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Dresses.ie Competition

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Amy

WIN A SET OF FOUR LIMITED EDITION PRINTS!!!

To help you with your last minute Christmas shopping this festive season, Pretty as a Picture has teamed up with Dresses.ie to offer one lucky reader the opportunity to win a full set of four fashion prints worth €240!!

All Collector’s prints are limited editions, made to order by Giclée Specialists using archival inks so your prints will last for generations.


Who needs gems and stones when you can have the real deal?!! Lady Rhinestone is one of our 4 fashion illustrations based on the idea of over accessorizing, and with Lady Rhinestones blue Rhino we were also poking a little fun at at the ‘designer pet’ trend!

How to enter our Fashion Print Giveaway:

  • If you haven’t already – sign up for the Pretty as a Picture Newsletter

  • Answer this question in the comment box below –
    What is the blue animal featured in our limited edition fashion prints?
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  • Share with friends on Facebook – they’ll love you for it!
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  • The winner will be chosen at random at 10 a.m. sharp on Wednesday the 19th of December, contacted & their prize sent out.

Please note competition is now closed. The winner has been selected and will be announced and contacted by dresses.ie shortly. Thank you for all your entries :)

Don’t worry if you don’t win! we are offering 20% off all prints – just use code DR269 at checkout

Enjoy and good luck!

* Offer can only be used on art prints.
Prizes are non-transferable, non-negotiable and no cash alternatives will be offered.

 

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Charity Christmas Cards ; Breast Cancer Ireland

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Amy

…And the Winner is… Lorraine Weldon.. Congrats Lorraine , were looking forward to creating your personalised christmas cards!!

Send unique Christmas cards in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland

Personalised Charity Christmas Cards

2 brand new designs for Christmas 2012 featuring original artwork and optional hand painted personalisation by artist Ailbhe Ryan.

This has got to be our favorite time of year! We have had such fun in studio creating these two new designs for Christmas 2012! Crazy as it sounds we have been getting ready since August! Now we are super excited to roll out our 2012 Charity Christmas Cards featuring beautiful watercolour art and timeless designs by Pretty as a Picture in-house artist Ailbhe Ryan!

Half of all proceeds  go to Breast Cancer Ireland, to help raise much needed funding for breast cancer research programmes in Ireland!

Half of all proceeds from the sale of these unique Christmas cards will go directly towards our chosen charity Breast Cancer Ireland, a charity of the RCSI who’s role is to raise significant funds to support pioneering breast cancer research programmes. This is a great opportunity for Pretty as a Picture to show our support to the tireless work of Breast Cancer Ireland  in the ‘Race for Cure’ against breast cancer – the most common invasive cancer in Irish women.

Each Christmas card features the “Pink Ribbon”, the main symbol in support of breast cancer , so every card that’s sent will help to raise awareness of this cause!

Personalised Vintage Toy Shop Christmas Card hand painted on the front with your christmas greetings.

** WIN WIN WIN!!
To win a set of 50 Personalised Christmas Cards from our Charity Christmas Card range, simply comment below to let us know which is your favourite design – Reindeers & Elves or Vintage Toy Shop…its that simple :)

How to enter our Personalised Xmas Card Giveaway:

  • If you haven’t already sign Up for the Pretty as a Picture Newsletter

  • Leave us a comment below to let us know which design is your favourite
  • Share with friends on Facebook – they’ll love you for it!
  • The winner will be chosen totally at random on Tuesday 20th November, announced, contacted & their prize sent out.

Enjoy & Good Luck x

 

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Visit Pretty as a Picture at the Leixlip Manor Wedding Festival

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Amy

Pretty as a Picture are going on the road! On Sunday 12th August from 2.30pm, Leixlip Manor & Gardens will be hosting a not to be missed Inaugural Summer Wedding Festival and Pretty as a Picture will be in attendance showcasing our collections of Smock and Bella Figura letterpress invitations as well as our own, new digitally printed wedding invitation collection.

There will of course be lots of other wedding suppliers, Craft Food & Wine stands, a ‘Pig on the Spit’ BBQ, Vintage Styling Collection, Wedding Cars, a Vintage Ice Cream Van & lots more. And best of all they will also be auctioning a diamond wedding package on the day to the value of €8,00. …Hope to see you all there :)

 

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Sweet and Sophisticated Letterpress; Pavilion

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Amy

Pretty as a Picture couple Sarah and Robert, chose the sophisticated letterpress wedding invitation design Pavilion from our Bella Figura Letterpress wedding invitation collection in Espresso and Dusty Pink inks on luxurious 1 ply ivory cotton paper – perfectly sophisticated and sweet for an elegant and romantic wedding. Congratulations guys we wish you every happiness for the future x

 

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Love Birds Invitation Suite Sinead and William

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Amy

Congratulations to Pretty as a Picture couple Sinead & William on their wedding day!
Printed on ivory paper in sage and chocolate inks, this digitally printed wedding invitation is our Lovebirds design finished with a kraft folio and metallic bronze backing cards for invites that sparkle! We just adore this fresh colour combo paired with our sweet little lovebirds, perfect for Sinead and Williams summer wedding! Congratulations Guys, have an amazing day – we can’t wait to see the pics x

 

Lovebirds Customisation= inks: sage+ chocolate| fonts: rhea | paper: ivory| invite size: 5′ x 7′ | original design and customisation by in-house artist Ailbhe Ryan

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Go for Gold

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Amy

Gold wedding invitations add sophistication to a royal wedding – or a royal-like wedding :)
Gold is one of the most glamorous and elegant colours you can add to your wedding to make it an event to remember! This trend is incorporated through our Bella Figura Letterpress Wedding Invitation Collection. And this dazzling metallic isn’t just for traditional or formal weddings — it also works perfectly to add a feel of romance to vintage inspired weddings, and an unexpected flare to modern and contemporary weddings. To add this sparkling shade to your invitations, you can mix letterpress and gold foil stamping, or go with all foil printing (think matte gold and shiny gold for a super-stunning effect!).

Related Posts:

Foil Stamping- how to make your invitations shine

Foil Edging v Edge Painting- you decide

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Edge Painting v Foil Edging

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Amy

Last week we introduced you to the hottest new trend for 2012 – foil stamping!  And explained how you can now choose to customise any of the designs from our Bella Figura letterpress wedding invitation collection or your couture wedding invitation design with foil stamping.  Today we’re here to tell you about the differences between foil edging and edge painting, and help you to determine which embellishment will work best for you – we know, we know the customisation options are endless!


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Trying to decide between Edge Painting v Foil Edging? – Here are a few thing to ask yourself:

1. Do you want a sleek, metallic shine or a reflective edge? 2. Are you using foil stamping in your suite? 3. Do you want to use an accent colour outside of our letterpress inks? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then foil edging may be the perfect choice!

Foil edging is a fabulous new embellishment option available at Bella Figura, and adds a metallic sheen to the edge of any letterpress invitation
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We are completely in love with foil edging. Shiny metallics are really popular for weddings in 2012, so if you are looking for a trendy new way to enhance your invitations this may be the perfect fit for you. There are 12 dazzling new foil colors that are all stunning (ranging from more traditional silver, gold & copper colors to more modern teal, fuchsia & indigo). Foil edging leaves a shiny edge that we think is breathtaking. If you can’t fit foil stamped invitations into your budget but still want a special hint of shine, you can add foil edging!

1. Do you want a bright pop of colour (think neons) 2. Do you want a matte finish? 3. Are you trying to keep costs down? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then edge painting may be the perfect choice!

Edge painting is an embellishment option available to add an extra burst of color to Bella Figura's letterpress wedding invitations & stationery.
Bella Figura Image

Edge painting is directly associated with letterpress inks – we can edge paint in any of our ink colours! (Check out our Bella Figura Letterpress Collection) We do offer 3 metallic inks – gold, silver, and bronze – but the finishes have more of a matte look instead of a shine.  Edge painting is also more affordable than foil edging, so if you are on a budget but still want an edge, edge painting is the way to go! Nothing can compare to seeing these embellishments in person. You can always order samples or book a consultation here in the Pretty as a Picture Studio.

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How To Make Your Wedding Invitations Shine

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Amy

Foil stamping is also known as “foil embossing” or “hot foil stamping”—it’s all the same thing, and this prized printing method allows the creation of really breathtaking gold wedding invitations, or silver wedding invitations, or whatever shine your ♥ desires! We love foil because it gives great solid coverage, and now we can incorporate true metallics into our custom invitation design and printing—and we also appreciate how foil stamping draws on some history too, such as the old tradition of adorning books with lavish gold accents. That said, this isn’t your great-grandmother’s foil stamping: mix letterpress and foil stamping in a single design; have your invitations printed in bold beautiful coloured foils (fuchsia! purple! teal!); or go two tone, mixing a gold matte foil with a gold shine foil for a truly wowing look. Foil stamping gives a great impression into the paper, just like letterpress printing does. Foil-stamped invitations can be recycled like any paper, though we bet your guests may hang onto theirs as keepsakes!

Bella Figura Foil Stamped Montage

You can now choose to customise any of the designs from our Bella Figura letterpress wedding invitation collection or your couture wedding invitation design with foil stamping.  Or you can choose to print your invitation in both foil and letterpress- it’s totally up to you! Note that foil stamping is a slightly more expensive printing method than letterpress (though it’s worth it, trust us!), and the foil printing process doesn’t allow for rush turnarounds.

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Join our team- Wedding Blog Internship

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Amy

Do you love pretty things? Do you want the chance to apply your design skills? Or do you have brilliant ideas for wedding-related blog posts? Pretty as a Picture are seeking a passionate, motivated individual who has an interest in becoming a wedding blogger and would like to join our team and help to grow our brand! You may be a student, a graduate or a bride to be..as long as you are passionate about weddings we would love to hear from you.  This is a 4 month internship is to start mid May 12 in the Pretty as a Picture Studio Rathnew, Co. Wicklow.

The Ideal Candidate: Marketing/Public Relations Intern

Has an interest in becoming a wedding blogger/wedding co-ordinator

Love’s weddings and design

Is creative, organized, and well-written

Background/Education in Design or related field an advantage.

Familiar with Photoshop.

Interest in Photography an advantage

Did I just describe you? Or do you know the perfect person for the job?

Whats in it for you?

This is an unpaid internship, but it would be a great hands-on experience of working with an ever expanding brand in the Irish + UK wedding industry, and a great cv booster!  You will experience the world of online business, marketing and social media.
The Pretty as a Picture team will be delighted to give you exposure as a blogger and get you involved in some really exciting projects. Our guest blog/ Q+A features will provide you with an introduction opportunity to some of the industry’s leading creatives.  Our interns leave with excellent letters of reference and the opportunity to return in the future

Details:

4 Month unpaid Summer Internship – ideal candidate to start mid- May

4 days a week between the hours of 9am-5:30pm- based in the Pretty as a Picture studio in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow

Own transport essential


 

 

 

 

 If you are interested in the opportunity of becoming an Intern at Pretty as a Picture, the application process is simple. Email your cv and cover letter with subject line intern to amy@prettyasapicture.ie The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 13th May – this gives you just over two weeks to get your application in! Looking forward to hearing from you. Best of luck :)

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Tips for attending a wedding show

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Amy

Its Bridal Show Time!! This weekend the RDS will fill with hundreds of Irish wedding vendors, bride and grooms for the Bride of the Year Show- Ireland’s longest established wedding show and one of the most popular wedding shows of the year.  Pretty as a Picture will be there on stand s4 displaying our collections of letterpress and digital wedding stationery and (after last years great response) holding a comp to win a wedding dress portrait as well as offering some great special offers!! This is a great opportunity to meet our team who will be available to answer all your invitation and stationery needs.  And we are really excited at the opportunity to meet lots of wonderful engaged couples! Here’s some tips for attending the show-

Make a day of it- Enjoy
Get your groom, bridesmaids or your mum to join you at the show. Being with company will make it more fun- and get them to enter competitions for you for double the entries :)

Know your dates

Avail of on the day discounts
A wedding show is a great opportunity to save time and money on your wedding as many exhibitors (including us) will be offering special discounts!

Sign up for competitions & newsletters
Make sure you get to avail of any special offers/ updates etc. during the year from your favourite wedding vendors.

Bring a pen & notepad
As you go around the stands write little notes you will remember!

Bring a camera
Take a quick pic if that will help

Show Information

Venue: RDS Main Hall1

Show dates: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January 2012.

Opening hours: 11:30am to 5:30pm

Admission: €12 payable at the door

See you at the show xx

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