Welcome to the final chapter! I’m grateful that you’ve decided to keep reading this far, and that you’ve been part of my journey. The tribe I have behind iampoppy Designs is amazing, and one I could never have even dreamed of having. I take moments to take it all in all the time. To feel […]
The rise of wedding stationery… As mentioned in the last episode of the iampoppy Diaires, I had transitioned into wedding stationery around 2015/6 and was picking up a fair amount of clients. Or so it felt like at the time. In this episode, I go through the highs I had in my wedding stationery years, […]
Losing all my savings on a plan As you may have read in my last post,(read here) I didn’t start my business in weddings, or even intend to work in weddings. So what was it that made me transition into the wedding industry and away from cards and prints? I had always focused on card […]
A venue painting, the perfect way to make a statement with your wedding invitations What’s a venue painting, you may be asking. It’s simply a painting of your venue that you are getting married, which you can use for your stationery to add a personal touch. Including a venue painting into your wedding invitations can […]
Today I wanted to chat about some of the biggest mistakes in my stationery business I have made along the way. And there are heaps! Most of what you see from the outside of any business is the successes, shared on social media and a shiny pretty website. It’s so easy to think that we’ve […]
You’ve seen loads of AMAZING designs on Pinterest, and you want to create something like it at home. Or, maybe you’re a great designer; creating gorgeous invitations, but you don’t have those painting skills needed to launch a watercolour range. Whatever the case, I can help you create amazing watercolour invitations without ever needing to […]
How to have the wedding your guests will talk about for years. The world of weddings has progressed so much in the last 70 years. Back in the day, many weddings were a modest affair, held in family homes, with a few important guests. After the war, and money started to creep back into our […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
RSVP Cards, do you need them?; A Wedding RSVP card is a little card included in your wedding invitations, that is designed for you guests to return as to whether they will be attending or not. Traditionally, these are mail out cards, however in recent times they have become less formal with postcards, websites and […]
