Wedding Wednesday | Candy Tables

Candy Tables are becoming more and more popular at every wedding I attend. I love the idea of candy tables, simply because it adds that pop of color to the reception. You can do the candy table based on your own wedding colors or have a rainbow candy table, it all depends on your preference. 

One of the most recent things I have seen is topiaries :)

It's basically a bouquet of a candy!!

Here are a few examples on Etsy that you can purchase.

Lollipop Topiary - $45

Rock Candy Centerpiece Topiary - $78.99

White, Green, or Prink Marshmallow Lollipop - $49.99

Candy Jelly Bean Topiary - $55

REMINDER: shirley | edith Holiday Cards are Available!!

Hey all! Just a reminder that shirley | edith Holiday Cards are available at our Etsy Shop! Here's a little peek at a few of the fabulous cards we offer :)  Be sure to order yours soon to ensure delivery before the 25th!

We are also super excited to announce that, as of tomorrow, our shirley | edith Holiday Cards and Thank You Note Sets will be available at NOTO!!! Perfect timing for their Holiday Wine & Shop :) If you are in the Brooklyn area, shirley | edith is also available for purchase at Norman & Jules!!

We have been featured in some great Treasuries recently as well! Our "Let it Snow" card was shown in a collection by Lisa Z, and in another collection by G. Testuz.

The "Happy Hanukkah" card was featured in a collection by FabulouslyFierce!

Our "Merry Christmas" card was shown in a collection by NostalgicSummer.  Thank you all for your support! 

New shirley | edith Release - Get Well Card!

We have another awesome shirley | edith card to release!!!  Our new Get Well Card, "band aid", is now available for purchase in our Etsy shop!  This card and all of the cards in the shirley | edith couture kraft occasions line, is made from 100% recycled brown bag paper and comes with a matching 100% recycled brown bag envelope.  Get yours now :o)

We were also featured in another awesome Treasury!!  Our You're Welcome Card, "thanks for the thanks", was featured in a great collection by Peri Melodi :o)

Images by Caroline Hardoby

Reminder :: Order Your Father's Day Cards Soon!

2011 Father's Day Card

Father's Day is right around the corner - Sunday, June 17th!  Don't forget to order your shirley | edith Father's Day Cards before it's too late.  We're going on a little vacay so the final day to order is Sunday, June 10th - enter code ILOVEMYDAD in our Etsy Shop for free shipping!!

2012 Father's Day Card

New shirley | edith Graduation Card!!

To go along with all the "Dad's and Grads" fun you'll soon see, we're releasing our newest shirley | edith card today - our Graduation Card! This congratulatory card, along with all of the cards in the shirley | edith couture kraft occasions line, is made from 100% recycled brown bag paper and comes with a matching 100% recycled brown bag envelope.

If you have a graduate, like me :), be sure to check out our Etsy Shop to purchase your Graduation Card!


In other shirley | edith news, we've had some of our designs featured in some great Etsy Treasuries recently!!  We loved the Awesome Adjectives Etsy Treasury List by leeleedeetee that featured our Awesome Card!

Our 2011 Mother's Day Card made it on to Cait's MOTHER earth LOVE Treasury List!  Thanks Cait!

A big THANK YOU to Stacy who put our "You're Welcome" Card on her Earth Day 2012 Treasury Listings!

 Another gorgeous Treasury featuring our 2011 Mother's Day Card by Jaya Senthil called Earthy and Eco-friendly!

And most recently our 2011 Mother's Day Card was also featured in Hi Mom! by Joan Baker!  A big thank you to all of you who featured our cards :o)

New shirley | edith Release for Easter!!

We're releasing our newest (and cutest!) shirley | edith card this evening - "Chevron Eggs" is our 2012 Easter card (and the very first of it's kind in the s | e line). This adorable card, along with all of the cards in the shirley | edith couture kraft occasions line, is made from 100% recycled brown bag paper and comes with a matching 100% recycled brown bag envelope.

Purchase this card at our Etsy Shop today!  And if you order "Chevron Eggs" with "Keep Calm and Drink On", our 2012 Saint Patrick's Day Card, before Tuesday, March 13th the shipping is on us :o)  Use Coupon Code "IRISHEASTER" when you check out!

Loving the fun Saint Patrick's Day Etsy Treasury that included "Keep Calm and Drink On" by Emily Hops!!

New shirley | edith Card Release for Saint Patrick's Day!!

We're super excited to release our newest shirley | edith card today - "Keep Calm and Drink On" is our very first Saint Patrick's Day card and seriously, we LOVE IT!!  This comical card, along with all of the cards in the shirley | edith couture kraft occasions line, is made from 100% recycled brown bag paper and comes with a matching 100% recycled brown bag envelope.

Purchase this card at our Etsy Shop today!

Wedding Wednesday | Happy Birthday to baci Winner + A DIY "I Do!" Workshop

Happy Wedding Wednesday!!!

A big thank you to all that entered our Happy Birthday to baci Giveaway and for all your kind words :o)  You all really are so sweet!!

Without further delay, the winner of all three shirley | edith Birthday Card Designs is. . . . Julie!  Congratulations, Lady - if you'll email me {amanda@bacidesigner.com} with your mailing address I'll send the cards out to you. . . and since we love our fans so much I'll throw in the card you chose as your favorite!

Now for some more seriously exciting news - I, in collaboration with the University of Akron's Workforce Development & Continuing Education Department and the Akron Art Museum, will be offering a one day workshop for newly engaged couples and others involved in the wedding planning process (think bridesmaids and moms!) called A DIY "I Do!"!!  With topics focusing on staying calm throughout the planning process to putting together a day-of timeline, this course will help you stay on track until the big day!

Here's a little sneak peek at a few of the other topic titles we'll be touching on throughout the day:

YAY - I’m ENGAGED!!!! OMG, What Do I Do Now?!?!?

Learn the steps to take first and what comes next after saying, “Yes!”.

Does Tangerine go with Mocha?

How to choose a color palette for your big day – the rules and regulations.

Mason Jars and Vintage Cars

The Internet and Bridal Magazines are chocked full of inspiration – learn the best way to utilize them!

You Charge How Much?!?!

Learn what ballpark prices to expect from vendors and why they deserve it.

Do I Get Printing Rights with That?

Get the right questions to ask possible vendors; learn what you can expect from them and what they expect from you!

I’m Freaking Out Here!!!!

Professionals carry their title for a reason – when in doubt, hire one!

The course will be held in one of the most beautiful local reception venues - the Akron Art Museum - on Saturday, March 3rd from 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM.  Lunch and a cake tasting will be provided. . . plus we'll have a beautiful tablescape set up to get your creative juices flowing!  You'll get a head start on planning with information on all of the amazing vendors we utilize for the workshop, too!

Excited yet?!?!  Head on over to the University's Course Catalog Listing to sign up - we hope to see you in March!!

Happy 4th Birthday to baci!! {And a New Release AND a Giveaway - Today ROCKS!!!}

January 2012 (seriously, how is it 2012??) marks the fourth year in business for this lovely little company I get to call my own.  Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to have a job that I love where I get to make the world a little prettier each day.  Sometimes I forget that I used to work for a bank for God's sake.  And sometimes I forget to change out of my pajamas. . . but that is neither here nor there ;o)  It's times like this - baci's 4th birthday - that remind me how great life is and how far I've come, all because of people like you!

Never in a million years did I imagine baci would become the company it is now - growing from a small, part-time custom stationery business to what is now not only a full-time custom stationery boutique, but a planning and event styling studio as well.  It's amazing where life takes you and I feel very blessed to have my husband, my sister and a very special friend by my side every step of baci's way :o)  If it wasn't for Ilario, Jami and Caroline I would have lost my mind a very long time ago!

We have a lot of amazing things planned for 2012 and we're happy you're all on this journey with us!  Stay tuned this year for awesome announcements and maybe even a new look for baci this year :o)

In the meantime, we're pleased to release our newest shirley | edith occasions card - "heppy berf dey"!!  This comical happy birthday card, along with all of the cards in the shirley | edith couture kraft occasions line, is made from 100% recycled brown bag paper. The card comes with matching 100% recycled brown bag envelope. {Each Card Size is 3.5" x 5" with 4 Bar Envelope}

Purchase our new "heppy berf dey" card (or any other design from our current listings!) from our shirley | edith Etsy Shop before the end of the month and receive Free Shipping (on all orders - both domestic and international) with code HB2BACI!!

2010 shirley | edith birthday card - "birthday defined"

2011 shirley | edith birthday card - "birthday cake"

And there's more :o)  Receive not only our new "heppy berf day" card, but both of our previous Birthday Card designs from 2010 and 2011 when you enter our Happy Birthday to baci Giveaway!! The contest will be a quick one - with a deadline of 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, January 31st.

Here's how to enter:
1}  Visit our shirley | edith Etsy Shop then come back here and comment about your favorite s | e card!

Bonus Entries for (Please leave a comment below for each entry!):
1}  Becoming a follower of baci's blog
2}  Liking baci's Facebook Page
3}  Following baci on Twitter

Good luck!!  A winner will be chosen at random and announced here on baci's blog Wednesday, February 1st!  And thank you again for making it possible for us to celebrate baci's fourth year - it's going to be a good one :o)

shirley | edith spottings and new releases!!

Now for a quick break from baci's babies week :o)

We've spotted our shirley | edith cards several times on the web these past few weeks - each time I get goosebumps, I swear!!

First, it was the lovely folks from I Love Handmade with our Happy New Years Card. . .

. . . then it was the lovely Shari of Spearmint Baby with our Baby Bump Card. . . 

. . . and over the holidays our cards were featured in tons of awesome Etsy Treasuries like this one featuring our Happy Hanukkah Card!

A big thanks for spreading the shirley | edith love!!  Have you spotted shirley | edith on the web?  We'd love for your send us a link - info@bacidesigner.com!

And now for the super exciting part - new releases from shirley | edith!  First up our our new Recycled Brown Bag Valentine's Day Card for 2012 - available for $4.00 or as a package of 10 for $32.00.  Caroline's cheesy take on sweet, sweet love is one of my favorite cards we currently have available :o)  

We've also re-released our Valentine's Day Card from last year - "Bee" Mine!  "Bee" Mine is also available as a single card or as a package of 10.

We're also excited to announce that our Abbey Rose Gift Sets are now available in three sizes!  We've added a Mini (6 cards) and a Deluxe (14 cards) option :o)  Prices range from $60.00 to $100.00 and you can choose what cards come in each set!  Remember a portion of the proceeds from each Gift Set supports The Abbey Rose Fund.  They make perfect gifts!!

Tie a String Around Your Finger. . .

. . . so you don't forget to do two very important things before the week ends:

1) Vote for baci as BEST Invitations on Fox 8's Akron-Canton HOT LIST by clicking on the banner below. Remember, the contest ends Friday and we need your help to reach #1!! Thank you in advance for your participation :o)

2) Place your last minute order for shirley | edith mother's day cards! Mother's Day is this Sunday and if you don't have a card yet, shirley | edith has the perfect one :o)

If you place your order before noon tomorrow (Thursday, May 5th) baci will cover the extra shipping costs to ensure you receive it by Saturday, May 7th (US Orders Only).

Handpicked - Groomsmen Gifts

If you ask me, groomsmen gifts are the hardest to pick out of all the people you will need to get gifts for. Luckily I do not have to pick out these gifts because Eric will get the opportunity to do this job. However, I did come across some gifts that would be perfect for any groomsmen.....with a variety of tastes.

1) Tuxedo Design and Customized Bobblehead on whoopassenterprises.com, $109 - I think this a fun gift! You can design your own groomsmen bobblehead according to a picture - Fun!!

2) Architectural Tankard on thingsrememberd.com, $20 -(Buy 1, get 1 free right now) Mugs are a pretty traditional gift, any groom would be safe getting this.

3) Personalized Cherry Wood Keepsake Box on mygroomsmengifts.com, $33.95

4) 18-hole Course of Golf on auglaizegolf.com, $40 - This includes golfing and a cart :-)

5) Your Big Day Custom Cufflinks (Personalized) on etsy.com, $38

6) Brushed Flask and Zippo Lighter Gift Set on mygroomsmengifts.com $46.95

7) Weave Texture Money Clip (Personalized) on thingsremember.com, $20 - A money clip is a safe bet to get any groomsmen.

8) Personalized Poker Set on mygroomsmengifts.com, $93.99

9) The Beau Men's Urban Lattice Collection Neckties (Choose your favorite print) on etsy.com, $24 - I just love these ties!!