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!

Unique Fall Wedding Invitations in Burgundy and Orange

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Minted.com hosts Fabulous Baby Announcement Design Challenge

I have entered several designs in minted.com's Fabulous Baby Announcement Design Challenge.

To check out all the fabulous designs and vote on your favorite, go to minted.com.

To go directly to my designs, click on the images below.
Vote how you like each one. The design with the most votes will win $1000!
5 means you love it!

Joyful Heart Design to Debut Fresh New Designs at Bridal Show

Coming Soon!
On July 20, 2008, Joyful Heart Design will be one of many wedding vendors exhibiting at the 2008 Red Carpet Bridal Extravaganza which is being presented by the Wedding Professionals of West Texas. The Bridal Show will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall in Lubbock, Texas from 1-4 p.m. Click here for more info.

Joyful Heart Design will debut several fresh new colorful designs in our pocket fold invitation line.

Since all of the designs are fully customizable with unlimited color, font, text and layout options, brides will have no trouble finding the invitation of their dreams. With names like... Leaves of Love, Chic Doilies and Sassy Snowflakes, you get exactly what you expect... colorful, contemporary, stylish invitations for the modern bride.

The new designs will not be added to our website until after the bridal show. So, if you want to be one of first to see our new designs, come visit us at the show.

If you can't make the show, sign up for our newsletter to be notified when the new designs are added to our website. Sign up at our home page at www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com.

Website Redesign, E-commerce

I decided it was time for my website to become a fully functional e-commerce site. In the process of making those changes, I went ahead and did a complete redesign as well. My newly redesigned e-commerce website is now live! So go check it out. www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com

I would love to get your opinion on it. Is it easy enough to find a particular type of invitation? Do the photos load too slowly? Is it clear when you first arrive what the purpose of the website is? Is there anything on there that is confusing? I welcome any comments or suggestions.

I've only got a few invitations and announcements listed so far, but am adding more almost daily. So check back often. Please feel free to contact me at info@joyfulheartdesign.com if you are interested in an invitation or announcement that I do not have listed on my website yet.

Also, be sure to accept the special invitation on my website to receive FREE tips and my Members-Only specials!