Tuesday, November 24, 2009

2010 Desk Calendars are here!

Back by popular demand! J Press Designs' 2010 Desk Calendar features 12 striking designs silhouetted in black. Each design is printed in black ink on 100lb. natural cardstock and comes in a clear carrying case that also doubles as the display! These elegant and simple designs will compliment even the busiest of work spaces. 

Just in time for the New Year! J Press Designs' 2010 Desk Calendar is a vibrant display of designs sure to brighten anyone's day. 12 brand spankin' new, colorful designs also packaged in a classic calendar case that doubles as the presentation display! 

Both calendars are 5x5.5" - a perfect size for any work space. And at the reasonable price of $15 they make great holiday gifts! Email Susan at info@jpressdesigns.com or check out out Etsy page to get yours today!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Meredith - Wedding Shower Invitation

To add some fun and excitement to this shower invitation we used bright flower bursts in Meredith's wedding colors (eggplant and celadon - gorgeous!). We alternated the typefaces between a classic one and a more simple one to keep it interesting (yet still readable) and we added an eggplant envelope to keep with the stunning color scheme. 

Marla - Wedding Shower

For this shower we used a beautiful bird & blossom illustration in a subtle pink and gray color scheme. The square size of it sets it off from previous invitations and since the shower was being held so close to Valentine's Day, we added a red envelope for fun!

Marla - Bachelorette Party

A Bachelorette Weekend in New Orleans?!? This invitation had to portray the very essence excitement and fun. We used a Fleur-de-lis outline in multipile, bright colors to engage the girls and get them pumped for an amazing, stimulating weekend in The Big Easy. Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!


Marla - Bridesmaid's Luncheon

Marla wanted her Bridesmaid's Lunch invitation to be simple and elegant, yet still reflect her fun personality. We decided to incorporate a lively paisley design, but we used a more subtle color palette to achieve the perfect balance of style and ease.


Marla + Ryan - Couples Shower

Having a Couples Shower is a great way that you can incorporate both masculine and feminine elements in an invitation. We decided on multi-color stripes for the masculine touch and the curvy, bracket design for the feminine. Since it was held in the fall, we thought a warm color palette with many different shades of red would be appropriate. The invitation came packaged in a striking red envelope - the perfect touch for an exciting party invitation!

Frances - Bachelorette Party

Frances' friends were throwing her more of a Bachelorette Weekend in Maryland with a Lingerie Party thrown in (rather than the standard Last-Night-Out party) So, they wanted the invitation to reflect the memorableness of the event. We decided on the damask print to convey sophistication and bright colors so the recipients knew they were in for a good time!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Getting to know you...


Our good friends at The Happy Envelope have decided to do a blog segment called "Folks we Love" and J Press Designs is fortunate enough be some of those folks! In the entry, Sarah Pattison (principal of The Happy Envelope) and I discuss inspiration, trends and some "what ifs" -  Check out the full segment here!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Christy + Alex - Save the Date

Christy and Alex's wedding was being held in Nashville, so they wanted the style to reflect a lively,  western look using a variety of their wedding colors. We decided on a bright teal envelope to assure that the overall design was vibrant and spirited. 

Marla + Ryan - Save the Date

Marla and Ryan knew from the beginning that their wedding colors would be Sage Green and Burnt Orange with a dash of Butter Yellow. Marla was also drawn to the idea having the calendar month with her wedding date highlighted on her Save the Date. Combining those requests we designed a straightforward yet timeless piece with a bright orange envelope to add a dash of cheerfulness for the recipient. 

Susan + Jonathan - Save the Date


Susan and Jonathan wanted a simple style that would set the tone for their wedding. When it was time to start the design process for the Save the Dates, Susan had decided on the colors for her wedding (deep teal + chocolate brown), but little else. So we decided that we would use an element of her engagement ring in the design (the pattern at the bottom is reminiscent of her ring). And - voilá! - a simple, sophisticated design that still holds sentimental value.

Anne + Bob - Save The Date



Anne and Bob wanted a simple, classic style that showcased their wedding colors (brown + hot pink) and Anne specifically asked for the unique shape that enclosed the date. She also requested a chocolate brown envelope to add a special touch. The end result was a Save the Date that was both stylish and classic.