Tuesday, November 17, 2009

How to Send HIGHLY Personalized Holiday Cards Quickly & Easily

How to Send HIGHLY Personalized Holiday Cards Quickly & Easily
- even if you think you don't have the TIME or the MONEY

Don't you just love getting Holiday cards in the mail?

Especially cards with cute photos of your friends & their families?

MyCards

Doesn't it warm your heart to think that someone thinks enough of you to send you a Holiday card with a personal message just to you?

It certainly warms my heart and I guess that's why I keep those precious treasures and even display them on my wall.

Would you like to bless your friends this year with personalized Holiday cards... BUT you don't think you have the TIME or the MONEY?

>>> What if I could give you some tips and tricks that would save your tons of time, a bucketful of money and drastically reduce your stress level?

Join me for an interactive webinar where I will reveal to you:

- a step by step plan of action to eliminate stress and keep you from scrambling to get your cards sent out on time

- how to easily collect your friend's & family's updated mailing addresses and have them automatically saved to a spreadsheet

- photo tips to ensure your photos will look great on your cards

- a system that will print, stuff, address, stamp and mail your own custom, personalized photo Holiday cards

- how you can get a discount on every card you send throughout the year, including Holiday cards, Birthday cards, Thank You cards and more

- I will even reveal to you how you can send out ALL your Holiday cards for FREE!

Fill in the form below to register for webinar an upcoming webinar:

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Upcoming webinars:

Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 PM CST

Wednesday, November 18 at 1:30 PM CST

Thursday, November 19 at 10:30 AM CST

Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 PM CST
** this webinar will be geared more towards businesses

Monday, November 23 at 7:30 PM CST

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Happy Birthday to Me!


Isn't this a fabulously fun birthday cake!!!
It was created by PinkCakeBox.com.

It's my Birthday, but you get the gifts!

Take 17% off ANY invitation or stationery order!
October 17 & 18, 2009.
Enter code: BDAY17


Be sure to tell your friends!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

New Stationery Product to Benefit Pink Initiative and Breast Cancer Awareness

Joyful Heart Design To Donate Proceeds of New Stationery Product to Pink Initiative in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness

Lubbock, Texas - October 6, 2009
Invitation and stationery company Joyful Heart Design has designed a new product to benefit Pink Initiative in response to Pink Initiative’s Be the Change $10,000 Challenge for October and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The product is a set of note cards displaying a silver princess crown printed on white linen paper and embellished with a pink jewel. The set comes wrapped with pink ribbon and is being sold by Joyful Heart Design on the company’s website, www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com/pinkinitiative or by calling 806-787-1450.



Pink Initiative is a community of wedding industry professionals passionate about funding awareness, outreach, education and research for breast cancer. “During our first twelve months, Pink Initiative’s board of directors and our growing group of vendor sponsors have taken our message to heart proudly displaying our logo on websites and blogs, spreading our message on Twitter, and kindly giving more than $7,000 thus far,” reported Emilie Sommer, founder of Pink Initiative and professional photographer with emilie inc.

Joyful Heart Design will also donate 10% of proceeds from all invitation and stationery items containing the color pink which are purchased during the month of October to Pink Initiative.
“I am honored to be a Pink Initiative sponsor and hope to inspire others with these products and encourage people to celebrate life now,” said JoDitt Williams, founder of Joyful Heart Design.

An updated report of funds raised to date can be found at http://pinkinitiative.org as well as a list of participating wedding vendors, fund raising ideas, and information on how to become a pink initiative sponsor.

About Joyful Heart Design
Texas-based Joyful Heart Design offers custom-designed invitations and stationery featuring JoDitt Williams’ original designs. While specializing in pocket wedding invitations and matching stationery for the modern bride, the company also offers save the date cards, bridal shower invitations, baby shower invitations, graduation announcements, and personalized stationery. Joyful Heart Design’s mission is to help people celebrate all the joyful moments of life whether it be a special occasion, like a wedding or the birth of a child, or simply taking a moment to show appreciation to someone they care about.

For more information, please contact:
JoDitt Williams, (806) 787-1450, joditt@joyfulheartdesign.com, www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Zoo Theme Little Girls Birthday Party

Jennifer recently contacted me and asked if I could change up my Zebra Print & Pink Ribbon Baby Shower Invitation a little to make it a birthday invite for her 2 year old little girl. They were going to have her party at the zoo and this invite would be just perfect.

I said, "Absolutely! Everything I do is custom-designed, so that is no problem."

After the party she sent me some photos and they are SO adorable that I just had to share them.
(with Jenn's permission, of course.)





Isn't she a cutie!!! And look at that amazing cake!


I bet those little girls had a blast at her birthday party at the zoo.

Here's what Jennifer wrote:
We loved the birthday invitations and stationary you made for our
2 year old!  They were perfect for her party and the turnaround time
was amazing!  Thank you so much for doing such a fabulous job.
~ Jennifer Tindall
   Manhattan, KS





 



Contact me for a contemporary, colorful and delightfully unique, custom-designed invitation for your special event.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Winner of Mommy Cards Announced!

Thanks to everyone who entered the Mommy Card contest and thanks for all the kind comments and suggestions.  I will be coming out with some new designs soon based on the suggestions and responses I received.

The winner of the Mommy Cards contest is Gail Klanchesser of CPR Mom. Her favorite Mommy Cards is the bright and colorful Fun Multi-color Flowers design.



Gail is a mom of 4, a CPR & First Aid Instructor, and owner of Coastal CPR & First Aid, LLC. Check out her blog, CPRMom.

To purchase a set of Mommy Cards for yourself or as a gift for a great mom, visit my online custom invitation and stationery boutique at JoyfulHeartDesign.com.

Have a JOYFUL day!

Friday, September 4, 2009

New Product Launch - Mommy Cards - Enter to Win a Set Today

Today Joyful Heart Design is launching a new product - Mommy Cards.

In case you haven't heard of these yet, Mommy Cards are an easy yet stylish way to give out your contact information, whether you are a stay at home mom, work at home mom or working mom.



Similar to business cards, Mommy Cards present your name, phone number email address, and your kids' names, yet they do it in a fun, fashionable and very functional way. No more fumbling around in your diaper bag or purse for a pencil and scrap of paper when you meet someone new or whenever you need to give out your contact info.



Joyful Heart Design now has Mommy Cards available in six different styles, from elegant damask to bright, colorful flowers to wildly fun zebra and leopard prints. Each style is available in five different color combinations.


To celebrate our product launch, and to help moms go back to school in style,
I am giving away a set of 100 Mommy Cards. This is a $47 value prize!

You will get one entry in the contest for each of the following tasks you complete before midnight CST on Sept. 12, 2009:

  1. View the new Mommy Cards at JoyfulHeartDesign.com. Then leave a comment on this blog with your choice of styles and color options. Or, if you don't see something you like, describe what the perfect Mommy Card would look like. (Be sure to leave your email address so I will be able to contact you if you are the winner.)

  2. Tweet about this contest on Twitter.com, then come back here and leave another comment telling me that you tweeted about the Mommy Card Contest.

  3. Become a Fan of Joyful Heart Design on Facebook. Then write something on my wall. If you are already a fan, just write something on my wall.

  4. Subscribe to this blog by clicking on the link on the right or by clicking here. Then leave me a comment letting me know that you subscribed.

  5. Fill out the form on the right to join my email newsletter list. Then leave me a comment letting me know you joined.

  6. Blog about this contest on your blog. Then leave another comment here with your blog address.

Rules: US entries only. If you purchase Mommy Cards before the contest is over, then find out that you are the winner, your purchase price will be refunded to you, up to $47 plus shipping.

Have fun! And may the Best Mom win!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

New Product for Moms

I'm working on some designs for a new product for moms. Moms, you are really gonna love this new product. It will make your life easier, while helping you be fashionable and stylish at the same time.

Stay tuned or subscribe to my blog for details.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Unique Fall Wedding Invitations in Burgundy and Orange

Sassy Sunburst

Are you looking for unique fall wedding invitations with a modern design... with something other than the traditional fall leaf or pumpkin icons? My "Sassy Sunburst" design was created with you in mind. The stylized sunburst is warm and inviting. It is fun, yet formal; bold, yet simple. The squash orange and garnet red sunburst could be used on save the date cards as well as on other wedding accessories, decorations and favors to carry the autumn theme throughout the entire wedding and reception. At Joyful Heart Design, we give you lots of options to customize and personalize your invitations to make them uniquely yours. For instance, look how different the invitation can look just by changing the color of the pocketfolder.

Sassy Sunburst wedding invitation in Burgundy and Orange

Pair the invite with a Cranberry Red or Burgundy pocketfolder for a very rich, almost regal look. Add an orange mat (invite backing layer) to accent the names printed in orange text. Sassy Sunburst with closed Copper Pocketfold

The Copper metallic pocketfolder adds a warm glow to the invite. This color combo would go great with a rustic, outdoor theme as well as with a glamorous theme that incorporated lots of shimmery metals, like gold, bronze and copper.

Sassy Sunburst Wedding Invitation in Copper, Orange and Burgundy

Changing the fonts used can also dramatically change the mood and style of the invitation.

Sassy Sunburst Fall Wedding Invitation in Burgundy, Orange and Champaign

For a more formal, very elegant look, pair the autumn invite with the Champagne metallic pocketfolder, a Tuscany Sun (burnt orange) mat, and a satin burgundy ribbon.

Champagne Pocketfold Invitation with Burgundy Ribbon

You can also add further customization to the invite by adding embellishments like ribbons, seals, jewels or crystals. This Sassy Sunburst Pocket Wedding Invitation matches the Autumn Sunburst Save the Date Card design that I blogged about earlier.

Visit www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com, my online custom invitation boutique, to get more info, place a wedding invitation order, or to purchase a wedding invitation sample.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

How to Make Baby Washcloth Roses for Unique Baby Shower Gifts

You know that a new mom will need lots of baby washcloths, baby socks, bibs and onsies, but how can you make this very practical gift more exciting? Create roses out of the baby washcloths, socks, bibs, onsies, etc.

Watch this video by Martha Stewart for step by step instructions. Put several "roses" together to make a bouquet or "plant" them in a small flower pot and use them as a gorgeous centerpiece.



Saturday, July 25, 2009

Latest Color Trends


Are you a color lover? Want to keep up with the latest color trends?

Check out this great resource I found that monitors and influences color trends.
It's ColourLovers.com. You can view the most popular colour trends as well as create your own colour palettes. And you can even vote for your favorites. I also love that they feature not only color palattes, but patterns as well.

ColourLovers.com is a Color + Design community for creative inspiration --- a place to check out a world of color, compare color palettes, submit news and comments, and read color related articles and interviews.

Whether planning a party, planning a wedding, or decorating a nursery, you're sure to find inspiration for your project at ColourLovers.com.

But I must insert a warning here. It's easy to addicted and spend way too much time playing with colors, so please proceed with caution!


Monday, July 20, 2009

Support Joyful Heart Design in StartUp Nation's 2009 Home-Based Business Competition

My company, Joyful Heart Design Custom Invitations, is a contestant in StartUp Nation's 2009 Home-Based Business Competition. I would very much appreciate your support. You can vote for Joyful Heart Design once a day from now through October 2009.

Please vote here.

The second annual 2009 StartupNation Home-Based 100 will once again rank the best performing home-based businesses across America in ten distinct categories.

This year’s categories are:

Building on the fanfare surrounding last year’s winners, the 2009 competition has the makings of an even bigger celebration of contestants, and ultimately, finalists who will claim their place among the 100 winners.


Joyful Heart Design is entered in the Recession Busters category.

If you own a home-based business, visit StartUp Nation to get more info about the contest and about running or starting a home-based business. They have a lot of great resources on their site.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

My daughter graduated from high school this year and we had so much fun getting her senior pictures done and then creating her graduation announcements together. I make no apologies to the fact that this is my very favoritephoto graduation announcement. We chose pictures that showed off her unique style and personality. We added one of her favorite sayings: “Peace • Love • Idalou.” And since she likes fleur-de-lis, we used a decorative fleur-de-li ornament in a color that matched her photos to add some flair to the announcement. She also chose her favorite fonts that reflect her style. We were very pleased with the final result and she received lots of compliments on them.

Visit my website at: www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com to get more information, see more samples or order custom photo graduation announcements for your special graduate.

You can click on the thumbnails below to view a larger picture.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Save on Personalized Stationery for Mom, Dad or Grads!

May Special!

Save on Personalized Stationery
for Mom, Dad or Grads!



Get FREE return address printing on any set of 50 or more personalized notecards! ($47+ value)


Choose from any of our contemporary, colorful and delightfully unique designs, like our zebra print and leopard print note cards, or choose a more formal design like the Mod Stripes with a monogram.

Customize by choosing your colors, fonts, and text
!

View designs and get more details at: JoyfulHeartDesign.com.

Enter code: PSRAJHDB at checkout to get your complimentary return address printing.
Order today! Sale ends Sunday, May 31, 2009!



Zebra print thank you note
Purple Pansies Personalized Stationery Zebra and Pink Ribbon Thank You Note




View Joyful Heart Design's Wedding Specials for May on our wedding blog, "Ooh & Aah Wedding Ideas."

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Save on Postage with Forever Stamps

In case you haven't heard, the price of a first class stamp will increase form $.42 to $.44 on May, 11, 2009.

Stock up now on Forever Stamps which can always be used to mail a one-ounce letter via first class mail regardless of when the stamps are purchased or how much you paid for them.

Think ahead. . .
If you are planning to mail out a bunch of invitations, announcements, save the dates or thank you notes in the near future, you may want to go ahead and purchase enough Forever Stamps for them now.

Forever Stamp

Here is a FACT SHEET on the FOREVER STAMP issued by USPS.com

  • The Forever Stamp first went on sale in April 2007. Since then, more than 6 billion Forever Stamps have been sold.

  • As the name suggests, Forever Stamps can be used to mail a one-ounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased or used and no matter how prices may change in the future.

  • Forever Stamps are always sold at the same price as a regular First-Class Mail stamp. Forever Stamps are currently being sold for 41 cents and will be sold for 42 cents starting May 12, 2008.

  • The Postal Service developed the Forever Stamp for consumers to ease the transition during price changes. There is only one Forever Stamp — it features an image of the Liberty Bell.

  • Forever Stamps are available for purchase at post offices nationwide, online at usps.com, by phone at 1-800-STAMP-24, and from Automated Postal Centers and ATMs. They are sold in booklets of 20 and sheetlets of 18.

  • Customers can use Forever Stamps for international mail, but since all international prices are higher than domestic prices, customers will need to attach additional postage. The value of the Forever Stamp is the domestic First-Class Mail letter price in effect on the day of use.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Safari Theme Giraffe Print Baby Shower Invitations





The Giraffe Wild Animal Print Baby Shower Invitation is the newest my in my line of WILDY FUN invitations. Goes great with Noah's Ark themes, jungle themes, zoo themes, safari themes, wild animal themes or alphabet themes.

These invitations can also be used for:
Birth Announcements, Birthday Invitations, Bachelorette Party Invitations, Girl's Night Out Invitations, Sweet Sixteen Party Invitations, etc.

For pricing and detailed information, visit my online custom invitation boutique at:
www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com

Friday, May 1, 2009

Pamper Mom with Personalized Stationery for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is May 10th. Looking for a great gift for your mom? Give her a gift that will express HER unique style and personality --- a set of personalized stationery.

Joyful Heart Design has many styles to choose from from wildy fun zebra print notes to feminine floral cards to classy stripes. And any design can be customized with ANY colors, ANY font and ANY text.


Thursday, April 30, 2009

Sweet Gift for Mom-to-Be on Her First Mother's Day


A Baby Shower Journal.
What a sweet gift for the new Mom! With this little book, Mom can record memories of the shower, guests that attended & gifts she received, photos, as well as memories and thoughts of her pregnancy and baby. This is an ideal gift to give the mom-to-be prior to her shower, or at the beginning of her shower or even on Mother's Day.

Get more info or order one today at:
www.LilAngelGifts.com

Friday, April 24, 2009

Yellow and Green Garden Theme Wedding Ideas



Are you planning a Garden Theme wedding for a Spring wedding or a Summer wedding? If you are considering using yellow and green as your wedding colors, here is an inspiration board with some great ideas to get you started.

There are a wide range of yellow flowers that are usually available in the Spring and Summer including yellow roses, lilies, tulips and of course yellow daffodils. If you want the brightest, vibrant yellow, go for a yellow gerbera daisy.

The yellow and green "Flowering Flourishes" pocket wedding invitation set is one of my original creations. It includes the invite, an accommodations card, a reception card and an RSVP card with a recipe card on the back. The pocket fold that is pictured is Lemonade Yellow, the mat is Spring Green and the invitations are printed on cream cardstock. The "Flowering Flourishes" design is elegant, yet contemporary with green stems and flourishes and modern style flowers in different shades of yellow with a hint of orange. Pricing and ordering info is available at www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com. Also available are matching Save the Date cards, Wishes for the Bride & Groom cards, Bookmark Favors, Favor Tags, thank you notes and any other wedding stationery you might need.

For more fabulous wedding ideas that are guaranteed to get lots of Oohs & Aahs, visit my wedding blog, Ooh & Aah Wedding Ideas.

Photo credits:
Flowering Flourishes Pocket Wedding Invitation and Wishes for the Bride & Groom card courtesy of JoDitt Williams of Joyful Heart Design.

All other photos courtesy of various vendors and brides at WeddingWire.com.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Winner of the South Plains Fabulous Graduate Giveaway


Announcing the winner of the...


The South Plains

Fabulous Graduate Giveaway


Joyful Heart Design logo ******************************* Red Frame Photography logo



Joyful Heart Design and Red Frame Photography

joined together to
honor high school graduating seniors

in the Texas South Plains area.

We want to thank everyone who nominated a senior for the South Plains Fabulous Graduate Giveaway. We had so many amazing seniors that were nominated.

 

We are excited to announce the winner of the South Plains Fabulous Graduate Giveaway. This young lady was nominated by several different people and we have to agree with them that she is indeed a FABULOUS Graduate.

 

And the winner is . . .

Kristina Hinojosa

who is graduating from Monterey High School!

 

Here is what Kristina will be receiving:



  • 30 minute Senior Photo Session with

    Red Frame Photography

    - includes CD containing ALL photos AND

    copyright release.

    -
    ($150 value)




  • 50 Custom Designed Photo Graduation Announcements by Joyful Heart Design

    - includes 50 premium quality folded cards and 50 envelopes

    - PLUS a set of 20 personalized thank you notes & envelopes

    - ($150 value)




  • Glamour Makeover with Skin Care and Glamour products PLUS
    a $25 gift certificate from Mary Kay Senior Sales Director, Brandi Driggers

    - ($50 value)




  • Congratulations Cookie Bouquet or Cookie Cake

    from Cookies By Design

    ($50 value)




  • One Hour Massage PLUS a 30 Minute Foot Detox

    from Lori Gonzales, Licensed Massage Therapist

    ($100 value)




  • 5 Keys to Igniting Motivation & Success DVD by Zig Ziglar,

    the world's foremost authority on motivation




  • Winning with People DVD by Zig Ziglar




  • Gaining with Goals DVD by Krish Dhanam,

    executive coach personally trained by Zig Ziglar.


 

Congratulations, Kristina.  And congratulations to all graduating high school seniors. We applaud you!

 

And our hats are also off to all of you fabulous people who teach, support, motivate, encourage and help our fabulous students in any way. They would not be graduating without you.



Be sure to thank the sponsors of this giveaway and support them by purchasing their fabulous products and/or services and by sending them referrals.

 

Our Fabulous Sponsors:


 



Joyful Heart Design Custom Invitations & Announcements

JoDitt Williams

806-787-1450

info@joyfulheartdesign.com




Red Frame Photography

Amanda Anderson

806-252-6542

amanda@redframedesign.com

Mary Kay Senior Director

Brandi Driggers

806-794-6529

brandidriggers@marykay.com




Cookies by Design

Kris King

806-794-6992

3310 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79423

kingkooki@gmail.com


Licensed Massage Therapist

Lori Gonzales

806-722-1934

8302 Indiana Ave. Suite 9

Lubbock, TX













Friday, April 17, 2009

Custom Invitation Ordering FAQ

I updated the FAQ section on my website, based on questions that I've been receiving lately. Questions like:
* How do I place an order?
* How can I contact you?
* How long will it take to get my order?
* What type of printing process is used?
* Will my pocket fold wedding invitations come assembled?
* Can you create other matching wedding stationery, like wedding programs, place
cards, favor tags and thank you notes?
* What is your return policy?
* Can I change my order after it is placed?
* Will I receive a proof of my invitation before it is printed?

Do you have another question that I haven't answered? Send me your questions and I'll list the answers in my FAQs. I may also answer your question here on my blog.

Remember to have a JOYFUL day because...
"A joyful heart is good medicine..." -Prov. 17:22

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Does God Still Speak?



Have you ever wondered if God still speaks today?

Or if He would speak to you?

You will have no doubt about it after you read this great book by my good friend, Virginia Stewart Metzler, titled, "Our God Still Speaks."

I met Virginia through the Women Entrepreneurs of Lubbock organization. I was very impressed by her kind, encouraging nature, her love of life and her passion for Christ. AND, I loved her JOYFUL HEART!

We soon became very good friends and now meet together regularly to encourage one another and to pray for our families, our businesses, our country and whatever else is on our hearts. Though it was published last year, I just recently finished reading her book. It both amazed and inspired me. Once I started I couldn't put it down. May you be blessed by reading it, as I was.

You can get a copy at Amazon.com.

After God led the Old Testament Israelites across the Jordan River, Joshua stacked up stones as a memorial to Him. Every time the Israelites saw those stones, they were reminded of God's faithfulness to them. Similarly, Our God Still Speaks is Virginia's own "stack of stones." It is her written memorial of God's repeated answers to prayer. Virginia and her former husband were missionaries in Liberia, West Africa until he was killed in a tragic plane crash. After she married Les Metzler, they became missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Philippines. This book reveals compelling stories of God's working in their lives and it was written to honor God. Her prayer is that it will motivate, encourage and bless those who still seek Him.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Cool Color Combo - Pink and Blue



Our Cool Color Combo of the Week is Pink & Blue.
Makes you dream of a lovely Spring Wedding
in a colorful flower garden,
or a Sunny Summer Wedding on the beach!

Pink and Blue Save the Date card, Lacy Butterfly Pocket Wedding Invitation, and Bookmark Favor by JoyfulHeartDesign.

All other images are from WeddingWire.com.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Free Glamour Makeover for a Fabulous Graduating High School Senior

One of the prizes in our South Plains Fabulous Graduate Giveaway is a Glamour Makeover given by Mary Kay Senior Sales Director, Brandi Driggers, plus a $25 gift certificate. Brandi knows makeup inside and out and she loves to pamper young ladies. Visit her website at: http://www.marykay.com/brandidriggers

Joyful Heart Design is teaming up with Red Frame Photography and several other businesses in the Lubbock area to honor a deserving high school graduate.

Do you know a high school senior in the South Plains area of West Texas who could use a little pampering before graduation? Nominate them to win our fabulous prize package worth over $500!
Nomination forms and details are at:
http://JoyfulHeartDesign.com/southplainsgraduate


Other prizes include:
• a 30 minute senior photo session with Red Frame Photography
custom photo graduation announcements and thank you notes from Joyful Heart Design
• a cookie bouquet from Cookies by Design
• an hour massage with licensed massage therapist, Lori Gonzales

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

How to Get a Dream Wedding at a Dream Price

I have a great budget saving tip for you today. Actually it's a lot of tips! And it comes from a true expert in the wedding business.

Brides magazine editor, Millie Martini Bratten, did an interview with ABC News on how to have a "Dream Wedding at a Dream Price." She gave tons of great tips. Here are the highlights:

    Save on decorating expenses by having your reception at a venue that is already decorated and/or furnished or at least partially decorated, like a botanical gardens or a banquet hall that has chandeliers and nice table covers, etc.

    You can usually get better rates if you choose an off-peak date. For instance, choose a date other than Saturday that is not in May, June or July, which are the busiest times for wedding professionals.

    Tweak the meal. Go with a garden salad rather than a fancy multi-ingredient salad. Serve 3 courses instead of 4.

    Let the wedding vendors know what your budget is and what your dream is and ask them how they can help you.

Click here to watch the entire interview.
(There's a short commercial you'll have to watch first.)

Enjoy!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Win a Senior Photo Session from Red Frame Photography




Amanda at Red Frame Photography is one of the sponsors of the South Plains Fabulous Graduate Giveaway. She is giving away a 30 minute senior photo session to the winner of the contest. The winner will also get a CD with all the photos taken at the photo session on it, along with a copyright release. What an awesome prize!

Amanda is an amazing photographer who love to "shoot" outdoors and on location to get the most natural, organic shots.

If you know any graduating high school seniors, who live is the Texas South Plains area, who deserve to be honored for their fabulous achievements, you can nominate them for the giveaway at: http://JoyfulHeartDesign.com/southplainsgraduate.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

South Plains Fabulous Graduate Giveaway


Announcing...
The South Plains
Fabulous Graduate Giveaway


Joyful Heart Design Custom Invitations, is joining with
several other businesses to honor graduating high school seniors
in the Texas South Plains area.
(Including Lubbock, Slaton, New Deal, Abernathy, Shallowater, Idalou, Lorenzo, Ralls, Crosbyton, Smyer, Ropes, Frenship and others, including home schools.)

Graduating from high school is a great accomplishment that deserves
recognition and celebration. We would like to honor and recognize the
accomplishments of one area high school senior with an amazing prize
package
with a total value of over $500 to help them celebrate their
fabulous achievements.

We are asking parents, teachers, family, friends, employers and citizens of
the South Plains to nominate high school seniors whom they believe deserve
to be honored for their fabulous accomplishments. We will let you determine
what you consider to be fabulous achievements. (It does not have to be
straight A's or athletic championships.)

To nominate a graduating senior, get more information and see a list of all the sponsors and prizes, visit:
South Plains Fabulous Graduate Giveaway



Joyful Heart Design will, of course, be giving away custom-designed graduation announcements and personalized thank you notes.