Looking Back

Being crazy busy the first few years I didn't have time to do everyday things let alone write a blog .  I just started it up again...I was going over the old posts and was about to delete a bunch that didn't really "fit" what I was going for,  then decided that I would keep them to show the success and progress in my work in the last few years.  My business has grown in so many ways.  I now create custom card/money boxes and pens.  I have business relationships with photo booth owners, wedding planners and create items for brides all over the world! 
Elegantly Bound is no longer on etsy.com.  Started my own shop last year and you can't link your website from your etsy shop if they both are selling the same items (I need to have the links to show all my options).  Not to mention the crazy high bill I had from etsy each month.  But I couldn't have done this with out them.  Really set me up for success! 
I'm so very blessed with my business.  There has been some ups and downs along the way.  Lost my mom last April and that put me in a funk... got a little behind on orders in that time... then summer hit and I was just insanely busy.  Don't get me wrong I really do love creating a custom item making someones wedding just a little more special.  Having your own business is both rewarding and challenging each day.  I can't say it enough, I am very blessed with my talent and the demand for my work, oh and I can't forget my loving and very helpful husband.  I wouldn't be able to do it without him =)

Beach Theme Wedding

I can create a custom guest book with your colors and real starfish added to the cover!

It used to be hard to have a beach themed wedding items with out getting to hokey or tacky.  But there are so many more options now to create an elegant event with clean lines keeping the theme simple and stunning!

I love these Beach Wedding Arrow Signs, custom created by ourhobbytoyourhome

So Pretty, right?! you can frind them from romanticflowers

Vintage Glamour Wedding

 This lovely item is from MEJCollection

It would work great with a Vintage Glamour Wedding Theme!

I love this Dramatic Rhinestone Bridal Hair Comb from luxedeluxe

I found this stunning sliver and rhinestone headband from UntamedPetals

Vintage inspired Bridal Bouquet from hairbowswonderworld

These are made to order so you get it just the way you want! 

I covered this custom envelope guest book in cream fabric and some ivory lace.  My customer sent me the blinged out brooches and I added them to the cover along with  tan and eggplant satin ribbon. 

Came out beautiful I must say =)

Custom Photo Booth Guest Book

Each custom photo booth guest book is made to order this way I can custom the quetions if you want. 

I alway add your names to each page (ex: How do you know Kelly and Jeff?). 

I can also add some clear plastic sleeves the your custom photo booth guest book making it easier for your guest to just slide their photo in with out the extra step of using a tape runner.

As alway you get to pick from many designer fabric prints and a rainbow of solids.

Vintage Sheet Music Wedding Theme

I love vintage themed wedding styles and sheet music can add a really unique rustic feel. You can keep it romantic and antique with lace and bronze touches or go colorful and modern with grosgrain ribbon and fun fonts. I create a sheet music guest book with a Coptic Stitch Binding. You pick the color ribbon and lace (if wanted), I would also add a embellishment to the cover to work with your theme.

I would be happy to create a Custom Card/gift Box and matching pen with the vintage sheet music to coordinate with your Custom Sheet Music Guest Book. When you order just add use "sheet music" in the fabric number field.

I can create a book in one of my fabric covers adding just a little vintage sheet music to the name card. This is great if you prefer the Custom Closed Bound guest book.



Here are a few other vintage sheet music ideas found on etsy.com

New Page Layout!

I created these fancy layouts for a customer this week and fell in love with them and wanted to offer them to other Elegantly Bound customers.

A decorative page with prompting questions for you guests to wright more... I'm sure you will get a bunch of creative answers.  You can choose this page option in the Coptic Stitched  and Closed Bound guest book listings for my Elegantly Bound shop.

Peacock Printing Creations are Simply Unique

I love Peacock Printing!  Erica bought a book from me for her wedding then another for her friend’s wedding soon after.  I wish she was creating invitations when I was looking.  They are so pretty and modern with lots of color and style!  Peacock Printing was established when Erica couldn’t find what she was looking for her own wedding.  She started out on etsy.com just like me!  You can find invitations and stationery for any occasion.  Erica will also be happy to create something just for you she loves custom work!  Everything I have seen is truly unique and beautiful!


Love Love Love Love Love her stuff!!!