"Birthday Funny"

...why thank you Target Store stationery department, we kinda think so too!
We are happy to see our 8-card line featured at Target Stores nationwide.  All "Birthday Funny", all the time. Get them while they're hot, or early October when they replace them with Halloween cards.
Who sends Halloween cards?...

This one inspired by my lame birthday texts to my siblings.  Yes, that's you Mary.

Inspired by my dear friend Iwona... she's the nicest person alive, but godblessher, she can't remember my birthday to save her life.  It's June 5th, in case anyone wants to send me a gift.

Tony says you'll get this is if you're into music "trust me".  

I bought this bra just for this photo... so don't worry, it's not like one of mine or anything (double ew.).

We get alot of bills.  We DO kind of pee a little when we get something that isn't.

We aren't big fans of wearing pants.  I think that's why we have to work from home...  too much information?...

Sadly, oh so true...  I even broke the piggy bank right after this photo was taken (there wasn't anything in it, boo).

It's kind of funny to buy a baby bottle when you don't have a baby.  I keep salad dressing in it now and Tony refuses to use it.  He said it creeps him out.  

Don't Forget, Father's Day is June 19th!

When you're looking for that perfect card to go with the golf balls or tie you're getting dad this year for Father's Day, be sure to stop by your local Target. That's where you will find four brand new Father's Day cards by everyone's favorite card designers... Spilled Ink Press! And after you pick out one of our cards, you might want to shop around for a different gift. Dad is probably sick of ties by now.

BRIDESMAIDS!

Wed Shower invitation poking fun at being a bridesmaid

We are very happily jumping on the "you really need to see this movie" wagon.  We work with brides every day and many a movie has been made about the trials of a woman's path to the alter.  It's just plain refreshing and interesting to see the whole process through the eyes of a bridesmaid.  I've been reading a lot of reviews that are quick to point out the empowering and albeit hysterical female-centric voice of this movie.  The groom literally doesn't have one line, and the only "love interest" (enter tired old "chick-flick" formula) is a character that has the interest in the main bridesmaid character Annie (Kristin Wiig) and not the other way around.  Girl meets boy, boy likes girl, girl leaves boy's house in a commitment freak-out.  Aaaah.  Now, that's nice- add a heavy helping of raunchy hilarity and you're in for a good time.

And let me tell ya, playing the role of the bridesmaid is a rite of passage that many women have to... um, I mean, are blessed to go through.  And to prove it, for old times sake... here are my badges (and dresses) of honor:

My sister Tina's wedding, circa 1995.  Notice I was not allowed to have a dip in the front of my dress like the rest of the bridesmaids.  There was nothing to "dip" to anyway.  I still gag when I smell a Star-gazing lily.

My highschool friend's wedding... and one of the first wedding invitations we did!  This dress I bought at a Good Will in San Francisco and added some detailing to-- thanks for giving us the freedom to pick out our own dress Andrea!  I was seriously BROKE.  I also had my hair and makeup done with the rest of the wedding party but came home and washed my face and hair and had my sister Tina redo it.  I looked like a clown!

My oldest friend's wedding.  This is us doing a dance we've done together since we were probably 8.  I loved the candy-red apple dress.  Also my first time wearing one of those voodoo clear strap bra's. 

And my college roommate and dear friend's wedding at Disney World... Disney Land?  Whatever, the one in Florida.  That's the Disney Chapel we're in!  Yes, this time I had something holding up my dress and just noticed I was the only one who went strap-less.  Guess I was workin' it.  It's a shame you can't see the pretty embroidery at the top of the dress.

Springtime Invitations

It doesn't quite feel like spring yet here in Chicago, so hopefully these springtime invitations and their tulip design can kick-start mother nature into turning up the temperature. It is supposed to be pretty nice this weekend....we hope!

Green Wedding Alliance Membership Mixer

Spilled Ink Press is a proud member of the Chicago Green Wedding Alliance, and we want you to be a member too! Come and meet current GWA members for a drink or two at our favorite “green” drinking hole in the city, ask lots of questions, meet some other environmentally friendly wedding vendors and feel the love.

The Green Wedding Alliance will be taking applications twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. The spring application period goes through March, and the mixer is a great opportunity to learn more about the Alliance and its members before submitting your application.

Hope to see you there!

What: Chicago Green Wedding Alliance Membership Mixer

When: March 22nd, 7pm to 9pm

Where: Uncommon Ground on Clark

Chicago Green Wedding Alliance

For the past year Spilled Ink Press has been working closely with Pollen Floral Design, and many other dedicated volunteers, to create the Chicago Green Wedding Alliance. The Alliance's mission is to encourage greener weddings, commitment ceremonies, and social events.

We had our public unveiling at Indie Wed a few weeks ago, and are hosting our first workshop this Sunday the 27th at West Loop Studio.... Eco-Chic Weddings: An Event Planners' Workshop.

Are you a Chicago area event planner who wants to know more about green weddings? This workshop will provide the tools you need to work with clients focused on eco-friendly weddings. You will learn about the environmental impact of the wedding industry, and a range of greener options for each of the major planning categories, such as food, venue, decor, and stationery.

Presenters include:
Shannon Downey of Pivotal Production
Amanda Eich and Tony Vassallo of Spilled Ink Press
Lynn Fosbender of Pollen
Cleetus Friedman of City Provisions
Nina Interlandi Bell of Tweedle Press
Zina Murray of Logan Square Kitchen
Jamie Kelter of West Loop Studio
Molly Schemper of FIG Catering

We'll wrap up with an example of a real green wedding, and a light brunch will be provided.

Register here!

Three Words...

"Rustic. Button. Twine."

When adding a vintage edge to your invitation, I can't think of a better material to use. And when you're getting married at Salvage One, one of the premiere "vintage" venues (as well as Architectural Artifacts), why not have an invitation that reflects that?
...coming very soon to a Spilled Ink Press invitation near you. Details to follow!