Thursday, November 29, 2012
Male playing acoustic guitar while sitting Purple
Male playing acoustic guitar while sitting Purple
An original pencil sketch of a male seated figure playing an acoustic guitar with his head down. This version is tinted purple, available in other colors also. Great image for any guitar player, music fan, or musician! You can add your own custom text if desired for a custom music design!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Surfboard on Boardwalk at beach against sky Fridge Magnet from Zazzle.com
Use this great magnet to hold up the tide reports covering your fridge! Featuring A yellow surfboard leaning against the wooden railing of a Florida beach with a blue sky in the background. Surfing is a great way to spend a nice morning or afternoon! This design is for all the surfers out there hanging ten.....or for anyone who has a liking for the beach.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Noteable Expressions - FAQs
Where are you located?
I am currently and online-only company based in Canton, Michigan, though I do hope to open up a design studio / shop in the not-too-distant future! I offer appointments to customers who are local and I am happy to meet with you Monday-Saturday from 9am-2pm. I am available online typically from 6am-12 midnight/7 days a week.What are your prices?At this time, I have approximately 500 designs available in my store, those invitations vary from $92.00 for 100 invitations on Basic paper to $128.00 on Metallic paper (each comes with plain white envelopes). My fees for custom design are as follows:For (up to 3) small changes to an existing design: $0For a unique custom design: $25 for the first 4 hours of design time - with 3 changes included
Additional hours of design time: $10 per hourMy wedding invitation suites include (each design has these options available):
Invitations (with plain white envelopes)
Response card (with plain white envelopes)
RSVP postcards
Insert Cards
Direction Cards
Save the Dates
Envelope Seals (stickers)
Postage
Binders (for planning or albums)
Return Address Labels
Accomodation Cards
Wine Bottle Labels
Water Bottle Labels
Thank You cards (with plain white envelopes)
Table Number (tent card)
Table Number (flat cards)
Wedding Programs (full page/1/2 fold)
Wedding Programs (tall flat card)
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Envelopes (these match in design but cost extra)
Menu (full sheet)
Menu (tall flat card)
Place Cards
Flexible Magnets (for Save the Date or other)
Wedding Journal
Reception Card
Direction Cards
Engagement Party Invitations
Monogram Seals (stickers)
Directional Signs (to place in the ground or mount)
Wall Decor Cling (fun to use for receptions!)
When should I order/send my invites out?First of all, do yourself a favor and don’t wait until the last minute! For your convenience, use this timeline below as a guide for when everything should be ordered and sent out. Order Invites: 3 to 12 months before
Send Save the Dates: a minimum of 6 months before, or up to 1 year before if you have a popular date or destination wedding
Send Invitations: 4-8 weeks before
RSVP Deadline: no less than 2 weeks before, preferably about 30 days before
Send Wedding Announcements: arrange to have sent the day after the wedding
Send Thank You Cards: 1-2 weeks after, but better late than never!
What is your turnaround time?For Digital printing, Zazzle typically has a 48 hour turnaround. Shipping varies according to your choice.What does my invitation set weigh?
How much postage will it need?You should always consult the USPS for current postage rates. They have an online postage calculator here: http://postcalc.usps.com/. ; This handy guide should help guide you in estimating your postage rate. Please note that square envelopes are changed extra because they can’t be sorted by machines.*Square Envelopes will require an additional 20 cents postageLetters (1 oz.): 45 cents
Most save the dates, thank you cards, single cardsHeavy Letters (2 oz): 65 cents
Most wedding invitation sets: invitation, response card, and envelopesPostcards: 32 centsLetters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.): 85 cents
Most save the dates, thank you cards, single cards Heavy Letters to Canada or Mexico (2 oz.): $1.05
Most wedding invitation sets: invitation, response card, and envelopesLetters to Other Countries (1 oz.): $1.05
Most save the dates, thank you cards, single cardsHeavy Letters to Other Countries (2 oz.): $1.25
Most wedding invitation sets: invitation, response card, and envelopesDo you offer your designs in languages other than English?Yes! I can do just about any language since you provide the text.Do you ship to other countries?Yes, I do! So far I don’t have restrictions but I’ll post them here if and when I do.Can the design I like be customized? / Can I change the colors, font style, etc? / Can I get X in lieu of Y?Of course! Via the Zazzle website, you can change the text, font, colors, and placement of design elements. If you need additional help, please just email and I am happy to help you!
If you have any questions or need help designing your invitations email me at nique_unique@comcast.net
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Yellow Rose On Left Side Silver Background Love
Yellow Rose On Left Side Silver Background Love by SusansZooCrew
Create cheap personalized mugs onzazzle.com
Yellow Rose On Left Side Silver Background Love
A photograph featuring a yellow rose on the left, a crumpled silver background, and the word Love written in white text on the right. Room to add your own custom text or photo image. Great mug design for lovers and rose fans alike!
Architect woman - Occupation Shop - Skreened T-shirts, Organic Shirts, Hoodies, Kids Tees, Baby One-Pieces and Tote Bags Custom T-Shirts, Organic Shirts, Hoodies, Novelty Gifts, Kids Apparel, Baby One-Pieces | Skreened - Ethical Custom Apparel
Architect woman - Occupation Shop - Skreened T-shirts, Organic Shirts, Hoodies, Kids Tees, Baby One-Pieces and Tote Bags Custom T-Shirts, Organic Shirts, Hoodies, Novelty Gifts, Kids Apparel, Baby One-Pieces | Skreened - Ethical Custom Apparel: $24.99
Juniors Fitted Tee (More Styles...)
American Apparel 100% cotton t-shirt has a juniors / very small fit. The medium-lightweight jersey fabric is made of ultra-soft combed cotton. Sizes: Juniors SM-XL
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Description: If you know what you really want to be when you grow up, or you really love your profession then a great design from my occupation shop is perfect for you. each image comes in a variety of colors and skin tones so you can find one that is perfect for you. This great design is perfect for the working man or woman...or the boy or girl with big dreams!!v
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
How to Personalize Christmas Cards on Zazzle
It makes sense that this time of year, I have my hands full designing Christmas and Holiday cards and festive party invitations, but it doesn't help you if you have a cornucopia of cute designs to choose from but no idea how to make it perfect for you! (Notice that great use of the word cornucopia?? and only two days before Thanksgiving! hehe I love when that happens!)
Anyway, I made this fun video last night to give you a quick look at how to personalize cards and photocards on Zazzle
Browse through my Christmas cards at http://www.zazzle.com/noteableexpressions/gifts?cg=196815209842154965&rf=...
Do you want to add your own photos? Then look at cards that already have a photo - those are just place holders waiting for your gorgeous pics!
Don't want to share photos of you when you won the ugly sweater prize? Then choose one without pictures -
Now that you have selecte your card - look to the right and go to Step 1 - and add your photos and text - add your greeting, a special message, your names - anything you'd like on the front cover!
To change the text on the inside - just click on the photo that shows the inside of the card just below the larger picture.
Expert tip: you can change ANYTHING - the font, the size, placement, etc. just by clicking on the orange Customize It! button! Easy Peasy.
If you'd like me to create a card or invitation especially for you - just contact me at noteableexpressions@gmail.com - I am always happy to help!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Red Trumpet Flowers cutout photo floral design Mugs from Zazzle.com
Need a floral mug for your favorite flower lover? This photograph of a Red Trumpet Flowers cutout photo floral design is great for gardeners, flower clubs, florists, or any red flower fan! Add your own text for a custom red trumpt flower design!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
8 Reasons Saavy Couple Choose Noteable Expressions
1. Savvy couples know it pays to work with an expert!
At Noteable Expressions, I am passionate about wedding invitations. It’s what I’ve been doing for the past 5 years. With an additional 5 years in event and wedding planning.
The world of wedding invitations and wedding etiquette is foreign to most people ~ and why shouldn’t it be? Given that you’ll likely only do this once, there’s no need to study up on all of the various printing methods, or the many rules of etiquette to be sure that you don’t commit any embarrassing faux pas or offend any guests.
I am an expert in all aspects of wedding invitations and am happy to share my expertise to help you navigate the process of creating your wedding invitations.
I’ll help you create an invitation that your friends will envy and your Aunt Sally will approve!
I love what I do and I have fun doing it. Why shouldn’t you have fun planning your day?
3. Savvy couples know it is worth being 100% worry-free.
If for any reason your invitations are not produced as ordered, they will be fixed. Period.
4. Savvy couples want an extensive selection of high-quality styles.
At this time I have over 500 designs available in many styles from classic florals to elegant Gothic. I add more designs every week and I am more than happy to design something special for you!
5. Savvy couples want invitations that will fit their budgets.
My price range varies from a low of $92.00 for 100 invitations to $128.00 for 100 invitations. {This represents a range from a digitally printed flat card on basic paper to a digitally printed invitation on metallic paper with white envelopes for each.}
If your first question is “What is your cheapest wedding invitation?” I am probably not the place for you. If you feel that invitations don’t matter and “people just throw them away,” I am probably not the place for you. I design each invitation with an entire wedding in mind and often design them for a specific wedding decor.
However, if you recognize that your invitation is the first glimpse that your guests will have into your wedding day and that first impressions make a big difference, now you’re speaking our language.I do work with a wonderful print on demand company, Zazzle, and they often run specials and you can keep up with them on my Facebook Page at: http://www.facebook.com/NoteableExpressions
6. Savvy couples love a full-service, one stop shopping experience.
For anything that involves paper and personalized items for your wedding, I’ve got you covered.
From engagement party invitations, save-the-date cards, wedding invitations and enclosures, to programs, reception accessories {menus, escort cards, place cards, table cards}, and thank-you notes, I do it all.
Why waste time going to multiple places and trying to explain your vision over and over? I make it easy and fun to get it all done, exactly as you want it, in one place.
7. Savvy couples only want to work with businesses who will be around tomorrow and have the best reviews.
I know that you may have seen some of your favorite stores closing their doors in recent months. You have enough to think about without worrying whether you will have to start the process all over with a new stationer.
8. Savvy couples look for businesses that are quick, accurate and stand behind their products.Although I will do all of your designing, Zazzle will complete your order - and they are amazing! Many orders ship within 24 hours and most within 48 hours!From the Zazzle website:
" At Zazzle, our #1 priority is to make sure you have a secure, safe and satisfying experience.The Zazzle Secure Shopping Guarantee: Your credit card transactions with us are 100% safe. Period. Our secure server software (SSL) is the e-commerce industry standard and encrypts all payment information when you make a purchase. This means no one will ever gain access to your private information.The Zazzle Promise: If you don't love it, we'll take it back. If you are not 100% satisfied, you can return it for a replacement or refund within 30 days of receipt."
If you have any questions or need help designing your wedding stationery email me at nique_unique@comcast.net
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Military Girl - Occupation Shop - Skreened T-shirts, Organic Shirts, Hoodies, Kids Tees, Baby One-Pieces and Tote Bags Custom T-Shirts, Organic Shirts, Hoodies, Novelty Gifts, Kids Apparel, Baby One-Pieces | Skreened - Ethical Custom Apparel
Military Girl - Occupation Shop - Skreened T-shirts, Organic Shirts, Hoodies, Kids Tees, Baby One-Pieces and Tote Bags Custom T-Shirts, Organic Shirts, Hoodies, Novelty Gifts, Kids Apparel, Baby One-Pieces | Skreened - Ethical Custom Apparel: $24.99
Unisex Fitted Tee (More Styles...)
American Apparel 100% cotton t-shirt with a fitted / vintage fit. The medium-lightweight jersey fabric is made of ultra-soft combed cotton. Sizes: SM-3XL
Description: If you know what you really want to be when you grow up, or you really love your profession then a great design from my occupation shop is perfect for you. each image comes in a variety of colors and skin tones so you can find one that is perfect for you. This great design is perfect for the working man or woman...or the boy or girl with big dreams!!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
keytar dude White and Blue Baseball Jersey $24.99
If you love to rock, sing, play in a band, or listen to music you will love this great design. Great designs to look like any rocker you are or love.keytar dude White and Blue Baseball Jersey | Shopaholic Chick
Red Sun in Lights Grunge Cutout Mug
Red Sun in Lights Grunge Cutout Mug
Need a great coffee mug? Like sun pictures? This one has both!
Part of a fair midway ride, a red sun in lights makes a neat aztec type grunge design. Unique on its own, or add your own text or even another image for a custom sun design!
Sunday, November 11, 2012
10 Things You Need to Know Before Ordering Your Wedding Invitations
You never get a second chance to make a first impression...
A wedding invitation sets the tone for the entire day ~ it signals the formality and style of the event, reflects the personalities of the couple, and has the potential to make the invited guests very excited to be included in the celebration.Before you order your wedding invitations, here are 10 things that you need to know and do.Before you make any decisions:1. Get a clear picture in your mind of your dream wedding and of your personal taste and style.Close your eyes and envision your wedding day. What do you see? Is it a black-tie affair, a less formal garden or beach wedding, or something in between? Is the event during the day or in the evening? Is it in your hometown or a destination wedding? Write down at least five adjectives that best describe how you want your wedding day to look and feel. For example: traditional, romantic, lavish, minimalist, sophisticated, elegant, fun, casual, party, etc.In your fashion, decor, and lifestyle, do your tastes tend more toward traditional or more contemporary? More subtle and understated or more bold and colorful? Classic elegance with an updated twist? It’s OK to be drawn to a mix of styles, just try to hone in on the types of things you are usually drawn to and your own personal style.2. Determine if your wedding will have a theme or a symbol that is significant.Is your wedding in the mountains or at the beach? Do you share a love of sailing? Did you meet on a train?Are there any items of significance that you want to incorporate into your wedding and possibly your invitations or accessories? Do you want to create a custom duogram {first letters of your first names} for your invitations and/or a custom monogram to use at the reception and following? This custom duogram or monogram can serve as a “logo” for your wedding that can be carried through as few or as many pieces as you’d like. {Your wedding consultant can show you examples of custom duograms and monograms during your appointment that may inspire you.3. Decide if there is a color palette for your wedding.Do you want to carry a particular color or set of colors into your invitations or accessories? What color{s} are the bridesmaids’ dresses? Is the wedding in a particular season that you’d like to incorporate? If you have specific colors that you’d like to include in your invitations or accessories, it would be great to bring in any samples or swatches with you to the appointment.4. Determine the number of invitations you will need to send.Keep in mind that this is not the number of guests that you’d like to invite ~ this is the number of households to which invitations will be sent. For example, if you are inviting 200 people and three-quarters of them are married, the number of invitations you will need is more like 125 or 150. Always order extra invitations. Guest lists have a way of creeping up, often suddenly and at the last minute. The cost of ordering more than you think you’ll need as part of your initial order is far, far less than the cost of ordering a small number at a later date. {Keep in mind that the cost of invitations is primarily based on the design, layout and running of the printing press, not in the quantity of invitations, so ordering a small number later can often be nearly as expensive as the initial order.}5. Understand the various invitation printing methods and choices in invitation stock.An experienced wedding stationer can explain each of the methods of printing and the differences between them. These methods include letterpress, engraving, embossing, thermography, and flat printing. Before your appointment, start to notice any mentions in bridal magazines about the various ways that featured invitations are printed. If you have a preference for one or more, let your stationer know what you like or don’t like about each style. It’s also great if you can bring in magazine pages or samples of invitation styles that you like.6. Decide what other cards and features to include with your invitation.Would you prefer a reply card and envelope or a reply postcard? Will you need a reception card, directions card, accommodations card, or wedding website card? Do you like pocket folds, belly bands, ribbons, envelope liners, or all of the above? Do you want single envelopes or double envelopes? You will want to see, touch and feel a variety of samples to help you decide what you like best as you build your perfect wedding invitation suite.7. Have a rough idea of your budget.However, be open to being educated about what different invitation styles and printing methods cost. Too often, bridal magazines do a disservice by showcasing luxurious suites of high-end wedding invitations with all the bells and whistles, but then advise in the back of the magazine that you assign a woefully low percentage of the budget for wedding invitations and accessories. This just creates unreasonable expectations from the outset. A great stationer will inform you about the varying costs of different printing methods, stocks, and add-ons and will work with you to create a wedding invitation suite that is within your monetary comfort zone.8. Determine who will be issuing the wedding invitation.Does your family situation fit the traditional mold in which the bride’s parents issue the invitation? Or does your family situation look like many these days in which varying circumstances dictate wording that is different from the traditional? For example, are your parents divorced? remarried? one or both parents deceased? Are the grooms’ parents equally involved and contributing to the wedding financially? Are you paying for the majority of the wedding expenses yourselves?Your bridal consultant will be able to navigate with you the wording of your invitations as may be dictated by any complexities in your family situations and etiquette guidelines. Believe it or not, there are guidelines for just about any situation and it’s best that you are fully aware of how to properly word your wedding invitation so as to avoid offending anyone or causing any embarrassment or hard feelings. That being said, the role of a good stationer expert is to inform you of the guidelines and make recommendations; your job is to make an informed decision about what feels comfortable for you and your family situation.You will also need to decide whose address will be on the response envelope {the bride’s parents, the bride, the bride and groom?}. Similarly, you will need to decide whose address to put on the outer envelope flap. Typically, this is the address of the person{s} who are issuing the invitations.9. Decide how you would like the wedding envelopes to be addressed.Will you or your family or friends be hand-addressing the envelopes? Will you hire a calligrapher? Will you have the addresses printed on the envelopes? Always order extra envelopes {typically 20% extra} for any errors in addressing.10. Make your decision.Making your final decision doesn’t have to be stressful. Be sure to give yourself a chance to be informed and to look at several options before you buy. Trust your own instincts. There will likely be one invitation style that you continue to come back to over and over ~ that is generally “the one.” Ask yourself three questions about each of the invitation options that you are seriously considering: a) Which invitation reflects the tone and spirit of our wedding day?
b) Which invitation most fits our personality and style? and
c) Which invitation do I see my guests getting really excited by when they find it in their mailbox? Once you’ve found an invitation that fits all of these criteria, smile and relax – you’ve done it!All of these variables and decisions may seem overwhelming at first. Just take a deep breath and take them one at a time. Decide on those things that you can before your appointment {e.g., your personal style, number of invitations}. During your appointment at R.S.V.P., your wedding consultant will walk you through and educate you on all of the other variables to help you make an informed decision that feels comfortable for you and your family's budget while recommending invitations that fit your style and personality.With these ten tips in mind, and helpful advice and education from a great wedding stationer, the creation of your perfect wedding invitation {the sneak preview into your special day} should be an exciting, creative, and wonderful experience. Have fun and remember:You never get a second chance to make a first impression!
If you have any questions or need help designing your wedding invitations email me at nique_unique@comcast.net
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Fair ride Swings Blur Black and Neon Design
Fair ride Swings Blur Black and Neon Design
A neat neon picture of a photograph of the swings at a county fair in motion featured on a great drinking mug! Awesome psychadellic looking fair ride design, with lots of colors and action! Use as is or add your own text!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
scary rocker Black and Red Thong $14.99
If you love to rock, sing, play in a band, or listen to music you will love this great design. Great designs to look like any rocker you are or love. Our Bella two-color thongs make a great pairing when worn with our contrast camisoles.scary rocker Black and Red Thong | Shopaholic Chick
Monday, November 5, 2012
Hermit Crab and Help text , funny animal design Mugs from Zazzle.com
Featured here on a useful drinking mub, this is a humourous look at what a hermit crab must be thinking when being help by his or her shell. A large hermit crab in a spiral seashell is shown being held by a female hand. Underneath the dangling hermit crab is text reading "Help!", set against a green palm frond background. Don't worry, the crab was not harmed in the making of this picture! Great design for any hermit crab fans with a sense of humour! Original photography (c) by Susan L. Marsh
Sunday, November 4, 2012
How to Find Inspiration for Your Wedding
Need inspiration? Many times it’s hard to know where to start. Finding the perfect theme, color palate, venue, ect. for your big day is sometimes one of the hardest things to do. Often it is the first thing to do, besides agreeing on a budget.
Inspiration for your wedding can come from just about anywhere, but the best places to look are in your own life. Think of things you, and your fiancé, love. Are you a couple who loves to sail, hike, go on trips, play sports, decorate, create art…the list goes on! This is a great place to start because it gives you a direction. Once you think of something you both have in common or are both passionate about it helps you to narrow down the possibilities. It is also a great way to add your own personal touch to the wedding.
A second way to find inspiration is to think of the things you and/or your fiancé have accomplished during your lives. Are there any milestones you have passed? Great feats? These are great inspiring ideas and great stories to share with those you love on your big day.
Thirdly, friends and family are always great! Pick apart their brains they may think of something you haven’t. You don’t have to use everything they say but there may be that one small idea you can incorporate or start from when planning your wedding.
Lastly, of course the internet and magazines are great places to look for inspiration! Though they may not be from your own experiences there are hundreds of inspiring ideas out there for you to choose from! Even if you just see a color palate you love you can tweak it to fit you and your fiancé’s personalities for a perfect day!
If you have any questions or need help designing your wedding stationery email me at nique_unique@comcast.net
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Blue Rose On Left Side Silver Background Mug
Blue Rose On Left Side Silver Background Mug
A blue tinted rose photograph on a crumpled silver background featured on an easy to clean mug. Plenty of room to add custom text or pictures! Great for any rose fans!
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