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Monday, March 8, 2010
The Beginning
There's no easy way to start a blog. But like any other adventure, I just have to put one foot forward and start my journey. So this is it, the beginning.
But this isn't the beginning at all. It started long ago...the summer of 2007 actually...when a good friend in NYC was complaining about having the worst time finding an affordable designer for her wedding stationary. As I listened to her I realized I could totally do what she was asking for! I'd been making postcards and catalogs and websites for years...and her project actually sounded fun. So, I stepped up to the plate. I started studying papers and pocketfolds and postage and printers. I learned there was a whole world of pretty, shimmery designs and by the time my friend's project was done, I was hooked. My heart raced when I graced the doors of paper stores and I had a new found respect for classy correspondence.
I had no idea my friend had posted photos of her invitations on The Knot, so I was shocked when orders started arriving in my inbox. I started working with brides one on one to create their perfect design...and the more work I did the more orders I received. I spent hours gluing invitations, studying designs, learning etiquette and becoming an invitation girl. In June 2008 I opened my Etsy store and I haven't looked back. ;)
Since then, I've had the pleasure of working with event planners, wedding coordinators and some truly creative brides to create a unique variety of designs. It's really amazing to me now to look back and see all that I have learned, built and accomplished in only a few short years. Of course there were bumps along the road. There were re-prints and re-orders and all that jazz, but those were mistakes that had to be made so I can know what I know now. =) It's been a journey...but it's just getting started.
This Spring (yes, in just a few short weeks) I will launch my online stationary boutique. Not only will my designs be available for purchase, but so will the papers and accessories I use. It's a place to get exactly what you're looking for...whether it be a complete custom desgin or just the tools to DIY! I'm starting small and growing big. Watch.
Now, it's back to work.
Love & Smiles,
Katrina
But this isn't the beginning at all. It started long ago...the summer of 2007 actually...when a good friend in NYC was complaining about having the worst time finding an affordable designer for her wedding stationary. As I listened to her I realized I could totally do what she was asking for! I'd been making postcards and catalogs and websites for years...and her project actually sounded fun. So, I stepped up to the plate. I started studying papers and pocketfolds and postage and printers. I learned there was a whole world of pretty, shimmery designs and by the time my friend's project was done, I was hooked. My heart raced when I graced the doors of paper stores and I had a new found respect for classy correspondence.
I had no idea my friend had posted photos of her invitations on The Knot, so I was shocked when orders started arriving in my inbox. I started working with brides one on one to create their perfect design...and the more work I did the more orders I received. I spent hours gluing invitations, studying designs, learning etiquette and becoming an invitation girl. In June 2008 I opened my Etsy store and I haven't looked back. ;)
Since then, I've had the pleasure of working with event planners, wedding coordinators and some truly creative brides to create a unique variety of designs. It's really amazing to me now to look back and see all that I have learned, built and accomplished in only a few short years. Of course there were bumps along the road. There were re-prints and re-orders and all that jazz, but those were mistakes that had to be made so I can know what I know now. =) It's been a journey...but it's just getting started.
This Spring (yes, in just a few short weeks) I will launch my online stationary boutique. Not only will my designs be available for purchase, but so will the papers and accessories I use. It's a place to get exactly what you're looking for...whether it be a complete custom desgin or just the tools to DIY! I'm starting small and growing big. Watch.
Now, it's back to work.
Love & Smiles,
Katrina
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