theme.

The background design is printed with a faux cork-board texture, and overlaid with the sketched cluster of grapes.

All magnets at STDO are reasonably sturdy and have a glossy finish; Check out pricing and info for heart shape magnets here:
http://savethedateoriginals.com/HeartShapeMagnetInfo.php 

Request a personalized version of this magnet design here:
http://savethedateoriginals.com/details/Heart24.php

Ticketmaster Save the Date Magnets

Ticket save the dates are very popular here at Save the Date Originals, even with restrictions against using actual team logos.

This post is to show off a ticket design that many ask about - a save the date ticket that looks as much as possible like an actual ticketmaster ticket!

Check it out:

Colors can be adjusted for each couple's wedding.

This "ticketmrs&mr" ticket is about 6x2.25 inches.  Can be ordered alone or with white envelopes (that come with free clear sleeves too).  Check out pricing for that magnet size here:
http://savethedateoriginals.com/magnetpricing5.php

Contact angela@savethedateoriginals.com to place an order.

Baseball themed placecards

Thanks to the ticket save the dates that are so popular, STDO ends up with a lot of sports related projects!  Here is a set of baseball themed place cards that I recently worked on:

In this case, the couple sent in a list with each table #, player table name, and then the guest's name.  They are folded, and about 4x2.5 inches.

You could get a similar set of 50 for around $65 plus $7 shipping to anywhere in the USA.  Place cards with blank spaces for you to hand write names will cost less.

Classic Invitation with Gilded Wording

Save the Date Originals is currently experimenting with a foiling trick (shiny wording and graphics)!  Currently only available on white card stock - gold, rose gold, silver, and more.

Check out this layered 5x7 wedding invitation:

This invitation has dark gold wording and a black second layer for a simple classy design.

What really elevates an invitation like this is that while it appears simple from a distance, as you get closer and look at it, more awesome details are revealed.

For example, the fact that the wording is a shiny gold:

There is more -  The black card stock isn't a matte black, it's actually a pearlescent black:

Example 2: Gold rose floral invitation:

Isn't it lovely?  5x7 inches, gold on white, pictured with red envelope.



This foiling process isn't engraving or thermography;  It's not quite as perfect.  But is finally a much more economical option for when you only need a small number of invitation sets.  RSVP + accessory cards could be plain printed or foiled to match.


If you are interested, send angela@savethedateoriginals.com an email!


Below is an example of a foiled thank you card:

This particular thank you card design is actually now posted on the STDO etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/238242682/gold-foiled-thank-you-notecards

You too can get your *own* name in foil for an unforgettable thank you note.

Luggage Tag Wedding Invitation

STDO is finally getting back around to some invitation section updates!

The newest design is based on a recent customers destination wedding invitation;  Check it out:

This is a 4x9 inch card with cut corners and a hole punched, made to look like a luggage tag.  No ribbon is included with this one as priced out, but of course you could have the designer customize it for you.

The sandy background is printed on white card stock, and white envelopes are included.  Yes could upgrade to color envelopes!

Check out pricing for this invitation:
http://savethedateoriginals.com/details/invitations/INVFL75.php

Castle save the date magnet

Since launching the heart shaped magnet section this past February, there have been a few new custom designs, but this one is probably my favorite.

The couple is getting married at a castle, and didn't have specific colors to include, so I thought that I would see how a castle silhouette + a dawn sky would look.

Turns out, it looks beautiful:

No doubt this would work well for many a wedding, just for a romantic theme, if not more specifically those Disney and castle weddings.

This magnet is about 4x3.5 inches.  Check out pricing for the heart shaped magnets here:

http://savethedateoriginals.com/HeartShapeMagnetInfo.php

Mention this post in an email to angela@savethedateoriginals.com during 2015 and she will mail you a free heart shaped sample magnet.  Random design though.  And only to USA + Canada addresses.

Wedding Program for Baseball themed weddings

As usual, a lot of the people who ordered sports themed save the dates or invitations have me working on yet more awesome sports themed things for their weddings.  Today, I have a baseball themed wedding program to show you.

It is not complicated - it is a folded card printed inside and out.  What makes it cool is the red baseball stitches along the outside (wraps around front and back).

Even for simple programs, I like to go with 70lb card stock instead of a thinner paper.  

Pricing as of 2016:
25 for $60.00 plus $8.00 shipping
50 for $100.00 plus $10.00 shipping
75 for $140.00 plus $12.00 shipping

Busy Winter!

After launching the circle shaped magnets, and then the heart shaped magnets, the next big project is something most of you probably won't even notice- making the website more mobile friendly!  Work is well under way on that front.

Just so as not to neglect the blog, here is a pretty picture for you:

It's a 5x7 inch wedding invitation based on one of the designs in the invitation section, but with an added gold layer.  Both the creamy color and gold color card stocks are metallic, though it's hard to see that in the photo.  The printed chandelier color is a light dusty pink.  With metallic card stock, you really have to go with dark colors for wording, but for some design elements, you can get lighter shades.

Instagram users can find more random photographs:
http://instagram.com/stdonexus

Heart Shaped Save the Date Magnets!

Available after February first are 4x3.5 inch heart shaped magnets.  And for the first month, February 2015, they are on sale for 20%

These will have all the same features as the other fridge magnets, such as the glossy laminate finish.  Yes, the entire backside is magnetic!  Get a design with photographs or without.

Check out pricing here:
http://savethedateoriginals.com/HeartShapeMagnets.php

Elegant design for round magnets

This blog post is mainly just to show off this photograph of one round magnet design in multiple colors:

It is a wedding save the date magnet, as usual, but also as usual, the wording can be changed.

Also check out this round magnet size holding up multiple sheets of paper:

This magnet size is on sale for a few more days- till the end of November 2014
http://savethedateoriginals.com/RoundMagnetSize.php

Round is back Around!

In about 2010 when I decided to start making the magnets myself, I found that left me unable to offer shaped magnets.  Well, they are back now, and are the same high quality as the rectangular sizes.

These magnets are approximately 4 inches in diameter, have a glossy finish, are about 30mil thick, and are circularly awesome.

Check out some designs:
http://savethedateoriginals.com/RoundMagnetDesigns.php

And, by the way, these will be on sale during November.  To celebrate the return... 20% off!