My Watercolor Art Floral Adorned Wedding Invitations

I can't believe it is one month until our one year wedding anniversary! 

I still have so much I haven't shared from my wedding that can inspire you! So I figured today is a great day to start by sharing the original watercolor art and design I made for our invitation suite. 

I knew the minute i was engaged I was going to have alot of work to do. I was determined to put my creative touch on just about everything, especially the paper ephemera. Scroll down to see more about my process...

We chose to get married at my parents newly built ranch in Redlands. It was the perfect location and we both felt really comfortable having it there, so that was an easy decision. As we began to plan our wedding (in less than 4 months I might add, but more on that in another post!) we decided to start the wedding at the front of the house. Our ceremony would take place in front of the large vintage doors I sourced with my parents on a trip to Carpentaria while the house was being built.

i had actually already completed the painting you see above as a gift to my parents and I thought it would be the perfect addition to the front of my invitation design. So I scanned it in and began basing the rest of my design off of elements from the ranch and it's gardens. The scanned art is seen below.

Being the graphic designer that I am, I decided to lay everything out in photoshop before printing so i could see exactly what everything was going to look like together and how I was going to package it as you can see below. I added art to everything from the stamp to the belly band that packaged it all. I also incorporated florals into the design that I had discussed with my florist, The Nature of Things to include in my wedding.

Above you can see the custom ring boxed I was gifted for my ring and below the glass case for my response cards, which would later turn card holder at my wedding.

Interested in custom art or invitation design for your wedding?

Contact me below by filling out the form or email me directly kimberly@ladyfolkstudio.com

Join Ladyfolk Studio and Studio La Fleur for Babes Night Out!

Grab your babes and join Kimberly from Ladyfolk Studio at the gorgeous home, floral and decor shop Studio La Fleur in Costa Mesa! 

It's time to explore your creativity and sexy side with a guided watercolor art workshop where you will paint a one-of-a-kind boudoir watercolor painting. You and best babes will enjoy bubbly sparkling wine from Speak Wines, tantalizing treats, and 15% off in store purchases at Studio La Fleur the night of the workshop. Sounds like a good time, am I right?

It starts at 6:30pm, so that gives you plenty of time to get there after work. Don't worry about eating, we will have plenty of snacks and be setting the mood to wine down; ) I left the end time open but typically the workshops end in two hours.

I find it so important to spend time with your girls and truly relax and let go. No worries if you don't have a friend to bring with you, my workshops all about community and new friendships blossom at every one I've hosted. This will be a fun chance for you to try something new. No experience necessary for creativity or painting. We start with lots of abstract explorations and then you will be guided through a painting. At any moment I always encourage my workshop attendees to do there own thing. That is what creativity is all about after all. Let this workshop be a way for you to express yourself without thinking too much. My goal is to get you into that zen like flow when painting. Want to know more? You can always reach out to me with any questions kimberly@ladyfolkstudio.com Ready to reserve your spot?

Creative Ideas for Self Care Sunday

You might have remembered from a couple weeks back on the blog that one of my New Year's resolutions for a creative and happy New Year was to take time for self-care.

I mentioned a few self-care ideas in that post but I thought I would put together of a whole list of creative ideas for you to try. There is something on this self care idea list for just about everyone. I tried to include a wide range of cost too, from free and up! Let's be honest, we all want self-are but it shouldn't cost an arm and a leg which is totally defeating the purpose and causing you less self-care i.e. stress about money. 

For me personally, my creativity thrives on self-care. For those of you not working in a creative field, painting might actually be a really a good outlet to try for self care. It nourishes your creative spirit and can be a form of meditation when you get in that zen like flow. I also find spending time with my adorable dog Mr.Bailey a form of self care. it nurtures my bond with animals and I embrace his care free spirit in the moment.  It's definetitely self-care, especially with my dog who loves to play and go for along walks, i.e. self care.

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25 Creative Ideas for Self Care Sunday

1. buy yourself a variety of flowers and make your own arrangement, get creative!
2. meal prep and try out new healthy recipes
3. try journaling or sketching in a notebook
4. read a new book or pick up an inspiring magazine
5. go shopping for the perfect new perfume or essential oil for your personality
6. take your dog for a long walk in new neighborhood
7. or volunteer to walk a dog at an animal shelter
8. organize your closet, make three piles: donate, sell and keep!
9. clean and organize your jewelry
10. drink warm water with lemon first thing in the morning
11. have a social media free day
12. try meditating, use an app like clam or headspace
13. call a friend to catch up
14. meet a family member for lunch
15. play a board game with your roommates or spouse
16. go for a hike
17. make a beautiful smoothie bowl, see instagram for inspiration
18. try a new face or hair mask
19. deep clean a room in your home
20. write an email to someone you admire
21. write a letter to yourself about where you to be in a year and open it then
22. get a new plant for your home, they help filter the air!
23. give yourself a manicure or pedicure
24. try dry brushing
25. do a workout or yoga video on youtube

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go shopping for the perfect new perfume or essential oil for your personality

clean and organize your jewelry

Roses and Rosé Girls Night In Galentine's Day Workshop

Roses and Rosé is coming to you! #galentinesday 

I put together a special Roses and Rosé @watercolorandwine private workshop package for the next month. Available until FEBRUARY 18TH and for OC LOCATIONS ONLY. 

Grab a group of your friends for a fun night in painting roses on watercolor cards to give to your loved ones this Valentines Day or at a later date, like for a birthday or thank you card. You pick the workshop spot (i.e.home, business, clubhouse etc.), and I bring all the FUN supplies and instruction. Alot of you have requested this private watercolor and wineworkshop that I hosted for @sivanayla so now is your chance! The only difference is instead of just painting on sheets of watercolor paper we will be painting on watercolor cards so you can give them out. I will have blank white envelopes for your cards as well. You can paint on the envelopes, I use a very specific technique which i can show you during the workshop.

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DETAILS FOR THE ROSES AND ROSÉ PRIVATE WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

For $250.00 the price includes:

• A private workshop at your selected location (i.e.home) for you and five of your friends, 6 total guests. Each additional guest over 6 count is for $30/each additional person.
• Supplies for painting to include: watercolor paper, individual masonite drawing boards for work surface, mason jars for painting water, masking artist tape, a pencil with eraser, a variety of watercolor brushes and watercolor paint.
• Watercolor calligraphy place settings for each guests, must submit names atleast 3 days prior to event.
• two complimentary bottles of Rosé (you supply the rest!)
• Inspiring mood board and a bouquet of roses as a still life for inspiration
• 60 minutes of instruction from Laguna Beach artist and LCAD instructor, Kimberly Heimbach
• price includes setup 15 minutes prior and 15 minute clean up following

FOR ORANGE COUNTY LOCATIONS ONLY. PLEASE EMAIL kimberly@ladyfolKstudio.com TO CONFIRM BOOKING DATE AND TIME BEFORE SUBMITTING PAYMENT. YOU WILL THEN BE EMAILED A CONTRACT WITH ALL THE DETAILS AND CAN SUBMIT PAYMENT.

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INTERESTED IN HOSTING A ROSES AND ROSÉ PRIVATE WORKSHOP?

Fill out the workshop request form below and I will be in contact with you shortly, thank you!