Wedding Album: Amanda and Andy

8 Dec

I recently made a wedding album for one of my favorite bloggers. Amanda and Andy got married over the summer, and she asked if I’d make her a wedding album. After looking through her photo slideshow, I was in love with 1) the photography at her wedding and 2) all of the green leaves, grass, etc. I asked Amanda what exactly she preferred and she said that she was giving me “creative freedom.” How wonderful! A chance to plork! (play + work).

Here was the end result:

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Obviously I feel in love with the green, so I decided to use that as the base color. Amanda and Andy were married under a big tree, so I wanted to incorporate a “bark-like” feel. Her bridesmaids’ dresses were purple, hence the two purple hearts.

I was going to include their names on the hearts, but at the last minute – I decided against it. I wanted both Amanda and Andy to have an opportunity for each of them to sign their names and the date – that way the book is more personalized. I thought it might be neat to see her handwriting on one heart and his on the other – the joining of two hearts into one, forming one tree (so to speak). Gosh I love metaphors. :)

The inside of the book has 25 pages with cover sheets. I also lined the inside of the book with the same purple from the hearts.

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I then bound the book together using twine string that felt appropriate with the bark paper. I really hope they like this! Through making this book I’ve discovered that green + brown + purple = pretty!

Thanks, Amanda – for giving me creative freedom. It was fun!

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I am finally caught up on all the books on my list which means – I have time to make more!

If you’d like a book made for you, send me an email at onalobsterplacemat AT gmail DOT com. They make great gifts for the holiday season!

7 Responses to “Wedding Album: Amanda and Andy”

  1. VeggieGirl December 8, 2009 at 5:51 pm #

    BEAUTIFUL! I treasure the book you made for me :)

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  2. Kristie Lynn December 8, 2009 at 7:16 pm #

    You have such a gift Rose! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us :)

    Reply
  3. Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) December 8, 2009 at 7:24 pm #

    So obviously I couldn’t resist looking…I AM SO EXCITED!!! What a perfect album :)

    thank you so much Rose! :) :) I can’t wait to see it in person!!!

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  4. Brandi December 8, 2009 at 8:17 pm #

    aw, how fun! It looks GREAT Rose!

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  5. Anne Marie @ New Weigh of Life December 9, 2009 at 10:52 am #

    Simply beautiful!

    Reply

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