Are you thinking “should I start up my own art business?”, but the thought fills you with anxiety, dread and that good old feeling that you’re not quite ready yet? Then you’ve come to the right blog! ha ha… Having that dip in confidence is something that creatives feel a lot, all over the world. […]
So, you want to become a wedding stationer… ahh yes, thats whats we’re called, Stationer’s! Trés Chic! Or maybe you’re just into lettering, calligraphy or painting and want to find a good way to earn a living from it. Wedding stationery is definitely something that can offer you that! The Australian Wedding industry generates over […]
It’s funny isn’t it? no one ever seems to ask a Lawyer, Teacher, Landscaper or any other ‘standard’ profession if they have another job. Yet, as an artist, I’ve been asked so many times if its my hobby, or if I have another source of income. Why tho??? For years I have called myself a […]
Ways To Inject Your Personality Into Your Wedding Adding personal touches to your wedding will make the whole day more enjoyable, memorable and romantic for you and your guests. Adding in small details that are special will offer you and your fiancé a walk down memory lane! In one day, you will be reliving […]
“I don’t want to spend much on stationery, after all, it just goes into the bin!” This is by far the best sentence EVER! ha!! yeah right… I hate it! True, many invitations do end up in the bin or the recycling. But many invitations are simple designs, bought from Vista Print, Etsy or some […]
Nailing that guest list Congratulations you are engaged WOOHOO, Pop that champers and yell from the rooftops. Now that the bubbles have settled you will be dying to get the ball rolling. A simple first task can be to start your guest list. You can’t wait to share the day with everyone, but everyone can […]
How to have a killer wedding stationery suite for all budgets. So, you’ve set the date, you have a vision board or an intense Pinterest board bursting with ideas and now you need to add some guests into the equation. Invitations are a fantastic way for you to set the tone of your wedding, let […]
Get an AMAZING intro to your wedding Often an after thought, but actually a pretty vital part of your wedding, is the stationery. It really creates that all important first impression about your day and what your guest can expect. There are hundreds of stationery designs out there, you can go online and pick one […]
At Iampoppy Designs we believe weddings should be unique, telling a story of the couple. We love to work with our couples tapping into the different personalities so we can really create something personal. With the release of the new Star wars Episode (yes we have been counting down the days) we thought we would […]
When you have just absorbed a multitude of costs for your wedding you might begin to ask, is it really that important to give my guests wedding favours? After just forking out a few thousand dollars for a photographer it is normal to take a second look at the to do list. You may suddenly […]
An engagement party is the perfect way to celebrate your engagement with family and friends. It really solidifies the relationship and is a beautiful way to announce that there will be a wedding on the horizon! This is also the perfect chance for the most important people in your and our partner’s lives to meet. […]
When you are planning a birthday party it can get pretty overwhelming! There’s so much to organise and remember. We have written you the ultimate birthday party checklist so you won’t forget the important stuff! Invitations First things first, you need to send birthday invitations! And you need to send them in advance so you […]
Being asked to be a bridesmaid is a huge honor. But sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to be a good bridesmaid! What are your responsibilities? What will you have to pay for? First of all, the most important thing to remember is to accept responsibilities with grace. So, here’s what you can expect […]
Who to choose There is no real limit to how many bridesmaids you can choose but 3 is the most common number. The number is something you need to discuss with your groom as it’s nice to have the same number of bridesmaids as groomsmen. As for who to choose, it’s entirely up to you […]
When planning a wedding there are some essential wedding extras that can often be overlooked. Once you have the crucial items like RSVP cards and wedding invitations out of the way what else is there to think about stationery wise? We have jotted down our top 4 picks so you wont forget! Personalised Place […]
Theme Depending on your style you might want to stick to the standard pink, blue or yellow depending on gender (and if you know it yet). But if you want something different, why not pick your favourite children’s book and theme it around that? Think of the possibilities; Disney Princess, Dr. Seuss, The Lion King?! […]
When you are starting a new business sometimes it can be scary to spend a bit of money as you find out just how much you will get in return. But there are some areas you just cannot cut costs on! Number 1 on this list would be graphic design. Here’s why you need a […]
You only get one Bachelorette party (hopefully) so you better make it a good one. Hens nights don’t need to be all strippers and other X rated activities! Here are some killer ideas to mix things up a bit. A Slumber Party Why not throw a good old fashioned slumber party? It will be just […]
While beach weddings do tend to give of a cruisey vibe, there is still a lot of organising to do! Like any outdoor wedding, beach weddings require a lot of extra thought. Here’s your beach wedding checklist sorted! The hair and the dress When planning what you are going to wear and how you are […]
Why do you need milestone cards? During your newborn babies first year of life there are so many milestones! And you will want to celebrate every one of them. This first 12 months is when they will change the most, and while these changes might seem small to an outsider, when they are the life […]
Are you worried about how to word your wedding invitations correctly? Unsure on where to put your names, who goes first, what’s the etiquette? Well, you’ve come to the right blog. Here is a simple look at how you can word your invites to create the right tone for your wedding, making sure to include […]